JP6734056B2 - 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 when a game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is generated. Some are given to players. There is also a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area by using the granted gaming score or the gaming score awarded by winning the game. Further, there is also a gaming machine configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, based on the establishment of an advantageous condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol). There is also a gaming machine that performs an over-winning effect based on an over-winning in a specific game state (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-212368, A

However, even if the prizes are generated at short intervals, it is complicated to perform the prize effect, and the interest may be deteriorated.

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

(1) To achieve the above object, a game machine according to the present onset Ming advantageously conditions (e.g., big hit symbol,突確symbol, deriving a display such as Koatari symbol) favorable favorable for the player when is satisfied A game machine that can be controlled in a state (for example, a big hit game state, a collision, a small hit, etc.), in which a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) is easy to win a first state (for example, an open state), and a game. A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) capable of changing to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the medium is difficult to win, and the variable winning means for a predetermined period (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) in the advantageous state. , 29.5 seconds shown in FIG. 22(B) elapses, or the game medium is the upper limit number of winnings (the number corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value shown in step S126 of the big hit opening process of FIG. 23). An open game that can be changed to the first state until at least one of winning (for example, 10 pieces) is established (for example, a round game in a big hit game state, a control that becomes an open state in a certain hit or a small hit). Etc.) a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times in the case of the first big hit, 16 times in the case of the second big hit, etc.). The variable winning control means (for example, the processing of step S139 of the big hit opening preprocessing in FIG. 25 big hit after-opening processing step S365, processing of step S368 and the like) and one open game (for example, all or a part of the round game), the game medium exceeds the upper limit number of winnings and is given to the variable winning means. A specific effect execution unit (for example, an over-winning effect for notifying an over-winning executed in step S906 of FIG. 38) based on a winning (for example, an over-winning) is performed. 38) and the like), and the specific effect execution means, the specific effect execution means (for example, the tenth winning corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value) and the upper limit winning number. 38. The winning after the winning (for example, the 11th winning, the 12th winning, the 13th winning, etc.) is a specific period (for example, the notification limit set as the timer initial value in step S903 of FIG. 38). When it continues for a period (for example, about 0.4 seconds) corresponding to the time timer value (for example, before the notification time limit timer value times out as shown in step S905 of FIG. 38), When there is a winning), the execution of the specific performance is restricted (for example, not all are executed, a part is executed, the output is suppressed, etc.), and the specific performance is executed. The output is a sound effect (for example, a sound effect as shown in FIG. 40, FIG. 42, etc.), and the specific period is a period equal to or longer than the execution period of the specific effect.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(2) Yes advantage conditions (e.g., big hit symbol,突確symbol, deriving a display such as Koatari symbol) favorable favorable state for the player when is satisfied (e.g., jackpot gaming state,突確, Koatari etc.) In a controllable gaming machine, a first state (eg, open state) in which a game medium (eg, a game ball) is easy to win, and a second state in which a game medium is difficult to win (eg, a closed state) The variable winning means (eg, the special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to and the variable winning means in the advantageous state for a predetermined period (eg, 29.5 seconds shown in FIG. 22B). Or at least one of the upper limit number of winnings of the game medium (the number corresponding to the upper limit winning determination value shown in step S126 of the big hit opening process of FIG. 23. For example, 10) is won. Until it is possible to change to the above-mentioned 1st state the open game (for example, the round game in the big hit game state, the control which becomes the open state in the certainty and the small hit etc) the specified times (for example, in case of the 1st big hit 6 Variable jackpot control means for executing once, 16 times in the case of the second big hit (for example, the processing of step S139 of the big hit opening pre-processing of FIG. 21 or the steps S365, S368 of the big hit opening post-processing of FIG. 25, etc.) ) And one open game (for example, all or part of the round game), based on that the game medium exceeds the upper limit number of prizes and has won the variable winning means (eg, over-winning). 41. Specific effect executing means (eg, over-winning notification processing shown in FIG. 41) capable of executing effects (for example, over-winning effects for notifying over-winning executed in step S906 of FIG. 41) are provided. , The specific effect executing means has a plurality of winnings (e.g., 11th winning, 12th winning, 13th winning, etc.) after the upper limit winning number of winnings for a specific period (e.g., FIG. 41). (Step S905 of FIG. 41, for example, as shown in step S905 of FIG. 41) when continuous within a period (for example, about 0.4 seconds) corresponding to the notification time limit timer value set as the timer initial value in step S903 of FIG. When there is a twelfth prize before the time limit timer value times out, the execution of the specific effect is restricted (for example, not all are executed. A part is executed. Etc.), the specific effect is a sound effect (for example, a sound effect as shown in FIG. 40, FIG. 42, etc.), and the specific effect is executed during the specific period. It may be I or more periods der period.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the specific effect may be a sound effect (for example, a sound effect as shown in FIGS. 40 and 42).

With such a configuration, the processing load can be reduced because the effect is produced by sound.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above relates to the magnitude of the game value (for example, the cumulative number of prize balls, etc.) acquired by the player based on winning the variable winning means. It further includes acquired value display means (means for displaying the cumulative number of prize balls as shown in FIG. 45A) for performing display (for example, display in the accumulated prize ball number display area 5B). May be.

With such a configuration, satisfaction can be increased.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) according to (2) or (2), the specific period (for example, about 0.4 seconds as shown in step S903 of FIG. 41). ) May be a period longer than the execution period of the specific effect (for example, about 0.3 seconds as shown in step S906 of FIG. 41).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent reduction of the effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (4) above, the earned value display means is based on the fact that the game medium exceeds the upper limit number of winnings and the variable winning means wins a prize (for example, an over-winning). You may perform the display regarding the magnitude|size of the acquired game value (For example, the cumulative number of prize balls by over-winning etc.).

With such a configuration, satisfaction can be increased.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, is a display regarding the number of game media that exceeds the upper limit number of winnings and is won in the variable winning means (for example, cumulative over-winning balls). For example, it may further include special earned value display means (such as displaying in the cumulative over-winning sphere number display area 5A) (cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process in step S151 shown in FIG. 39). ..

With such a configuration, satisfaction can be increased.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example etc of contents of production control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the game random number counted by the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. 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 figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification|determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for game control. It is the figure which shows the constitution example and the like of production control pattern. It is the block diagram etc which shows the constitution example of the data retention area for production control. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting winning determination processing. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a judgment result notice command at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stop process. 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 a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. 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 processing during a round. It is a flow chart 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 a flow chart which shows an example of over-winning notification processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. It is a flow chart which shows other examples of over-winning notification processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. It is an explanatory view for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example and the like in the big hit game state.

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 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 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 hitting ball launching device and driven into it.

At a predetermined position on the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs, etc., and in a special figure game that is an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types that can identify each The special symbol which is the identification information of is displayed variably. For example, 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. 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, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, respectively, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to the symbols indicating “−”. 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 or 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 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 each of 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. In the decorative pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts such as three, for example, decorative patterns which are a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “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 of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. After that, 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 which 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 a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that the identification information such as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display is ended. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of 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 occurs. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern in a complete stop display for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

The decorative patterns variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of patterns. 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". The decorative pattern is not limited to eight types, and may be any type as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a combination causing a loss can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed in such a manner that the symbol numbers flow from top to bottom in order from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative design with the largest design number is displayed, the smallest design number continues. A decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and when the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed, Subsequently, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning a prize memory display area 5H is arranged. In the starting winning a prize memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the holdable number of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game in a specifiable 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 device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the winning prize for starting. That is, the starting 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 established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that it is controlled to the big hit game state (one of the advantageous states that is advantageous to the player), the variable corresponding to the established start condition Display is suspended.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a cumulative over-winning sphere number display area 5A is arranged. In the cumulative over-winning sphere number display area 5A, a cumulative over-winning sphere number (described later), an image corresponding to the cumulative over-winning sphere number, and the like are displayed. Further, a cumulative prize ball number display area 5B may be arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the cumulative prize ball number display area 5B, a cumulative prize ball number (described later), an image corresponding to the cumulative prize ball number, and the like are displayed.

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 storages in 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 refers to 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, but particularly refers to a part of these. There is also a case.

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, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip type accessory is provided, and a second starting winning opening is formed as a 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, and thus the game ball does not easily pass through the second starting winning hole. It will be open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in an easily opened and opened state. Although the normal variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning port even in the normally open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so 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 changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

The game ball that has passed through 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 through 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 starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the second start condition is To establish. The number of prize balls paid out based on the game balls being detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the playing balls being detected 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 a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. .. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize 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 easily passes through the special winning opening. To do. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass through the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed through the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, when the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass the game ball through the special winning opening to obtain the prize ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. There are two states.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, 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 which is is variably displayed. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a universal figure game.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reservations 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 a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, 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 sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is further provided at a peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor of the hit ball launch device, and a touch ring.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so that they can be supplied to the ball striking device. A plate is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding surplus balls and the like 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. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position on the operation stick. The trigger button may be configured so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operating finger while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with the operating hand. 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 and the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors that are a combination of two transmissive photosensors that are 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. Just do it.

A member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body, for example. 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 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 which is the general figure change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal symbol”. On the other hand, as the fixed ordinary symbol, 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/opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position, and the predetermined time is reached. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when is passed.

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

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 Derivative display of the final fixed special symbol that results. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, the result is "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, "miss" It becomes.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the number "3" or "7" is a big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol and a 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 until the time elapses or until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. As a result, the round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state, which is advantageous for 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 big winning a prize, the big prize award door which opened the big prize award during the execution of the round. 7 is changed to a second state that 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 executions reaches a predetermined upper limit. It should be noted that even before the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be ended by the establishment of the predetermined condition.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds executed is "16" is also called a 16R jackpot state, while the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds executed is "6" is also called a 6R jackpot state.

Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3" or "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the number "7" are 16R big hit symbols, and the special symbols showing the number "3" are 6R big hit symbols .. After the special symbol showing the number "7" which is the 16R jackpot symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 16R jackpot state is controlled. On the other hand, after the special symbol indicating the number "3" which is the 6R big hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the 6R big hit state is controlled.

In the 16R big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 16R big hit symbol, a relatively large number "16" is set as the upper limit number of rounds when the special winning opening is opened. Therefore, the substantial period during which the special winning opening is opened from the start to the end of the big hit game state is relatively long. Therefore, in the 16R big hit state, many game balls easily pass through the special winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 6R jackpot symbol, the maximum winning number of the special winning opening is relatively small as the upper limit number of rounds. Since "6" is set, the substantial period during which the special winning opening is in the open state from the start to the end of the big hit game state is relatively short. Therefore, in the 6R big hit state, less game balls than the 16R big hit state can pass through the special winning opening. Thus, in the 16R big hit state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the second change mode in which the game ball hardly passes through the special winning opening.

