JP6712974B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the execution condition (starting condition) is established when the game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. Pachinko that enhances amusement with a so-called variable display game that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter, display symbols) on a variable display device and determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped, when the stop symbol mode becomes the specific display mode, it becomes an advantageous state advantageous for the player (big hit game state etc.). .. In such a pachinko gaming machine, an open game is played a predetermined number of times when controlled in an advantageous state, and a prize ball is paid out by winning a game medium. In such an open game, the game medium may be won (overwinning) in excess of the maximum winning number, and in such a case, more prize balls than the specified number will be paid out.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that displays the number of won prize balls to the player has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-212368, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, when displaying the number of prize balls obtained in one big hit, it is expected that the number of prize balls obtained by over-winning which rarely occurs is included and can be obtained. There will be a gap with the number of prize balls. Therefore, the player may feel uncomfortable and the interest in the game may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) is
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
State control means capable of controlling to a special state after the end of the advantageous state,
Variable winning means capable of changing a first state in which the game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to win,
In the advantageous state, the variable winning means can be changed to the first state a predetermined number of times until a predetermined period elapses or at least one of the upper limit number of game media is won. Variable winning control means to be executed,
A prize ball giving means for giving a prize ball based on that the game medium has won the variable winning means in the advantageous state,
First information about prize balls awarded in one advantageous state, and second information about prize balls awarded in the advantageous state controlled from once being controlled to the advantageous state until the special state ends. And display control means capable of displaying
The display control means,
It is possible to display the first information and the second information in the advantageous state, and it is possible to display the second information in the special state,
The second information can be updated and displayed each time a prize ball is awarded in the advantageous state,
In the one open game, when a prize ball is awarded based on that the game medium has won the variable winning means without exceeding the upper limit number, the second information is updated and displayed in a normal mode,
In one of the open games, when a prize ball is awarded based on that the game medium exceeds the upper limit number and wins the variable winning means, the second information is updated and displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode. By doing so, while limiting the reflection on the first information while reflecting the information on the awarded prize balls on the second information,
When a game medium is won in the variable winning means during the special state, it is restricted to reflect the information about the prize ball based on the winning in the second information,
It is characterized by
(1) Also, as another game machine,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state),
State control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, a time saving state or a probability changing state) after the end of the advantageous state,
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing between a first state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can win and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to win. etc,
In the advantageous state, at least one of a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 16.2 seconds shown in FIG. 14B) and a winning of an upper limit number (for example, 9) of game media are established. Variable winning control means (for example, the processing of step S139 or processing of step S127) that executes an open game (for example, a round game in a jackpot gaming state) that can change the variable winning means to the first state until a predetermined number of times. Effect control CPU 120 or the like) for performing
Prize ball giving means (for example, a CPU 103 that pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls) for giving a prize ball based on the fact that a game medium has won the variable winning means in the advantageous state,
First information about prize balls awarded in one advantageous state, and second information about prize balls awarded in the advantageous state controlled from once being controlled to the advantageous state until the special state ends. And display control means capable of displaying during the advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S745).
The display control means, based on the fact that the game medium exceeds the upper limit number in one of the open games and wins the variable winning means (for example, overwins), the information about the prize ball is given to the second game. While reflecting on the information, limiting the reflection on the first information (for example, when it is determined in step S504 that an over-winning is achieved, the process of step S504a is not performed and the process of step S506 is executed, etc.). ),
It may be characterized.

According to such a configuration, since the information regarding the prize ball given based on the over-winning is not reflected, it is possible to prevent the display from being displaced and prevent the game from being deteriorated.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous states include a first advantageous state (for example, a normal open jackpot state) and a second advantageous state that is less favorable than the first advantageous state (for example, a short open jackpot state).
The display control means limits the display of the first information during the second advantageous state (for example, when it is determined in step S747 that the hit is a "hit", the process of step S748 is not performed, and step S749 is performed. By performing the process of, the first information is not displayed, etc.),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being deteriorated by displaying the first information in the second advantageous state in which the expected value of the prize ball is small.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The display control means prohibits the display of the first information and displays the second information during the second advantageous state (for example, if it is determined in step S747 that the hit is a “probability”, a step). By performing the process of step S749 without performing the process of S748, the second information is updated and displayed while the first information is not displayed).
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, by displaying the second information, the player can recognize that the total number of prize balls is increasing.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The prize sphere awarding means is capable of awarding a prize sphere based on the fact that the game medium is won in the general award winning means different from the variable award winning means (for example, the game sphere entering the general award winning opening 6C is shown in FIG. 2). Based on being detected by the general winning switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls,
The display control means reflects the information related to the prize ball given based on the winning in the general winning means on the second information, while limiting the reflection on the first information (for example, step S524). Therefore, the general winning award winning count value is added and displayed as the second information in the process of step S749, but is not updated and displayed as the first information.),
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, since it is not reflected in the first information, it is possible to accurately display the winning ball for one big hit.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The advantageous states include a first advantageous state (for example, a normal open jackpot state) and a second advantageous state that is less favorable than the first advantageous state (for example, a short open jackpot state).
In the first advantageous state, the variable winning control means allows a predetermined period (for example, 16.2 seconds shown in FIG. 24B) to elapse or an upper limit number of game media (for example, 9) to be won. On the other hand, an open game capable of changing the variable winning means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times until at least one of the following is established (for example, the processing of step S139 or the processing of step S127 is performed). In the second advantageous state, the variable is allowed only during a period that is shorter than the predetermined period and at least one game medium can be won (for example, 1.8 seconds shown in FIG. 24B). The open game capable of changing the winning means to the first state is executed at least once (for example, the processing of step S139 or the processing of step S127 is performed),
In the first advantageous state, the display control means executes a predetermined display for informing how many times the unit game is performed among a plurality of unit games executed in the first advantageous state, and 2 In the advantageous state, the execution of the predetermined display is restricted (for example, in the processing of step S744, in the case of a big hit controlled to the normally open big hit state, a setting for displaying the number of running rounds in a normal mode is set On the other hand, if it is a big hit that is controlled to a short-term open big hit state, make settings to restrict display in the normal mode, etc.,
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a feeling of loss.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
When the game medium exceeds the upper limit number (for example, 3 or more) and wins the variable winning means in one open game, the display control means displays a special display based on that the winning number exceeds a specific number. While performing (the CPU 120 for effect control for performing the processing of step S507, etc.), it is restricted to reflect the information on the prize balls awarded based on the specific number of winnings on the second information (for example, the processing of step S506. End the process without doing it),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of a prize that may be fraudulent.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
The display control means can display the second information even during the special state, and when a game medium is won in the variable winning means during the special state, information regarding a prize ball based on the winning is displayed. Limiting the reflection on the second information,
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of a prize that may be fraudulent.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The display control means can display, as the first information, information about a prize ball scheduled to be given in one advantageous state and information about a prize ball given in the one advantageous state (for example, step In S748, the player can recognize the prize balls that have already been acquired in the jackpot (acquired prize balls) and the prize balls that can be obtained in one jackpot (obtained prize balls). Display),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately display the prize ball for one big hit.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit opening pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an opening control pattern, and the example of opening setting of a special winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during big hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the special winning opening determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit opening post-process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production processing during variable indication. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a special figure hit waiting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit start processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a prize ball display processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-round processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing after the end of a big hit. It is an explanatory view for explaining an over-winning. It is an example of the rendering operation in the scene shown in FIG. It is an example of the effect operation in the case of "affirmation". It is an example of the production operation when the jackpot is substantially 10 rounds.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball hitting launch device and is driven into it.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and are identified in the special symbol game as an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also called “special symbols”) that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

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

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

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, The variation (for example, vertical scroll display) of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the variable display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed.

Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special drawing using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be identified are variably displayed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived (or simply referred to as “derived”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stopped state. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The pattern may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state in which, for example, a slight shake or expansion/contraction is generated. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern completely for a shorter time than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

The decorative patterns that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination that causes a loss can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative design is started, the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative design which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from upper to lower sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative design with the smallest design number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from a symbol number that is large to a symbol number that is small, When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed subsequently.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning a prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting prize winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game in a identifiable manner is performed. Here, in the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special drawing game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is generated based on the start winning by entering (entry). That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning prize memory display area 5H, the first special hold for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure pending storage number is the number of memories for which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending. The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages, and the total number of reservation storages. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces which are changed by the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. The tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second starting winning opening is formed as a starting area (second starting area) different from the first starting area.

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. It is difficult to do so, and the normal open state is set. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an enlarged open state where it is easy to enter. Although the normal variable winning ball device 6B can enter the game ball into the second start winning port even when it is in the normally open state, the game ball can enter more than when it is in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to and.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ) If the following is satisfied, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific area is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a big prize hole.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (entry) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening which is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball is opened to another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it will be impossible or difficult for the player to obtain the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, and for the player. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game").

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings 6C that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. It is provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 6C are detected by the general winning switch 24 shown in FIG. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor provided in the ball launch device and a touch ring (touch sensor).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. An upper plate (striking ball supply plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating stick). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B 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 for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, such that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 20. After the universal figure starting condition for is satisfied, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is based on the establishment of the universal figure starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, for example, that the previous universal figure game is finished. The public figure game by is started.

