JP6799554B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a technique has been proposed that makes it possible to notify that a guiding member is likely to guide a game ball to a special winning opening based on past data (for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-167034

According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, when an abnormality occurs in a movable member such as a guide member, an effect of improper notification is executed, which may reduce the interest in the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that enhances the game entertainment by executing an appropriate effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the game machine according to the present invention is a game machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko game machine 1), and is a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, game control). The game control means includes an effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect based on information from the game control means, and the game control means supplies power to the game machine. Is started, for the player , based on the initialization means for executing the initialization process based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition and the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, the specific area entrance 812). The game medium sets the specific area as the operating state of the movable member and the privilege giving means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S117 to S120 of the special symbol process process) that can give an advantageous privilege. Movable member control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the motor control process in step S37 of the game control timer interrupt process) that can be controlled into the first state and the second state in which the passing ratios are different, and the operation of the movable member. A switch / sensor in step S31 of a detection means capable of detecting a state (for example, a distribution unit origin sensor 820a) and a transmission means for transmitting detection information based on the detection result of the detection means (for example, game control timer interrupt processing). processing is executed such CPU103 for executing a main-side communication control processing at step S39), wherein the said presentation control unit, the operation period of the movable member thus identified to the detection information is within a predetermined range Occasionally, a notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the game medium passes through the specific area (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a variable display effect process in step S172 of the effect control process process). If, when the operation period of the movable member is in the thus specified the detection information is not within the predetermined range, the step S202, S204 of the operation abnormality determination possible abnormality determining means (e.g., sub-side error processing of said movable member An effect limiting means (for example, a step of the variable display start setting process) that restricts the execution of the notification effect until the return condition is satisfied when the operation abnormality is determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like to be executed. and then such effect control CPU120 for executing step S237) in S233, only contains, stopping the power supply to the gaming machine when limiting the execution of the notification effect When the power supply is restarted and the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the return condition is satisfied.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by executing an appropriate effect.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), the game control means is an initialization means (for example, a game) that executes an initialization process based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition when power supply to the game machine is started. The power supply is restarted after the power supply to the game machine is stopped when the execution of the notification effect is restricted, including the CPU 103 that executes the initialization setting process in step S15 of the control main process, and at least If the initialization process is not executed by the initialization means, the return condition may be satisfied (for example, step S236 of the variable display start setting process is executed after step S213 of the sub-side error process is executed. To do etc.).
In such a configuration, the notification effect can be appropriately executed.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1), the game control means is an initialization means (for example, a game) that executes an initialization process based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition when power supply to the game machine is started. The power supply is restarted after the power supply to the game machine is stopped when the execution of the notification effect is restricted, including the CPU 103 that executes the initialization setting process in step S15 of the control main process. When the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the return condition may be satisfied (for example, after executing step S213 of the sub-side error process, step S236 of the variable display start setting process is executed. Such).
In such a configuration, the notification effect can be appropriately executed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the movable member control means can control the operating state of a plurality of movable members (for example, the outer reel 791 and the distribution unit 820). The effect limiting means may limit the execution of the notification effect when an operation abnormality occurs in at least one of the plurality of movable members (for example, step S205 of the sub-side error processing is executed). After that, step S237 of the variable display start setting process is executed, etc.).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by executing an appropriate effect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, even if the effect executing means can execute the notification effect by the operation of the movable effect device (for example, the rotation display device 300). Good.
In such a configuration, the notification effect can be appropriately executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a perspective view of the upper part of the variable winning apparatus focusing on the part "III" in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the upper part of the variable winning apparatus shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball when the opening and closing lid is in the state which the upper grand prize opening is closed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball when the opening and closing lid is in the state which the upper grand prize opening is open. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game ball in a variable winning apparatus. It is a figure which showed the structure behind the base plate of a variable winning apparatus. It is a perspective view which focused on the central part of the variable winning device provided with the rotation display device. It is a perspective view of the middle reel unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the reel device in the middle reel unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a game ball entering a winning device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution part position and the approach period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the sub-side error processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the residual ball monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution example of the effect control. It is a figure which shows the variable display and the execution period of various effects. It is a timing diagram which shows the control example at the time of determining the presence or absence of a specific approach confirmation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the hit variable display effect. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the hit variable display effect. It is a figure which shows the opening and closing lid in the modification. It is a front view which shows the arrangement of the main member in the modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an arrangement layout of main members of a game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the game machine according to the present embodiment. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the pachinko game machine 1 is viewed from the front side in the vertical and horizontal directions as a reference. explain. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the player playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a lower position of the game board 2. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each perform variable display (also referred to as a special symbol game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol) as a plurality of types of special identification information. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each configured by using a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of a special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner. Hereinafter, the "variable display" of other symbols is similarly to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, rotation display and rotation display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement or reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol changes, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are rotated and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result. Similarly, for the variable display of other symbols, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result. In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display. The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game".

A rotation display device 300 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The rotation display device 300 is a decoration which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of the three reel units 400, 500, and 600 by operating the three reel units 400, 500, and 600 in response to the variable display of the special figure in the special figure game. A symbol (for example, a symbol representing a number indicating "1" to "8") is variably displayed (variable display) on the player. Specifically, each of the reel units 400, 500, and 600 is provided with a rotating reel (rotating drum), and a plurality of types of decorative patterns are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. The player can visually recognize the decorative pattern on the surface of each of the reels of the reel units 400, 500, and 600 facing the player. By rotating each reel of each reel unit 400, 500, 600, the visually recognized decorative pattern is sequentially changed. At this time, the player appears that one decorative symbol moves from top to bottom, and a plurality of types of decorative symbols move sequentially from top to bottom. The decorative design is variably displayed by the rotation display in which the visually recognized decorative design is sequentially changed. Each of the rotating reel units 400, 500, and 600 stops at the end of the variable display of the special figure. The stop timing of each reel may be different or the same. When all reels are stopped, the variable display of the decorative symbol ends, and the decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed. The decorative symbol that is derived and displayed is a decorative symbol that is visible on each reel that is stopped at the end of the variable display. The decorative symbol that is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display is also called a fixed decorative symbol. The three reel units 400, 500, and 600 are also referred to as a left reel unit, a middle reel unit, and a right reel unit in this order from the left.

A variable winning device 200 is provided so as to surround the rotation display device 300. An opening is formed in the center of the variable winning device 200 so that the rotation display device 300 can be visually recognized. An upper large winning opening 260 as shown in FIG. 5 or the like is provided on the upper part of the variable winning device 200, and a game ball can enter the inside of the variable winning device 200. When a game ball enters the upper prize opening 260, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. One of the game balls entering from the upper prize opening 260 moves onto the front stage through the warp flow path 251 on the left side as shown in FIG. The other game balls are discharged from the variable winning device 200 through the discharge path 252 on the right side as shown in FIG. The variable winning device 200 is provided with a hold storage number indicator 5U that displays the number of variable displays whose execution is suspended by the number of LEDs lit and the number of blinks. The variable display whose execution is suspended is a variable display that has not been started yet among the variable displays that can be executed based on the game ball entering the start winning opening. The starting winning opening includes a first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A and a second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. The number of variable displays whose execution is suspended is also called the pending memory number. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number or the first special figure reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special figure game is the second reserved memory number or the second special figure. Also called the number of reserved memories. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number. At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is determined by the number of LEDs lit. The 1 hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the variable winning device 200. Further, a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 200. The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first start condition, which is a condition for executing the first special figure game, can be satisfied. ..

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes the state in which the game ball is easy to enter and the state in which it is difficult to enter by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. To do. The variable winning ball device 6B has, for example, a ball receiving piece that receives the flowing game ball and guides it to the second starting winning opening. When the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the ball receiving piece is in the retracted state, and the game ball is allowed to flow down as it is without being received. On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory is on, the ball receiving piece is in a protruding state, and receives the game ball and guides it to the second starting winning opening. When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second start condition, which is a condition for executing the second special figure game, can be satisfied. .. The variable winning ball device 6B may include a so-called electric tulip-type accessory. The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The gate switch 21 detects a passing game ball.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a general winning opening 10 is provided, which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided, such as three locations in the lower left region of the game area and one location in the upper right region. When a game ball enters any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at a starting opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is also referred to as a starting winning.

Below the winning ball device 6A, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. The large winning opening of the special variable winning device 7 changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening for the large winning opening door (for special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening. The game ball cannot enter (pass) the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening is in the on state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10. The large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is a special area in which a large number of winning balls are paid out when a game ball enters, and a game value that is an advantageous privilege for the player can be given.

A segment effect display 510 is provided at the lower right of the rotation display device 300. The segment effect display 510 is configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED or LCD corresponding to 5 digits, and enables effect and other notifications by displaying symbols such as a plurality of characters and numbers. For example, the segment effect display 510 displays a symbol string such as a character string during execution of the variable display in the special figure game, thereby foretelling the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be a "hit". I just need to be able to do it. Further, in the segment effect display 510, when the display result of the variable display in the special figure game is "hit", the symbol string such as a character string is displayed in response to the derivation display of the display result. It suffices if it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying that it is a hit. Alternatively, in the segment effect display 510, when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is sufficient that error notification can be executed to recognizable the type of error or the like by displaying a symbol string such as a character string.

An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a lower position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is configured by using a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. The variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a normal symbol game. To the right of the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure games whose execution is suspended by the number of LEDs lit. The Fuzu game whose execution is suspended is a Fuzu game that has not yet been started among the Fuzu games that can be executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate switch 21. The number of Fuzu games whose execution is suspended is also called the Fuzu hold memory number.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Out ports 69a and 69b are provided at the bottom and to the right of the game area to take in 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 the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

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 rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. An upper plate 90 (ball hitting plate) is provided. Below the upper plate 90, a lower plate 91 (a prize ball storage plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate 90 is full. A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the gate switch 21 provided in the variable winning ball device 6B, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the gate switch 21 during the period during which the previous normal map game is being executed (when the game ball passes through the gate switch 21 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4). In the normal symbol game, when a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, when the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". In the case of "per-figure hit", control is performed so that the game ball can easily enter the variable winning ball device 6B.

The first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A can be executed based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A. The second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B can be executed based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. During the period when the special figure game can be executed immediately, such as the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the second special figure game corresponds to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening in which the game ball has entered. Execution of the second special figure game is started. During the period when the special figure game cannot be executed immediately, such as the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or the period during which the special figure game is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, when the game ball enters the start winning opening, a new one is newly executed. Since the execution of the special figure game cannot be started immediately, the execution of the special figure game is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is reached.

In the special figure game, when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the display result of the variable display becomes "hit". The winning symbol is predetermined as a specific special symbol such as a special symbol indicating "7". After the display result of the variable display by the special figure game becomes "hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state. In the small hit game state, the open state and the closed state of the upper large winning opening 260 formed in the variable winning device 200 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are repeated. For example, in the small hit game state, the open state for 0.15 seconds and the closed state for 1.0 seconds are repeated. The operation in which the upper prize opening 260 is repeatedly opened and closed is also referred to as opening and closing the upper prize opening. The opening and closing of the upper prize opening is completed when either of the conditions of 0.15 seconds of opening and closing is repeated up to 10 times or 10 game balls are won in the upper prize opening 260. To do. Of the game balls that won the upper prize opening 260, one game ball passes through the warp flow path 251 formed on the left side of the variable winning device 200 as shown in FIG. 5, and the times as shown in FIG. It moves to the front of the motion display device 300. The game ball that has moved to the front of the rotation display device 300 is carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500, and is one of the normal region entrance 811, the specific region entrance 812, and the normal region entrance 813 as shown in FIG. Enter into. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813, the jackpot game state is controlled. The small hit game state is included in an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player in that the prize ball is paid out when the game ball enters the upper large winning opening 260 in the open state, and it is possible to give a privileged game value. is there. If the game ball does not enter the upper large winning opening 260 in the small hit game state, the game ball is placed in any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. Since it does not enter, the small hit game state ends without being controlled by the big hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. A game in which the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7 is also called a round game. For example, in the round game, one round game is completed when either of the conditions of 29 seconds elapses or 9 game balls are won in the large winning opening is satisfied. For example, the upper limit time for the large winning opening to be open in one round game, which is 29 seconds, is also called the upper limit time for opening. In the jackpot game state, the round game can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times is reached, for example, 3 times or 16 times. The maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is when the game ball enters either the normal area entrance 811 or 813 in the small hit game state, and the game is played in the specific area entrance 812. A different number of times is set depending on when the ball enters. For example, when a game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to three. When the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to 16. The specific area entrance 812 is a specific area to which a game value that is an advantageous privilege for the player can be given in that many round games can be executed in the big hit game state if the game ball enters. At the normal area entrances 811 and 813, the player's advantage is lower than that of the specific area, but if a game ball enters, the player will be in a big hit game state and a round game can be executed, which is an advantageous privilege for the player. It is possible to add game value. The jackpot game state is included in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player in that the prize ball is paid out if the game ball enters the open prize opening in the round game, and it is possible to give a privileged game value. Is.

After the jackpot game state ends, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state. In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, or the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player. In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes "hit" is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which it is easy to become a "hit" in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol. The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions is first satisfied, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state. The probability change state or the time reduction state in which the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is the end condition is also referred to as the number cut probability change or the number cut time reduction, or the number cut including these.