It is not limited to one in which the ease of passing a game ball differs depending on the number of executions of a round in which the special winning opening is in the first state, and for example, passage of the game ball in accordance with the period in which the special winning opening is in the first state. You may make it different in ease. As an example, the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is a large winning opening until the predetermined upper limit time which is the first period elapses or a period until the first number of winning balls are generated. By making the open state, the control for changing to the open state in the first changing mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening is performed. On the other hand, the special winning prize ball device 7 has a special winning opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time which is a second period shorter than the first period elapses, or until a second number of winning balls occurs. By making the special winning opening in the open state, control is performed to change the special winning opening to the open state in the second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through.

The first big hit state that changes the big winning opening in the first change mode in all the rounds executed when the big hit game state, and the big prize in some rounds executed when the big hit game state You may provide the 2nd big hit state which changes a mouth in a 2nd change mode. As an example, in both the first jackpot state and the second jackpot state, the maximum number of rounds is “16”, but in the first jackpot state, the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all 16 rounds. While changing to the open state, in the second big hit state, after changing the big winning opening to the open state in the first changing mode in 6 rounds out of 16 rounds, the big winning opening in the remaining 10 rounds May be changed to the open state in the second change mode. Thus, in the first big hit state, while the control to change between the first state and the second state is performed in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening, the second big hit state is performed. At some time, control may be performed to change between the first state and the second state in a second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the special winning opening in a predetermined period.

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

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, in response to the start of any special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. The period 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.

The reach state is a display in which the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is continuously changing when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed constitutes a part of the big hit combination. The state, or the display state in which all or some of the decorative patterns are changing in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed when they are stopped. In the remaining decorative pattern display area that is not stopped and displayed, the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is a display state in which the decorative pattern changes in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination.

In response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, an effect operation different from that before the reach state may be executed. Any one of the effect operations such as the display of the character image or the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or a production operation such as a combination of some or all of these, It is called reach production display. In addition, 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 in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are performed before the reach state. An operation mode different from that may be included.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" is different in each of the reach modes. 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, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. When a reach mode of super reach such as super reach α or super reach β appears, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when a reach mode of normal reach appears.

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 or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-run" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is executed should be determined in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. It should be noted 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.

Unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as "slip" or "pseudo-relation" during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, image display or voice output as a message, lamp Due to a production operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern such as lighting, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, or the reach effect by the super reach may be executed. In some cases, 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 the special symbol which is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not started until the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started and the predetermined state is reached. The fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” 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 and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is started and the variable display state of the decorative symbol corresponds to the reach state. Then, after the reach effect has been executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” when the variable display result is “miss”.

When the special symbol that is a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined combination of big hits is stopped and displayed. Here, the fixed decorative symbols that are a combination of big hits are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns 1" to "8", any one of the decorative patterns having the same symbol number is displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is only necessary that the lines are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line.

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

Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 6R big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the symbol is referred to as the "first big hit" variable display mode. On the other hand, in response to the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game becoming the 16R big hit symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as the “second jackpot” variable display mode.

In the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol being "big hit", the probability variation control is performed so that the probability variation control is performed. Probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result of each special drawing game and decorative design is a "big hit" (probability of being controlled to a big hit game state) from the normal state (normal game state, also referred to as low-probability low base state) Is also a control to improve. That is, by performing the probability variation control, in the variable display of each special figure game and the decorative pattern, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state is high. Become. The normal state is a gaming state (a gaming state in which the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed) different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a time saving state. Further, the time saving state is a game state in which high opening control (described later) or time saving control (described later) is performed. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state is completed, the high open control and the time saving control are both controlled to a time saving state. The high opening control is control for increasing the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the enlarged opening state as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the high opening control, the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the expanded opening state is higher than that in the normal state, and the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied becomes higher. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the control for shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 than in the normal state, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each regular symbol game Control for improving the probability of "winning figure hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilting for performing tilting control of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the result that the variable display result is "winning figure hit" Any one of the control for making the control time longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than that in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. Further, the time saving control is control for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the time saving control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game becomes shorter than that in the normal state, and the time until the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed becomes shorter. When both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed together, 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. Since the variation diagram time of the special figure game using the second special figure is shortened, the number of game balls that decreases until the variable display result becomes "big hit", and then the variable display result becomes "big hit" It is possible to save (compress, reduce) the time required to become.

In other words, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability variation state is controlled and the time saving state is controlled. In other words, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the time variation control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the time saving state in which both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed ends when the probability variation control ends. That is, the high opening control and the time saving control end together with the probability variation control.

The gaming state that is both the probability changing state and the time saving state is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. The gaming state that is the probable variation state and is not the time saving state is also referred to as a highly precise low base state. A gaming state that is a time saving state and is not a probability changing state is also called a low certainty high base state. A gaming state that is neither a time saving state nor a probability changing state is also called a low accurate low base state (normal state). When the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a high-accuracy low-base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" corresponding to each special drawing game is higher than usual, so the low-accuracy low-base state Compared to (normal state), it becomes easier to enter the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, the special figure variation time in each special figure game is shortened, and the second start condition is easily established. Compared to the state (normal state), the jackpot gaming state is likely to occur. As described above, the highly accurate high base state, the highly accurate low base state and the low accurate high base state are advantageous states advantageous to the player. Further, the game state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is described as a time saving state, but the advantageous state is a game state in which only one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed. Is also included. The probability changing state (highly accurate high base state, highly accurate low base state) is also called a special game state. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a gaming state of either a low-probability low base state or a high-probability high base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is described that the high opening control and the time saving control end together with the probability variation control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the high opening control (similarly to the time reduction control) may be ended after the probability variation control ends (slow) or before the probability variation control ends (early). For example, in regard to the probability variation state, when one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. As for the high opening control (the same applies to the time saving control), the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 120 times) that is greater than the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the probability variation control. When the variable display result becomes “big hit” again, it may be finished when any of the conditions is met first, or more than the above-mentioned predetermined number (for example, 100) of the probability variation control. The special figure game is executed a small number of times (for example, 80 times), and the variable display result becomes a "big hit" again. Good. In addition, for example, the predetermined number of times related to the probability variation control after the big hit game state is finished, the predetermined number of times related to the high opening control, and the predetermined number of times related to the time saving control may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol or the like. .. In other words, for example, after the big hit game state with a certain big hit symbol ends, the high opening control and the time saving control end together with the probability variation control, and after the big hit game state with another big hit symbol ends, the high opening control and the time saving control May be ended after (or before) the probability variation control. The high opening control does not have to end together with the time saving control. That is, the high opening control may be ended after the time saving control is ended or before the time saving control is ended.

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

It was explained that the jackpot gaming state, the high-probability high base state, the high-probability low base state, and the low-probability high base state are advantageous states advantageous to the player, but the advantageous states advantageous to the player are limited to this. Not done. For example, in the present embodiment, when a collision (sudden change), a small hit, etc. are provided, the collision, the small hit, etc. are also included in the advantageous state advantageous to the player.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, 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 the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a setting function of random numbers used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a production control board 12 or the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by performing lighting/extinction control of each LED and the like which 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 normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing lighting/extinguishing/coloring control of the ordinary symbol indicator 20. ing.

The main board 11 includes, 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 production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and then displays 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 for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and 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, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main substrate 11. The gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. Anything you have is acceptable. 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.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE and the second byte represents EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 3(A), the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command designating fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. "H" of "8001H" indicates that "8001" is a hexadecimal number. The same applies to other commands. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. It is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a design. “XX” of the EXT data in “81XXH” indicates an unspecified value, which is a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the command. For example, in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern designated in the variation pattern designation command. The same applies to "XX" of EXT data in other commands.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”, or when the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set according to the result of the determination as to which of the plurality of types of big hits. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the variable display result is “miss”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "second big hit" and the big hit type decided result.

The command 8F00H is a symbol fixing designation command for designating stop of variation of the decorative design in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a winning determination result designation command that designates a predetermined determination result when a starting winning such as a first starting winning or a second starting winning occurs. In this embodiment, the predetermined random number value extracted when the start winning is generated is determined in which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges, and different data depending on the determination result is the winning determination result designation. It is set as the EXT data of the command.

Command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating the display of the effect image showing the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening open notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening, which notifies that the special winning opening is in a changed state from the open state to the closed state in the jackpot gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set depending on the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the special winning opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 6R big hit state and the 16R big hit state.

The command B0XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command B000H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the low-probability low base state, the command B001H is the second game state designation command corresponding to the low-probability high base state, and the command B002H is the high-probability low The third game state designation command corresponding to the base state, and the command B003H is the fourth game state designation command corresponding to the highly accurate high base state. In addition, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a low-probability low base state or a high-probability high base state in the gaming state, and thus the second gaming state designation corresponding to the low-probability high base state. The command and the third gaming state designation command corresponding to the high-accuracy low base state are not used.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number such that it can be specified in the starting winning prize memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to display the special figure reserved storage number such that it can be specified in the starting prize winning storage display area 5H or the like.

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

In the present embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command is based on that the first start condition is satisfied when the first start prize is generated by the game ball passing through the first start prize hole, for example. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of the first special figure reservation storages. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied when the second starting winning occurs due to the game ball passing through the second starting winning opening, the second special figure holding It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of memories.

In addition to transmitting the first reserved storage number notification command as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved storage number, it may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, the first reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of the decrease in the first special figure reserved memory number based on the satisfaction of the first start condition in addition to the first start condition. Good. In addition to transmitting the second reserved storage number notification command as a notification of the increase of the second special figure reserved storage number, it may be transmitted as a notification of the decrease of the second special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied in addition to the second start condition, the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted as a notification of the decrease in the second special figure reserved storage number. Good.

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

Also, instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total for notifying the total reserved storage number The reserved storage number notification command 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. When the total pending storage number notification command is transmitted instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, which of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is satisfied ( You may make it transmit the starting opening winning a prize designation|designated command which specifies which of the 1 starting winning opening and the 2nd starting winning opening). The satisfaction of the first start condition and the satisfaction of the second start condition are designated by the above-described first fluctuation start command and second fluctuation start command.

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

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of 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 to temporarily store various data, and the variable data write operation to store various data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals are also performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a variation. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the universal figure display result are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

The random number circuit 104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine 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" in the big hit game state, for example, It takes a value in the range of "0" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used for determining the jackpot type to be either the "first jackpot" or the "second jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". For example, it takes a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type 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, “0”. Takes a value in the range of to "251". The random number value MR4 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, "0" to "". It takes a value in the range of "997". The random number MR5 for determining the figure display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is "per figure" or "missing figure". It is a random number value that is taken, and for example, takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

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

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

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

As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified by the type of reach production, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with normal reach. , A variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving super reach. Further, the variation patterns accompanied by super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect. Alternatively, it may be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified according to the variable display time of the decorative pattern and the like. Some of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types may be configured to include a common fluctuation pattern.