In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when the predetermined time that is the general figure change time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol for a regular symbol". On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “ordinary symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the expansion and opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip that constitutes the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position is performed. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

The first starting condition is established by the occurrence of the starting winning which is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 for the game ball which has passed through (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A. Later, for example, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the last special figure game or the big hit game state having ended. In addition, the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After the establishment of, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on that the second start condition is established, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state.

In the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (result of special symbol display) that results is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as the specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "miss". It becomes.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. The advantageous state is not limited to the big hit game state (not limited to the specific game state), and may include a special game state such as a time saving state or a probability variation state. In addition, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, "15") that is larger than the second round number (for example, "7"), and can be executed in the time saving state. The upper limit number of times of variable display is the first number (eg, “100”) larger than the second number (eg, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (eg, 1/50). 1 probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5"). It may include that a game situation that is more advantageous to the player, such as a part or all of the number of consecutive chans (for example, “10”), is obtained. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the “−” symbols are the losing symbols. It should be noted that each symbol such as the big hit symbol and the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as the specific display result, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The special winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 16.2 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 9 balls) are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is brought into the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed.

The special winning a prize sphere device, by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closing the special winning a prize, the special award winning entrance door whose big award winning mouth is opened during the execution of the round. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state), which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15"). Even before the number of times the round has been executed has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round should be terminated due to the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a time has elapsed without a game ball winning the big winning opening). May be.

Among the rounds in the big hit game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is a relatively long time (for example, 16.2 seconds), Also known as a normally open round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 1.8 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5" and "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are usually open round big hit symbols and the number "5" The special design that indicates is a short-term open round jackpot design. In the special opening game, the special opening winning jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the jackpot gaming state (normal opening jackpot state) as the normal opening round specific gaming state controlled after the normal opening round jackpot symbol is derived. The door opens the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 16.2 seconds) that is the first period elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the state, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. The normal open jackpot state is also called the first specific game state.

Short-term open round as a definite special symbol in the special figure game Short-term open round controlled after the big hit symbol is derived. A second period (for example, 1) in which the upper limit time (upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state . 8 seconds). It should be noted that in the short-term open big hit state, the opening period of the special winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and other controls may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the normal open jackpot state (eg, “15”).

In such a short-term open big hit state, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (1.8 seconds, etc.), which is very short compared to the normal open big hit state. However, the second period is a period in which at least one game ball can win the special winning opening. Specifically, in the second period, even if a player shoots a game ball toward the special winning opening immediately after the player recognizes that the special winning opening is in an open state, the game ball that has been launched will receive the big winning prize. It is a period when you can win a prize. Therefore, even in the short-term open big hit state, the player can obtain at least a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls). The short-term open jackpot state is also called the second specific game state.

In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and Of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in response to the start of one of the special figure games. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

Here, the reach state is a decorative pattern which is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation pattern”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) The decoration pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decoration pattern (for example, the decoration pattern indicating the alphanumeric characters "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the display state where the decorative pattern is changing in the pattern display area 5C or the like, or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is a display state in which all or a part of the combination is configured and is changing in synchronization.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image, the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach production display (or simply reach production). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are put in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also called "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different in each reach mode. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

In the present embodiment, as an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. When the reach mode of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) becomes higher than when the reach mode of normal reach appears. Further, as will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, types of super-reach effects such as super-reach A, super-reach B, and super-reach C are prepared in advance.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for informing the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-run" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side may be determined. Note that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the temporary design display area is displayed. By changing the decorative design again in the decorative design display area (for example, one or both of the "left" decorative design display area 5L and the "right" decorative design display area 5R), the display is stopped. The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of "slip", after a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result is derived and displayed, a predetermined number is displayed. By performing the variable display for the decorative pattern again, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination is not stopped and the stop display is displayed. is there.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once. Until the finalized decorative design as a result is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, The effect display for changing the decorative pattern again (pseudo continuous fluctuation) in all the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is the "Left", "Middle", and "Right" decorative pattern display, excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative patterns until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. This is the number of times the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous", in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo continuous chance eyes The decorative pattern forming the is temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. After that, the pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeated", the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once because the pseudo-repeated change (re-change) is performed once to three times. Based on this, the variable display of the decorative pattern can be displayed as if it was started two to four times in succession. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) in the variable display effect of "pseudo-continuous" may be set to be greater than 1 to 3 times, such as 4 times or 5 times.

As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to "slip" and "pseudo-relation", for example, "developing opportunity eye", "end of development opportunity eye", "slip after opportunity eye stop" Various effect operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display production of "development opportunity eye", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, "left", "middle", "right" In all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative patterns constituting the development opportunity eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped, and then the variable display state of the decorative patterns is reached. As a predetermined reach effect is started. As a result, when the decorative pattern constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state. Expectations are increased.

Further, in the variable display effect of "end of development opportunity", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, all of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are displayed. The effect display for deriving and displaying the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item as the fixed decorative pattern is performed. In the variable display effect of "slip after stop of chance", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result. , "Left", "Middle", "Right" in the decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R in all, after temporarily displaying the decorative pattern of the miss combination (special combination) to be the pseudo consecutive chance, Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative design is changed again in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative design is changed again in part of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. By doing so, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

Unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-relation" during variable display of the decorative design, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, image display or voice output as a message, lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may reach the reach state due to the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting, and the reach effect by the super reach may be executed. That is, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The demonstration operation that is the notice production is the variable display state of the decorative pattern after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed before reaching the reach state. Further, the notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include what is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” (also called “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “miss”.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be displayed in a stopped state. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "miss".

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without reaching effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination among a plurality of kinds of big hit combinations ("non-probable variation big hit combination" Also referred to as “)” is displayed as a stop. The fixed decorative pattern which is usually a combination of big hits is, for example, the symbol number variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. ~ Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the even number "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle", "right" It suffices as long as it is displayed in a stopped manner in line on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Ordinary symbols having symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that make up the normal jackpot combination are called regular symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becomes the normal big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is called a variable display mode (also called “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also called “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "non-probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, initialization processing after turning on the power). The same control as in the state (1) is executed. In the time saving control, one of a condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot gaming state is ended and that the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. Sometimes you just need to quit.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, if the probability variation big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is "normal" is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a combination of a plurality of jackpots Among them, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative design that is a combination of the probability jackpots is, for example, the design number variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. ~ Of the decorative patterns of "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the odd number "1", "3", "5", "7" is "left", "middle", "right" It suffices as long as it is displayed in a stopped manner in line on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Decorative symbols having odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that form the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol which is usually the big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol.

Regardless of whether the fixed decorative pattern is a normal big hit combination or a probability variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is a "big hit" variable display result. In this case, it is referred to as a variable display mode of "probability change" (also referred to as "big hit type"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the "probable change" big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, stochastic fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) is a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be finished when the condition that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled again after the big hit game state ends. Like the time saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is finished when the "probability variation fall present" decision is made to end the probability variation control in the probability variation fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Good.

When the time saving control is performed, the control for making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display 20 (the ordinary figure variation time) shorter than that in the normal state, or the variation of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary figure game Control for improving the probability that the display result will be "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing longer than in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state By increasing the possibility that the starting condition will be satisfied, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the player to enter the game ball into the second start winning port along with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded opening state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" is shortened. The period in which the high opening control can be executed is also called a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period in which the time saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a highly accurate state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control may be referred to as a “probability variation state” in particular, and may be referred to as a time saving probability variation state in order to distinguish it from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, the certainty variation state in which only the certainty variation control is performed and neither the time saving control nor the high opening control is performed (the highly accurate low base state) is sometimes referred to as a no time saving certainty variation state in order to distinguish it from the highly accurate high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low accuracy high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time saving control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low accurate low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the variable display result in each special figure game is a "big hit" As a result of being increased, the player is in an advantageous state. A game state that is advantageous to the player and different from the jackpot game state is also called a special game state.

As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and the opening chance eye There is a case where any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative patterns predetermined as is stopped and displayed. In addition, as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the short-term open round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. At some later time, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination (a fixed decorative pattern that is a chance eye corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) may be stopped and displayed.

Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becomes a short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is in the case where the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "attack probability" (also referred to as "sudden big hit" or "sudden probability big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed.

The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the fixed decorative pattern is the non-probable variation big hit combination or the probability variation big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols which are usually the jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left” ], "middle", "right" in each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R is changed again in the state that the same decorative pattern is complete, and a decorative pattern (probably variable pattern) that will be a combination of certain odds and big jackpots, and a regular big hit Any of the decorative patterns (normal patterns) to be combined is stopped and displayed as the final decorative pattern (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", as the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol that is usually the jackpot combination is usually changed after re-changing the ornamental pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed. The re-lottery winning selection effect is displayed in which the is displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability variation", as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental symbols that are displayed as the probabilistic stop jackpot are changed again after the decorative pattern that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is changed again. The re-lottery winning effect may be executed in which the symbols are stopped and displayed, or the re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

After the fixed decorative pattern that is usually a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit game state at the start of the big hit game state or during the round in the big hit game state During the big hit, which is a definite change notification production of whether to control to the definite change state in the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. Promotion production may be executed. The notification effect similar to the promotion effect during the big hit may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit game state. The jackpot mid-promotion production, which is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state, is sometimes called “ending promotion production”.