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state that is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, and a probability change state, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The probability and the probability that the display result of the variable display in the special figure game will be a "hit" will be the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return process is performed after the power is turned on. It is in the same controlled state as when it was not executed). The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. Combining these, the time saving state is also called a low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is also called a high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called a low accuracy low base state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

If the big hit game state is not controlled after the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed and the game state before the variable display display result in the special figure game becomes "hit" is continued. Be controlled. However, if the special figure game in which the display result of the variable display is "hit" is a special figure game that has reached a predetermined number of times in the number cut, the game state is changed, such as the time saving state or the probability change state ending. Will be done.

(About the circuit configuration of pachinko game machine 1)
Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a display control board 50 as shown in FIG. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko game 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 addressed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to a management computer of a hall (game store). Further, the main board 11 controls lighting and extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Fluctuation display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 20 and controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by performing lighting control, extinguishing control, color development control, etc. of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. Further, the main board 11 is equipped with, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch / sensor circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, a motor circuit 112, and the like. The main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold display 25A, a second hold display 25B, a general figure hold display 25C, and the like. The wiring that transmits the command signal for display control is connected.

The switch / sensor circuit 110 mounted on the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a lower count switch 23, an upper count switch 250, an discharge count switch 256, and a general winning opening. It is connected to a wiring for transmitting a detection signal from a switch 689, an out switch 690, a normal area switch 811a, a specific area switch 812a, a normal area switch 813a, a distribution unit origin sensor 820a, and an outer reel origin position sensor 821a. In this way, the switch / sensor circuit 110 is connected to various switches and wiring for transmitting detection signals from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a and the outer reel origin sensor 821a. The gate switch 21 detects a game ball that has passed through the variable winning ball device 6B. The first start opening switch 22A detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A. The second start opening switch 22B detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. The lower count switch 23 detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. The upper count switch 250 detects a game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 260 formed in the variable winning device 200. The discharge count switch 256 detects a game ball that is discharged through the discharge path 252 after entering the upper prize opening 260 as shown in FIG. The general winning opening switch 689 detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10. The out switch 690 detects a game ball discharged through the out ports 69a and 69b. The normal area switch 811a detects a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 811 after being carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12. The specific area switch 812a detects a game ball that has entered the specific area entrance 812 after being carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12. The normal area switch 813a detects a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 813 after being carried to the upper part of the middle reel unit 500 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 12. The distribution unit origin sensor 820a detects that the distribution unit 820 has passed a predetermined distribution unit origin position as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12. The outer reel origin sensor 821a detects that the outer reel 791 as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 has passed a predetermined outer reel origin position.

The detection signal output from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a performs a passing operation of the distribution unit 820 along a single direction, for example, the distribution unit 820 passes through the distribution unit origin position from left to right. When it is detected, the predetermined pulse width may be turned on. It should be noted that the passage operation of the distribution unit 820 along a single direction is not limited to the one that can be detected, and when the distribution unit 820 passes the origin position of the distribution unit regardless of the passage direction of the distribution unit 820. In addition, the detection signal output from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a may be turned on. In the detection signal output from the outer reel origin sensor 821a, the outer reel reference position is along the direction of the arrow Y1 with the outer reel origin position, for example, the position of the magnetic body 792 attached to the outer reel 791 as shown in FIG. When the passing operation of the outer reel 791 along a single direction is detected, such as passing through the reel, the predetermined pulse width may be turned on. It should be noted that the passage operation of the outer reel 791 along a single direction is not limited to the one that can be detected, and the outer reel reference position is outside when the outer reel reference position passes the outer reel origin position regardless of the passage direction of the outer reel 791. The detection signal output from the reel origin sensor 821a may be turned on.

The solenoid circuit 111 mounted on the main board 11 is provided with a command signal for controlling the operation of the solenoid 81 for ordinary electric accessories, the solenoid 82 for the winning opening, the solenoid 261 for the opening / closing lid, and the solenoid 255 for stage supply. The wiring to be transmitted is connected. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for controlling the operation of the outer reel motor 793 and the distribution unit motor 830 is connected to the motor circuit 112 mounted on the main board 11.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern indicating a variation time of a decorative symbol serving as an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and a variation mode such as the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides the above, CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a game control program to execute control processing related to the game, and update of numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive the rotation display device 300, the speaker 8L, and the like. Various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the effect LED 10 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for all or part of the display operation and display effect of the rotation display device 300, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9. It is equipped with a function to cause an electric component for production to execute a predetermined production operation. The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125. The effect control CPU 120 executes a program for effect control to execute control processing related to the effect. The ROM 121 stores a program for effect control, fixed data, and the like. The RAM 122 provides a work area for effect control. The random number circuit 124 updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121 based on the information included in the effect control command from the main board 11, and outputs various control signals and drive signals. The effect on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made feasible.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is an audio signal for outputting audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the signal from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes processing. The display control board 50 is a control board for controlling the rotation display device 300, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. The display control board 50 is equipped with a driver circuit for performing display operations in the rotation display device 300, such as variable display of decorative patterns, based on a signal from the effect control board 12, and includes a reel motor 401 and a reel motor. 771, reel motor 601 is controlled. Further, the display control board 50 controls the display by the segment effect display 510 based on the signal from the effect control board 12. The display control board 50 is equipped with VDP (Video Display Processor), CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), and the like. The display control board 50 is not limited to the one provided separately from the effect control board 12, and an image processing processor or the like having the same function as the display control board 50 may be mounted on the effect control board 12. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is used to drive the lighting of the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives the lights off.

(Details of Variable Winning Device 200)
Next, the details of the variable winning device 200 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the upper part of the variable winning device focusing on the “III” part in FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the upper portion of the variable winning device 200 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing lid closes the upper winning opening. Further, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball when the opening / closing lid is in a state where the upper winning opening is opened. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball in the variable winning device, FIG. 7 (a) shows a case where it is viewed from the arrow VIIa-VIIa in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 (b) is a diagram. The case seen from the arrow view VIIb-VIIb in 6 is shown. In FIG. 4, the first front plate 210 and the second front plate 220 are shown in an inverted state so that the rear structure can be understood.

The variable winning device 200 is provided in the center of the game board 2, and as shown in FIG. 3, the base plate 230 attached to the game board 2, the first front plate 210 attached to the base plate 230 from the front, and the variable winning device 200. The second front plate 220, the main body 240 provided on the base plate 230 and roughly forming the appearance of the variable winning device 200, and the opening / closing lid 270 as an opening / closing member that changes the upper large winning opening 260 into an open state and a closed state. And have. A flow path through which the game ball flows down is formed between the base plate 230 and the first front plate 210 and the second front plate 220.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first front plate 210 is inclined downward toward the center, the flat plate portion 211, the distribution portion 212 that distributes the game balls protruding from the flat plate portion 211 and moving from above to the left and right. The protrusions 213 and 214 having the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a, the protrusions 215 and 216 formed above the protrusions 213 and 214, and the protrusions 217 and 218 formed below the protrusions 213 and 214. Have. The game ball that has flowed down to the variable winning device 200 from above and has reached the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a rolls on the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a between the first front plate 210 and the base plate 230 toward the center. The first front plate 210 is screwed to the base plate 230.

As shown in FIG. 4, the second front plate 220 has a flat plate portion 221 and a protruding portion 222 protruding from the flat plate portion 221. The protrusion 222 includes three inclined surfaces 222a, 222b, 222c that are inclined downward toward the center, a recess 223 on which the game ball that has rolled toward the center falls, and a holding portion 224 that holds the upper count switch 250. have. The upper count switch 250 inserted into the holding portion 224 detects a game ball that has fallen into the recess 223. Further, the second front plate 220 is formed with a curved guide piece 225 that connects the flat plate portion 221 and the recess 223 and guides the game ball that has fallen into the recess 223 backward. The second front plate 220 is screwed to the base plate 230.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main body portion 240 has a substantially circular shape, and its outer edge forms a wall surface erected from the game board 2 so that the game ball does not enter inside. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper portion of the main body 240 is formed with inclined surfaces 241a and 241b inclined downward toward the center and inclined surfaces 242a and 242b inclined downward toward the outside. A step 243a is formed at the connection point between the inclined surface 241a and the inclined surface 242a. Further, a step 243b is formed at the connection point between the inclined surface 241b and the inclined surface 242b. Due to such a configuration, the ball game ball that has reached the inclined surfaces 242a and 242b formed on the outer side of the steps 243a and 243b rolls outward. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the inclined surfaces 241a and 241b formed inside the steps 243a and 243b enters the variable winning device 200 because it rolls toward the center. In the present embodiment, the region sandwiched between the step 243a and the step 243b is set in the upper large winning opening 260, which is an opening for entering the variable winning device 200.

The base plate 230 has protrusions 231 and 232 arranged above the protrusions 213 and 214 of the first front plate 210 screwed, and a plurality of protrusions 233 and 234 arranged above the opening / closing lid 270. An opening / closing lid opening 230a for passing the opening / closing lid 270 and a passing port 230b for passing the game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening 260 to the rear of the base plate 230 are formed. As shown in FIG. 5, the protrusions 231 and 232 and the protrusions 215 and 216 formed on the first front plate 210 are arranged at different positions on the path of the game ball rolling on the inclined surfaces 213a and 214a. To. Further, the protrusions 233 and 234 and the protrusions 217 and 218 formed on the first front plate 210 are alternately arranged along the path of the game ball rolling on the opening / closing lid 270 as shown in FIG. To.

As shown in FIG. 4, the opening / closing lid 270 has a mountain shape extending upward from the end toward the center. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the opening / closing lid 270 is located at the center of the first inclined surfaces 271a and 271b inclined downward toward the outside and the first inclined surfaces 271a and 271b, and has an inclination angle. It has a large second inclined surface 272a and 272b, and a curved convex surface 273 that connects the second inclined surface 272a and the second inclined surface 272b and forms the top of the opening / closing lid 270. Further, the opening / closing lid 270 is formed with bent portions 274 bent downward at both ends, and two protruding portions 270a having a semicircular cross section as shown in FIG. 5 are formed on the lower surface. .. Since the bent portion 274 is formed in this way, the gap between the opening / closing lid 270 and the inclined surfaces 242a and 242b is reduced. Further, the opening / closing lid 270 is inserted through the opening / closing lid opening 230a formed in the base plate 230, but the opening / closing lid 270 is in contact with the opening / closing lid opening 230a at the bent portion 274 and the protrusion 270a. .. By bringing the opening / closing lid 270 into contact with the opening / closing lid opening 230a at a plurality of locations in this way, the opening / closing lid 270 is supported in a stable state, and rattling due to the collision of the game balls can be suppressed. .. Further, the cross section of the portion of the bent portion 274 and the protruding portion 270a that comes into contact with the opening / closing lid opening 230a and protrudes downward is semicircular. As a result, the contact area between the opening / closing lid 270 and the opening / closing lid opening 230a can be reduced, and the opening / closing lid 270 can be smoothly moved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the opening / closing lid 270 is formed so that the width in the vicinity of the bent portion 274 is wider than the width of the other portions. Specifically, when the opening / closing lid 270 is in the closed position for closing the upper winning opening 260, the protrusion amount L2 of the bent portion 274 of the opening / closing lid 270 from the base plate 230 is larger than the diameter of the game ball. On the other hand, the amount of protrusion L1 from the base plate 230 of the opening / closing lid 270 other than the vicinity of the bent portion 274 is equal to or larger than the radius of the game ball and less than the diameter. The opening / closing lid 270 formed in such a shape is connected to the plunger of the opening / closing lid solenoid 261 shown in FIG. 2, and by switching between the on state and the off state of the opening / closing lid solenoid 261, in the front-rear direction. Moving. As shown in FIG. 7A, the opening / closing lid 270 that has moved forward is in a state of being greatly projected from the base plate 230 and covers the upper part of the upper winning opening 260. At this time, the upper prize opening 260 is in a closed state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, the opening / closing lid 270 that has moved to the rear is in a state of slightly protruding from the base plate 230, and opens the upper part of the upper winning opening 260. At this time, the upper prize opening 260 is in an open state.

The flow of the game ball toward the variable winning device 200 when the opening / closing lid 270 protrudes greatly forward and the upper large winning opening 260 is closed will be described with reference to FIG. The flow of the game ball shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and the actual flow of the game ball varies. The game ball P1 that has reached the inclined surface 214a of the protrusion 214 toward the variable winning device 200 rolls toward the center of the inclined surface 214a and eventually falls to the opening / closing lid 270. Since the opening / closing lid 270 closes the upper winning opening 260, the game ball P1 cannot enter the upper winning opening 260 and collides with the convex surface 273 of the opening / closing lid 270 to be left or right. It is sorted in that direction. Further, the game ball P2 that has reached the inclined surface 213a of the protruding portion 213 also rolls with the inclined surface 213a toward the center, and eventually falls to the opening / closing lid 270. After that, the game ball P2 collides with the convex surface 273 of the opening / closing lid and is distributed in either the left or right direction. The game balls P1 and P2 distributed to the left roll on the first inclined surface 271a to the left and fall on the inclined surface 242a of the main body portion 240. On the other hand, the game balls P1 and P2 distributed to the right roll on the first inclined surface 271b to the right and fall on the inclined surface 242b of the main body portion 240. In this way, the game balls P1 and P2 that have fallen on the inclined surfaces 242a and 242b flow down the game area provided on the game board 2. In this way, when the opening / closing lid 270 is in the state where the upper prize opening 260 is closed, the game ball heading for the variable winning device 200 flows down the game area without entering the upper prize opening 260. I will go.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down the first inclined surface 271a of the opening / closing lid 270 sew a gap between the protrusions 218 and the protrusions 233 that alternately project toward the flow path. While meandering. Similarly, the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down the first inclined surface 271b of the opening / closing lid 270 meander while sewing the gap between the protrusion 217 and the protrusion 234. As a result, the speed of the game balls P1 and P2 flowing down on the opening / closing lid 270 can be slowed down. The game ball P1 rolling on the inclined surface 214a formed on the protruding portion 214 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 also meanders while sewing the gap between the protruding portion 216 and the protruding portion 232. Similarly, the game ball P2 that rolls on the inclined surface 213a formed on the protrusion 213 also meanders while sewing the gap between the protrusion 215 and the protrusion 231.