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

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

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

In the special figure display result determination table 130, a gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a low-probability low base state or a low-probability high base state. In the present embodiment, the low-probability high base state is not obtained. Low-probability low base state) or a gaming state in which the probable variation control is performed (for example, a highly-probable low-base state or a highly-probable high-base state. In this embodiment, the highly-probable low-base state does not result, so a highly-probable high-base state The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss" depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed. In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is a decision result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" in the big hit game state. It is the corresponding decision data.

In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed (“with probability variation control” in FIG. 7) is the gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed (“in the figure”). More decision values than "No probability control") are assigned to the special jackpot display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability variation state, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a “big hit” is higher than in the probability variation state.

In the present embodiment, whether it is a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Instead, the special figure display result is determined by referring to the same table data in the special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, depending on whether the game is a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the special figure display result may be decided by referring to the respective table data in which the allocation of the decision value to the predetermined special figure display result is different. Thereby, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure The determination rate of the display result can be different.

FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination table 131, when it is determined to control the big hit game state with the special figure display result as "big hit", determines the big hit type to any of a plurality of kinds based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. It is a table referred to for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, it is compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Numerical values are assigned to jackpot types such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table 131 may include table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. Good.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type of “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” is determined according to whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The decision value assignments for are different. As a result, when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types on the basis 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, The jackpot type can be set to different rates for determining "first big jackpot" or "second big jackpot".

In the present embodiment, as described above, two kinds of table data having different allocations of determination values to a plurality of types of jackpots are prepared, and whether the game is the special drawing game using the first special drawing or the second special drawing. The jackpot type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether it is a special figure game using, but the jackpot type determining method is not limited to this. For example, whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure or a special figure game in which one kind of table data having the same determination value allocation to a plurality of types of jackpots is prepared and the first special figure is used. However, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the same table data.

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

When it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type in accordance with the big hit type determination result. The table is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. , Variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type such that the proportion determined by each variation pattern type varies depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is the “first big hit” and when it is the “second big hit”, the allocation of the determination values to the variation pattern types CA3-1 to 3-3 is different. This makes it possible to change the proportions of the same variation pattern type, depending on the result of the determination as to which of the plurality of types of big hits.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, each variation pattern type is determined regardless of whether the jackpot type is the “first jackpot” or the “second jackpot”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific big hit type. That is, you may make it provide the fluctuation pattern classification to which the determination value is assigned to either "1st big hit" or "2nd big hit." Accordingly, when a certain big hit type is determined, it is possible to determine a different variation pattern type than when another big hit type is determined.

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

The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C determine the variation pattern type as the variation pattern when it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss”. It is a table referred to for determining any one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR3 for determining the type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is, for example, the gaming state is a low-probability low base state or a low-probability high base state (in this embodiment, the low-probability low base state does not become a low-probability low base state. Status), it is selected as a usage table. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C is, for example, a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state (in the present embodiment, the highly accurate low base state does not become a highly accurate low base state. It is selected as a use table when the high base state is set.

In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C, the variation pattern type to which the determination value is assigned and the same variation pattern type are assigned. The number of decision values is different. As a result, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different from when the game state is in one game state and when it is in the other game state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination rate according to the gaming state.

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

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, 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 a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. The control timer setting unit 153, the game control counter setting unit 154, and the game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

The first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data of the special figure game in which the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning has occurred, but has not yet started. .. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is associated with the reservation numbers in the winning order to the first starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 and the like to be determined by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as the reserved data, and the number of storage is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data thus stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is on hold, and is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. It becomes the pending storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

The second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data of the special figure game in which the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, but the starting winning has not been started yet. To do. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates with the reservation number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 or the like to determine whether the second starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as the hold data, and the number thereof reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. It becomes the pending storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

The ordinary figure reservation storage unit 151C stores the retained information of the ordinary figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the public figure reservation storage unit 151C is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passage gate 41, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number value MR5 for use as reserved data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

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

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

For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 are stored as the random count value, and the random numbers are regularly or irregularly set according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The I/O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 is an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

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, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120, and a random number that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value. 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 out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs I/O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, on the effect control board 12, To the lamp control board 14, wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration 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 operation action of the player for the stick controller 31A is 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, by the random number circuit 124 or the like, the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation are updatable counted. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

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

As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table in which a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices are stored. The effect control pattern is made up of data or the like indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table may store, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

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. , Decorative display variable display operation, effect display operation in reach effect, etc., or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative design, and the like, which are configured by data showing control contents of various effect operations. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice pattern prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof.

FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each production control pattern, such as special control variation time production control pattern and various production control patterns, for example, production control process timer judgment value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, etc. It may be configured from control data for controlling various effect operations, and the contents of various effect controls, effect control switching timings, and the like may be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the content of operation control of a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value to be compared with the stored value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. Then, the determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is preset. Instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, and a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the switching timing of the effect control may be set in correspondence with predetermined control content or processing content such as that.

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

FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the content of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative pattern is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Then, during the operation valid period designated by the operation detection control data, the operation for the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is accepted to control the effect contents. Dummy data may be set to the data corresponding to the production parts that are not controlled even though they correspond to the effect control process timer determination value.

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

The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designating command when, for example, variably displaying the decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when, for example, starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, 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. 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. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data #1 to the process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data #1 to process data #n, the display control data #1 to the display control data #n and the voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination value #1 to the effect control process timer determination value #n. Data #1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data #1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data #1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control contents of effect operation in the effect device, and effect control. The effect control execution data #1 to effect control execution data #n which specify the execution of

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 has received the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from the image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM to develop the image data. Further, in the voice control board 13 or the like that receives a 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. Let

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

The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types in which the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying effect images on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, the data forming the first start prize-winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13(B1) and the second start prize-winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13(B2) is the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Is stored in a predetermined area of. The first start prize-winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reservation storage number. The second start prize-winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reservation storage number.

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

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands received at the time of the start winning in the empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B according to the reception order. For example, at the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning prize command buffer 194A based on the first starting winning prize, the first reserved storage number notification command, the winning judgment result Store in the order of specified commands. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result specification command based on the second start prize are received, the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second start prize command buffer 194B. The second reserved storage number notification command and the winning determination result specification command are stored in this order at the beginning of the empty area in.

When the first start prize or the second start prize occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the reserved memory number notification command and the prize determination result specification command. Therefore, if the command is normally received, the reserved storage number notification command, at the time of winning the prize, is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in (B1) and (B2) of FIG. The judgment result specification commands are stored in this order. Note that the command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 13(B1), and is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3” in FIG. 13(B2). Command is stored.

The commands stored in the first start prize-winning command buffer 194A and the second start prize-winning command buffer 194B are deleted from those stored in the first storage area each time the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new decorative design is started in response to the start of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the storage state shown in FIG. 13(B1), it is stored in the buffer number “1”. Command is deleted, each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the commands of the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are Each command stored in the area corresponding to each is shifted to the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

In the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” of the second start prize-winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13B2, the second special figure reservation storage number notified by the second reservation storage number notification command is “ 1”, and an example in which a mismatch occurs is shown. That is, the buffer number has a larger value than the second special figure reserved storage number notified by the second reserved storage number notification command, and the second special figure reserved storage number notified from the main board 11 is 2 It is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved memory number specified from the memory content of the command buffer 194B at the time of start winning. Since each command is shifted when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, even if the buffer number becomes a value smaller than the special figure reserved storage number notified by the reserved storage number notification command, it immediately causes a contradiction. Don't However, the difference at the time of receiving the command may be a contradiction.

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 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 process, 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).

Following the information output process, a game random number update 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 this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in 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 and the opening/closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, one of 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, the production control After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the board 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, the effect control command can be transmitted 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, 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 or not 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 number of reserved special memories in the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. Is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. In step S202, when the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 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. Is determined (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 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 by adding 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first holding storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second holding storage count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Will be updated. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. Will be updated. 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 game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by 1.

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical value data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determination and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). 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 opening buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set 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 jackpot type are used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", and further the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot when making a "jackpot". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. By executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 displays numerical data indicating some or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

Following the processing of step S210, the transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command according to the starting port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and so on. The setting for transmitting the first reserved storage number notification command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is controlled. The setting for transmitting the second reserved storage number notification command is performed. The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command control processing of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, and the like, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmitted.

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

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

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, regardless of whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the random number value MR1 is any of the values “8001” to “8437”, The special figure display result is determined as "big hit". Therefore, the determination result first designation command at the time of winning is that the variable display result is "big hit" regardless of whether the game state is the probability change state or not, and it is determined that the big hit game state is controlled. It is specified to be identifiable on the side. If the random number value MR1 is any of the values “8438” to “11277”, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” only when the probability variation control is being performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the winning determination result second designation command can specify on the side of the production control board 12 that the variable display result is "big hit" and is determined to be controlled to the big hit game state when the game state is the probability change state. Is specified. The winning determination result third designation command designates that it is possible to specify on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “miss” and it is determined not to control in the big hit game state.

After executing the processing of step S213, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). 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 a valid starting prize for a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting prizes can be surely completed.

In such a start winning determination process, the process of step S213 is executed after the process of step S211 is executed. After these processes are executed, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition and the second starting condition. When the starting condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a reserved memory number notification command and a winning determination result specification command are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to being collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt, and one command may be sequentially transmitted by the command control processing of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

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

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 reservation 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. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical value 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 controlled to the big hit game state as "big hit", It is decided before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is set in correspondence with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. .. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

The fluctuation 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, a plurality of variation pattern types are used by using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, based on the result of the pre-determination of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. There is. 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 and the variation pattern setting process include a random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a random number value for determining the variation pattern. Using MR4, it includes a process of determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying. It includes a process for measuring For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation time timer value which is the stored value of the special symbol variation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is subtracted from or added to 1. , Is a special figure game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, common A timer measures the elapsed time. 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". This special symbol stop processing, to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, to stop the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol It includes the process of setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on, and if the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". To be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect (the effect that notifies the start of the big hit game state, also called the big hit start effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit start) It includes a process of waiting until the time presentation waiting time), a process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and making a setting for opening the special winning opening. When the setting for opening the special winning opening is made, 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 a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, after the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, 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 number, and the maximum winning opening maximum has been reached. In this case, processing for making settings for transmitting a hit end command is included. When the number of executions of the round does not reach the maximum winning opening maximum number, the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum reaches the maximum, 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, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect (the effect that notifies the end of the big hit game state, the big hit end effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit end) It includes a process of waiting until the time effect waiting time), a process of making various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time saving control, and the like. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, 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 S213, the second hold storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 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 in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponding to the reservation number "1" is held. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out as data (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, by being stored in a fluctuation random number buffer or the like.

Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value, and the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage is also updated. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the unit 151B are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special map 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 first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the processing of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

Subsequent to the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, and the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the unit 151A are shifted upward by one entry (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter. At this time, the variable 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 determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “miss”, The graphic display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the decision value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" and "miss". It is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “miss” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of a probability variation flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it is possible to specify whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified. Good.