After the fixed decorative pattern that is usually a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit game state at the start of the big hit game state or during the round in the big hit game state During the big hit, which is a definite change notification production of whether to control to the definite change state in the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. Promotion production may be executed. The notification effect similar to the promotion effect during the big hit may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit game state. The jackpot mid-promotion production, which is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state, is sometimes called “ending promotion production”.

In the big hit middle promotion effect, even if the fixed decorative pattern is usually a big hit combination, there is a big success success promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion where the game state is a probable change state, and that there is no promotion that is a probable change state. There is a big hit mid-promotion failure notice to inform. For example, in the big hit mid-elevation effect, the decorative design is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal design or the probability variation design is stopped and displayed as the performance display result, or the decorative design is variably displayed. By displaying different effect images, it is sufficient to inform the player of the presence or absence of promotion in the probable state so that the player can recognize the promotion.

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

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

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that captures detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit or the like for executing the audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting detection signals from the general winning switch 24, the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. ing. The general winning switch 24, the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 detect a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. What has an arbitrary configuration that can be performed may be used. Further, on the main substrate 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first holding display device 25A, the second holding display device 25B, the public figure holding display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

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

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

The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, to regularly or irregularly update various numerical data by software, so that a part of various random number values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or a calculation process on all or part of the numerical data. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and also the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. The super reach variation pattern has reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss".

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. Such a RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The I/O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is for inputting various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 is provided with a production control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area of the production control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

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

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, in the production control board 12. To the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

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

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the effect model). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the content of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , Variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative pattern, etc. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance 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 contents thereof. The special figure variation time production control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production mode in each reach production is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach production.

The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special figure change time effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, for example, when variably displaying the decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as an effect effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data forming the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the applicable effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM to develop the image data. Further, in the voice control board 13 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like for development. .. After that, each time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any one of the production control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the production operation according to various corresponding control data. Control.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. Also, the register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed and then the loop process may be entered.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step). S13).

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

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

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I/O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the substrate 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for a predetermined time. From the above, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S101 of FIG. 4 as the start winning determination processing.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; YES), the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the number of first special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "1" (step S203).

Normally, when the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; NO), and when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES). Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S204; YES), the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” is set as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to "2" (step S206).

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. The second reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result or the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type from among the numerical value data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating is extracted (step S209). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state, for example, It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative pattern when the variable display result is "big hit", to "non-probable variation", "probable variation", or "probability". It is a random number value used for this purpose, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example. By executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 displays numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the variable display time. Extract.

Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. 6A, while the starting mouth buffer value is set. When the value is "2", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6(B).

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6(A) has a game ball passing through (entering) a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A to generate a starting winning (first starting winning). However, the pending data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) which has not been started is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning number in the first starting winning opening (the order in which the game balls are detected) with the holding number, and sets the first starting condition for the passage (entry) of the game balls. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like and the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2, etc., as the reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit. It is stored until the value (for example, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is displayed. Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is given. The pending data of the special figure game that has occurred but has not been started yet (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning number into the second starting winning opening (detection order of the game ball) with the holding number, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the special figure display result random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 as the pending data, and the number thereof is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4”) is stored. The pending data thus stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B indicates that execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is displayed. Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

It should be noted that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize hole and the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entry) the first start prize hole. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, starting port data indicating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the holding information and may be stored in association with the holding number. ..

Following the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, the transmission setting of the starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In order to send a first start opening winning a prize designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A is established Set. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, the effect control board 12 is notified. , The setting for transmitting the second starting mouth winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied .. The start mouth winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed.

After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the first special figure reservation storage number for the effect control board 12 is stored. The setting for transmitting either the first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the number of the second reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number is performed (step S212). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. It should be noted that instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

After executing the processing of step S212, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S213). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S213; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215). The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the starting winning of the effective game ball, the processing based on the detection of the both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the special drawing game is started by the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, the variable display result is Determined (predetermined) before being displayed for derivation. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol, Any of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected by using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. It includes the process of determining whether or not. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to " It takes a value in the range of "251". When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal process of step S110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern including the variable display time of the fixed special symbol or the special symbol and the decorative symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process or the variation pattern setting process is performed by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It includes a process for determining the variable display mode of.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in 1st special design display 4A and 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value that is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is subtracted from or added to 1, and the first special symbol display device. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time can be measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure may be controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

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

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., there is processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and set the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change". As an example, the jackpot type corresponds to "non-probable change" or "probable change", and the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to "16.2 seconds", and the maximum number of rounds is executed. By setting the number of times of opening the special winning opening to "15 times", it is sufficient to set the normal opening big hit state. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot type "Sudden", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "1.8 seconds", and the number of opening of the special winning opening, which is the maximum number of times to execute the round, is set. By setting "2 times", it is sufficient to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". ..

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing determines whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value, and has reached the maximum winning opening maximum value. In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the special process flag is updated to "5". The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

Following the process of step S232, the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, and the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, for example. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry. Yes (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

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

The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls have entered (passed) and the starting winnings have occurred. In this case, a table that stores data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only needs to be decided.

When the number of the first special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, for example, and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is also updated. The reservation data indicated by the random number values MR1 and MR2 stored in entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter in the RAM 102 may be updated so as to be subtracted by one. At this time, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for deciding whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbols, is a "big hit" or "miss", The special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8 is set (step S239). Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state. In this embodiment, the common special figure display result determination table 130A is set regardless of whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" or "2". Different special figure display result determination tables may be set in the use table depending on whether the buffer value is "1" or the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2".

The special symbol display result determination table 130A has a fixed special symbol which is a variable display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. It is a table that is referred to for determining whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a "big hit" to a big hit game state before being derived and displayed, based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. .. In the special figure display result decision table 130A, the special figure display result decision is made according to whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). A numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for use with is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the special figure display result determination table 130A, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is whether the special figure display result is a "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state. It is the decision data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is the certainty variation state (highly precise state), more determination values than those in the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) are the "big hit" characteristics. It is assigned to the figure display result. Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set as “big hit” and the big hit game is played. The probability of being determined to control the state increases. That is, in the first special figure display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state, the probability of being determined to control to the jackpot gaming state is higher than that in the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “miss”. By comparing with the assigned determination value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "miss" (step S240).

Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state. Whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state in the special figure display result determination table 130A. Is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability changing state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability changing state in the special figure display result determination table 130A is special. The special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is selected by referring to the selected data.

After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the ON state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243).

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, the allocation of the determined value to the jackpot type of “probability” is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variation special map is the first special figure, the determination value of the predetermined range (the value in the range of "82" to "99") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability", while the variation special figure is Is a second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied Thus, it is possible to make the jackpot type "probably" determined differently. In particular, in the special drawing game using the second special drawing, since it is not decided that the big hit type is set to “probability” and the short hit open big hit state is controlled, for example, by the high open control accompanying the time saving control, the normal variable winning ball device is provided. In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent the deterioration of the game interest due to the extension of the game. ..

Even in the case where the variation special map is the second special figure, the determined value in the predetermined range different from the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". Good. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that in the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number value MR2 stored in the variation random number buffer is set to “uncertain change”, Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the jackpot types “probability change” and “probability”, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S244).

By determining the type of jackpot in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is either a gaming state or a probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state. Whether or not to control is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the decided jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is "non-probable change", the big hit type buffer value may be "0", if it is "probable change", it may be "1", and if it is "probable", it may be "2".

When it is determined that it is not a "big hit" in step S241 (step S241; NO), or after the processing of step S245 is performed, the big hit type determination result when the big hit game state is set, is determined. A special symbol is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not a “big hit”, the special symbol display result corresponds to the pre-determined result of “missing”, and becomes a lost symbol “ The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" in step S241, "3", "5", "7" which are big hit symbols are obtained according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. "One of the special symbols indicating the number" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", the special symbol indicating the number "3" which is the normal jackpot symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable variation", a special symbol showing the number "7" which is a probable variation jackpot symbol in the normally open round jackpot symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol. Depending on the result of the determination that the jackpot type is "actual", the special symbol indicating the number "5" which is a short-term open jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is ended. .. If the number of stored memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; YES), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S250), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A is selected as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probability" (step S263).

When it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A changes the variation pattern to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type. Based on the table, the table is referred to in order to determine any one of the plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “probability”. Value) is assigned to any of the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, the variation pattern PB4-3, and the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the proportion determined by each variation pattern is different depending on which of the plurality of types is determined as the jackpot type. .. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, the determination values for the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3 are set. The allocations are different. This makes it possible to change the proportion of the same variation pattern determined according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types of big hits.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, the determined values are not assigned to the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probable”, the determined values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation patterns PA4-1 and PB4 are assigned. No determination value is assigned to the change pattern PB4-2, the change pattern PB4-2, and the change pattern PB4-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to "probability", the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from that of the normal open big hit state. be able to.

In addition, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a time saving state. Therefore, the determination value may be assigned differently to each variation pattern. As a result, it is possible to change the rate of determining the same variation pattern depending on which of a plurality of types the gaming state is. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probable variation state, or the time saving state. Alternatively, the determined value may be assigned to different fluctuation patterns. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined according to which of a plurality of types the gaming state is. In this embodiment, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the normal reach variation pattern when the jackpot type is “indeterminate variation” than when the jackpot type is “indeterminate variation”. .. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the jackpot type is more likely to be a “probable change” than a “non-probable change”, so that the player can hold expectations. The interest can be improved. In addition, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A illustrated in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 performing the reach effect of the super reach B is more preferable than the variation pattern PB4-1 performing the reach effect of the super reach C. More determination values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A than to the variation pattern PB4-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see the variation time in FIG. 3). ..