On the other hand, when the opening / closing lid 270 is in a state where the upper large winning opening 260 is open, the flow of the game ball toward the variable winning device 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The flow of the game ball shown in FIG. 6 is an example. The game ball P3 that has reached the inclined surface 214a of the protrusion 214 toward the variable winning device 200 rolls toward the center of the inclined surface 214a and eventually falls downward. Similarly, the game ball P4 that has reached the inclined surface 213a of the protruding portion 213 rolls toward the center of the inclined surface 213a and eventually falls downward. Since the opening / closing lid 270 is in a state where the upper winning opening 260 is open, the dropped game balls P3 and P4 enter the upper winning opening 260 and reach the protruding portion 222 formed on the second front plate 220. Fall. The game balls P3 and P4 that have fallen on the protrusion 222 roll toward the center on the inclined surfaces 222a, 222b, and 222c and fall into the recess 223. When falling into the recess 223 in this way, the game balls P3 and P4 are detected by the upper count switch 250. The game balls P3 and P4 that have fallen into the recess 223 are guided backward by the guide piece 225 shown in FIG. 4 and pass through the passage port 230b formed in the base plate 230 as shown in FIG. 7 (b). ..

Behind the passage port 230b, as shown in FIG. 6, a warp flow path 251 extending toward the lower left and a discharge path 252 extending toward the lower right are provided. FIG. 8 is a view showing the rear configuration of the base plate of the variable winning device, and shows the case of being viewed from the arrow VIII-VIII in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the variable winning device 200 includes an abbreviated rotating piece 253 and a stage supply solenoid 255 that moves the plunger 255a in the left-right direction by switching between an on state and an off state. Have. The rotating piece 253 has a connecting projection 253b connected to the plunger 255a, and rotates about the rotating shaft 253a by switching between the on state and the off state of the stage supply solenoid 255.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the stage supply solenoid 255 is in the ON state, the bent surface 253c of the rotating piece 253 faces forward. Further, the lower surface of the warp flow path 251 is located lower than the lower surface of the discharge path 252. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8A, the game ball P5 that first passes through the passage port 230b falls into the warp flow path 251 and its movement is restricted by the bending surface 253c of the rotating piece 253. As a result, the game ball P5 is held by the rotating piece 253. As shown in FIG. 8B, the game ball P6 that has passed through the passage port 230b following the game ball P5 cannot enter the warp flow path 251 due to the game ball P5 and changes its traveling direction to the right. .. The game ball P6 flows down the discharge path 252 as it is. The discharge path 252 is provided with a discharge count switch 256, and a game ball passing through the discharge path 252 is detected by the discharge count switch 256. The game ball that has passed through the discharge path 252 is discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 200. When the stage supply solenoid 255 is changed from the on state to the off state while the rotating piece 253 holds the game ball 5, the plunger 255a is used for stage supply as shown in FIGS. 8 (b) to 8 (c). It pops out from the solenoid 255 body. As a result, the rotating piece 253 rotates about the rotating shaft 253a and repels the game ball P5 toward the warp flow path 251. The game ball P5 flowing down the warp flow path 251 moves to the game ball standby unit 797a provided in the middle reel unit 500 through the stage passage 280 formed in front of the rotation display device 300 shown in FIG. ..

(Structure of rotation display device 300)
Next, the details of the rotation display device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. As shown in FIG. 9, the rotation display device 300 includes a left reel unit 400, a middle reel unit 500, and a right reel unit 600. The rotation display device 300 is arranged at the center of the variable winning device 200 so as to be visible to the player. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the middle reel unit. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the reel device in the middle reel unit. Further, FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game ball entering the winning device 800, and FIG. 12A shows a case where the game ball enters the entrance to the specific area, and FIG. 12B shows the case where the game ball enters the entrance to the specific area. And FIG. 12C shows the case where the game ball enters the normal area entrance / exit. As shown in FIG. 10, the middle reel unit 500 includes a reel device 700 and a winning device 800 provided above the reel device 700.

As shown in FIG. 11, the reel device 700 has a middle reel main body 710 and a game ball transfer device 790. In the reel device 700, the three spacing members 795, 796, and 797 connect the base plate 720 of the middle reel body 710 to the base plate 794 of the game ball transfer device 790, so that the middle reel body 710 is the game ball transfer device. It is integrated with 790. As a result, the framework of the reel device 700 is constructed. The interval holding material 797 is provided with a game ball standby unit 797a on which the game balls flowing down the warp flow path 251 stand by. The game ball transfer device 790 includes a cylindrical outer reel 791 made of a transparent material, a magnetic body 792 attached to the center of the inner wall of the outer reel 791, and a motor for the outer reel that gives a rotational drive to the outer reel 791. It is equipped with a 793 and a non-contact proximity sensor 750 that detects a game ball. The game ball transfer device 790 rotates the outer reel 791 in the direction indicated by the arrow Y1 by driving the outer reel motor 793. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, the magnetic body 792 attracts the game ball P5 waiting at the game ball standby unit 797a, and conveys the game ball P5 along the circumferential direction at the central portion of the outer reel 791. it can. A proximity sensor 750 is provided on the lower surface of the game ball standby unit 797a. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 9, the proximity sensor 750 detects the game ball within the detection range 750a indicated by the shaded portion of the game ball standby unit 797a. In the state where the middle reel main body 710 and the game ball conveying device 790 are combined, the inner reel 770 is housed inside the outer reel 791. Since the outer reel 791 is made of a transparent material, the inner reel 770 can be visually recognized through the outer reel 791. Further, the middle reel main body 710 is provided with the reel motor 771 shown in FIG. 2, and the inner reel 770 can be rotated.

The winning device 800 is provided above the reel device 700. As shown in FIG. 10, the winning device 800 drives the winning device main body 810, the distribution unit 820 provided in the winning device main body 810, and the distribution unit 820 to reciprocate in the left-right direction. It has a part motor 830. As shown in FIG. 12, the winning device main body 810 has a normal region entrance 811, a specific region entrance 812, and a normal region entrance 813 arranged along the left-right direction. The normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813 are all provided at positions in contact with the outer reel 791, and have a size that allows the game ball to enter. The winning device main body 810 is formed with a first discharge path extending from the normal area entrance 811, and the game ball entering from the normal area entrance 811 is discharged from the winning device 800 through the first discharge path. The normal area switch 811a shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the first discharge path, and is configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 811. A second discharge path extending from the specific area entrance 812 is formed in the winning device main body 810, and the game ball entering from the specific area entrance 812 is discharged from the winning device 800 through the second discharge path. The specific area switch 812a shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the second discharge path, and is configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered the specific area entrance 812. A third discharge path extending from the normal area entrance 813 is formed in the winning device main body 810, and the game ball entering from the normal area entrance 813 is discharged from the winning device 800 through the third discharge path. The normal area switch 813a shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the third discharge path, and is configured to be able to detect a game ball that has entered the normal area entrance 813.

The distribution unit 820 is arranged in front of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. The distribution portion 820 is formed with a right inclined surface 820a facing diagonally forward to the right, a left inclined surface 820b facing diagonally forward to the left, and a passage port 820c through which a game ball can pass. The distribution unit 820 is driven by the distribution unit motor 830 and reciprocates between the right end position closer to the right side shown in FIG. 12 (b) and the left end position closer to the left side shown in FIG. 12 (c). To do. When the distribution unit 820 is located at the center of the winning device 800 as shown in FIG. 12A, the game ball P7 that has been attracted to the center of the outer reel 791 and conveyed upward is transferred to the distribution unit 820. It passes through the formed passage port 820c and enters the specific area entrance 812. The game ball that has entered the specific area entrance 812 is detected by the specific area switch 812a shown in FIG. 2, and is discharged to the outside of the winning device 800. When the distribution unit 820 is located at the right end position closer to the right side of the winning device 800 as shown in FIG. 12B, the game ball P8 attracted to the center of the outer reel 791 and transported upward is shaken. It collides with the left inclined surface 820b formed in the branch portion 820, moves to the left along the inclined direction, and enters the normal region entrance 811 formed on the left side of the winning device 800. The game ball P8 that has entered the normal area entrance 811 is detected by the normal area switch 811a shown in FIG. 2 and discharged to the outside of the winning device 800. When the distribution unit 820 is located at the left end position closer to the left side of the winning device 800 as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the game ball P9 sucked to the center of the outer reel 791 and conveyed upward is shaken. It collides with the right inclined surface 820a formed in the branch portion 820, moves to the right along the inclined direction, and enters the normal region entrance 813 formed on the right side of the winning device 800. The game ball P9 that has entered the normal area entrance 813 is detected by the normal area switch 813a shown in FIG. 2 and discharged to the outside of the winning device 800.

FIG. 13 shows the distribution part position and the approach period according to the elapsed time. FIG. 13A shows the distribution unit position, which is the position of the distribution unit 820. FIG. 13B shows an approach period according to the area where the game ball enters. At the distribution unit position shown in FIG. 13 (A), the distribution unit 820 moves from the central position P0 shown in FIG. 12 (a) toward the right side, and moves to the rightmost position P3 shown in FIG. 12 (b). Until it reaches, the distribution part position changes at a constant speed. The time required from the center position P0 to the rightmost position P3 may be predetermined as the middle-right movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the rightmost position P3 stops until the rightmost standby time (for example, 140 milliseconds) elapses at that position P3. Subsequently, the distribution unit 820 moves from the rightmost position P3 to the left side, and the distribution unit position changes at a constant speed until it reaches the position of the central position P0. The time required to reach the center position P0 from the rightmost position P3 may be predetermined as the right middle movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the central position P0 stops until the central standby time (for example, 100 milliseconds) elapses at that position P0. Next, the distribution unit 820 moves from the central position P0 to the left side, and the distribution unit position changes at a constant speed until it reaches the leftmost position P6. The time required from the central position P0 to the left side position P6 may be predetermined as the middle-left movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the leftmost position P6 stops until the leftmost standby time (for example, 140 milliseconds) elapses at that position P6. After that, the distribution unit 820 moves from the leftmost position P6 to the right side, and the distribution unit position changes at a constant speed until it reaches the position of the central position P0. The time required to reach the center position P0 from the leftmost position P6 may be predetermined as the left middle movement time (for example, 480 milliseconds). The distribution unit 820 that has reached the central position P0 stops at that position P0 until the central standby time elapses, and repeats the operation of moving in the right direction again. When the distribution unit 820 moves from the central position P0 to the right side, the distribution unit 820 reaches the distribution unit origin position by the distribution unit origin sensor 820a when the movement is started. Is detected. In this example, the distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6 in a cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds.

Depending on the change in the position due to the movement of the distribution unit 820, which of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area 812, and the normal area 813 the game ball enters also changes. For example, when the distribution unit 820 moves in the right direction from the central position P0 to the rightmost position P3, the game ball is in a specific area during the period from the central position P0 to the right position P1. It will be the specific approach confirmation period SK1 where it is confirmed to enter the entrance 812. In the period until the game ball reaches the position P2 on the right side of the position P1, the entrance uncertain period SK3 is determined whether the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 or the normal area entrances 811 and 813. The period from the position P2 to the rightmost position P3 is the normal approach confirmation period SK2 in which it is confirmed that the game ball enters the normal area entrances 811 and 813. The period during which the distribution unit 820 is stopped at the rightmost position P3 is also the normal approach confirmation period SK2. When the distribution unit 820 moves in the left direction from the rightmost position P3 to the center position P0, the period from the rightmost position P3 to the position P2 is the normal approach confirmation period SK2. Become. In the period from the position P2 to the position P1, the entrance / exit uncertain period is SK3. The period from the position P1 to the center position P0 is the specific approach confirmation period SK1. Similarly, when the distribution unit 820 moves between the central position P0 and the leftmost position P6, the period from the central position P0 to the left side position P4 is the specific approach confirmation period SK1 and is from the position P4. In the period until reaching the position P5 on the left side, the entrance / exit uncertain period is SK3, and in the period from the position P5 to the position P6 at the right end and returning to the position P5, the normal approach confirmation period is SK2, and the position P5 The period from to reach the position P4 is the entrance / exit uncertain period SK3, and the period from the position P4 to the center position P0 is the specific entry confirmation period SK1.

When the game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to three. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is set to 16 times, so that the normal area It is possible to give a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when the game ball enters any of the entrances 811 and 813. In the small hit game state, it is possible to execute in the big hit game state when the game ball enters either the normal area entrance 811 or 813 and when the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812. Since the maximum number of round games is different, the advantage for the player in the jackpot game state is different. The operating state of the distribution unit 810 is a state in which it is confirmed that the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 as in the specific approach confirmation period SK1, and an approach in which the game ball enters as in the entrance indeterminate period SK2. It can be divided into a state in which the mouth cannot be determined and a state in which it is confirmed that the game ball enters the normal area entrances 811 and 813 as in the normal approach confirmation period SK3. Here, in the specific approach confirmation period SK1, the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is the highest, and in the entrance indeterminate period SK2, the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is the specific entry confirmation period. It is lower than SK1, and the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is the lowest in the normal approach confirmation period SK3. As described above, the operating state of the distribution unit 820 may be controlled to a plurality of states having different ratios of the game balls entering the specific area entrance 812. For example, the distribution unit 820 in the specific approach confirmation period SK1 is the first state in which the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is high, and the distribution unit 820 in the entrance indeterminate period SK2 or the normal entry confirmation period SK3. Is a second state in which the rate at which the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 is low.