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 game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is the “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” jackpot. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to the type matches, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S244).

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

When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), after executing the process of step S245, a pre-determined result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, and further, a big hit Corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the game state, the determined special symbol is determined (step S246). 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. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbol "3" or "7" which corresponds to the big hit type determination result in step S244 is selected. Any of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, in accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is "first big hit", the special symbol showing the number "3" which is the 6R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, in accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is "the second big hit", the special symbol indicating the number "7" which is the 16R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S246, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is ended. .. If the number of pending 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 S248), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, whether or not a production control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. To judge. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After determining the variation pattern in step S269, the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure change time according to the change pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure change time timer. Since the timer value of the special figure variation time timer is decremented by 1 for each timer interrupt, the value set as the timer initial value is a value based on the interrupt cycle T. For example, if the interrupt period is Tms, the number of interrupts generated per second is 1000/T (times), and the timer initial value for one second is 1000/T. For example, if the interrupt cycle T is 4 ms, the timer initial value for 1 second is "250". The same applies to the timer initial values of other timers on the main board 11 side (for example, the special figure confirmation display time timer and the like) and the timer initial values of timers on the effect control board 12 (for example, the notification time limit timer and the like). Is.

After performing the process of step S270, the special character game using the first special character on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special character on 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 symbol 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 the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

Following the process of step S271, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed (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, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send 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 variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S273), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step 113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol finalized display flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure confirmed display flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S295 in response to the definite display of the confirmed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special figure game.

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 addition, 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 the time according 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 figure finalizing 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 fixed display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop processing is ended, and the process waits until the special figure fixed display time elapses.

When the special figure fixed display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), after clearing the special figure fixed 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 sending 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 big hit flag and turns it off (step S301). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot start time flag provided in 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, a process of clearing the time saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn it off, or a time saving counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is 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 to be turned off. 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. Further, the probability variation flag is set to an on state when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, and is cleared to be an off state when the probability variation state ends. 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. Further, the time saving counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining times of the special figure 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.

Following 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 regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, from the time saving state or the probability changing state to the 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.

If 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 stored in the time saving counter is updated by subtracting, for example, 1. It is determined whether the updated hour/hour count value matches the hour/hour end determination value (for example, “0”). It may be determined not to end the time saving state when the updated time saving count value does not match the time saving end determination value, and may be determined to end the time saving state if it matches. 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, one. 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. When it is determined that the time saving state is to be ended, the time saving flag is cleared to be turned off, and the time saving state (time saving control, high opening control) is ended. When it is determined that the probability variation state is to be ended, the probability variation flag is cleared to be in the off state, and the probability variation state (probability variation control) is ended. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in the gaming state of either the low-probability low base state or the high-probability high base state, so the probability variation flag is turned on when the time saving flag is on, The initial value set in the probability variation counter so that the probability variation flag is turned off when the time saving flag is off, the time reduction flag is turned on when the probability variation flag is on, and the time saving flag is turned off when the probability variation flag is off. And the initial value set in the time saving counter is set to the same value (for example, 100 times) (steps S322 and S323 of the big hit ending process).

Subsequent to the processing of step S306, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S307). 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 regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, from the time saving state or the probability changing state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the game state has changed. In addition, 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 side of the effect control board 12 independently of the side of the board 11. 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. 21 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. 21, 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 correspondence with the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop processing of step S113 shown in FIG.

If the big hit start flag is not on in step S131 (step S131; NO), a special winning hole determination process (see FIG. 24) is executed (step S220), and the process proceeds to step S138. In this manner, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning hole determination process is executed also in the big hit opening post-processing of step S114, so that a prize (over prize) exceeding the prize upper limit determination value is suitably detected. be able to. For example, an over-winning prize can be preferably detected during the next waiting for opening (while 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 has timed out (the big hit start production waiting time timer value is 0). Whether or not) may be determined.

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. 22A, if the big hit type buffer value is "1", the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the big hit type buffer value is “2”, the opening control pattern of the opening 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 state for the next opening (step S138). That is, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval period until the special winning opening is opened as the next round. In the process of step S138, for example, whether 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 start of opening 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 in the special winning opening opening counter, and the special winning opening is opened. To set. Specifically, in the processing of step S139, the CPU 103 sets the opening control set in step S137 as the timer initial value of the opening time timer value stored in the opening time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. 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. 22B is set, the timer initial value is set to 29 as the timer initial value only when the count value of the special winning opening opening counter is "1" to "6". .. 5 seconds is set, and when the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 shown in FIG. 22(B) is set, the count value of the special winning opening opening counter is any one of "1" to "16". Also in this case, the timer initial value may be set to 29.5 seconds. Further, 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 processing 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 mid-process (step S141), and then ends the big hit open pre-process.

FIG. 23 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. 23, 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). 24, the big hit opening pre-processing (step S114) of FIG. 21, the big hit opening processing (step S115) of FIG. 23, the big hit opening post-processing of FIG. 25 (step S116), and the big hit ending processing of FIG. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the special winning opening determination processing performed in.

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

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

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). Then, the special winning opening determination process is ended. 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.

Return to FIG. Following the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (“10” in the present embodiment) (step S126). If the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S126; NO), the jackpot 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 of 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. 25 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. 25, the CPU 103 first executes the special winning opening determination processing shown in FIG. 24 (step S220). In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning opening determination process is executed also in the big hit opening post-processing 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 processing shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 updates the special winning opening opening count value to be incremented by 1 (step S364). Then, 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 number count value, and the initial value of the special winning 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 the first big hit with the upper limit number of rounds being 6, the "maximum value" is "7", and in the case of the second big hit with the upper limit number of rounds being 16 times, the "maximum value" is It is "17". 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 a notification command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step S367). After executing the processing of step S367, 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. Thus, 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. It is possible to execute multiple rounds in which the special winning opening is opened. Further, 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. 15 until the round start waiting time elapses (step S138; YES). The next round can be started after a desired interval period.

When the special winning opening opening count value is the maximum value in step S365 (step S365; YES), the big hit end time 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. 15, depending on the end of the ending effect executed on the effect control board 12 side. The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 15 can be executed.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 26, 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 has been set in step S369 of the big hit opening process has timed out (the big hit ending production waiting time timer value becomes 0). It may be determined whether or not). If the production waiting time at the end of big hit has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (step S220), and the big hit end process is ended. In this manner, in addition to the big hit opening process of step S115, the big winning hole 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 passed 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 process of step S322, settings for starting the time saving control and the high opening control are performed (step S323). Specifically, in the process of step S323, the time 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). As a result, 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 is ended.

When the setting for starting the high opening control is made by the big hit ending process, in the normal symbol process process of step S16 shown in FIG. 14, the process for performing the high opening control is executed. For example, when the time saving flag is on, the rate at which the determination is made that the universal figure display result is “per universal drawing” may be 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 figure drawing result) assigned to “Public figure hit” 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 the figure drawing result) 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 on, the ratio of making the determination that the general drawing display result is "per general drawing" is higher than when the time saving flag is not 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. 27. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 27 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, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs 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 substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 receives a control signal to be an effect 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.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the OFF state (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading thereof is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the 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 voice 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, and effect. With respect to the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the drive operation in the model, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect 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 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.

28 and 29 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored content of the effect control command reception buffer to confirm that the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether there is any (step S501). 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 MODE data of the received command. Yes (step S502). When the command is a special winning opening winning notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 causes the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 to store a special winning opening winning count. The value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S504). The special winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times the game ball has won the special winning opening between the execution of a round and the execution of the next round.

Subsequent to Step S504, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an over-winning has been achieved (Step S505). For example, the updated special winning opening winning count value is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a value larger than the winning upper limit determination value used in the processing of step S123 of the big hit opening processing shown in FIG. 23 by one. In the embodiment, the winning upper limit determination value is "10", and therefore, it may be determined whether or not the over-winning determination value is "11"). If it is not over winning (step S505; NO), the command analysis processing is ended. If it is an over-winning prize (step S505; YES), the effect control CPU 120 increments the cumulative over-winning prize ball number count value, which is a stored value of the cumulative over-winning prize ball number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. (Step S506), and the command analysis process ends. The cumulative over-winning sphere count value indicates the cumulative number of over-winning spheres from the time when the first big hit (first hit) round is executed until the low certainty low base state is reached after the end of the big hit. Good. That is, it may be any value that indicates the cumulative number of balls that have been over-winned during the consecutive holidays.

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 or not the received command is the special winning opening opening notification command (step S508). ). When the command is the command for opening the special winning opening (step S508; YES), the flag for opening the special winning opening is set (step S509), the special winning opening winning number counter is cleared, and the special winning opening winning count value is set to " Initialize to "0" (step S510), and the command analysis process ends.

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), as shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit start designation command. The determination is made (step S515). When it is the hit start designation command (step S515; YES), the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S516), 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.

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 the command is the game state designation command (step S519; YES), the high-probability flag and the high base flag are switched between the on state and the off state 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, and is turned on in response to the probability change state. Correspondingly, the on/off state is switched. The high base flag is provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191, and is turned on in response to the time saving state. For switching between the on state and the off state of the time saving flag on the main board 11 side. Correspondingly, the on/off state is switched. 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 designation command designates the high-accuracy low base state, the high-accuracy flag is turned on and the high base flag is turned off. When the game state designating command designates the low accuracy high base state, the high accuracy 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. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the low-probability low-base state or the high-probability high-base state, so that the received game-state designating command designates the low-probability low-base state. It is either a game state designation command or a game state designation command for designating a highly accurate high base state.

Following the processing of step S520, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether both the high certainty flag and the high base flag are turned off (step S521). That is, it is determined whether or not both the high accuracy flag and the high base flag are in the off state. If both are not in the off state (step S521; NO), that is, if at least one is in the on state, the command analysis process is ended. If both are in the off state (step S521; YES), the cumulative over-winning winning ball number counter is cleared to initialize the cumulative over-winning winning ball number count value to "0" (step S522), and the command analysis processing is ended. To do.

When it is determined in step S519 that the received command is not the game state designating command (step S519; NO), other command is set according to the received command (step S523), and the command analysis process is ended. ..

FIG. 30 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. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the over-winning notification process (step S150), and then the cumulative over-winning ball number notification process (step S151). After that, depending on the value of the production process flag provided in the production control flag setting unit, any one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

In the over-prize notification process of step S150, the notification time limit is set when there is a prize (10th prize) in which the count value of the number of big winning awards is 10. Then, when there is a prize (the 11th prize) in which the count value of the special winning opening is 11, the over-winning is notified if the notification time limit has elapsed, and the notification time limit must elapse. If you do not notify over winning.

In the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process of step S151, the cumulative over-winning sphere number is notified in the big hit start process (step S174) to the post-big hit end process (step S177).