When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; NO), as the use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns, the loss variation pattern determination shown in FIG. 11B is performed. The table 132B is selected and set (step S264). For example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is ON, it is specified whether the gaming state is in the time saving control in which the time saving control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state (step S265). ).

The loss variation pattern determination table 132B selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “miss”. It is a table that is referred to for determining whether or not.

In the loss variation pattern determination table 132B, the determined values are varied so that the rate determined for each variation pattern is different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, it is possible to change the ratio determined for the same variation pattern depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132B, there is a portion where determination values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state or the time saving control in the time saving state. Note that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132B, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, a larger number of determinations are assigned than the determination value assigned to the variation pattern for the reach effect of super reach. Values are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the degree of expectation of a big hit is high. In addition, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132B, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, the reach effect of the super reach B is better than the variation pattern PB2-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the variation pattern PB2-3 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A is longer than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (the variation time in FIG. 3). The decision value is assigned so that it becomes less. Therefore, as the reach effect of the super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention also to the type of reach effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

After performing either of the processes of steps S263 and S265 shown in FIG. 10, the value is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer or the like. The variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the satisfaction of the first starting condition. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B using the second special symbol based on the satisfaction of the second starting condition, By using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3, which is updated by a common random counter or the like and used for determining the fluctuation pattern, the common processing module can determine the fluctuation pattern into any of a plurality of types.

When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data forming the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number value MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is “small hit”.

When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach". That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “miss”.

After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, the special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S270). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is.

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

Following the processing of step S273, settings are made for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 to enter a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

Here, the first fluctuation start command is a command that specifies fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, every time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is finished, the main board 11 sends a game state designation command to the effect control board 12, The fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command is sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command. The game state designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S273), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step 113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol confirmation display flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure finalized display flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S295 in response to the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

When the special figure finalizing display flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs setting for deriving and displaying the finalized special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Then, CPU103 sets the special figure fixed display time which is the stop display time of the fixed special symbol (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 has a predetermined special figure finalization display time as a timer initial value of the special figure finalization display time timer value stored in the special figure finalization display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In the present embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure fixed display time is the time not related to the fluctuation pattern (for example, a fixed time). The special figure confirmation display time may also be the time related to the variation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure change time and the special figure fixed display time is set as the time corresponding to the change pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure change time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer are set according to the change pattern. May be set.

Subsequent to the processing of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special symbol finalized display flag to the on state (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop processing.

When the special figure finalization display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether the special figure finalization display time has elapsed (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, it may be determined whether the special figure variation time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S294 has timed out (whether the special figure variation time timer value has become 0). .. If the special figure finalization display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop processing is ended, and the special figure finalization display time is waited.

When the special figure finalization display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), after clearing the special figure finalization display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. A determination is made (S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), a big hit start effect waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit start effect waiting time timer value which is the stored value of the big hit start effect waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit start effect waiting time Should be set.

Subsequent to the processing of step S299, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting the hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command according to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. It may be stored in the buffer area designated by the pointer.

Following the processing of step S300, the CPU 103 clears the jackpot flag to turn it off (step S301). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot start time flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to the on state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 makes settings for ending the time saving state or the probability variation state (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, the process of clearing the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn them off, and the time saving counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 are cleared. Processing for initializing the time saving count value to "0", processing for clearing the probability variation counter and initializing the probability variation count value to "0", and the like may be executed.

In the present embodiment, the time saving flag is set to the ON state when the high opening control and the time saving control are performed in the time saving state, and is cleared when the time saving state ends and becomes the OFF state. That is, the fact that the time saving flag is on indicates that the gaming state is a time saving state, and high opening control and time saving control are performed. The probability variation flag is set to the ON state when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, and is cleared when the probability variation state ends to be the OFF state. That is, the probability variation flag being in the ON state indicates that the game state is the probability variation state, and the probability variation control is performed. The time saving counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining special game in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed. The probability variation counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining special game in which probability variation control is performed.

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

When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not to end the time saving state or the probability variation state (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time saving flag is ON, the time saving count value, which is the stored value of the time saving counter, is updated by subtracting, for example, 1. It is determined whether or not the updated time saving count value matches the time saving end determination value (for example, "0"). It may be determined that the time saving state is not ended if the updated time saving number count value does not match the time saving end determination value, and it may be determined that the time saving state is ended if they match. Further, in the process of step S306, when the probability variation flag is on, the probability variation number count value, which is the stored value of the probability variation counter, is updated by subtracting, for example, 1. It is determined whether the updated probability variation count value matches the probability variation end determination value (for example, "0"). If the updated probability variation count value does not match the probability variation end determination value, it may be determined that the probability variation state should not be terminated, and if it does match, the probability variation state may be determined to be terminated. If it is determined that the time saving state is to be ended, the time saving flag is cleared to turn it off, and the time saving state (time saving control, high opening control) is ended. If it is determined that the probability variation state is to be ended, the probability variation flag is cleared to turn it off, and the probability variation state (probability variation control) is terminated.

Subsequent to the processing of step S306, settings for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S307). In the process of step S307, unlike the process of step S304, when both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are turned off in step S306, a game condominium end notification command is transmitted together with the game state designation command. Set to enable. The condominium end notification command is a command indicating that the big hit condominium has ended. The big hit condominium (condominium) means that once the big hit game state is controlled, it is controlled to the big hit game state again until the time saving state or the probability variation state ends. Including the number, it refers to the number controlled to the jackpot gaming state by the time the time saving state or the probability variation state ends. By the processing of step S307, it is possible to notify the side of the effect control board 12 that the game has ended together with the change (transition) of the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the time saving state or the probability changing state changes to the normal state). On the side of the effect control board 12, the current game state is specified (including the fact that the game state has changed) from the content of the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, but instead of this, the main The current game state may be specified by counting the number of executions of variable display on the effect control board 12 side independently of the board 11 side. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted due to the processing of step S307 and the like. After that, the special figure process flag is cleared, the value is initialized to "0" (step S308), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening preprocessing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit opening preprocessing shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S131). Here, the big hit start time flag is set to the ON state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG.

If the big hit start flag is not on in step S131 (step S131; NO), the special winning opening determination process (see FIG. 16) is executed (step S220), and the process proceeds to step S138. In addition, in addition to the jackpot opening process of step S115, the jackpot opening determination process is executed in the jackpot opening pre-processing of step S114 as well, so that a winning (over-winning) exceeding the winning limit determination value can be suitably detected. it can. For example, an over-winning prize can be preferably detected during the next waiting for opening (while being in step S138 (YES)). The special winning opening determination process will be described later.

If the big hit start flag is on in step S131 (step S131; YES), it is determined whether the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132). In the process of step S132, for example, whether or not the jackpot start time production waiting time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S299 of the special symbol stop process has timed out (the big hit start production waiting time timer value is 0). It may be determined whether or not).

If the production waiting time at the time of starting the big hit has not elapsed (step S132; NO), the big hit opening preprocessing is ended. If the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132; YES), the CPU 103 clears the big hit start flag (step S134). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the special winning opening opening counter (step S135). Specifically, the special winning opening opening count value is initialized to "1". Subsequently, the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S136).

Following the processing of step S136, the opening control pattern corresponding to the big hit type buffer value read in step S136 is set (step S137). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 14A, if the big hit type buffer value is "2" (probability), the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the big hit type buffer value is "0" (non-probable change) or "1" (probable change), the open control pattern of the open KP2 is set.

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

On the other hand, if it is not on standby for the next opening (step S138; NO), that is, if the interval period has ended, the CPU 103 controls the opening of the special winning opening (step S139). For example, the CPU 103 sets the opening time for opening the special winning opening based on the opening control pattern set in step S137 and the count value of the special winning opening opening counter, and the special winning opening is opened. To set. Specifically, in the process of step S139, the CPU 103 sets the opening control set in step S137 as the timer initial value of the opening time timer value which is the stored value of the opening time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. It suffices to set the special winning opening opening time of the pattern (upper limit time for opening). For example, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 shown in FIG. 14(B) is set, the timer initial value is set to 1 as the timer initial value only when the count value of the special winning opening opening counter is "1" to "2". . 8 seconds is set, and when the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 shown in FIG. 14B is set, the count value of the special winning opening opening counter is any of "1" to "15". Also in this case, 16.2 seconds may be set as the timer initial value. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 14, it is premised that the special winning opening is opened once in one round game, but it may be opened plural times. In the process of step S139, for example, a solenoid driving signal for a predetermined special winning opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, so that the special winning opening is opened. The door door solenoid may be set to the ON state.

Subsequent to the process of step S139, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a special winning opening opening notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S140). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "5" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening process (step S141), and then ends the big hit opening pre-process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special winning opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121). If the special winning opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S121; NO), the special winning opening determination processing is executed (step S220). FIG. 16 is a jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) of FIG. 13, a jackpot opening midway processing (step S115), a jackpot opening post-processing (step S116) of FIG. 17, and a jackpot ending processing (step S117) of FIG. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special winning opening determination process executed in.