(Main operation of main board 11)
The main operation in the main board 11 will be described. On the main board 11, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. Will be done. At this time, the execution of the game control is started from the beginning of the control code that constitutes the user program stored in the ROM 101. A security check process based on a predetermined security check program may be executed before the execution of the user program is started. Each process on the main board 11 is executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the execution of the process by the CPU 103.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes a power-on setting (step S11). The power-on setting may include interrupt mode setting, stack pointer setting, internal register initial setting, and the like. After step S11, access to the RAM 102 is permitted (step S12).

Following step S12, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S13). The recovery conditions may be predetermined as conditions for returning to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop. For example, in step S13, recovery is performed when all three conditions of the RAM clear signal being off, the result of calculating the checksum of the RAM 102 being normal, and the backup flag being on are satisfied. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied. The RAM clear signal is transmitted from the RAM clear switch, and is turned on according to an operation by an employee of the hall (game store) or the like. The checksum of the RAM 102 may be calculated using the stored data in the specific area and compared with the stored checksum to determine whether it is normal or abnormal. The backup flag stores setting information indicating that it is in the ON state in response to the case where the backup was normally performed when the power supply was stopped last time.

When the recovery condition is satisfied (step S13; Yes), the recovery setting process is executed (step S14). By executing the recovery setting process, the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100 and the like can be returned to the state at the time when the power supply was stopped last time. In the recovery setting process, a setting for transmitting the power failure recovery designation command to the effect control board 12 may be made. If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S13; No), the initialization setting process is executed (step S15). By executing the initialization setting process, the RAM 102 is initialized (cleared), initial settings for the work area, and the like are performed. The initialization setting process may include, for example, a process of setting clear data over the entire work area by block transfer from the beginning of the work area in the RAM 102. In the initialization setting process, a setting for transmitting the initialization designation command to the effect control board 12 may be made. In the initialization setting process, control for executing the initial operation may be performed on the movable member whose operation is controlled on the side of the main board 11, such as the outer reel 791 and the distribution unit 820. On the other hand, in the recovery setting process of step S14, the control to execute the initial operation may not be performed.

After that, the game control start setting is performed (step S16). As game control start settings, internal settings for specifying the timer interrupt generation interval, settings for starting the generation of random number values by the random number circuit 104, initial settings for the serial communication circuit, initial settings for interrupt processing (for example, priority), etc. are performed. You may be interrupted. The game control start setting includes a distribution operation start setting for controlling the start of driving of the distribution unit motor 830. For example, in the distribution operation start setting, the drive control pattern of the distribution unit motor 830 is set as the usage pattern based on the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the motor circuit 112 is set to the usage pattern. A command signal (motor drive signal) corresponding to the distribution unit motor 830 can be output. After that, the interrupt is enabled (step S17), and the process shifts to the loop process in which the game random number update process (step S18) is repeatedly executed. In the game random number update process, for example, a game random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit of the RAM 102 is used, and a part or all of the game random numbers are updated by software.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of game control timer interrupt processing. In the game control microcomputer 100, the game control timer interrupt process is executed by the CPU 103 based on, for example, the interrupt controller receiving an interrupt request from the timer circuit. In the game control timer interrupt processing, switch / sensor processing (step S31), main side error processing (step S32), information output processing (step S33), game random number update processing (step S34), special symbol process processing (step). S35), the normal symbol process process (step S36), the motor control process (step S37), the prize ball process (step S38), and the main side communication control process (step S39) are sequentially executed.

In the switch / sensor processing in step S31, the detection signal (winning detection signal) input from each switch for game ball detection, the detection signal (operation detection signal) input from each switch for operation detection, and various detections. The state of each detection signal such as the detection signal (sensor detection signal) input from the sensor is determined, and the setting is made according to the determination result. In the switch / sensor processing, a setting is made so that the distribution unit origin detection designation command can be transmitted to the effect control board 12 based on the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a. For example, the switch / sensor process includes a process of determining whether or not the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a capable of detecting the operating state of the distribution unit 820 is in the ON state. In the switch / sensor processing, when the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a is determined to be in the ON state, the distribution unit origin detection flag is set to the ON state. The main side communication control process in step S39 includes a process in which control is performed to send a distribution unit origin detection designation command to the effect control board 12 in response to the case where the distribution unit origin detection flag is on. I just need to be there. Further, in the switch / sensor processing, a setting is made so that the outer reel origin detection designation command can be transmitted to the effect control board 12 based on the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a. For example, the switch / sensor process includes a process of determining whether or not the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a is in the ON state. In the switch / sensor processing, when the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a is determined to be in the on state, the outer reel origin detection flag is set to the on state. The main side communication control process in step S39 includes a process in which control is performed to transmit an outer reel origin detection designation command to the effect control board 12 in response to the case where the outer reel origin detection flag is on. Just do it. In the switch / sensor processing, a setting is made so that the entrance / exit passage designation command can be transmitted to the effect control board 12 based on the detection signals from the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, and the normal area switch 813a. For example, the switch / sensor processing is performed from the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, and the normal area switch 813a that can detect the game ball that has passed through the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. It includes a process of determining whether or not the detection signal is in the ON state. In the switch / sensor processing, when it is determined that any of the detection signals from the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, and the normal area switch 813a is in the on state, the detection signal in the on state is detected. Set the entrance / exit passing flag to the on state according to. The main-side communication control process in step S39 may include a process in which a control for transmitting an entrance / exit passage designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed according to the entrance / exit passage flag in the ON state.

In the error processing on the main side in step S32, it is determined whether or not an abnormal operation has occurred, and a setting is made to notify the occurrence of the abnormal operation. For example, the main side error processing includes processing for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred, such as a payout error, an abnormality detection error, and a fraud detection error. The payout error is an error related to the payout of the game ball, and may include a prize ball error, a full tank error, a ball out error, and a payout number abnormality error. The prize ball error is an error that causes an abnormal state in which the prize ball payout operation cannot be performed normally. The full tank error is an error caused by the lower plate 91 being full. The ball-out error is an error caused by a shortage of game balls for payout. The payout number abnormality error is an error due to the number abnormality in the payout number of game balls. The abnormality detection error is an error related to the detection result by various switches and sensors, and may include an illegal winning error, a starting winning abnormality error, and a motor abnormality error. The illegal winning error is an error due to an abnormal detection result of a game ball that has entered a specific winning opening. The start winning error is an error due to an abnormal detection result of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening. The motor abnormality error is an error due to an abnormality detection result of various motors driven by the motor circuit 112. For example, the distribution unit motor is based on the detection signal from the distribution unit origin sensor 820a that detects the origin passage of the distribution unit 820 and the detection signal from the outer reel origin sensor 821a that detects the origin passage of the outer reel 791. Abnormal operation of the 830 or the outer reel motor 793 may be detected. The fraud detection error is an error due to the detection result of fraudulent activity, and may include a vibration error, a switch short circuit error, a magnet error, a photosensor error, and a radio wave error. The vibration error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result of the vibration amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A switch short-circuit error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result during the period in which the switch is turned on. A magnet error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result of magnetism. The photo sensor error is an error due to the detection result of abnormal light. A radio wave error is an error caused by an abnormal detection result of radio waves. In the error processing on the main side, for example, a setting may be made to output error information data supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. The error information data may be output so that the hall management computer can detect it by turning on an external output signal predetermined as a security signal until a predetermined period elapses. In the error processing on the main side, control may be performed to stop the execution of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the generated error. For example, when a fraud detection error occurs, control may be performed to stop the execution of the game.

The information output process in step S33 is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information, and error information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. .. The game random number update process in step S34 is a process of updating the game random numbers by software, as in step S18 of the game control main process. The special symbol process processing in step S35 includes control of display operation in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, control of opening / closing operation of the upper large winning opening 260 in the variable winning device 200, and special variable winning ball device. This is a process for controlling the progress of the game based on the special figure game in a predetermined procedure, such as the opening / closing operation control of the big winning opening in 7. The normal symbol process process in step S36 is for controlling the progress of the game based on the normal symbol game, such as control of the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 and state control of the ball receiving piece on the variable winning ball device 6B, in a predetermined procedure. Is the process of.

The motor control process in step S37 is a process for controlling the operation of various motors driven by the motor circuit 112. For example, in the motor control process, control data can be read from the drive control pattern of the distribution unit motor 830, and a command signal (motor drive signal) corresponding to the distribution unit motor 830 can be output to the motor circuit 112. do it. As a result, the distribution unit 820 is controlled to reciprocate in the section of positions P0 to P6 as shown in FIG. 13A at a specific cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds. Further, in the motor control process, in the small hit game state, control data is read from the drive control pattern of the outer reel motor 793, and a command signal (motor) corresponding to the outer reel motor 793 is sent to the motor circuit 112. The drive signal) may be output. As a result, when the outer reel 791 is in the small hit game state, it is controlled so that the game ball can be conveyed and produced by rotating once. The prize ball processing in step S38 is a process for setting the number of prize balls in response to the input of the winning detection signal. The main-side communication control process in step S39 is a process for performing communication control for transmitting control commands from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the game control microcomputer 100, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control board 12 according to the progress state of the game and the execution status of various controls. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte is MODE data indicating the classification of the command, and the second byte is EXT data indicating the type of the command. The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The effect control command and other control commands are not limited to those having a 2-byte structure, and may be composed of 1 byte or a plurality of bytes of 3 bytes or more. The effect control command may be output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal in units of MODE data or EXT data which are 1-byte (8-bit) command data. Alternatively, the effect control command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 in the form of a serial signal.

The command 80XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol game and the decorative symbol in the rotation display device 300 in response to the start of variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game. The fluctuation pattern specification command is also an effect control command for designating the fluctuation start in the variable display. The subscript H indicates that the display is in hexadecimal. XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content specified by the effect control command or the content of the notification. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified. Depending on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, the special symbol fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation (variable display) of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol that is the display result is also It is specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a display result designation command for designating the display result in the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game and the decorative symbol in the rotation display device 300. In the display result specification command, different EXT data is set according to the specified display result and the like. For example, the command 8C00H is the first display result specification command that specifies that the display result of the variable display is "missing", and the command 8C01H is the second display that specifies that the display result of the variable display is "hit". If it is a result specification command. The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command that terminates the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game and the decorative symbol in the rotation display device 300, and specifies the confirmation by the stop display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol that is the display result. ..

The command 9000H is an initialization specification command that specifies that the initialization setting process has been executed in step S15 of the game control main process in response to the start of power supply accompanying the power-on of the pachinko game machine 1. The command 9200H is a recovery designation command that specifies that the recovery setting process has been executed in step S14 of the game control main process in response to the start of power supply accompanying the power-on of the pachinko game machine 1. The command 9F00H is a customer waiting demo designation command for designating the customer waiting demonstration display.

The command A000H is a jackpot start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a jackpot opening start designation command that specifies that the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 is to be opened in response to the start of each round game in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a jackpot opening end designation command that specifies that the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 ends opening corresponding to the case where each round game in the jackpot gaming state ends. In the jackpot opening start designation command and the jackpot opening end designation command, different EXT data is set according to the number of times the round game is executed. The command A300H is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

The command A600H is a small hit opening / closing start designation command for designating the start of the operation of opening / closing the upper large winning opening 260 of the variable winning device 200 in the small hit gaming state. The command A700H is a small hit opening / closing end designation command for designating the end of the operation of opening / closing the upper large winning opening 260 of the variable winning device 200 in the small hit gaming state. The command AC00H is a distribution unit origin detection designation command that specifies the origin passage detection of the distribution unit 820. For example, the distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6 in a cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds. In this case, the distribution unit origin sensor 820a detects the passage of the distribution unit 820 from the origin at a specific cycle of 2.4 seconds, and the distribution unit origin detection designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Will be done. The command AD00H is an outer reel origin detection designation command that specifies the origin passage detection of the outer reel 791. The command AEXXH is an entrance / exit passage designation command for designating the passage detection of the game ball at each entrance of the normal area entrance / exit 811, the specific area entrance / exit 812, and the normal area entrance / exit 813. In the entrance passage designation command, different EXT data is set depending on which entrance the game ball has passed through. For example, the command AE01H is a first entrance passage designation command that specifies the passage detection of the game ball at the normal area entrance 811, and the command AE02H is the second entrance that specifies the passage detection of the game ball at the specific area entrance 812. It is a passage designation command, and the command AE03H is a third entrance passage designation command for designating the passage detection of the game ball at the normal area entrance 813.

The command B100H is a first start opening prize designation command for designating a start winning, which is the first start winning when the game ball enters the first start winning opening. The command B200H is a second start opening prize designation command for designating a start winning, which is a second start winning due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the hold storage number as the first special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the hold storage number as the second special figure hold storage number. In the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, different EXT data is set according to each hold storage number.