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 process, 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 figure 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 processing, 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 executing 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 jackpot 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 process, 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 in the closed state are performed. 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 of executing the closing production, and a process of 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 a game state are performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command, or the like ( Step S701). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets an 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. Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold digestion process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120, as the initial value of the decorative pattern change time timer value which 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 corresponding 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. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of effect processing during variable display 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 becomes 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 is ended. 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), which is variable. The display effect process is ended.

FIG. 33 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. 33, 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 the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (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 design winning wait process. To finish.

When the fixed 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). Next, 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. 34 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. 34, 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). The value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the in-round process (step S175) (step S745), and the jackpot start process ends.

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

When the flag after opening the special winning opening is set (step S751; YES), the CPU 120 for effect control 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 process (step S176) (step S755), and the process during the round ends.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of post-round processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the post-round processing shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, 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 during-round processing is controlled (step S762), and the after-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 sets the opening effect (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). ). 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 end process (step S177) (step S769), and the round post process is ended.

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the over-prize notification process executed in step S150 of FIG. In the over-prize notification process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the notification time limit timer value, which is the timer value of the notification time limit timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, is zero. The determination is made (step S900). That is, it is determined whether the notification time limit timer has timed out (whether the notification time limit has elapsed). When the notification time limit timer value is not 0 (step S900; NO), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the notification time limit timer value (step S901).

After performing the process of step S901, or when the notification time limit timer value is 0 (step S900; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning count value is 10. (Step S902a). When the special winning opening winning count value is 10 (step S902a; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined notification time limit (for example, about 0.4 seconds) in the notification time limit timer ( (Step S903), the over-prize notification process is ended.

When the special winning opening winning count value is not 10 (step S902a; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special winning opening winning count value is 11 (step S904a). When the count value of the number of times of winning in the special winning opening is not 11 (step S904a; NO), the over-winning notification process is ended. When the special winning opening winning count value is 11 (step S904a; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the notification time limit timer value is 0 (step S905). That is, it is determined whether the notification time limit timer has timed out (whether the notification time limit has elapsed).

When the notification time limit timer value is 0 (step S905; YES), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the over-winning (for example, executes the over-winning effect for about 0.3 seconds) (step S906), and over-wins. The notification process ends. On the other hand, when the notification time limit timer value is not 0 (step S905; NO), the effect control CPU 120 terminates the over-winning notification process without executing the process of step S906.

The notification of the over-winning prize in step S906 may be, for example, the execution of an over-winning winning effect by voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, the notification of the over-winning prize in step S906 may be performed by emitting the game effect lamp 9 or performing an over-winning prize effect by displaying on the image display device 5. That is, the notification of the over-winning in step S906 may be any one that notifies the player of the over-winning by using at least one effecting means among a plurality of effecting means such as voice, light emission, and display.

Further, the predetermined notification time limit set in step S903 is a time corresponding to the notification time of the over-winning prize (the execution time of the over-winning winning effect). For example, the notification time limit may be equal to or longer than the notification time of over-winning prize. Here, the notification time limit is set to be longer than the notification time of the over-winning prize, as exemplified by the notification time limit of about 0.4 seconds and the over-winning notification time of about 0.3 seconds.

In addition, the notification time of the over-winning prize (the execution time of the over-winning effect) may be controlled in the same manner as the notification time limit. That is, for example, a predetermined over-prize effect execution time (for example, about 0.3 seconds) is added to the over-prize effect execution time timer value which is the timer value of the over-prize effect execution time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Is set and the over-winning effect is informed (the over-winning effect is executed) until the over-winning effect execution time timer times out.

As described above, in the over-winning notification process shown in FIG. 38, the notification time limit is set for the tenth winning, and if there is the eleventh winning (the first over-winning), If the 11th prize is a prize after the notification time limit has passed, an over-winning prize is notified, while if the 11th prize is a prize before the notification time limit has passed, an over-winning prize is not notified. ing. In other words, when the 11th prize is won within the notification time limit after the 10th prize, the 11th prize is not notified of the over-winning.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the cumulative over-winning prize ball number notification processing executed in step S151 of FIG. In the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification processing shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S920). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the current value of the effect process flag to "4" corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174), "5" corresponding to the mid-round process (step S175), and the post-round process ( It is determined whether or not it corresponds to either “6” corresponding to step S176) or “7” corresponding to post-big hit end processing (step S177). (S920; NO), the cumulative over-winning winning ball number notification process is terminated.

If the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S920; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads the cumulative over-winning prize ball count value (step S921). That is, the CPU 120 for effect control reads out the cumulative number of balls that have been over-winned during the condominium. Following the process of step S921, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the cumulative over-winning sphere number according to the cumulative over-winning sphere number count value read in step S921 (step S922), and the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process. To finish.

It should be noted that the notification of the cumulative over-winning ball number in step S922 may be any as long as the player can recognize the cumulative over-winning ball number. For example, in a predetermined display area of the image display device 5 (specifically, the cumulative over-winning sphere number display area 5A), a number corresponding to the cumulative over-winning sphere number count value read in step S921 (cumulative over-winning sphere number). ), or an image or the like corresponding to the cumulative over-winning prize ball count value read in step S921 may be displayed.

FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. FIG. 40(A) shows a state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) in the big hit game state as a certain scene. The same applies to FIG. 42(A), FIG. 43(A), and FIG. 44(A). Note that time flows from the left side to the right side in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 40(B) to 40(E), 42(A) to 42(E), 43(A) to 43(C), and 44(A) to 44(C). Is.

The upper part of FIG. 40(B) represents the ON state (detection of the game ball)/OFF (non-detection of the game ball) of the count switch 23 in the scene of FIG. 40(A). That is, the upper part of FIG. 40(B) represents the state of winning the game ball to the special winning opening in the scene of FIG. 40(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). The same applies to the upper stages of FIGS. 40(C) to 40(E) and the upper stages of FIGS. 42(B) to 42(E).

The lower part of FIG. 40(B) shows the presence/absence of notification of over-winning, that is, the presence/absence of execution of over-winning presentation in the scene of FIG. 40(A). The same applies to the lower part of FIGS. 40(C) to 40(E) and the lower part of FIGS. 42(B) to 42(E).

The period shown by the arrow above the tenth prize in FIG. 40(B) represents the notification time limit as shown in FIG. 40(F). The same applies to FIGS. 40(C) to 40(E) and FIGS. 42(B) to 42(E).

According to the over-winning notification processing shown in FIG. 38, the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer is set at the time of winning the 10th prize (step S903 in FIG. 38), and the 11th time after the notification time limit timer has timed out. If there is a prize (that is, if there is an 11th prize after the notification time limit based on the time of the 10th prize), the lower part of FIG. As indicated by the solid line with a, the over-winning effect based on the 11th prize is executed (step S905 (YES) and step S906 in FIG. 38).

According to the over-prize notification process shown in FIG. 38, the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer is set when the tenth prize is won (step S903 in FIG. 38), before the notification time limit timer times out. When the eleventh prize has been won (that is, when the eleventh prize has been won before the notification time limit based on the time of winning the tenth prize), FIG. 40(C) As indicated by the broken line with the symbol b attached to the lower row, the over-winning effect based on the eleventh prize is not executed (step S905 (NO) in FIG. 38).

Note that according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 38, the 11th prize (the 1st over prize) and subsequent prizes (the 12th prize (the 2nd over prize), the 13th prize (3 If there is an over-winning effect), the over-winning effect based on each of the eleventh and subsequent winnings is not always executed (step S904a (NO)), but the over-winning effect based on each of the eleventh and subsequent winnings May be performed. As an example, in step S904a, it may be determined whether or not the special winning opening winning count value is 11 or more. That is, whether the over-winning effect based on the winning of the 12th prize, the 13th prize, etc. is executed is determined before the elapse of the notification time limit based on the time of winning the 10th prize, as with the 11th prize. Or may be determined after the elapse.

As another example, whether or not the over-winning effect based on the winning of the 12th, 13th, etc. is executed is determined whether or not the over-winning effect based on the winning one before each winning is executed. It may be determined in consideration of.

For example, for each of the eleventh and subsequent prizes, when the over-winning effect based on the winning one before the respective winning is executed, the over-winning effect of the winning is based on the winning one before the winning. Whether or not to execute may be determined. For example, when the over-winning effect based on the 11th prize is executed, the notification time limit based on the time of winning the 11th prize is set, and the 12th prize is awarded after the notification time limit elapses. If the 12th winning is before the elapse of the notification time limit, the overwinning effect based on the 12th winning is performed. It may not be executed. In addition, for example, when an over-winning effect based on the 12th prize is executed, a notification time limit based on the time of winning the 12th prize is set, and the 13th prize wins the notification time limit. If it is a later prize, the over-winning effect based on the 13th prize is executed, and if the 13th prize is a prize before the notification time limit has passed, the over-winning effect based on the 13th prize is executed. May not be executed.

On the other hand, for each of the eleventh and subsequent winnings, if the over-winning effect based on the winning one before the respective winnings is not executed, the winning one over the winning is used as a reference for over-winning the winning. Whether or not to execute the performance may be determined. For example, in the case where the over-winning effect based on the eleventh prize is not executed as indicated by the broken line with the symbol c added to the lower part of FIG. 40D, the twelfth prize is the eleventh prize. If the winning is before the elapse of the notification time limit based on the winning a prize, the over winning effect based on the twelfth winning is given as indicated by a dotted line with a symbol d in the lower part of FIG. May not be executed.

Further, for each of the eleventh and subsequent winnings, if the over-winning effect based on the winning one before the respective winnings is not executed, the winnings over two or more before the winnings are used as a reference. Whether or not to execute the winning effect may be determined. For example, in the case where the over-winning effect based on the eleventh winning is not executed as indicated by the broken line with the reference numeral e added to the lower part of FIG. 40(E), the twelfth winning is the tenth winning. If it is a winning after the notification time limit based on the winning award, as shown by a solid line with a symbol f at the bottom of FIG. May be executed.

As described above, the timing of winning the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth prizes is the same in both the example of FIG. 40D and the example of FIG. 40E. In the case of the example in FIG. 40D, since the notification time limit is based on the 11th winning, the execution of the over-winning effect based on the 12th winning is restricted. On the other hand, in the case of the example of FIG. 40(E), since the notification time limit is based on the 10th winning, the execution of the over-winning effect based on the 12th winning is not restricted.

In addition, the flowchart shown in FIG. 38 shows winnings that do not correspond to over-winning (specifically, 10th prize) and winnings that correspond to over-winning (specifically, 11th prize). In the relationship, the notification time limit is set to determine whether or not the over-winning performance is executed.However, in the relationship between the prizes corresponding to the over-winning, the notification time limit is set to determine whether or not the over-winning performance is executed. You may decide. Note that, also in the example of FIG. 40D, in the relationship between the prizes corresponding to the over-prize (the 11th prize and the 12th prize), the notification time limit is set to determine whether or not the over-prize effect is executed. I have decided.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing another example of the over-prize notification process executed in step S150 of FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 41 has steps S900, S901, S903, S905, and S906 in common with the flowchart of FIG. In step S902a of the flowchart of FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening winning count value is 10, but in step S902b of the flowchart of FIG. 41, whether the special winning opening winning count value is 11 or not. It is different in the point of judging. Further, in step S904a of the flowchart of FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening winning number count value is 11, whereas in step S904b of the flowchart of FIG. 41, the special winning opening winning number count value is 12. It is different in whether or not it is determined.