In the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 has been turned on (step S221).

When the count switch 23 is on (step S221; YES), transmission setting of the special winning opening winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of winning the game ball to the special winning opening is performed. (Step S222). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is "5" which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S223). If the value of the special figure process flag is "5" which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S223; YES), the winning number which is the stored value of the winning number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. The count value is updated so that 1 is added (step S224).

After the process of step S224 is executed, if the count switch 23 is not turned on in step S221 (step S221; NO), or the value of the special figure process flag in step S223 is a value corresponding to the big hit open process. When it is determined that it is not "5" (step S223; NO), it is determined whether the detection signal transmitted from the general winning switch 24 has been turned on (step S225). If the general winning award switch 24 is on (step S225; YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is "5" which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S226). .. If the value of the special figure process flag is "5" which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S226; YES), the effect control board 12 is notified of the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 6C. The general prize winning award notification command transmission setting is set (step S227). In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the transmission setting of the general winning a prize winning notification command is performed when the jackpot opening process is being executed is shown. If any of "4" to "7" is set, transmission setting of the general winning a prize winning notification command may be performed. When it is determined that the general winning award switch 24 is in the ON state, the general winning a prize winning notification command may be set to be transmitted regardless of the value of the special figure process flag.

After executing the process of step S227, if the general winning switch 24 is not turned on in step S225 (step S225; NO), or the value of the special figure process flag in step S226 is a value corresponding to the big hit open process. When it is determined that it is not "5" (step S226; NO), the special winning opening determination process ends. The winning number count value may be any value that indicates the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 during the execution of one round game.

Returning to FIG. 15, after executing the process of step S220, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning limit upper limit determination value (“9” in the present embodiment) (step S126). .. If the winning upper limit judgment value has not been reached (step S126; NO), the big hit opening process is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the jackpot opening process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

Following the processing of step S127, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to "0" (step 128). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" corresponding to the big hit opening post-processing (step S129), and then the big hit opening processing is ended.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit opening post-processing shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first executes the special winning opening determination processing shown in FIG. 16 (step S220). In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning mouth determination process is executed also in the big hit opening post-process of step S116, so that a prize (over prize) exceeding the prize upper limit determination value is suitably detected. be able to.

After executing the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 updates the special winning opening opening count value to be incremented by 1 (step S364). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated special winning opening opening count value has reached the maximum value (step S365).

The "maximum value" in step S365 is to be compared with the updated special winning opening opening count value, and the initial value of the special opening opening count value is "1". The "maximum value" is the number obtained by adding 1 to the maximum number of rounds. For example, in the case of being controlled to the normal open jackpot state in which the upper limit number of rounds is 15, the "maximum value" is "16", and in the short-term open jackpot state in which the upper limit number of rounds is 2. The above "maximum value" is "3". It should be noted that, instead of the updated special winning opening number count value, the pre-update special winning opening number count value may be compared with the "maximum value", and is compared with the pre-update special winning opening number count value. In this case, the “maximum value” may be set as the maximum number of rounds.

When the special winning opening opening count value is other than the maximum value (step S365; NO), the round start waiting time (interval time) is set (step S366). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined round start waiting time as the timer initial value of the round start waiting time timer value that is the stored value of the round start waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Good. Next, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting the notification command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step S367). After the processing of step S367 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (step S368), and the big hit opening post-processing is ended. In this way, until it is determined that the updated special winning opening opening count value is the maximum value by the processing of step S365, the processing of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. 4 is repeatedly executed to enter the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to execute multiple rounds in which the special winning opening is opened. In addition, by setting the round start waiting time in the process of step S366, the next release waiting is performed in the process of step S114 shown in FIG. 13 until the round start waiting time elapses (step S138; YES). The next round can be started after a desired interval period.

In step S365, when the special winning opening opening count value is the maximum value (step S365; YES), a big hit end production waiting time is set (step S369). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit end effect waiting time timer value stored in the big hit end effect waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit end effect waiting time Should be set. Then, the effect control board 12 is set to transmit a hit end designation command (step S370). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "7" which is a value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S371), the big hit opening post-process is ended. In this way, by setting the big hit end time effect waiting time in the process of step S369, in the process of step S117 shown in FIG. The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 4 can be executed.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end time production waiting time has elapsed (S321). In the process of step S321, for example, whether or not the big hit end production waiting time timer whose timer initial value is set in step S369 of the big hit opening process has timed out (the big hit ending production waiting time timer value becomes 0). Whether or not) may be determined. If the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 16 is executed (step S220), and the big hit end process ends. In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning opening determination process is executed in the big hit ending process of step S117 to suitably detect a prize (over prize) exceeding the prize upper limit determination value. You can

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

Following the processing of step S322, settings are made to start time saving control and high opening control (step S323). Specifically, in the process of step S323, the time saving flag is set to the ON state, and the initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special drawing game capable of executing the time saving control and the high opening control is set to the time saving number. Set in the counter.

Following the processing of step S322, settings for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S324). Thereby, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is finished can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" (step S325), and then the execution of the big hit ending process ends.

When the setting for starting the high opening control is made by the big hit ending process, in the normal symbol process process, the process for performing the high opening control is executed. For example, when the time saving flag is on, the rate at which the decision to set the general drawing display result to “per general drawing” may be made higher than when the time saving flag is not on. As an example, the number of decision values (values that are compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the universal figure display result) assigned to “normal figure per” to be referred to when the time saving flag is ON is It is larger than the number of decision values (values that are compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining figure display results) assigned to “Public figure per” to be referred to when the time saving flag is not turned on. By using the display result determination table, when the time saving flag is turned on, the ratio of making the determination that the drawing display result is “per drawing” is higher than when the time saving flag is not turned on. Good. Further, for example, when the time saving flag is on, the variable display time of the normal symbol may be shorter than when the time saving flag is not on. Further, when the time saving flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control may be increased more than when the time saving flag is not on.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 19. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Set the installed CTC registers. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time elapses, based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I/O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After the command analysis process is executed in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting effect in an emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, an effect. With respect to the control content of the production operation using various production devices, such as the drive operation in the model, the determination, the determination, the setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S75, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random number values for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S72.

20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of FIG. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer to confirm that the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). If there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a received command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a special winning opening winning notification command, for example, by checking the received command (step S502). ). When it is the big winning award notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit by checking the value of the effect process flag (step S502a). Specifically, in the process of step S502a, when the value of the effect process flag is any of "4" to "7", it may be determined that the big hit is in progress. In addition, you may judge by whether the value of the production process flag is "5". When it is determined in step S502 that the big hit is not in progress (step S502a; NO), the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the win is an illegal prize and issues an error notification (step S502b), and ends the command analysis process. In the process of step S502b, for example, a warning sound may be output, an error message may be displayed, or a lamp may be displayed.

When it is determined in step S502a that the big hit is in progress (step S502a; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is for the over determination, which is the count value of the over determination counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 of the RAM 122. The count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S503). The over-determination count value is a value used to determine whether or not an over-winning has occurred. The over determination counter is cleared for each round in the process of step S510a described later.

After executing the process of step S503, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an over-winning is achieved (step S504). In the processing of step S504, for example, the updated over determination determination count value is a predetermined over winning determination value (more than the winning upper limit determination value used in the processing of step S123 of the big hit open processing shown in FIG. A large value In the present embodiment, since the prize winning upper limit judgment value is "9", it may be judged whether or not the over winning prize judgment value is "10"). If it is not an over-winning prize (step S504; NO), it is updated to add 1 to the special winning opening winning number count value that is the count value of the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 of the RAM 122. (Step S504a). The special winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times the game ball wins the special winning opening from the time when the big winning game state is controlled to the end (one big hit).

On the other hand, if it is an over-winning prize (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the over-winning sphere number count value, which is the count value of the over-winning sphere number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 of the RAM 122. It is updated so that 1 is added (step S504b). The number-of-over-winning balls count value indicates the number of over-winning prizes from the execution of a round to the execution of the next round (that is, during one round game). In this way, in the case of over-winning, the process of step S504a is not performed, and the special winning opening winning number count value is not added. After executing the process of step S504b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the updated over-winning ball count value is less than "3" (step S505). When it is determined that the over-winning winning ball count value is “3” or more (step S505; NO), the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that there is a possibility of an illegal winning and issues an error notification (step S507). .. In the process of step S507, for example, a warning sound may be output, an error message may be displayed, or a lamp may be displayed. In this embodiment, the error notification is made on condition that three or more over-winnings have occurred during one round game, but it may be two or more. The value to be compared with the updated over-winning ball count value in step S505 can be set arbitrarily. After executing the process of step S507, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

After performing the process of step S504a, or when it is determined in step S505 that the over-winning ball count value is less than "3" (step S505; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control counter setting in the RAM 122. The count value of the cumulative winning sphere number counter provided in the unit 193 is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S506). The cumulative winning ball count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won in the big winning opening until the end of the condominium after the big hit (first hit) (until the probability change state and the time saving state end). Yes (that is, the number of winnings during the holidays). After executing the process of step S506, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process. In addition, in the process of step S506, when the winning is an over-winning (when YES is determined in step S505), an effect (for example, a voice, a message, a lamp display, or the like) that notifies that the over-winning is won is generated. You can go. In addition, the cumulative prize ball count value indicates the number of game balls winning the big winning opening in the condominium, including over winning in the condominium, but apart from this, only the number of valid over prizes It is also possible to provide a counter for accumulatively counting and to display in a prize ball display process described later.