The command C700H is a large winning opening winning designation command for designating a winning due to the game ball entering the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 which is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command FFXXXH is an error notification / cancellation designation command that specifies error notification or error cancellation corresponding to the occurrence of various errors. In the error notification / cancellation designation command, different EXT data is set according to the content of error notification and error cancellation.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S35 of the game control timer interrupt process as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, first, the start winning prize determination process is executed (step S101). In the start winning prize determination process, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the number of reserved memories of the special figure game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A. A start winning process is performed to update a certain number of reserved special figures. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the start winning process is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B. In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). At this time, if the number of special figure reservations has reached the upper limit, the start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of special figure hold storage is less than the upper limit value, the special figure hold memory count value which is the stored value of the special figure hold memory counter provided in the predetermined area of the ROM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit) is set. Add 1 In this way, the special figure hold memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the starting condition of the special figure game is satisfied. Will be updated as After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize is extracted and stored as hold data in a predetermined area (for example, a special figure hold storage unit) of the RAM 102. After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 is performed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit). Select and execute.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the special symbol holding storage unit. .. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the display result in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "hit" is determined as the display result. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. At this time, in response to the display result being determined to be "hit", the hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is set to the on state. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is set corresponding to the display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset according to the variable pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the special symbol or decorative symbol such as the special symbol fluctuation time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result is obtained. Variable display time is determined. Further, the variable pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach" when the variable display result is "missing". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is set to "reach" by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is "missing" in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of setting the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stops and displays the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. The process of making settings is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the hit flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the small hit open / close start specification command is set as an effect control command for specifying the start of the small hit game state based on the display result of the variable display being "hit". , Update the value of the special figure process flag to "4". If the hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The small hit release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this small hit opening pre-processing, the stage supply solenoid 255 is switched from the off state to the on state in response to the start of the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is "hit". It suffices if the processing for setting is included. Further, in the small hit opening pre-processing, a process for performing setting for opening and closing the upper large winning opening that repeatedly controls the upper large winning opening 260 of the variable winning device 200 into an open state and a closed state in the small hit gaming state is performed. Etc. are included. Further, the small hit opening pre-processing may include a process of setting a drive control pattern of the outer reel motor 793 as a usage pattern based on the start of control to the small hit gaming state. Based on the drive control pattern set at this time, the motor control process is executed in step S37 of the game control timer interrupt process, so that the motor circuit 112 is given a command signal corresponding to the outer reel motor 793. (Motor drive signal) can be output. In this way, for example, the outer reel motor 793 is driven so as to rotate the outer reel 791 once before opening and closing the upper winning opening. In the small hit release pre-processing, the small hit notification standby time is set, and after waiting until the small hit notification standby time elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4".

The small hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The small hit opening processing includes a process of opening and closing the upper large winning opening of the variable winning device 200 based on the setting in the small hit opening pre-processing. Further, the processing during opening of the small hit may include a processing for setting the stage supply solenoid 255 from the on state to the off state in response to the end of opening and closing of the upper large winning opening. In addition, in the processing during the opening of the small hit, the motor 793 for the outer reel waits until the arrival waiting time for the game ball to reach the game ball standby unit 797a elapses, and then the outer reel 791 is rotated once. It suffices if the process of setting the drive control pattern is included. Based on the drive control pattern set at this time, the motor control process is executed in step S37 of the game control timer interrupt process, so that the motor circuit 112 is given a command signal corresponding to the outer reel motor 793. (Motor drive signal) can be output. In this way, for example, the outer reel motor 793 is driven so as to rotate the outer reel 791 once after the game ball reaches the game ball standby unit 797a. In the small hit opening process, the game ball approach waiting time, which is the waiting time until the game ball passes through any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813, is set, and this game After waiting until the ball approach waiting time elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

The small hit end process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this small hit end process, a big hit game state is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has entered any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813 in the small hit game state. It includes a process of determining whether or not a specific game condition is satisfied. Then, when the specific game condition is satisfied and the game is in the big hit game state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" after waiting until the approach notification waiting time elapses. On the other hand, when the small hit game state is terminated without satisfying the specific game condition, the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot opening pre-processing includes a process of starting execution of a round game in the jackpot game state and setting the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 to be in the open state. In order to start the execution of the round game, different round games are used depending on whether the game ball enters either the normal area entrance 811 or 813 or the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state. The maximum number of times is set. When the game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to three. When the game state enters the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 16. In this way, when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, it corresponds to the upper limit number of round games than when it passes through any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813. The number of executions increases. In the jackpot game state in which the number of round games executed is large, the player is more likely to win a large number of prize balls than in the jackpot game state in which the number of round games executed is small. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state, the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state increases, so that the game ball enters the normal area in the small hit game state. It is possible to give a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when passing through either of the mouths 811 and 813. In the jackpot opening pre-processing, the jackpot notification standby time is set, and after waiting until the jackpot notification standby time elapses, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8".

The process of opening the jackpot in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, the measured elapsed time, and the number of game balls detected by the lower count switch 23 Based on the above, it includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

The jackpot release post-processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened has reached the upper limit, or when the upper limit has not been reached. Includes processing to wait until the next round game starts. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "10". Is updated to.

The jackpot end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this jackpot end processing, the ending corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It suffices if the process of setting the effect waiting time and waiting until the ending effect waiting time elapses is included. In addition, the jackpot end process may include a process of setting the game state after the end of the jackpot game state. After the jackpot game state ends, it suffices if it can be controlled to a special game state such as a probability change state or a time saving state. Which special gaming state to control or not to control may be determined according to the determination result of which of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states are prepared in advance. Alternatively, regardless of the type of jackpot gaming state, which special gaming state to control or not to control may be determined at a predetermined ratio. When the game state is set to the probability change state, the probability change flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is set to the on state. When the game state is set to the time saving state, the time saving flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is set to the ON state, and the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit) is set. ) May be set to a predetermined count initial value (for example, "50") corresponding to the upper limit number of fluctuations during the time reduction. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" together with the setting of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, among the cases where the display result of the variable display is "missing", the variable display state of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" which does not become the reach state and "reach" which becomes the reach state. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to each of the cases and in the case where the display result of the variable display is "hit". The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "non-reach" is also referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern or a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "reach" is also referred to as a reach fluctuation pattern or a reach loss fluctuation pattern. The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result of the variable display is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result of the variable display is "hit" is also referred to as a hit fluctuation pattern. The hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the super reach is executed.

Among the hit variation patterns, the normal reach variation patterns in which the reach effect in the normal reach is executed and the reach effect in the super reach is not executed include the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-1-5. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-1, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 17,600 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-2, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 18200 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-3, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 18800 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-1-4, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 19,400 milliseconds. In the variation pattern PA3-1-5, the special figure variation time is set to 20000 milliseconds, that is, 20 seconds. Among the hit variation patterns, the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the super reach is executed after the reach effect in the normal reach is executed includes the variation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-1, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 57,600 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-2, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 58,200 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-3, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 58,800 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-4, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 59,400 milliseconds. In the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-5, the special figure fluctuation time is set to 60,000 milliseconds.

In this way, the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-1-5 are set so that the special figure fluctuation time is included in the range of 2400 ms, that is, 2.4 seconds from 17600 ms to 20000 ms. ing. The variation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5 are set so that the special figure variation time is included in the range of 2400 ms, that is, 2.4 seconds from 57600 ms to 60,000 ms. 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds, is equal to the cycle in which the distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6. By preparing a plurality of fluctuation patterns in which the special figure fluctuation time differs at intervals shorter than the cycle in which the distribution unit 820 reciprocates, the game ball enters the normal region entrance 811 and the specific region entrance in the small hit game state. It suffices to reduce the possibility that the ratio of entering either 812 or the normal area entrance 813 is biased, and to secure a fair game. It should be noted that, depending on the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern, the ratio of whether the game ball enters the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, or the normal area entrance 813 in the small hit game state may be different. Good.

In the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process, the variation that becomes the usage pattern is obtained by comparing the random number value for determining the variation pattern with the determination value preset in the variation pattern determination table. The pattern is determined. The variation pattern determination table includes a hit variation pattern determination table used when the display result of the variable display is "hit" and a loss variation pattern determination table used when the display result of the variable display is "miss". Includes. In the variation pattern determination table, a determination value to be compared with a random number value for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to a single or a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 may compare the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern with the determination value, and determine the variation pattern to be used according to the determination result of which determination value range includes the random number value.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
The main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and a predetermined process that is the effect control main process is executed. Each process on the effect control board 12 is executed by the effect control CPU 120. It is possible to control the progress of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the execution of the process by the effect control CPU 120.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initialization process (step S51). In the initialization process of step S51, for example, the storage area in the RAM 122 is cleared, various initial values are set, and the CTC (counter / timer circuit) register setting for generating a timer interrupt for effect control is performed. After executing the initialization process, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state when a timer interrupt for effect control occurs. When it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52; Yes), after clearing the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S53), command analysis processing (step S54), sub-side error processing (Step S55), the effect control process process (step S56), and the effect random number update process (step S57) are sequentially executed, and then the process returns to step S52. Each process executed in steps S54 to S57 is included in the timer interrupt process for effect control. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is off (step S52; No), the process returns to step S52 and waits without executing the processes of steps S53 to S57. The effect control CPU 120 can execute an interrupt process for command reception in addition to the timer interrupt process for effect control, and sends an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to the I / O 125. It suffices if it can be obtained from the input port of. The effect control command acquired at this time may be temporarily stored in a reception command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. In the command analysis process of step S54, it is determined whether or not the effect control command has been received, and if it is received, the setting and control corresponding to the received command are performed. In the initialization process of step S51, the initial operation is executed for the movable members that control the operation on the effect control board 12 side, such as the left reel unit 400, the middle reel unit 500, and the right reel unit 600 of the rotation display device 300. Initial operation control for effect may be performed. The initial operation control for production may be executed in the initialization process of step S51 regardless of whether the initialization designation command or the recovery designation command from the main board 11 is received. When the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12 is backed up by the backup power supply, when the initialization designation command from the main board 11 is received, the initial operation control for effect is executed, while the effect control board 11 is used. When the recovery specification command is received, it is not necessary to execute the initial operation control for production.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing that can be executed in step S55 of the effect control main processing as the sub-side error processing. In the sub-side error processing, it is determined whether or not the origin of the distribution unit is detected (step S201). In step S201, when the distribution unit origin detection designation command is received as the effect control command from the main board 11, it is determined that "the distribution unit origin is detected", and when there is no reception, "the distribution unit origin detection is present". It may be determined that "the origin is not detected". If it is determined that "the origin is detected in the distribution section" (step S201; Yes), whether or not the origin detection timer value, which is the value measured by the origin detection timer, is within the predetermined normal range. Is determined (step S202). For example, the distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6 in a cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds. In this case, the distribution unit origin sensor 820a detects the passage of the distribution unit 820 from the origin at a specific cycle of 2.4 seconds, and the distribution unit origin detection designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Will be done. Therefore, for example, the range of the origin detection timer value corresponding to 2.3 seconds to 2.5 seconds is set in advance as a normal range. In step S202, when the origin detection timer value is within such a normal range, it may be determined as “within the normal range”, and when it is outside the normal range, it may be determined as “outside the normal range”. When it is determined in the sub-side error processing that "the origin of the distribution unit is not detected" (step S201; No), it is determined whether or not the origin detection timer has timed out (step S204). For example, in step S204, when the origin detection timer value reaches the timeout determination value corresponding to 2.5 seconds, it is determined that "timeout has occurred", and when the timeout determination value has not been reached, "timeout has not occurred". You just have to judge.

If it is determined in step S202 that it is within the normal range (step S202; Yes), the origin detection timer restart setting is performed (step S203). The origin detection timer restart setting may be a setting that clears the origin detection timer, sets the timer as the initial value, and restarts the measurement of the elapsed time by the origin detection timer. If it is determined in step S202 that it is "out of normal range" (step S202; No), or if it is determined in step S204 that "timeout has occurred" (step S204; Yes), the origin detection error setting is set. (Step S205). The origin detection error setting in step S205 may include a setting for turning on the distribution unit origin detection error flag. The distribution unit origin detection error flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit), and the effect control board 12 indicates that the origin passage of the distribution unit 820 could not be detected normally. Anything that can be specified may be used. Further, the origin detection error setting is a setting for fully lighting or blinking the game effect lamp 9, characters, numbers and other symbols indicating an error code corresponding to the origin detection error, or a character string including a combination thereof. Or a symbol string may be included in some or all of the settings for notifying the display of the segment effect display 510 and the settings for outputting the alarm sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After making the setting in any of steps S203 and S205, or when it is determined in step S204 that "no timeout occurs" (step S204; No), it is determined whether or not the entrance / exit has passed (step S206). ). In step S206, as an effect control command from the main board 11, when the entrance / exit passage designation command is received, it is determined that "the entrance / exit has passed", and when there is no reception, it is determined that "the entrance / exit has not passed". do it. When it is determined that "the entrance / exit has passed" (step S206; Yes), it is determined whether or not the passage is within the predetermined normal passage range based on the reception timing of the entrance / exit designation command (step S206; Yes). Step S207). For example, in the variable winning device 200, the game ball can pass through any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813 in the small hit game state. In step S207, it may be determined that "normal passage" is made when the player is in the small hit game state, and "abnormal passage" is determined when the player is not in the small hit game state. Alternatively, even in the small hit game state, the period during which the game ball can pass through any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813 may be set in advance as the normal passage period. Good. In this case, in step S207, it may be determined that "normal passage" is made when the passage period is normal, and "abnormal passage" may be determined when the passage period is not normal.