As described above, in the over-prize notification process shown in FIG. 41, the notification time limit is set at the time of winning the eleventh prize (the first over-win prize), and the twelfth prize (the second over-win prize). ), if the 12th prize is a prize after the notification time limit has passed, an over-winning is notified, while the 12th prize is a prize before the notification time limit has passed. If there is, we will not notify you of over-winning. In other words, when the 12th prize is won within the notification time limit after the 11th prize, the 12th prize is not notified of the overwinning.

That is, the over-prize notification process shown in FIG. 38 is performed with a prize that does not correspond to an over-prize (specifically, the 10th prize) and a prize that corresponds to the over-prize (specifically, the 11th prize). 41), the notification time limit is set to determine whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. However, the over-winning notification processing shown in FIG. , 11th prize, 12th prize), the notification time limit is set to determine whether or not the over-winning effect is executed.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. According to the over-prize notification process shown in FIG. 41, the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer is set at the time of winning the 11th prize (step S903 in FIG. 41), and the twelfth time after the notification time limit timer times out. 42 (that is, when there is a twelfth prize after the notification time limit based on the time of winning the eleventh prize), the lower part of FIG. As indicated by the solid line with b, the over-winning effect based on the 12th prize is executed (step S905 (YES) and step S906 in FIG. 41). The solid line with the symbol a in FIG. 42(B) represents the over-winning effect based on the 11th winning.

According to the over-prize notification processing shown in FIG. 41, the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer is set at the time of winning the eleventh prize (step S903 in FIG. 41), before the notification time limit timer times out. When the twelfth prize has been won (that is, when the twelfth prize has been won before the notification time limit based on the time of winning the eleventh prize), FIG. 42(C) As indicated by a broken line with a symbol d attached to the lower row, the over-winning effect based on the 12th winning is not executed (step S905 (NO) in FIG. 41). The solid line with reference sign c in FIG. 42(C) represents the over-winning effect based on the eleventh winning.

According to the flowchart shown in FIG. 41, the 12th prize (the second over prize) and subsequent prizes (the 13th prize (the 3rd over prize), the 14th prize (4 If there is a second over-winning, etc.), the over-winning effect based on each of the 12th and subsequent winnings is not always executed (step S904b (NO)), but the over-winning effect based on each of the 12th and subsequent winnings May be performed. As an example, in step S904b, it may be determined whether the special winning opening winning count value is 12 or more. That is, whether or not the over-winning effect based on the winning of the thirteenth, the fourteenth, etc. is executed is the same as the winning of the twelfth winning, before the notification time limit based on the time of winning the eleventh winning. Or may be determined after the elapse.

As another example, it is determined whether or not the over-winning effect based on the winning of the thirteenth, fourteenth, etc. is executed, and whether or not the over-winning effect based on the winning one before each winning is executed. It may be determined in consideration of.

For example, for each of the 12th and subsequent prizes, when the over-winning effect based on the winning one before the respective winnings is executed, the over-winning effect of the winning is based on the winning one before the winning. Whether or not to execute may be determined. For example, when the over-winning effect based on the 12th prize is executed, the notification time limit based on the time of winning the 12th prize is set, and the 13th prize is awarded after the notification time limit elapses. If it is a prize of 13th prize, the over-prize effect based on the 13th prize is executed. It may not be executed. Further, for example, when an over-winning effect based on the 13th prize is executed, a notification time limit based on the time of winning the 13th prize is set, and the 14th prize wins the notification time limit. If it is a later prize, the over-winning effect based on the 14th prize is executed, and if the 14th prize is a prize before the notification time limit has passed, the over-winning effect is based on the 14th prize. May not be executed.

On the other hand, for each of the 12th and subsequent winnings, if the over-winning effect based on the winning one before the respective winnings is not executed, the winning one over the winning is used as a reference and the over-winning of the winning is made. Whether or not to execute the performance may be determined. For example, in the case where the over-winning effect based on the 12th winning is not executed as indicated by the broken line with the symbol f added to the lower part of FIG. 42D, the 13th winning is the 12th winning. If the winning is before the elapse of the notification time limit based on the winning a prize, the over-winning effect based on the thirteenth winning is given as indicated by a broken line with a reference sign g in the lower part of FIG. May not be executed. The solid line with reference sign e in FIG. 42D represents an over-winning effect based on the eleventh winning.

In addition, for each of the 12th and subsequent winnings, if the over-winning effect based on the winning one before the respective winnings is not executed, the winnings over two or more prior to the winning are overwritten. Whether or not to execute the winning effect may be determined. For example, in the case where the over-winning effect based on the 12th winning is not executed as indicated by the broken line with the reference numeral i added to the lower part of FIG. 42(E), the 13th winning is the 11th winning. If the winning is after the notification time limit based on the winning award, the over-winning effect based on the thirteenth winning is given as indicated by the solid line with the symbol j in the lower part of FIG. May be executed. The solid line with the symbol h in FIG. 42(E) represents the over-winning effect based on the eleventh prize.

As described above, the timing of winning the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth prizes is the same in both the example of FIG. 42(D) and the example of FIG. 42(E). In the case of the example in FIG. 42D, since the notification time limit is based on the 12th winning, the execution of the over-winning effect based on the 13th winning is restricted. On the other hand, in the case of the example of FIG. 42(E), since the notification time limit is based on the 11th winning, the execution of the over-winning effect based on the 13th winning is not limited.

It should be noted that the over-winning presentation effect has been described as long as it uses at least one rendering means among a plurality of rendering means such as voice, light emission, and display, but the over-winning presentation effect using two or more rendering means is executed. In this case, the notification time limit may be set for each of the rendering means. It should be noted that in the over-prize effect using two effect means, the notification by one effect means (for example, voice) and the notification by the other effect means (for example, light emission) are performed in an overlapping manner. In addition to the winning effect, an over-winning effect in which information is given by one effect means (for example, voice) and then notified by another effect means (for example, light emission) is also included. The same applies to the over-winning effect using three or more effect means.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 43 shows an example of an over-winning effect using two effecting means (a notification by one effecting means (voice) and a notification by another effecting means (light emission) are superimposed on each other. It is an explanatory view for explaining whether or not the execution of the over-winning effect).

The upper part of FIG. 43(B) shows how the game balls are won in the special winning opening in the scene of FIG. 43(A). The same applies to the upper part of FIG. 43(C) and the upper part of FIGS. 44(B) to 44(C). The middle part of FIG. 43(B) shows whether or not the over-winning effect by voice is executed in the scene of FIG. 43(A). The same applies to the middle stage of FIG. 43(C) and the middle stages of FIGS. 44(B) to 44(C). The lower part of FIG. 43(B) shows whether or not the over-winning effect by light emission is executed in the scene of FIG. 43(A). The same applies to the lower part of FIG. 43(C) and the lower part of FIGS. 44(B) to 44(C).

The period indicated by a long arrow above the eleventh prize in FIG. 43(B) represents the notification time limit regarding the rendering means (voice) as shown in FIG. 43(D). The same applies to FIG. 43(C), FIG. 44(B), and FIG. 44(C). Although description is omitted for convenience, the same applies to the periods in FIG. 40F and FIG. 42F. The period indicated by the short arrow above the eleventh prize in FIG. 43(B) represents the notification time limit regarding the rendering means (light emission) as shown in FIG. 43(D). The same applies to FIG. 43(C), FIG. 44(B), and FIG. 44(C).

The solid line with reference numeral a1 in the middle part of FIG. 43(B) represents the over-winning effect by voice based on the eleventh winning. The solid line with the reference sign b1 in the lower part of FIG. 43(B) represents the over-winning effect by light emission based on the eleventh winning. At the time of winning the 11th prize, a notification time limit for voice and a notification time limit for light emission are set. Specifically, the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer for voice (a value corresponding to the period of the long arrow in FIG. 43D) and the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer for light emission (FIG. 43(D ) Corresponding to the period of the short arrow)) is set. Here, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 43(B), when the 12th winning is made after both the light emission notification time limit timer and the voice notification time limit timer have timed out, FIG. As indicated by the solid line with the reference numeral a2 in the middle row, the over-winning effect by voice based on the twelfth prize is executed, and the solid line with the reference numeral b2 in the lower row of FIG. 43B. As shown in, the over-winning effect by light emission based on the 12th winning is executed.

The solid line with the reference sign c1 in the middle part of FIG. 43(C) represents the over-winning effect by voice based on the eleventh prize like the solid line with the reference sign a1 in FIG. 43(B). The solid line with the reference sign d1 in the lower part of FIG. 43(C) represents an over-winning effect by light emission based on the eleventh prize as in the solid line with the reference sign b1 in FIG. 43(B). At the time of winning the eleventh prize, as in the case of FIG. 43(B), the timer initial value of the voice notification time limit timer (the value corresponding to the period of the long arrow in FIG. 43(D)) and the light emission The timer initial value of the notification time limit timer (the value corresponding to the period indicated by the short arrow in FIG. 43D) is set. Here, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 43(C), when the twelfth prize is won after the light emission notification time limit timer has timed out and before the sound information time limit timer has timed out. As shown by the solid line in the lower part of FIG. 43(C) and indicated by the solid line, the over-winning effect by light emission based on the 12th prize is executed, but in the middle part of FIG. 43(C). As indicated by the broken line with reference numeral c2, the over-winning effect by voice based on the 12th winning is not executed. Although not shown, if there is a twelfth prize before the notification limit time timer for voice and the notification limit time timer for light emission time out, the light emission based on the twelfth prize Neither the over-winning presentation effect by the above nor the over-winning presentation effect by the sound based on the 12th winning is executed.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram for explaining whether or not the over-winning effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 44 shows an example of an over-winning effect using two effect means (a notification is given by one effect means (light emission) after being notified by one effect means (voice)). It is an explanatory view for explaining whether or not the execution of the over-winning effect).

The solid line with reference numeral a1 in the middle of FIG. 44(B) represents an over-winning effect by voice based on the eleventh winning. The solid line with the reference sign b1 in the lower part of FIG. 43(B) represents the over-winning effect by light emission based on the eleventh winning. At the time of winning the 11th prize, as in the case of FIG. 43, the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer for voice (the value corresponding to the period of the long arrow in FIG. 44D) and the notification time limit for light emission. The timer initial value (a value corresponding to the period of the short arrow in FIG. 44D) of the timer is set. Here, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 44(B), when the 12th winning is made after both the light emission notification time limit timer and the voice notification time limit timer have timed out, FIG. 44(B) As indicated by the solid line with the symbol a2 attached to the middle row, the over-winning effect by voice based on the 12th prize is executed, and the solid line with the symbol b2 attached to the lower row of FIG. As shown in, the over-winning effect by light emission based on the 12th winning is executed.