When the received command is not the special winning opening winning notification command in step S502 (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a special winning opening opening notification command (step S508). ). When it is the special winning opening opening notification command (step S508; YES), the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S509), and the count value of the round number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 of the RAM 122. The round number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S510). The round count value indicates the number of round executions. After performing the process of step S510, the effect control CPU 120 clears the over-winning sphere number counter and the over-determination counter to initialize the over-winning sphere number count value and the over-determination count value to "0" ( Step S510a). After the execution of step S510a, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the command analysis process.

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

When the received command is not the notification command after opening the special winning opening in step S511 (step S511; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a hit start designation command, as shown in FIG. The determination is made (step S515). If it is a hit start designation command (step S515; YES), the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S516). Then, the round number counter and the special winning opening winning number counter are cleared, the round number count value and the special winning opening winning number count value are initialized to "0" (step S516a), and the command analysis processing is ended.

When the received command is not the hit start designation command in step S515 (step S515; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the hit end designation command (step S517). When it is the hit end designation command (step S517; YES), the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S518), and the command analysis processing is ended. In the example shown in the figure, the process of step S516a is executed after the process of step S516, but it may be executed after the process of step S518.

When the received command is not the hit end designation command in step S517 (step S517; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command (step S519). When it is the game state designation command (step S519; YES), the high-probability flag and the high base flag are switched between on and off states based on the content of the received game state designation command (step S520). The high-accuracy flag is provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability change state. The on/off state is switched in response to the switching. The high base flag is provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the time saving state. The high time base flag indicates whether the time saving flag is on or off. The on/off state is switched in response to the switching. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 turns on both the high-accuracy flag and the high-base flag when the game state specification command specifies the high-accuracy high-base state. When the game state designating command designates the high-accuracy low base state, the high-accuracy flag is turned on and the high base flag is turned off. When the game state designating command designates the low certainty high base state, the high certainty flag is turned off and the high base flag is turned on. When the game state designation command is for designating the low-probability low-base state, both the high-probability flag and the high-base flag are turned off.

Following the processing of step S520, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the condominium end notification command has been received in synchronization with the game state designation command (step S521). As described above, the condominium end notification command is a command indicating that the big hit condominium has ended, and it is determined in the process of step S306 in FIG. 12 that both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag have been turned off. Only when the command is issued, the command is transmitted from the main board 11 in the process of step S307. Returning to FIG. 21, when the extended-compartment end notification command has not been received (step S521; NO), the command analysis processing ends. On the other hand, when receiving the extended game end notification command (step S521; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the cumulative winning ball number counter and the general winning opening winning number counter to accumulate the cumulative winning ball number count value and the general winning number. The oral winning count value is initialized to "0" (step S522). In this way, the period until the process of step S522 is performed, that is, the period during the condominium, the cumulative prize winning ball count value and the general winning award winning count value continue to be counted. By the process of, the cumulative winning ball count value and the general winning award winning count value are initialized. After executing the processing of step S522, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis processing.

When it is determined in step S519 that the received command is not the game state designation command (step S519; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a general winning a prize winning notification command (step S523). As described above, the general winning opening winning notification command is a command indicating that the game ball has won the general winning opening 6C during the big hit, and is a command transmitted from the main board 11 in the process of step S227 of FIG. Is. When it is the general winning award winning notification command (step S523; YES), the general winning award winning number count value, which is the count value of the general winning award winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 of the RAM 122, is incremented by 1. (Step S524). The general winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times the game ball has won in the general winning opening 6C from once a big hit (first hit) to the end of the condominium (until the probability change state and the time saving state end). That is, that is, the number of winnings at the general winning opening in the condominium. After executing the process of step S524, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

When the received command is not the general winning award winning notification command in step S523 (step S523; NO), the setting according to the other received commands is performed (step S525), and then the command analysis process is ended.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 selects any of the processes of steps S170 to S177 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 of the RAM 122. Execute.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". For example, in the variable display start waiting process, the image display device 5 is determined based on whether or not a predetermined effect control command (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a first variation start command, or a second variation start command) is received. A process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". For example, in the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special drawing game, variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 and other various effect operations are performed in accordance with the variation pattern. A process of determining a production control pattern and the like is performed. After performing the above process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

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

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". For example, in the special figure winning waiting process, a process of stopping the fixed decorative design is performed. When it is a big hit, the process of setting the fanfare effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". When the game is lost, a process for controlling the game state is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

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

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

The post-round processing of step S176 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". For example, in the post-round process, a process for executing the closing production, and a process for setting the opening production when the final round is not performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "5". In the final round, a process for setting the ending effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

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

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop design (determined decorative design) by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command, and the like ( Step S701). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern (step S702). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digestion process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120, as the initial value of the decorative pattern change time timer value that is the stored value of the decorative pattern change time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, the decorative pattern change time according to the above change pattern. Is set (step S704), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect display processing during variable display (step S172) (step S705), and the variable display start setting processing ends.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become 0. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed). When the decorative pattern variation time timer value is not 0 (step S711; NO), execution of variable display is controlled according to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S712). , The variable display effect processing ends. When the decorative symbol variation time timer value becomes 0 (step S711; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) (step S713), and variable. The display effect process is ended.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure winning waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special figure winning waiting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720). When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is not set (step S720; NO), the special symbol winning waiting process is ended.

When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S721), and displays the confirmed decorative symbol in a stopped state (step S722). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative design is a jackpot design (step S723). When the fixed decorative design is not the big hit design (step S723: NO), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S726), and the special figure winning wait process. To finish.

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

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

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot start process executed in step S174 of FIG. In the big hit start process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S741). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S741; NO), the execution of the fanfare effect set in the special figure winning waiting process is controlled (step S742), and the big hit starting process is ended.

When the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S741; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening opening flag (step S743) and sets the opening effect (step S744). ). In step S744, for example, in the case of a big hit that is controlled to a normally open big hit state (that is, in the case of "non-probability change" or "probability change"), the number of rounds being executed (from "1" to "15"). Any one of the display modes is set to be displayed (see FIG. 32) in a normal mode (for example, the number of rounds is displayed as a number) that is easily recognized by the player. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit controlled in a short-term open big hit state (that is, in the case of “probability”), the display mode of the number of times the round is executed is a mode that is not easily recognizable to the player (for example, a special image is displayed). The display is performed in a special mode (see FIG. 33). That is, in the process of step S744, when the big hit is controlled to the normal open big hit state, the number of running rounds is set to be displayed in the normal mode, while the short open big hit state is controlled. If it is a big hit, it is set to limit the display in the normal mode.

After executing the processing of step S744, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of prize ball display processing for displaying the number of won prize balls (step S745). In this embodiment, once the prize ball display process is performed in the process of step S745, the number of won prize balls is updated and displayed at any time until the jackpot gaming state ends. (The process ends in step S774 of FIG. 30 described later).

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball display processing performed in step S745 of FIG. In the prize ball display processing shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to a variable display result notification command or the like received from the main board 11, for example, to determine whether or not the current big hit is a “hit” big hit. (Step S747). When it is determined that the big hit of this time is not "probable", that is, when the big hit is "non-probable change" or "probable change" (step S747; NO), the first corresponding to the special winning opening winning count value The information is updated and displayed (step S748). The first information is information that allows the player to recognize the award balls that can be obtained in one big hit (award balls to be won) and the award balls that have already been obtained in the big hit (earned balls). is there. In this embodiment, one game ball enters the special winning opening, and 15 game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection by the count switch 23. Therefore, steps in this embodiment are performed. In the process of S748, a number obtained by multiplying the special winning opening prize count value by 15 is displayed as an already-acquired prize ball. Further, in the “non-probability variation” or “probability variation” jackpot, the upper limit number of rounds is 15, and the upper limit of the winning number count value is “9”. Therefore, in the process of step S748 in this embodiment, A number obtained by multiplying 15 which is the upper limit of the winning number count value by 15 and further by 15 which is the upper limit number of rounds is displayed as the winning prize ball. In addition, in this embodiment, the example in which the first information includes the expected prize ball is shown, but the expected prize ball may not be included. Further, although an example in which the already-acquired award balls and the expected award balls are displayed as numbers as the first information is shown, for example, they are displayed on a meter or displayed such that the number and manner of characters change. It is not limited to displaying numbers, such as a display that goes from start to goal each time the number of acquisitions increases like Sugoroku, or a display that memory increases. Any mode may be used as long as it is displayed in such a manner that the player can recognize how much of the prize balls that have already been acquired and the prize balls that will be acquired are displayed. Note that, for example, the ratio may be displayed such as what percentage of the expected prize balls have been acquired.