When it is determined in step S206 that "the entrance / exit has not passed" (step S206; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit passing error condition is satisfied (step S208). In step S208, after the game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 260 in the small hit game state is detected, the game ball passes through all of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. When the small hit game state ends without doing so, it may be determined that "the small hit passing error condition is satisfied". If it is determined in step S207 that "abnormal passage" (step S207; No), or if it is determined in step S208 that "a small hit passing error condition is satisfied" (step S208; Yes), the player enters. The mouth passage error is set (step S209). The entrance / exit passage error setting in step S209 may include a setting for turning on the entrance / exit passage error flag. The entrance / exit passage error flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit), and the game ball is abnormal at any of the normal area entrance / exit 811, the specific area entrance / exit 812, and the normal area entrance / exit 813. It suffices if the passage is detected so as to be identifiable on the side of the effect control board 12. In addition, the entrance / exit error setting includes a setting for fully lighting or blinking the game effect lamp 9, characters, numbers, and other symbols indicating an error code corresponding to the entrance / exit passage error, or a combination thereof. It may include a part or all of the setting for notifying the character string or the symbol string by the display of the segment effect display 510 and the setting for outputting the alarm sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

When it is determined in step S207 that "normal passage" (step S207; Yes), or when it is determined in step S208 that "the small hit passing error condition is not satisfied" (step S208; No), or step. After making the settings in S209, the residual ball monitoring process is executed (step S210). In addition, other sub-side error determinations and settings are performed (step S211). The sub-side error determination may determine the presence / absence of various errors and the content of the error based on the error notification / cancellation designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The sub-side error setting is notification by displaying an error code corresponding to the generated error, notification by lighting or blinking of the game effect lamp 9, notification by output of an alarm sound by speakers 8L, 8R, or a part of these or All combinations may include settings for recognizable notification of the error that has occurred.

After making the determination and setting in step S211, it is determined whether or not the error canceling condition is satisfied (step S212). In step S212, for example, when an error notification / cancellation specification command for specifying the cancellation of the generated error is received, it may be determined that "the error cancellation condition is satisfied". Alternatively, when the power supply is stopped due to the power cutoff of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and then the power supply is started by turning on the power again, and the initialization designation command is received from the main board 11. , "There is an error cancellation condition satisfied" may be determined. If it is determined that "the error release condition is not satisfied" (step S212; No), the sub-side error processing is terminated. If it is determined that "the error release condition is satisfied" (step S212; Yes), the error release setting is made (step S213), and then the sub-side error processing is terminated. The error release setting in step S213 may include a setting for clearing the error flag corresponding to the error specified to be released by the error notification / release designation command and turning it off. Further, the error release setting may include a setting for terminating the error notification corresponding to the error for which the release is specified. If the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12 is not backed up by the backup power supply, the stored contents of the RAM 122 are erased by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 again, so that the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 is involved. Instead, the error state may be cleared. For one or both of the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error, the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, and the initialization setting process of step S15 is not executed in the game control main process. The error state may be canceled when the initialization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is not received. Alternatively, for one or both of the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error, the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, and the initialization setting process of step S15 is executed in the game control main process. Correspondingly, the error state may be canceled when the initialization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. When the error state of the origin detection error is cleared, the origin detection error flag of the distribution unit may be cleared to turn it off. When the error state of the entrance / exit passage error is cleared, the entrance / exit passage error flag may be cleared to turn it off.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S210 of the sub-side error process as the residual ball monitoring process. The residual ball monitoring process is a process for detecting a residual ball, which is a game ball that should not remain inside the variable winning device 200, and notifying an error. The effect control board 12 is set to either a residual sphere monitoring mode for monitoring residual spheres or a residual sphere non-monitoring mode in which residual spheres are not monitored. In the residual ball monitoring mode, a residual ball error occurs when a game ball is detected by the proximity sensor 750. In the residual ball non-monitoring mode, even if the game ball is detected by the proximity sensor 750, the residual ball error does not occur.

In the residual ball monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the current setting is the residual ball monitoring mode (step S301). In step S301, it may be determined whether the mode is the residual ball monitoring mode or the residual ball non-monitoring mode according to the monitoring mode flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). When it is determined that the residual ball non-monitoring mode is not the residual ball monitoring mode (step S301; No), it is determined whether or not the game ball waiting unit 797a is detected by the proximity sensor 750 (step). S302). In this residual ball non-monitoring mode, regardless of whether the proximity sensor 750 has detected the game ball (step S302; Yes) or the proximity sensor 750 has not detected the game ball (step S302; No). , It is determined whether or not the residual ball monitoring start condition is satisfied (step S303). The residual ball monitoring start condition may be satisfied as long as it can be satisfied based on the specific effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. For example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is received, the residual ball monitoring start condition may be satisfied. Alternatively, the residual ball monitoring start condition may be satisfied when the jackpot start designation command is received. Alternatively, the residual ball monitoring start condition may be satisfied when the fluctuation pattern specification command is received. In this way, it suffices if the residual ball monitoring mode can be started by satisfying the residual ball monitoring start condition in response to the end of the small hit game state. The residual ball monitoring start condition may be satisfied by using a dedicated effect control command that specifies the start of the residual ball monitoring mode. If the residual ball monitoring start condition is not satisfied (step S303; No), the residual ball monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when the residual ball monitoring start condition is satisfied (step S303; Yes), the residual ball monitoring mode start setting is performed (step S304), and the residual ball monitoring process is terminated. The residual ball monitoring mode start setting in step S304 may include a setting for updating the value of the monitoring mode flag to a value corresponding to the residual ball monitoring mode.

When it is determined in step S301 that the residual ball monitoring mode is set (step S301; Yes), it is determined whether or not the proximity sensor 750 has detected the game ball waiting in the game ball standby unit 797a (step S305). ). If it is determined that the proximity sensor 750 has detected the game ball in the residual ball monitoring mode (step S305; Yes), the residual ball error setting is performed (step S306). The residual ball error setting in step S306 may include a setting for turning on the residual ball error flag. The residual ball error flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit), and indicates that the proximity sensor 750 has detected an abnormality in the game ball on the effect control board 12 side. It should be. Further, the residual ball error setting is a setting for fully lighting or blinking the game effect lamp 9, characters, numbers and other symbols indicating an error code corresponding to the residual ball error, or a character string including a combination thereof. Or a symbol string may be included in some or all of the settings for notifying the display of the segment effect display 510 and the settings for outputting the alarm sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, the residual ball error setting may include a setting for outputting error information data supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

When it is determined in step S305 that the proximity sensor 750 did not detect the game ball (step S305; No), or after the setting is made in step S306, it is determined whether or not the residual ball monitoring end condition is satisfied (step S305; No). Step S307). The residual ball monitoring end condition may be satisfied as long as it can be satisfied based on the specific effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. For example, when the small hit open / close end designation command is received, the residual ball monitoring end condition may be satisfied. In this way, the residual ball monitoring mode is established by satisfying the residual ball monitoring end condition in response to the start of opening and closing of the upper large winning opening 260, which is the opening / closing operation of the upper large winning opening 260 in the small hit game state. It suffices if the residual ball non-monitoring mode can be started by terminating. The residual ball monitoring end condition may be satisfied by using a dedicated effect control command that specifies the end of the residual ball monitoring mode. If the residual ball monitoring end condition is not satisfied (step S307; No), the residual ball monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when the residual ball monitoring end condition is satisfied (step S307; Yes), the residual ball non-monitoring mode start setting is performed (step S308), and the residual ball monitoring process is terminated. The residual ball non-monitoring mode start setting in step S308 may include a setting for updating the value of the monitoring mode flag to a value corresponding to the residual ball non-monitoring mode.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S56 of the effect control main process as the effect control process process. In the effect control main process, any of the processes of steps S170 to S178 is selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit).

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the rotation display device 300 based on whether or not a variation pattern designation command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It may be included.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is varied in order to perform variable display of the decorative symbol on the rotation display device 300 and various other effect operations in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. It suffices to include a process of determining a fixed decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the pattern and the display result.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. The effect processing during variable display reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit), and changes the decorative symbol. It suffices to include processing for performing various effect controls during display. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the final stop symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11. It suffices if the process of (derivative display) is included. In addition, in response to the fact that the end code is read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the final decoration symbol may be displayed as a complete stop display (derivative display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command elapses, the effect control board 12 is autonomous even if the effect control command from the main board 11 is not used. The variable display result can be confirmed by deriving and displaying the fixed decorative symbol. After performing such effect control and the like, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The special figure hit waiting process may include a process of determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled based on the display result of the variable display notified by the display result notification command and the like. Then, when the display result of the variable display is controlled to the small hit game state corresponding to the "hit", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while the display result of the variable display is "4". If the small hit game state is not controlled in response to "loss", the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0".

The small hit notification effect processing in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The small hit notification effect processing may include processing for performing various effect controls at the start of the small hit game state. For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the start of the small hit game state is set, and a command (segment display signal) is output to the display control board 50 based on various control data read from the effect control pattern. To update the display of the segment effect display 510, to output voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and to output a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. By turning on, turning off, or blinking the game effect lamp 9 by the output of the decoration signal), it is sufficient to enable the effect control of the small hit notification effect. After performing the effect control of the small hit notification effect, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

The small hit medium effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The small hit medium effect process may include a process for performing various effect controls during the control of the small hit game state. For example, various control data may be read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content during the control of the small hit game state, and the effect control of the small hit medium effect may be executed. Then, when the jackpot game state is controlled in response to the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6", while the jackpot start designation command is received. If the small hit game state ends without doing so, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0".

The jackpot notification effect processing in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. The jackpot notification effect processing may include processing for performing various effect controls at the start of the jackpot gaming state. For example, various control data may be read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the start of the jackpot game state, and the effect control of the jackpot notification effect may be executed. After performing the effect control of the jackpot notification effect, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. The jackpot effect processing may include processing for performing various effect control during control of the jackpot gaming state. For example, various control data may be read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content during the control of the jackpot game state, and the effect control of the jackpot effect may be executed. Then, when the jackpot game state ends in response to the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "8".

The ending effect process of step S178 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. The ending effect processing may include processing for performing various effect controls at the end of the jackpot game state. For example, various control data may be read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the end of the jackpot game state, and the effect control of the ending effect that is the jackpot end effect may be executed. After performing the effect control of the ending effect, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

FIG. 23 is a timing diagram showing an execution example of effect control corresponding to the control of the small hit game state when the display result of the variable display is “hit”. When the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and the hit display result corresponding to the "hit" of the variable display display result is displayed at time t1, the small hit notification effect process of step S174 is executed in the effect control process process. , The small hit fanfare in the small hit notification effect is executed in the period I from time t1 to t2. In the fanfare for small hits, for example, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp indicate that the small hit should be notified by the speakers 8L, 8R, and that the aiming position of the game ball to be launched should be the upper part of the variable winning device 200. Notify by 9 mag. The stage supply solenoid 255 changes from the off state to the on state at time t1. As a result, the rotating piece 253 is directed in a direction in which one game ball can be held on the bent surface 253c, and one game ball that has entered the upper winning opening 260 can be held. During the execution of the small hit notification effect, the outer reel motor 793 is changed from the off state to the on state. In period I, there are usually no game balls inside the variable winning device 200. However, in case the game ball remains for some reason, the outer reel 791 may be rotated once before the time t2 at which the opening / closing lid 270 starts to open / close. Further, a pattern for small hit notification may be drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the outer reel 791. It suffices for the player to be able to visually recognize the pattern for small hit notification by rotating the outer reel 791 once. In this way, by rotating the outer reel 791 once during the execution of the small hit notification effect, it is possible to remove the game ball remaining inside the variable winning device 200, and the rotation of the pattern included in the small hit notification effect. It suffices if the production can be executed. Since the rotation operation of the outer reel 791 during the execution of the small hit notification effect is an operation for eliminating the game ball remaining inside the variable winning device 200, the game ball enters the normal area entrance 811 and the specific area during this period. Even if it enters either the mouth 812 or the normal area entrance 813, it does not shift to the jackpot game state.

In the period II from time t2 to time t3, in response to the end of the small hit notification effect, the upper large winning opening 260 formed in the variable winning device 200 is repeatedly changed into an open state and a closed state. Opening and closing is performed. Specifically, by alternately repeating the on state and the off state of the opening / closing lid solenoid 261, the opening / closing lid 270 is moved between the closed position where the opening / closing lid 270 protrudes greatly and the opening position where the opening / closing lid 270 is retracted. For example, in the small hit game state, the open state for 0.15 seconds and the closed state for 1.0 seconds are repeated. This repetition is continued until the earlier timing of whether the open state of 0.15 seconds is realized 10 times or 10 game balls are won in the upper prize opening 260. The number of game balls that have won the upper prize opening 260 can be counted based on the detection signal from the upper count switch 250. The opening time of the upper prize opening 260 is as short as 0.15 seconds. However, the variable winning device 200 has a configuration in which the game ball is allowed to enter the upper large winning opening 260 even during such a short opening time. The game ball rolling on the opening / closing lid 270 by the variable winning device 200 is sewn with a gap between the protrusions 233 and 234 formed on the base plate 230 and the protrusions 217 and 218 formed on the first front plate 210. Meander. Therefore, it takes a lot of time for the game ball to roll down from the opening / closing lid 270, and more game balls can be kept on the opening / closing lid 270 when the opening / closing lid 270 is opened. Further, the protruding amount L1 of the opening / closing lid 270 in the closed position is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball. As a result, the amount of movement when the opening / closing lid 270 is moved from the closed position to the open position can be reduced, and the upper large winning opening 260 can be quickly opened. Therefore, even if the opening time of the upper prize opening 260 is short, it is easy for the game ball to enter the upper prize opening 260.