The solid line with the reference sign c1 in the middle part of FIG. 44(C) represents the over-winning effect by voice based on the eleventh prize like the solid line with the reference sign a1 in FIG. 44(B). The solid line with the reference sign d1 in the lower part of FIG. 44(C) represents an over-winning effect by light emission based on the eleventh prize, as in the solid line with the reference sign b1 in FIG. 44(B). At the time of winning the 11th prize, as in the case of FIG. 43, the timer initial value of the notification time limit timer for voice (the value corresponding to the period of the long arrow in FIG. 44D) and the notification time limit for light emission. The timer initial value (a value corresponding to the period of the short arrow in FIG. 44D) of the timer is set. Here, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 44(C), when the twelfth prize is won after the light emission notification time limit timer has timed out and before the sound information time limit timer has timed out. As shown by the solid line in the lower part of FIG. 44(C) and indicated by the solid line, the over-winning effect by light emission based on the 12th prize is executed, but in the middle part of FIG. 44(C). As indicated by the broken line with reference numeral c2, the over-winning effect by voice based on the 12th winning is not executed. Although not shown, if there is a twelfth prize before the notification limit time timer for voice and the notification limit time timer for light emission time out, the light emission based on the twelfth prize Neither the over-winning presentation effect by the above nor the over-winning presentation effect by the sound based on the 12th winning is executed.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation in the big hit game state. FIG. 45(A) is an example of the effect operation in a certain scene during the big hit game state. The scene of (a) of FIG. 45(A) is a display example of the 10th round of the first hit (first big hit). FIG. 45(B) is a display example of the fifth round of the second consecutive villa (the second big jackpot continuous from the first time) continuing from the scene of (a). FIG. 45B is another display example in the cumulative over-winning ball count display area 5A.

In the cumulative over-winning sphere number display area 5A of (a) of FIG. 45(A), as an image corresponding to the cumulative over-winning sphere number, one star (large) indicating five cumulative over-winning sphere numbers and a cumulative One star (small) indicating one over-winning ball is displayed. That is, the player is informed that the cumulative number of over-winning balls up to the scene is six. Further, in the cumulative over-winning ball number display area 5A of FIG. 45(A), as an image corresponding to the cumulative over-winning ball number, one crown indicating 10 cumulative over-winning ball numbers and the cumulative over-winning ball number are displayed. Three stars (small) indicating one winning ball are displayed. That is, the player is informed that the cumulative number of over-winning balls until reaching the scene is 13.

Note that the cumulative over-winning prize balls may be displayed in a display mode as shown in FIG. 45(B) instead of the display mode as shown in FIG. 45(A). That is, the cumulative number of over-winning prize balls may be reported by each unit number of images (crown, star (large), star (small), etc.) and the numerical value corresponding to each image. Note that FIG. 45(B) shows the same number (13) of cumulative over-winning balls as that of FIG. 45(A)(b).

Further, depending on the cumulative number of over-winning balls, the display mode as shown in FIG. 45(A) or the display mode as shown in FIG. 45(B) may be changed. For example, when the number is less than a predetermined number (for example, 30), the display mode may be as shown in FIG. 45(A), and when the number is more than the predetermined number, the display mode may be as shown in FIG. 45(B). Further, the display mode as shown in FIG. 45(A) or the display mode as shown in FIG. 45(B) may be changed according to the number of consecutive holidays. For example, when it is less than a predetermined consecutive holidays (for example, 5th consecutive holidays), the display mode is as shown in FIG. 45(A), and when it is more than the predetermined consecutive holidays, the display is as shown in FIG. 45(B). It may be an aspect.

The cumulative number of over-winning balls may be notified simply by a numerical value. For example, in the case of (a) of FIG. 45(A), “6 (pieces)” is displayed in the cumulative over-winning ball number display area 5A, and in the case of (b) of FIG. 45(A), cumulative over-winning prize. The number of balls display area 5A may be displayed as "13 (pieces)".

In the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process (step S151) shown in FIG. 39, even if the cumulative over-winning sphere number (cumulative over-winning sphere number count value) is “0”, the cumulative over-winning sphere number count value is set. The corresponding number or the like is displayed, but it may be displayed when the cumulative over-winning ball number is "0" and not when it is "1" or more. Further, in the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process shown in FIG. 39, even if the cumulative over-winning sphere number does not change (increase), the number or the like corresponding to the cumulative over-winning sphere number count value is displayed. When the number of over-winning balls does not change, the number may not be displayed, but may be displayed for a predetermined time, for example. Further, depending on the operation of the player (for example, the operation by the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B), the presence or absence of the display of the number according to the cumulative over-winning winning ball count value may be switched.

In addition, as described above, the notification of the cumulative over-winning sphere number is not limited to the display, as long as the player can recognize the cumulative over-winning sphere number. For example, a number corresponding to the cumulative over-winning winning ball count value may be output by voice. Specifically, a number corresponding to the cumulative over-winning winning ball count value may be output as sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to a player's operation (for example, an operation using the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B). When the cumulative over-winning prize ball count value increases, a number corresponding to the cumulative over-winning prize ball count value may be output as sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45(A), the cumulative award ball number display area 5B may display the cumulative award ball number. Cumulative number of award balls is the cumulative number of award balls (from the number of award balls due to over-winning) from the time when the first big hit (first hit) round is executed until the low certainty low base state is reached after the end of the big hit. Is also included). For example, in the command analysis processing (step S74) shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, when the special winning opening winning notification command is received (step S502; YES), the cumulative prize provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The cumulative prize ball number display count value, which is the stored value of the ball number display counter, is updated so as to be incremented by 15, and when both the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag are turned off (step S521; YES), cumulative The prize ball number display counter is cleared to initialize the cumulative prize ball number display count value to "0". In addition, for example, in the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process (or the process executed when the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process is executed) in step S151, the cumulative award sphere number display count value is read out and the accumulated award sphere number is read. It suffices to display a number or the like corresponding to the number display count value in the cumulative prize ball number display area 5B.

The cumulative number of prize balls in (a) of FIG. 45(A) is, for example, the cumulative number of prize balls at the time of winning the 10th prize in the 10th round (15×10C×10R+15+6C=1590). Represents. The cumulative number of prize balls in (b) of FIG. 45(A) is, for example, the first accumulated number of prize balls (before winning the first prize) in the fifth round of the second consecutive villa (15×10C×(16+4)R+15). (+13C=3195). Further, in FIG. 45(A), the cumulative number of prize balls is simply notified by a numerical value (1590 or 3195), but an image or the like corresponding to the cumulative number of prize balls may be displayed.

In the present embodiment, whether it is the first big hit or the second big hit, after the big hit game state is finished, it is controlled to a highly accurate high base state a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). After the end of the state, a jackpot that is not controlled to the high-precision high-base state a predetermined number of times (a big hit that is controlled to a low-precision high-base state, a high-precision low-base state, a low-precision low-base state, etc.) may be provided. Further, after the jackpot gaming state, a jackpot that is controlled to a highly accurate state (or a high base state) until the next jackpot may be provided. And, even in the case of the big hit as described above, as in the case of the big hit in which the big hit game state is finished and a predetermined number of times is controlled to the highly accurate and high base state, the execution of the above-mentioned over-winning effect and the above-mentioned over-winning effect May be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first jackpot and the second jackpot that open the special winning opening once in each round game are provided, but the big winning opening is opened twice or more in all or some of the round games. You may make it the big hit which is made into a state.
(1) As an example, a round may be provided in which the short-term opening is performed a plurality of times at the beginning and the closed state is set thereafter. For example, short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) opening→closing (eg, 2 seconds)→short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) opening→closing (eg, 2 seconds)→short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) ) Opening→closing (for example, 2 seconds)→short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) opening→long-term closing (for example, 23.1 seconds).
(2) As another example, a round may be provided in which the short-term opening is executed a plurality of times at the beginning and the long-term opening is performed thereafter. For example, short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) opening→closing (eg, 2 seconds)→short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) opening→closing (eg, 2 seconds)→short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) ) Open→close (for example, 2 seconds)→short-term (for example, 0.1 second) open→close (for example, 2 seconds)→long-term (for example, 21.1 seconds) Good. (3) As another example, a round may be provided in which the long-term open state is initially set, and the short-term open state is subsequently performed a plurality of times. For example, long-term (eg, 21.1 seconds) opening→closing (eg, 2 seconds)→short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) opening→closing (eg, 2 seconds)→short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) Opening → closing (eg 2 seconds) → short-term (eg 0.1 seconds) opening → closing (eg 2 seconds) → short-term (eg 0.1 seconds) opening Good.
(4) As another example, a short-term opening may be performed a plurality of times at the beginning and at the end, and in other cases, a round in which a long-term opening state is set may be provided. For example, short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) open→close (for example, 2 seconds)→short-term (for example, 0.1 second) open→close (for example, 2 seconds)→long-term (for example, 21.1 seconds) Opening → closing (eg 2 seconds) → short-term (eg 0.1 seconds) opening → closing (eg 2 seconds) → short-term (eg 0.1 seconds) opening Good.

The above (1) to (4) exemplify a mode in which the special winning opening is opened twice or more in the round game, and the big winning opening is opened twice or more in the round game. Is not limited to the above (1) to (4). For example, in the above examples (1) to (4), the short-term opening time is the same time (for example, 0.1 seconds), but a plurality of short-term opening times (for example, 0.1 seconds, one round) are used. 0.2 seconds or the like) may be provided. Further, in the above examples (1) to (4), the closing time between the short-term opening times is the same time (for example, 2.0 seconds), but the same applies to the closing time. Further, the number of times of opening may be different from the above (1) to (4).
And, in the case of the round game in which the special winning opening is opened twice or more, as in the case of the round game in which the special winning opening is opened once, the execution of the above-mentioned over-winning effect or The restriction of over-winning effect described above may be applied.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game state is controlled and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. That is, the derivation display of the big hit symbol is an advantageous condition for leading an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled in the big hit gaming state when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, but the special variable winning ball device 7 is also used in other cases. May be opened. For example, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be opened by providing a collision probability (sudden probability change) that is controlled when the collision probability symbol is displayed in a derived manner. Further, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be opened by providing a small hit that is controlled when the small hit symbol is displayed in a derived manner. Then, also in the case of a sudden hit or a small hit, as in the case of the big hit game state, the above-described over-winning effect execution or the above-described over-winning effect restriction may be applied.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as an example of the restriction of the over-winning effect, all the over-winning effects are not executed (for example, in FIG. 40C, the over-winning effect based on the eleventh prize is not executed). An example in which a part of the winning effect is not executed (for example, in FIG. 43C and FIG. 44C, the over-winning effect (voice) based on the 12th prize is not executed) has been described. As an effect restriction, the over-winning effect may be executed by suppressing the output level (sound is small, light is weak, image is small, etc.).