After performing the process of step S748 or when it is determined that the hit is a "probability" in step S747 (step S747; YES), the effect control CPU 120 causes the cumulative winning ball count value and the general winning opening. The second information corresponding to the winning count value is updated and displayed (step S749). The second information is information that allows the player to recognize the prize balls obtained during the condominium. In this embodiment, as described above, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the fact that one game ball has entered the special winning opening and is detected by the count switch 23, and the general winning opening is provided. Based on the fact that one game ball that has entered 6C is detected by the general winning switch 24, 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls, so in the process of step S749, the cumulative winning ball count value is multiplied by 15. And a value obtained by multiplying the value obtained by multiplying the general winning award winning number count value by 10, are displayed as the second information. In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the second information is displayed by numbers is shown, but the point that the second information is not limited to being displayed by numbers is similar to the first information. Any mode may be used as long as it is displayed in a mode that allows the player to recognize how much prize balls have been acquired during the consecutive holidays.

In addition, in the process of step S749 in this embodiment, an example is shown in which a total of a value obtained by multiplying the cumulative prize-winning ball count value by 15 and a value obtained by multiplying a general prize-winning prize count value by 10 are displayed. However, a value obtained by multiplying the cumulative prize winning ball count value by 15 and a value obtained by multiplying the general winning prize winning count value by 10 may be separately displayed as the second information. According to this, it is possible to respectively recognize the number of prize balls obtained by winning the big prize hole and the number of prize balls obtained by winning the general prize hole 6C, and to easily understand the game situation. You can After executing the processing of step S749, the effect control CPU 120 ends the prize ball display processing. In this way, in the case of a big hit of "probability", the first information is not displayed and only the second information is updated and displayed. As described above, since the number of prize balls that can be won is small for the “hit” jackpot, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being deteriorated by displaying the first information. In addition, since the second information is updated and displayed even if it is "probable", it is necessary to let the player recognize that the total number of award balls (the number of award balls acquired during the condominium) is increasing. You can Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, once the prize sphere display processing is executed, the prize sphere display processing is continuously executed until the processing of step S774 of FIG. 30 described later is executed. To be done. Therefore, each time the various count values are updated, the first information and the second information are updated and displayed by the processing of steps S748 and S749. The display mode of the first information and the second information may be different for each jackpot. Further, the display mode of the first information and the second information may change each time they are updated and displayed. In this case, it is sufficient to determine which of the plurality of display modes is to be displayed in the processing of step S748 and step S749.

Returning to FIG. 26, after executing the process of step S745, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "5" corresponding to the in-round process (step S175) (step S745), and starts the big hit process. To finish.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the in-round processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the processing during the round shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the after-winning-special-winner opening flag is set (step S751). That is, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the notification command after opening the special winning opening is received.

When the flag after opening the special winning opening is set (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag after opening the special winning opening (step S753) and sets the effect during closing (step S754). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "6" corresponding to the post-round processing (step S176) (step S755), and the mid-round processing is ended.

When the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (step S751; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the round number count value, which is the stored value of the round number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is It is determined whether it is 15 indicating the final round (step S751a).

When the number-of-rounds count value is 15 (step S751a; YES), the effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of the final round notification effect, which is an effect for notifying that it is the final round (step S751b). For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs an output command of the final round notification sound to the voice control board 13. In response to this instruction, the voice control board 13 executes a voice signal process for outputting the final round notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After the execution control of the final round notification effect in step S751b, or when the round count value is not 16 (step S751a; NO), the effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of the opening effect set in the big hit start process. Then (step S752), the processing during the round ends.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of post-round processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the post-round processing shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit end designation command has been received. When the hit end designation command reception flag is not set (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S761; NO), the execution of the closing effect set in the round processing is controlled (step S762), and the post-round processing is ended.

When the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening opening flag (step S763), and is opening similarly to step S744 of FIG. The effect is set (step S764), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the in-round process (step S175) (step S765), and the post-round process is ended.

On the other hand, when the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hit end designation command reception flag (step S766) and sets the ending effect (step S767). ). In the process of step S767, for example, the first information is displayed in a larger size than during the round so that the number of prize balls won in the big hit is conspicuous, or an effect is displayed for the first information. The second information is displayed larger than during the round so that the number of prize balls won up to (while in the condominium) is conspicuous, and the effect information is displayed for the second information. To do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined ending effect time as an initial value of the ending effect time timer value that is the stored value of the ending effect time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (step S768). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "7" corresponding to the post-big hit termination process (step S177) (step S769), and the round post process is terminated.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of post-big hit end processing executed in step S177 of FIG. In the big hit end post-processing shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the ending effect time timer value (step S770), and determines whether the ending effect time timer value has become 0 (step S771). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed). When the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step S771; NO), execution of the ending effect set in the processing during the round is controlled (step S772), and the post-big hit processing is ended. In the process of step S772, the acquired information attention display effect set in step S767 of FIG. 29 is executed, and after the first information is displayed in a conspicuous manner, the second information is displayed in a conspicuous manner. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from failing to confirm the number of winning prize balls.

When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step S771; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S773), and FIG. After the execution of the award ball display process started in the process of step S745 of (7) is finished (step S774), the process after the big hit is finished. That is, the display of the first information and the second information is erased at the end of the big hit.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining over-winning. In FIGS. 31A and 31B, time flows from the left side to the right side. FIG. 31(A) shows the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) in the big hit game state in the tenth round (round 10) and the eleventh round (11th round). During the period of 10 rounds and 11 rounds, the special winning opening is opened, and during the period (interval period) between 10 rounds and 11 rounds, the special winning opening is closed. The interval period is an interruption period between two consecutive round games, but the attacker prize and the over prize are included in one open game together with the period of the previous round game. That is, the attacker prize and the over prize in the tenth round include the attacker prize and the over prize in the interval period after the tenth round.

31B shows the ON state (detection of a game ball)/OFF (non-detection of a game ball) of the count switch 23 in the scene of FIG. 31(A). That is, FIG. 31(B) shows how a game ball is won in the special winning opening in the scene of FIG. 31(A). The numbers attached to the respective on-states represent the large winning a prize oral winning number count value (what number of winnings in the relevant round). That is, in the illustrated example, when the count switch 23 detects the ninth prize, which is the prize upper limit determination value, the special winning opening is closed, but at the time of winning the ninth prize, the tenth prize continues to be won. However, an example is shown in which the tenth prize (over prize) is detected by the count switch 23 after the closed state. Then, when 11 rounds are disclosed and the game ball is detected again by the count switch 23, the winning is regarded as the first winning.

32 shows an example of the effect operation in the scene shown in FIG. Specifically, it is an example of an effect operation in the case of a big hit for the second consecutive resort (normally open big hit state). As shown in FIG. 32A, in the normal open big hit state, the first information and the second information are displayed in the prize ball display processing of FIG. 27. Then, when the ninth prize is won in the special winning opening, the first information and the second information are updated and displayed as shown in FIG. 32B in the prize ball display processing of FIG. Here, since the ninth winning ball is the winning upper limit determination value, the big winning opening is closed (see FIG. 31), but as described above, the tenth ball continues when the ninth winning. When the tenth prize (over prize) is detected by the count switch 23 after the player has won the prize and is closed (the over prize occurs), the process of step S504a in FIG. Since the oral winning count value is not added (only the cumulative winning ball count value is added in step S506), only the second information is updated and displayed as shown in FIG. 32(c). In this way, since the information about the prize ball given based on the over-winning is not reflected in the first information, it is possible to prevent the display from being shifted and prevent the game from being deteriorated. Further, for example, when the second information reaches a specific numerical value (for example, 5000, 10000, etc.), an effect may be given to that effect (lamp display, voice output, message display, etc.). Further, the notification may be performed by an ending effect. Further, the update display of the second information in the case where the over-winning has occurred may be performed in a mode different from that in the case where the over-winning does not occur (for example, the display blinks at the time of updating).

FIG. 33 shows an example of the effect operation in the case of "probability". According to the prize ball display processing of FIG. 27, when the hit is a “hit”, the first information is not displayed and only the second information is displayed. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 33, only the second information is updated and displayed. As shown in FIG. 33(a), when the big hit game state of "collision probability" is controlled, the number of times the round has been executed is displayed in the special mode set in step S744 of FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 32, the display in the normal mode such as “ROUND 10” is limited, and the special image (the star image in the example shown in FIG. 33) as the special mode is displayed. As described above, in a short-term open big hit state such as "acute hit", the period during which the special winning opening is opened is a period in which at least one game ball can win the special winning opening. In this embodiment, the time is 1.8 seconds. Therefore, the round ends when only one game ball is won in the special winning opening, and the number of executions of the round displayed in the special mode is updated and displayed as shown in FIG. 33(b). In addition, the second information is updated and displayed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

(1) The CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is an over-winning by the process of step S504 of FIG. 20, and if it is not an over-winning, counts the number of big winning award winnings, which is the information displayed as the first information. While adding the value and the cumulative winning ball count value which is the information displayed as the second information (steps S504a and S506), in the case of over-winning, the special winning opening winning count value is not added Only the cumulative winning ball count value is added to (step S506). Therefore, since the information about the prize ball given based on the over-winning is not reflected in the first information, it is possible to prevent the deviation of the display and prevent the amusement of the game from being deteriorated.

(2) When the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S747 of FIG. 27 that the hit is a "hit", it does not perform step S748 but performs step S749, thereby displaying the first information. Do not do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest from being deteriorated by displaying the first information in the second advantageous state where the expected value of the award ball is small (a big hit of “probability”).

(3) Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S747 of FIG. 27 that the hit is a "probability", it does not perform step S748 but performs step S749. Is not displayed, the second information is updated and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to let the player recognize that the total number of prize balls in the consecutive holiday games is increasing.