Corresponding to the end of opening and closing of the upper prize opening, in the period III from the time t3 to t4, the game ball is waiting to enter. In the state of waiting for the game ball to enter, the game ball that has entered the inside of the variable winning device 200 from the upper large winning opening 260 enters any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813. It is in a state of waiting to do. At the time t3 when the period III starts, the stage supply solenoid 255 shifts from the on state to the off state in response to the end of opening and closing of the upper winning opening. After that, the outer reel motor 793 shifts from the off state to the on state. When the stage supply solenoid 255 is turned off, the rotating piece 253 rotates about the rotating shaft 253a, and one game ball held by the bent surface 253c is guided to the warp flow path 251. Will be done. When the game ball flowing down the warp flow path 251 reaches the game ball standby unit 797a, the proximity sensor 750 is turned on. In this way, one game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 260 that has been opened in the small hit game state can be guided to the game ball standby unit 797a. For example, in step S307 of the residual ball monitoring process, it is determined that the residual ball monitoring end condition is satisfied when the small hit opening / closing end designation command is received. In this case, at the time t3 corresponding to the start of the period III, the residual ball monitoring mode is ended, the state is changed from the on state to the off state, and the residual ball non-monitoring mode is started. As a result, when the game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 260 that has been opened by opening and closing the upper large winning opening in the small hit game state is guided to the game ball standby unit 797a, the proximity sensor 750 is normal. Corresponding to the detection of the game ball, it is possible to control so that the residual ball error does not occur. The residual ball non-monitoring mode corresponding to the off state of the residual ball monitoring mode may be continued until the small hit game state ends.

In period III, the stage supply solenoid 255 is shifted from the on state to the off state, waits until a predetermined reel drive standby time elapses, and then the outer reel motor 793 is driven to the off state. It is sufficient to shift from to the on state. As a result, after the game ball flowing down the warp flow path 251 surely reaches the game ball standby portion 797a, the outer reel 791 is rotated, and the magnetic body 792 attracts the game ball along the circumferential direction of the outer reel 791. Can be transported upwards. When the game ball is conveyed upward from the game ball standby unit 797a, the distance from the proximity sensor 750 is increased, and the proximity sensor 750 is turned off. At time t4, the game ball conveyed by the outer reel 791 enters any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813, and the normal area switch 811a, the specific area switch 812a, The approach detection is detected by any of the normal region switches 813a. The outer reel 791 may be turned on once until the outer reel origin sensor 821a detects the passage of the origin, and after one rotation, the outer reel may be changed from the on state to the off state. Corresponding to the approach detection at the time t4, in the period IV up to the time t5, the approach notification in the small hit medium effect is executed. In the approach notification, for example, the segment effect display 510, the speakers 8L, and 8R notify that the game ball has passed through any of the entrances, and a part or all of the game effect lamp 9 is turned on or blinked. do it. At time t5, the small hit middle effect ends with the end of the approach notification, and the big hit notification effect and the like are started in response to the transition to the big hit gaming state.

Whether or not the game ball has been ejected from the variable winning device 200 is determined as follows. The number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 200 is counted by the upper count switch 250. Then, among the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 200, all the game balls except for one game ball held by the rotating piece 253 flow down the discharge path 252 on the right side and are counted by the discharge count switch 256. Will be done. That is, the number of game balls counted by the discharge count switch 256 is one less than the number of game balls counted by the upper count switch 250. Therefore, one condition that the game balls are discharged from the variable winning device 200 is that the discharge count switch 256 counts a number of game balls that is one less than the number of game balls counted by the upper count switch 250. become. Further, the game ball held by the rotating piece 253 passes through the warp flow path 251 and is eventually conveyed upward along the circumferential direction of the outer reel 791. The game ball conveyed upward in this way enters any of the normal region entrance 811, the specific region entrance 812, and the normal region entrance 813, and is detected by the detection switch. The detection that the winning device 800 has been won in this way is another condition that the game ball is discharged from the variable winning device 200. By satisfying these two conditions, it is determined that the ejection of the game ball from the variable winning device 200 is completed.

FIG. 24 shows the variable display during the period from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the end of the small hit game state when the display result of the variable display is “hit”. It shows the execution period of various effects. In response to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol (all symbol variation) is started at time t0, and then the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state when the reach is established. Become. Subsequently, after the reach effect in the normal reach is executed, the reach effect in the super reach is executed, and at time t1, the display result in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and the variation ends. At time t1, the display result of the variable display becomes "hit", and as shown in FIG. 23, in the period I to the period IV, the effect control corresponding to the control of the small hit game state is executed. The period TI10 from the variation end time t1 to the approach detection time t4 corresponds to a fixed time regardless of the special figure variation time or the display result of the variable display due to the control in the small hit game state. The period TI11 from the fluctuation start time t0 to the fluctuation end time t1 corresponds to the special figure fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern.

The rate at which the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 differs depending on whether the approach detection time t4 is included in the specific approach confirmation period SK1, the normal approach confirmation period SK2, or the entrance indeterminate period SK3. When the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the jackpot game state is set to 16. On the other hand, when the game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813, the upper limit of the number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state is set to three. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812, the advantage for the player in the jackpot game state is higher than when the game ball passes through any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813. .. Since the period TI10 corresponds to a certain time, at the fluctuation start time t0, the entry is made by the elapsed time after receiving the distribution part origin detection designation command and the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. It can be determined whether or not the detection time t4 is included in the specific approach confirmation period SK1. For example, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the period TI11 from the fluctuation start time t0 to the fluctuation end time t1 by the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. By adding a fixed period TI10 from the fluctuation end time t1 to the approach detection time t4 to this period T11, the period TI20 from the fluctuation start time t0 to the approach detection time t4 is specified. If the period TI20 can be specified, it can be determined whether or not the approach detection time t4 is included in the specific approach confirmation period SK1 according to the elapsed time from the reception timing of the distribution unit origin detection designation command. However, there are cases where the period during which the specific approach period SK1 is actually obtained and the period estimated to be the specific approach confirmation period SK1 on the effect control board 12 are different due to a timing error in the transmission / reception of the effect control command. is there. Therefore, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display start setting process in step S171 of the effect control process process, the reception timing of the distribution unit origin detection designation command transmitted from the main board 11 It suffices to determine whether or not the specific approach is confirmed according to whether or not the time t4 is included in the specific approach confirmation period SK1 in consideration of the timing error according to the elapsed time from. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the specific approach is confirmed in the specific approach determination period predetermined as a period shorter than the actual specific approach confirmation period SK1.

FIG. 25 is a timing diagram showing a control example and the like in the case of determining the presence / absence of a specific approach confirmation corresponding to the fluctuation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5. In this control example, the fluctuation start time t0 is the same time for all of the fluctuation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5. As shown in FIG. 18, the fluctuation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5 are set so that the special figure fluctuation time differs by 600 milliseconds. The distribution unit 820 reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6 in a cycle of 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds. Therefore, the distribution unit origin detection designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at a cycle of about 2400 milliseconds, that is, 2.4 seconds. When any of the fluctuation patterns PA3-2-1 to PA3-2-5 is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the designated fluctuation pattern. The period TI20 from time t0 to time t4 is specified, including the period TI11 from the fluctuation start time t0 to the fluctuation end time t1 and the period TI10 from the fluctuation end time t1 to the approach detection time t4. Further, it is determined whether or not the time t4 is included in the specific approach determination period according to the elapsed time from the reception timing of the distribution unit origin detection command. In this control example, the time t41 corresponds to the variation pattern PA3-2-1 and the time t41 becomes the approach detection time t4, and the time t42 corresponds to the variation pattern PA3-2-2 and becomes the approach detection time t4, and the variation pattern PA3 Corresponding to -2-3, the time t43 becomes the time t4 of the approach detection, and corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-4, the time t44 becomes the time t4 of the approach detection, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-5. Execution t45 is the time t4 for approach detection.

The time t41 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-1 shown in FIG. 25 (B1), the time t43 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-3 shown in FIG. 25 (B3), and the fluctuation pattern PA3 shown in FIG. 25 (B5). The time t45 corresponding to -2-5 is not included in the specific approach determination period. Therefore, in these cases, it is determined that the specific approach is not confirmed. The time t42 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-2 shown in FIG. 25 (B2) and the time t44 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA3-2-4 shown in FIG. 25 (B4) are included in the specific approach determination period. Therefore, in these cases, it is determined that there is a specific approach determination. In this way, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the specific approach is confirmed according to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern and the elapsed time from the timing when the distribution unit origin detection designation command is received. When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach effect content, the confirmed decorative symbol, and the like can be determined based on the result of determining whether or not the specific approach is confirmed.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is "hit" (step S231). In step S231, it may be determined whether the display result of the variable display is "hit" or "miss" based on the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined that the display result of the variable display is "loss" and not "hit" (step S231; No), the loss variable display effect is determined (step S232). In step S232, the effect content and the final decoration symbol during the variable display may be determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

When it is determined that the display result of the variable display is "hit" (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is an origin detection error (step S233). In step S233, it may be determined whether or not there is an origin detection error according to the state of the distribution portion origin detection error flag. For example, if the distribution unit origin detection error flag is on, it may be determined that there is an origin detection error, and if the distribution unit origin detection error flag is off, it may be determined that there is no origin detection error. If it is determined that there is no origin detection error (step S233; No), it is determined whether or not there is an entrance / exit passage error (step S234). In step S234, it may be determined whether or not there is an entrance / exit passage error according to the state of the entrance / exit passage error flag. For example, if the entrance / exit passage error flag is on, it may be determined that there is an entrance / exit passage error, and if the entrance / exit passage error flag is off, it may be determined that there is no entrance / exit passage error. When it is determined that there is no entry / exit passage error (step S234; No), it is determined whether or not the specific approach is confirmed (step S235), and the normal hit variable display effect is determined (step S236). When determining whether or not the specific approach is confirmed in step S235, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the reception timing of the distribution unit origin detection designation command, and the like are set. Correspondingly, it may be determined whether or not the approach detection time t4 is included in the specific approach confirmation period SK1. When the time t4 of the approach detection is included in the same period as the specific approach confirmation period SK1, it may be determined that the specific approach is confirmed. Alternatively, when the specific approach determination period shorter than the specific approach confirmation period SK1 is set in advance in consideration of the error due to the reception timing of various commands and the like, and the approach detection time t4 is included in the specific approach determination period, It may be determined that there is a specific approach confirmed. When it is determined that there is an origin detection error (step S233; Yes), or when it is determined that there is an entrance / exit passage error (step S234; Yes), the hit variable display effect at the time of error is determined (step S237). .. In steps S236 and S237, the reach effect content and the final decorative pattern may be determined as the hit variable display effect.

Following the effect determination by any one of steps S232, S236, and S237, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S238). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure variation effect control pattern) in response to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and uses it as a usage pattern. Set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns as the pattern to be used, corresponding to the effect mode that is the content of the variable display effect determined in steps S232, S236, and S237. It may be set. It should be noted that the effect control pattern is not limited to the one that determines the effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, and one effect control pattern corresponding to the combination of the execution settings of each effect may be determined.

When the effect control pattern is determined in step S238, for example, the initial stage of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Set the value (step S239). Then, by rotating the three reel units 400, 500, and 600 in the rotation display device 300, a setting is made to start a variable display in which the decorative symbol changes (step S240). At this time, for example, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step S238 to the VDP of the display control board 50. , The reel motor 401, the reel motor 771, and the reel motor 601 of the rotation display device 300 may be changed from the off state to the on state to start the variation of the decorative symbol. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S241), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

The rotation display device 300 is provided with five effective lines, which are so-called "5 lines", as effective lines in which the display result is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol. For example, the first effective line is a horizontal effective line consisting of only the middle stage of the left reel unit 400, the middle reel unit 500, and the right reel unit 600. The second effective line is a horizontal effective line consisting of only the upper stage of the left reel unit 400, the middle reel unit 500, and the right reel unit 600. The third effective line is a horizontal effective line consisting of only the lower stage of the left reel unit 400, the middle reel unit 500, and the right reel unit 600. The fourth effective line is an oblique effective line including a lower stage in the left reel unit 400, a middle stage in the middle reel unit 500, and an upper stage in the right reel unit 600. The fifth effective line is an oblique effective line including an upper stage in the left reel unit 400, a middle stage in the middle reel unit 500, and a lower stage in the right reel unit 600.

The definite decorative symbol that can be displayed corresponding to the case where the display result of the variable display is "hit" may include blue 7 single, blue 7 double, red 7 single, red 7 double, and red 7 oar. The blue 7 single is a definite decorative symbol when the decorative symbols indicating the blue number "7" are aligned and stopped and displayed on one effective line. The blue 7 double is a definite decorative symbol when the decorative symbols indicating the blue number "7" are aligned and stopped and displayed on the two effective lines. The red 7 single is a definite decorative symbol when the decorative symbols indicating the red number "7" are aligned and stopped and displayed on one effective line. The red 7 double is a definite decorative symbol when the decorative symbols indicating the red number "7" are aligned and stopped and displayed on the two effective lines. The red 7 oar is a definite decorative symbol when the decorative symbols indicating the red number "7" are aligned and stopped and displayed on all five effective lines.