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment has an advantageous state advantageous to the player when an advantageous condition (for example, a derivation display of a big hit symbol, a sudden hit symbol, a small hit symbol, etc.) is established (for example, a big hit game state). , A collision, a small hit, etc.), which is a gaming machine in which a game medium (eg, a game ball) is easy to win a first state (eg, open state) and a game medium is difficult to win a second state. A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) that can be changed to a state (for example, a closed state) and the variable winning means for a predetermined period (for example, FIG. 22B) in the advantageous state. When the indicated 29.5 seconds or the like elapses, or the game medium wins the upper limit number of winnings (the number corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value shown in step S126 of the big hit open processing of FIG. 23, for example, 10). The open game that can be changed to the first state (for example, a round game in a big hit game state, a control to be in an open state in a collision or a small hit, etc.) can be changed a predetermined number of times until at least one of the things is established , For the first big hit, six times for the second big hit, etc.). The variable winning control means (for example, the processing of step S139 of the big hit opening pre-processing of FIG. 21 and the big hit opening post-processing of FIG. 25) are executed. In steps S365 and S368) and one open game (for example, all or part of the round game), the game medium exceeds the upper limit number of winnings and the variable winning means is won (for example, over-winning). Based on the above, specific effect executing means (for example, over-winning shown in FIG. 38) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, over-winning effect for notifying over-winning executed in step S906 of FIG. 38). Notification processing, etc.), and the specific effect execution means, the winning of the upper limit winning number (for example, the tenth prize corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value) and the winning after the winning of the upper limit winning number (for example, , The 11th prize, the 12th prize, the 13th prize, etc., are the specific period (for example, the period corresponding to the notification time limit timer value set as the timer initial value in step S903 of FIG. 38) ( (For example, about 0.4 seconds)) (for example, when the 11th prize is won before the notification time limit timer value times out as shown in step S905 of FIG. 38). The execution of the specific effect is limited (for example, not all are executed. Some are executed. The output is suppressed and executed).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment has an advantageous state advantageous to the player when an advantageous condition (for example, a derivation display of a big hit symbol, a sudden hit symbol, a small hit symbol, etc.) is established (for example, a big hit game state). , A collision, a small hit, etc.), which is a gaming machine in which a game medium (eg, a game ball) is easy to win a first state (eg, open state) and a game medium is difficult to win a second state. A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) that can be changed to a state (for example, a closed state) and the variable winning means for a predetermined period (for example, FIG. 22B) in the advantageous state. When the indicated 29.5 seconds or the like elapses, or the game medium wins the upper limit number of winnings (the number corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value shown in step S126 of the big hit open processing of FIG. 23, for example, 10). The open game that can be changed to the first state (for example, a round game in a big hit game state, a control to be in an open state in a collision or small hit, etc.) can be changed a predetermined number of times until at least one of the things is established , 6 times in the case of the first big hit, 16 times in the case of the second big hit, etc.). The variable winning control means (for example, the processing of step S139 of the big hit opening pre-processing of FIG. 21 or the big hit opening post-processing of FIG. 25) is executed. In steps S365, S368, etc.) and one open game (for example, all or some round games), the game medium exceeds the upper limit number of prizes and the variable winning means is won (eg, over-winning, etc.). Based on the above, specific effect executing means (eg, over-winning shown in FIG. 41) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, over-winning effect for notifying over-winning executed in step S906 of FIG. 41). Notification processing, etc.), and the specific effect executing means is configured such that a plurality of winnings (for example, 11th winning, 12th winning, 13th winning, etc.) after the upper limit winning number winning When continuous within a specific period (for example, a period corresponding to the notification time limit timer value set as the timer initial value in step S903 in FIG. 41 (for example, about 0.4 seconds)) (for example, in FIG. As shown in step S905, when there is a twelfth prize before the notification time limit timer value times out, the execution of the specific effect is restricted (for example, not all are executed, but a part is executed). Execute while suppressing the output level).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the specific effect may be a sound effect, as shown in, for example, FIGS.

With such a configuration, the processing load can be reduced because the effect is produced by sound. For example, it is possible to reduce the processing load as compared with the presentation effect.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment displays a display (for example, a cumulative prize ball or the like) regarding a value of the game value (for example, a cumulative prize ball count) acquired by the player based on winning the variable winning means. It further includes a means for displaying acquired value (means for displaying the cumulative number of prize balls as shown in FIG. 45(A)) for executing the display in the number display area 5B and the like.

With such a configuration, satisfaction can be increased.

In the above embodiment, the cumulative number of award balls is displayed as the cumulative number of award balls from the time when the first big hit round is executed until the low certainty low base state is reached after the end of the big hit. That is, as shown in FIG. 45(A), the cumulative number of prize balls in the condominium is displayed as the cumulative number of prize balls. Instead of or in addition to the above, the cumulative number of prize balls for each jackpot may be displayed, or the number of prize balls for each round may be displayed.

The above-mentioned earned value display means, for example, in the command analysis processing (step S74) shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, when the special winning opening winning notification command is received (step S502; YES), the effect control counter The accumulated prize ball count display count value, which is the value stored in the cumulative prize ball count display counter provided in the setting unit 193, is updated to add 15, and both the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag are turned off. At this time (step S521; YES), a process of clearing the cumulative prize ball number display counter to initialize the cumulative prize ball number display count value to "0", or, for example, the cumulative over-winning ball number notification process of step S151 ( Alternatively, in the process executed when the cumulative over-winning sphere number notification process is executed), the cumulative prize sphere number display count value is read and the number corresponding to the cumulative prize sphere number display count value is displayed. This is processing for displaying in area 5B. Note that, in FIG. 45(A), the cumulative number of prize balls is simply notified by a numerical value, but an image or the like according to the cumulative number of prize balls may be displayed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the specific period (for example, about 0.4 seconds as shown in step S903 of FIG. 41) is changed to the execution period of the specific effect (for example, step S906 of FIG. 41). As shown, the period is about 0.3 seconds or more.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent reduction of the effect.

Note that, in the above-described embodiment, in FIG. 41 (an example of the relationship between prizes corresponding to over-winning), the specific period (notification time limit) is set to about 0.4 seconds, and the specific effect execution period (over-winning effect execution). The time period is set to 0.3 seconds, but the respective periods are not limited to those shown in FIG. 41. Specifically, if the specific period in the aspect of FIG. 41 (the notification limit time in the relationship between the winning prizes corresponding to over-winning) is a period longer than the execution period of the specific effect, each period is illustrated in FIG. 41. It may be a period other than the period. Further, in FIG. 38 (an example in a relationship between a prize not corresponding to over-winning and a prize corresponding to over-winning) and FIG. 41 (an example in a relationship between prizes corresponding to over-winning), a specific period (notification restriction). Although the time) is common (same), it may be different. However, it is possible to prevent the processing from becoming complicated by using the common time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific period in the aspect of FIG. 38 (the notification limit time in the relationship between the winning not corresponding to the over-winning and the winning corresponding to the over-winning) is also the specific period in the aspect of FIG. Like the notification limit time in the relationship between the corresponding winning prizes, the period is equal to or longer than the execution period of the specific effect (execution time of the over-winning effect), but the specific period in the aspect of FIG. 38 is less than the execution period of the specific effect. May be

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the cumulative number of prize balls depends on the number of prize balls due to a prize that is not an over prize (for example, the first prize to the tenth prize) and the over prize (for example, the 11th prize to a prize). Since the total number of prize balls is displayed together, the total cumulative number of prize balls including the number of prize balls due to over-winning can be easily grasped, but the calculation of the number of prize balls due to over-winning requires calculation. Therefore, in order to easily grasp the number of prize balls due to over-winning, the number of prize balls due to over-winning may be displayed.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the earned value display means is based on the fact that the game medium exceeds the upper limit number of winnings and the variable winning means wins the variable winning means (for example, overwinning). You may perform the display regarding the magnitude|size of the acquired game value (For example, the cumulative number of prize balls by over-winning etc.).

With such a configuration, satisfaction can be increased.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment displays the number (eg, cumulative over-winning sphere number, etc.) of the game medium exceeding the upper limit winning number and winning in the variable winning means (eg, cumulative over-winning ball number). It further includes special earned value display means (display on display area 5A, etc.) (cumulative over-winning prize number notification processing of step S151 shown in FIG. 39).

With such a configuration, satisfaction can be increased.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the device configuration, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device. It is possible to arbitrarily change and modify various performance operations including the display operation of the display 20 and the universal figure reservation display 25C without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the left-right center of the game area, but the special variable winning ball device 7 may be provided on the right side or the left side of the left-right center of the game area. It should be noted that regardless of the position of the game area, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be arranged so that the over-winning is likely to occur. For example, the special variable winning ball device 7 having the maximum width (for example, 135 mm) of the lateral width (length in the left-right direction) may be arranged. In addition, the special variable winning ball device 7 does not have to have a winning opening door unless the overwinning is difficult to occur. For example, the special variable winning ball device 7 may have a movable wing piece, or may have a movable bottom member on which the game sphere flows down.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the type of big hit (first big hit, second big hit) is determined based on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining big hit type, but the condition for determining the kind of big hit is this. Not limited. For example, a specific area may be provided near the special winning opening or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering (passing through) the specific area. .. For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal jackpot are provided, the probability variation big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering the specific area.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is controlled to the big hit game state based on the big hit symbol being displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, but it is controlled to the big hit game state. The embodiment to be performed is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and a big hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered (passed) into the specific area. You can stay in it.

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 to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. 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, or the special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as the variable display result in the varying plural types of special symbols. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and it is possible to adopt a mode in which the variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (lighting/extinguishing may be alternately repeated). 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 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 at the time of 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 by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. 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 the re-lottery effect, etc., after the reach (if the reach is not reached, the so-called You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) and a fluctuation mode. 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. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 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. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command.

In addition, for example, by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by the recorded information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in a game is given and added. 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 gaming area by using the gaming score or the gaming score provided by the winning of the game.

Further, in the above description, a game machine that uses a game medium is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game medium such as a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Frame for gaming machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5A Cumulative over-winning sphere number display area 5B Cumulative winning sphere number display area 5H Start winning prize memory display Area 6A Ordinary winning ball device 6B Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Ordinary symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A No. 1 Starting Port Switch 22B Second Starting Port Switch 23 Count 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 which can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when an advantageous condition is established,
A variable winning means capable of changing between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is difficult to win,
In the advantageous state, an open game in which the variable winning means can be changed to the first state until at least one of a lapse of a predetermined period of time and a game medium winning the upper limit number of winnings are established. Variable winning control means for executing a predetermined number of times,
In one open game, based on that the game medium exceeds the upper limit number of prizes and has won the variable winning means, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
The specific effect executing means, when the winning of the upper limit winning number and the winning after the winning of the upper limit winning number are consecutive within a specific period, limit the execution of the specific effect,
The specific effect is an effect by sound,
The specific period is a period longer than the execution period of the specific effect.