(4) Based on the winning of the general winning opening 6C, the effect controlling CPU 120 adds the general winning opening winning number count value in step S524 of FIG. 21, and as the second information in the processing of step S749 of FIG. Is displayed. Therefore, since it is not updated and displayed as the first information (that is, the general winning number count value is not reflected in the first information), it is possible to accurately display the prize ball for one big hit.

(5) In the process of step S744 of FIG. 26, for example, in the case of a big hit that is controlled to a normally open big hit state, the effect control CPU 120 sets to display the number of running rounds in a normal manner. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit that is controlled to a short-term open big hit state, a setting is made to limit the display in the normal mode. It is possible to get a small amount of balls as prize balls in the short-opening round, but if the same display as in the long-opening round is displayed, the number of prize balls per round becomes noticeable, and the feeling lost to the player is lost. There was a risk of giving it. Therefore, in the case of a big hit that is controlled to a short-term open big hit state, it is possible to suppress giving a lost emotion to the player by limiting the display in the normal mode.

(6) When the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S505 of FIG. 20 that the over-winning winning ball count value is not less than “3”, it does not add it to the cumulative winning ball count value, and the process of step S507. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that there is a possibility of an illegal winning, and issues an error notification. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display of a prize that may be fraudulent.

(7) In addition, the effect control CPU 120, in the process of step S748 of FIG. 27, in addition to the award balls that have already been obtained in the jackpot (acquired award balls), award balls that can be obtained in one jackpot. The (scheduled winning prize ball) is displayed in such a manner that the player can recognize it. Therefore, it is possible to accurately display the prize ball for one big hit.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and one described in the above-mentioned embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure.

In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the jackpot type, an example is set in which the "uncertain variation" jackpot and the "probability variation" jackpot, which are normally open jackpot states, and the "actual confirmation" jackpot, which is a short-term jackpot state, are set. This is an example. For example, among the rounds of “1” to “15”, there are jackpot types in which the rounds of “1” to “10” are set to the normal open jackpot state and the rounds of “11” to “15” are set to the short-term open jackpot state. May be. In such a jackpot type, the short-term open jackpot state is set in the rounds of "11" to "15", so that the number of winning prize balls is reduced (in the short-term open jackpot state, only one ball is won as described above). Therefore, it can be said that it is a big hit of 10 rounds.

FIG. 34 shows an example of the effect operation when such a substantial 10-round big hit is achieved. When substantially 10 rounds of big hits are reached, as shown in FIG. 34(a), the first information and the second information are updated and displayed, as in the case of the normal open big hits state. In addition, the display mode of the number of times the round has been executed is also displayed in the normal mode as in the case of the normal open big hit state. Then, as shown in FIG. 34( b ), the display mode of the number of times the round has been executed is displayed in the normal mode up to 10 rounds, which is the final round in the normal open jackpot state. Then, in the 11th round which is the short-term open big hit state, as shown in FIG. 34(c), the display mode of the number of executions of the round becomes a special mode, and the display in the normal mode is limited. After that, the display in the normal mode is restricted until the big hit ends, and the display is updated in the special mode. In the illustrated example, the first information and the second information are updated and displayed even after the eleventh round, which is a short-term open jackpot condition, but only the second information is updated and displayed, and the first information is displayed. You may erase it. Further, the display mode may be changed so that the first information is displayed in another mode at the timing of entering the 11th round, which is a short-term open jackpot condition. Further, in the case of a substantial 10-round big hit, only the second information may be updated and displayed from the first round.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which only the second information is displayed and the first information is not displayed in the short-term open big hit state, but, for example, the first information may be displayed smaller than the second information. Alternatively, it may be displayed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as displaying in the same color as the background.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the first information and the second information are displayed during the period in which the big hit game state is controlled is shown, but the second information is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state. It may be displayed during the period when the big hit game state is over. In this case, in the process of step S502a of FIG. 20, when it is determined that the big hit is not in progress, the process of step S506 is not executed, so the second information displayed in the time saving state or the probability variation state is, for example, Even if a game ball wins the prize hole, it is not updated. Further, in the processing of step S502b, error notification is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display of a prize that may be fraudulent. In addition, about the display of the second information during the period controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, the second information may be displayed in a different mode such as smaller than the period controlled to the big hit gaming state (during the big hit) The aspect may be changed depending on whether or not). In the above embodiment, the example of counting the winnings to the general winning opening 6C during the big hit is shown, but the winnings to the general winning opening 6C in the time saving state or the probability changing state are also counted and updated and displayed as the second information. Good. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winnings to the general winning opening 6C during the big hit are counted, but in addition to this, the winnings to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be counted. The prizes for the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in the time saving state or the probability changing state may also be counted. For example, during the big hit, the winnings to the general winning opening 6C and the winnings to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are counted, but only the winnings to the general winning opening 6C are counted in the time saving state or the probability variation state. You may count. According to this, it is possible to more accurately recognize the increase in prize balls and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winning upper limit determination value is “9” regardless of whether it is controlled to the normal open jackpot state or the short-term open jackpot state, and the tenth prize is over-winned. However, this is just an example. For example, when two special variable winning ball devices 7 forming a special winning opening, such as a first special variable winning ball device and a second special variable winning ball device, are provided and are controlled to a normally open big hit state, , If the winning upper limit judgment value is set to "9" and the first special variable winning ball device is controlled to the open state, and if it is controlled to the short-term open jackpot state, the winning upper limit judgment value is set to "1" to the second special variable winning. The big winning opening and the winning upper limit determination value that are in the open state may be different depending on whether the ball device is controlled to the normal open big hit state or the short-term open big hit state such as controlling the ball device to the open state. In this case, when the short-term open big hit state is controlled, only the second information is updated and displayed, but since the winning upper limit determination value is "1", the second winning is over-winning. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to update and display the over-winning in the short-term open jackpot state as the second information.

In the above-described embodiment, the special drawing game using the first special map is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the game that has passed (entering) the second starting winning opening. The special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of a sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special drawing game using the common special symbol is executed regardless of which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball passes (enters). It may be one.

In addition, in the said embodiment, although the aspect which variably displays several types of special symbols, such as a number or a symbol of 0-9, and displays a display result is shown, variably display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the special symbol that is variably displayed may be different from the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, the special symbols that are not included in the varying plural types of special symbols may be displayed as a variable display result, and the special symbols are not specifically derived and displayed as the variable display result among the plural types of varying special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which the variable display is executed by using only one type of special symbol may be adopted. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (lighting/lighting off may be repeated alternately). That is, the variable display may be repeated lighting and extinguishing. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be finally displayed (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed. May be The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%, but is such as A:B=100%:0%. It is a concept that includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when the ratio of A is higher than that of B, it is a concept including cases where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and B is 0% and A is greater than 0%. is there.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change when starting the change. Although the example of transmitting the pattern designation command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command such as presence/absence of pseudo-relation and presence/absence of sliding effect before the reach is reached (so-called when not reached. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc. after the reach (if the reach is not reached, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time and the fluctuation mode of (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 side may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command.

In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the process shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible within the range not specified. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine to be given. For example, a game score for use in a game is given by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by information recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a game area by using a score or a game score given by a prize for a game.

That is, based on the game medium having passed through the starting area provided in the game area, a variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and deriving and displaying the display result. When the predetermined display result is displayed and displayed on the display means, the game machine controls to a specific game state advantageous to the player. However, when the game score is not 0, the game score is used in the game machine. A game is played by hitting the enclosed game ball in the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hitting of the game ball, and the game score is awarded when the game ball is won in the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game scores is inserted, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading the record information recorded in the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion opening may be provided.

Moreover, what is displayed in the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of deviating symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Good. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating “-” may not be displayed as the display result).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Frame for gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning prize memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Ordinary variable winning ball device 6C General winning a prize Mouth 7 Special variable winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Ordinary pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A First starting opening switch 22B Second starting opening switch 23 Count switch 24 General prize switch 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I/O
120 CPU for production control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display Control Unit 124 Random Number Circuit 125 I/O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
State control means capable of controlling to a special state after the end of the advantageous state,
Variable winning means capable of changing a first state in which the game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to win,
In the advantageous state, the variable winning means can be changed to the first state a predetermined number of times until a predetermined period elapses or at least one of the upper limit number of game media is won. Variable winning control means to be executed,
A prize ball giving means for giving a prize ball based on that the game medium has won the variable winning means in the advantageous state,
First information about prize balls awarded in one advantageous state, and second information about prize balls awarded in the advantageous state controlled from once being controlled to the advantageous state until the special state ends. And display control means capable of displaying
The display control means,
It is possible to display the first information and the second information in the advantageous state, and it is possible to display the second information in the special state,
The second information can be updated and displayed each time a prize ball is awarded in the advantageous state,
In the one open game, when a prize ball is awarded based on that the game medium has won the variable winning means without exceeding the upper limit number, the second information is updated and displayed in a normal mode,
In one of the open games, when a prize ball is awarded based on that the game medium exceeds the upper limit number and wins the variable winning means, the second information is updated and displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode. By doing so, while limiting the reflection on the first information while reflecting the information on the awarded prize balls on the second information,
When a game medium is won in the variable winning means during the special state, it is restricted to reflect the information about the prize ball based on the winning in the second information,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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