FIG. 27 shows a determination example in which the hit variable display effect in the normal state is determined in step S236 of the variable display start setting process. FIG. 27 (A) shows the determination ratio when determining the reach effect content among the hit variable display effects. FIG. 27 (B) shows the determination ratio when the fixed decorative symbol is determined among the hit variable display effects.

The content of the reach effect is determined by the determination ratio set in the table data of the reach effect determination table, depending on the content of the fluctuation pattern and the presence or absence of the specific approach confirmation. The content of the fluctuation pattern may be "normal only" or "including super" according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. When the content of the variation pattern is "normal only", the reach effect in the normal reach is executed and the reach effect in the super reach is not executed. When the content of the variation pattern is "including super", the reach effect in the super reach is executed after the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. When the fluctuation pattern content is "normal only", the reach effect content is determined to be "normal" regardless of whether or not the specific approach is confirmed. When the fluctuation pattern content is "including super", the reach production content is determined to be "super A", "super B", or "super C" by a different ratio depending on whether or not a specific approach is confirmed. To. In the reach effect determination table, the determination value to be compared with the random value for the reach effect determination may be assigned to the determination result of the reach effect content according to the fluctuation pattern content and the presence or absence of the specific approach confirmation. The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the reach effect, compares it with the determination value, and determines the reach effect content according to the determination result of which determination value range includes the random number value. Good.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the fluctuation pattern content is "including super" and no specific approach is confirmed, the determination ratio of "super A" is the highest, and "super B" and "super C" The decision rate decreases in the order of. When the content of the fluctuation pattern is "including super" and the specific entry is confirmed, the decision rate of "super C" is the highest, and the decision rate is lower in the order of "super B" and "super C". By setting the determination ratio in this way, when the reach effect in which the reach effect content is "Super C" is executed, the rate at which the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 is the highest. When the reach effect in which the reach effect content is "Super B" is executed, the rate at which the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812 is lower than in the case of "Super C". When the reach effect in which the reach effect content is "Super A" is executed, the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 is the lowest. In this way, by making the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 different according to the content of the reach effect, it is possible to make the expectation that a privilege advantageous to the player is given different.

The final decoration symbol is determined by the determination ratio set in the table data of the final symbol determination table, etc., depending on whether or not the specific entry is confirmed. In the finalized symbol determination table, the determination value to be compared with the random number value for determining the finalized symbol may be assigned to the finalized decorative symbol determination result according to the presence or absence of the specific entry confirmation. The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining a definite symbol, compares it with a determination value, and determines a definite decorative symbol according to a determination result of which determination value range includes the random number value. Good.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 27 (B), when the specific approach is not confirmed, the determination ratio of the blue 7 single or the red 7 single is higher than the determination ratio of the blue 7 double or the red 7 double. In addition, when the specific approach is not confirmed, the determination ratio of red 7 oars is 0, and red 7 oars are not determined. When the specific entry is confirmed, the decision rate of the blue 7 double and the red 7 double is higher than the decision rate of the blue 7 single and the red 7 single. Further, when the specific approach is confirmed, the determination ratio of red 7 oars is 20/100, and it is possible to determine red 7 oars. By setting the determination ratio in this way, when the final decoration symbol is blue 7 double or red 7 double, the game ball is in a specific area than when the final decoration symbol is blue 7 single or red 7 single. The rate of entering the entrance 812 increases. Further, when the confirmed decorative symbol is red 7 oar, it is confirmed that the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812. In this way, by making the ratio of the game ball entering the specific area entrance 812 different according to the fixed decoration symbol, it is possible to make the expectation that the privilege given advantageous to the player is given different.

In the variable display of the decorative symbol by the rotation display device 300, when the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, the approach detection time t4 is set to the specific approach confirmed period SK1 in response to the presence of the specific approach confirmed. included. In this way, in the rotation display device 300, the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol is the variable winning device 200 from the upper large winning opening 260 which is in the open state in the small hit game state. It is a notification effect that notifies that one game ball that has entered the inside of the player passes through the specific area entrance 812. In the variable display of the decorative symbol by the rotation display device 300, when the blue 7 double or the red 7 double is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol, the ratio is higher than when the blue 7 single or the red 7 single is derived and displayed. Then, the specific approach is confirmed, and the time t4 of the approach detection is included in the specific approach confirmation period SK1. In this case, in the rotation display device 300, the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the blue 7 double or the red 7 double is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol is derived and displayed as the blue 7 double or the red 7 double as the final decorative symbol. It is a suggestion effect that suggests that the game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state than the variable display of the decorative symbol. Further, in the variable display of the decorative pattern by the rotation display device 300, when the reach effect in the super reach, which is the reach effect content of "Super C", is executed, the reach effect of "Super B" or "Super A" is performed. The specific approach is confirmed at a higher rate than when the reach effect in the super reach, which is the content, is executed, and the approach detection time t4 is included in the specific approach confirmation period SK1. Therefore, in the rotation display device 300, the variable display of the decorative pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach, which is the reach effect content of "Super C", is the super reach effect content of "Super B" and "Super A". It is a suggestion effect that suggests that the game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state than the variable display of the decorative pattern accompanied by the reach effect in. Except when the notification effect is executed, when the suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of the game ball passing through the specific area entrance 812 is higher than when the suggestion effect is not executed.

Whether or not the specific approach is confirmed is determined in step S235 of the variable display start setting process according to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern and the elapsed time from the timing when the distribution part origin detection designation command is received. can do. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S233 of the variable display start setting process that there is an origin detection error, an abnormality has occurred in the reception of the distribution part origin detection designation command. It cannot be determined accurately. Therefore, when it is determined in step S233 that there is an origin detection error, the process proceeds to step S237 without determining whether or not the specific approach is confirmed in step S235, and the hit variable display effect at the time of the error is determined. Further, even when it is determined in step S234 of the variable display start setting process that there is an entrance / exit passage error, the winning device main body 810 including the normal area entrance / exit 811, the specific area entrance / exit 812, and the normal area entrance / exit 813 Since there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in a part or all of the winning device 800 such as the distribution unit 820, even if the distribution unit origin detection designation command can be received normally, whether or not the specific approach is confirmed. May not be accurately determined. Therefore, even if it is determined in step S234 that there is an entrance / exit passage error, the process proceeds to step S237 without determining whether or not the specific approach is confirmed in step S235, and the hit variable display effect at the time of the error is determined.

FIG. 28 shows a determination example in which the hit variable display effect at the time of an error is determined in step S237 of the variable display start setting process. FIG. 28A shows a determination ratio when determining the reach effect content among the hit variable display effects. FIG. 28B shows the determination ratio when the fixed decorative symbol is determined among the hit variable display effects.

In the decision example shown in FIG. 28 (A), when the fluctuation pattern content is "including super", there is a case where the specific approach is not confirmed in the decision example shown in FIG. 27 (A) regardless of whether or not the specific approach is confirmed. With the same ratio, the reach production content is determined to be one of "Super A", "Super B", and "Super C". For example, when it is determined in step S233 of the variable display start setting process that there is an origin detection error, an abnormality has occurred in the origin detection of the distribution unit 820, so that the distribution unit 820 passes through the origin position. The timing cannot be specified accurately. In this case, the start of variable display indicating whether or not the game ball that has entered the inside of the variable winning device 200 from the upper large winning opening 260 that has been opened in the small hit game state enters the specific area entrance 812. Sometimes it becomes impossible or difficult to make an accurate judgment. Further, if it is determined in step S234 of the variable display start setting process that there is an entrance / exit passage error, there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in a part or all of the winning device 800, so that the small hit game state is entered. It becomes impossible or difficult to accurately determine whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 at the start of the variable display. Therefore, in step S237 of the variable display start setting process, the player determines the reach effect content by setting the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 28 (A) so that the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812. Prevents the expectation of the person from being raised inappropriately.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 28B, the determination ratio is set so that the final decoration symbol is not determined to be red 7 oar or red 7 double. The variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol is a notification effect for notifying that the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state. When an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, it is impossible to accurately determine whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area entrance / exit 812 in the small hit game state at the start of the variable display. Or it becomes difficult. Therefore, in step S237 of the variable display start setting process, the player is set to a determination ratio so that the final decoration symbol is not determined to be red 7 oar or red 7 double so that the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812. Prevents the feeling of expectation from being raised inappropriately. The variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol is shown in FIG. 27 (B) based on the determination result of the specific entry confirmation when the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error have not occurred. ) Can be determined at a ratio of 20/100. On the other hand, in the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol, the determination ratio becomes 0 by defining the range and the limit when the origin detection error or the entrance / exit passage error occurs. So, there is a limit so that it will not be executed. The variable display of the decorative symbol, in which the red 7 double is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, determines that the specific approach is not confirmed as shown in FIG. 27 (B) when no origin detection error or entrance / exit passage error has occurred. It is possible to determine at a ratio of 5/100 based on the result, and it is possible to determine at a ratio of 35/100 based on the determination result with the specific entry confirmed. On the other hand, the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 double is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol defines the range and limit when the origin detection error or the entrance / exit passage error occurs, and the determination ratio becomes 0. , There are restrictions to prevent it from being executed.

The variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol is a notification effect for notifying that the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state. By determining the fixed decorative symbol included in the variable display effect at the time of an error at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the range and limit when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs are determined. Therefore, it is possible to set a restriction that the notification effect is not executed. The variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 double is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol is the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the blue 7 double is derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, and the game ball enters a specific area in the small hit game state. It is included in the suggestion effect suggesting that the ratio of passing through 812 is higher than that of the case where the blue 7 single or the red 7 single is a definite decorative pattern. By determining the definite decorative symbol included in the variable display effect at the time of an error at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the range and limit when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs are determined. Therefore, it is possible to set a restriction that a part of the suggestion effect is not executed.

In the sub-side error processing executed in step S55 of the effect control main processing, when it is determined in step S212 that the error cancellation condition is satisfied, the error cancellation setting is performed in step S213. When the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12 is not backed up by the backup power supply, the error state may be canceled by erasing the stored contents of the RAM 122 by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 again. For one or both of the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error, the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, and the initialization setting process of step S15 is not executed in the game control main process. The error state may be canceled when the initialization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is not received. In this case, if an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, for example, after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily cut off, foreign matter is introduced inside the winning device 800 such as the winning device main body 810 or the distribution unit 820. If the cause of the abnormality is eliminated by removal or the like and then the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on again, the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error can be eliminated. If the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error are canceled, the hit variable display effect at the normal time can be determined in step S236 of the variable display start setting process, and the restriction that the notification effect is not executed can also be released. In this way, when the cause of the abnormality is eliminated, the restriction of the notification effect can be surely released, and the game entertainment by executing the notification effect can be improved.

Alternatively, for one or both of the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error, the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, and the initialization setting process of step S15 is executed in the game control main process. Correspondingly, the error state may be canceled when the initialization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. The operation abnormality of the distribution unit 820 corresponding to the origin detection error and the operation abnormality of the outer reel 791 corresponding to the entrance / exit passage error are the operation abnormality of the motors such as the distribution unit motor 830 and the outer reel motor 793, and It may occur due to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as an arrangement error of the variable winning device 200 including the winning device 800 and the rotation display device 300. In such a case, the cause of the abnormality may not be eliminated only by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 again. Therefore, the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error can be canceled on condition that the initialization setting process of step S15 is executed in the game control main process. In this way, until the cause of the abnormality is surely eliminated, the execution of the notification effect can be restricted, and the deterioration of the game interest due to the execution of the inappropriate notification effect can be prevented.

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As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when it is determined in step S233 of the variable display start setting process that there is an origin detection error, the hit variable display effect at the time of error is determined in step S237. The execution of the notification effect such as the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol is restricted. As a result, when it is not possible to determine whether or not the game ball has been confirmed to pass the specific area entrance 812, the notification effect is restricted so as not to be improperly executed. It is possible to improve the game entertainment by executing.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when it is determined in step S234 of the variable display start setting process that there is an entrance / exit passage error, the fixed decorative symbol is determined by determining the hit variable display effect at the time of error in step S237. As a result, the execution of the notification effect such as the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed is restricted. As a result, when it is impossible or difficult to determine whether or not the game ball is confirmed to pass the specific area entrance 812, the notification effect is restricted from being improperly executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing an appropriate production.

For the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error, the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the initialization setting process of step S15 is not executed in the game control main process, and the main board 11 The error state may be cleared when the initialization specification command to be sent is not received. By recovering from such a power cutoff, the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error are canceled, so that the normal hit variable display effect can be determined and the notification effect can be executed in step S236 of the variable display start setting process. The return condition for the above is satisfied. When the execution of the notification effect is restricted, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, and at least the recovery condition is satisfied when the initialization setting process is not executed. If the cause is eliminated, the restriction can be surely released, the notification effect can be appropriately executed, and the game entertainment by executing the notification effect can be improved.

Alternatively, the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error correspond to the fact that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, and the initialization setting process of step S15 is executed in the game control main process. Then, when the initialization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, the error state may be canceled. By canceling the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error based on the execution of such initialization setting processing, the hit variable display effect at the normal time is determined in step S236 of the variable display start setting process, and the notification effect is produced. The return condition for making the above possible is satisfied. When the execution of the notification effect is restricted, the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, and when the initialization setting process is executed, the return condition is satisfied, so that the cause of the abnormality is After it is surely resolved, the notification effect can be appropriately executed, and the game entertainment can be improved by executing the notification effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to control the operating states of a plurality of movable members such as the outer reel 791 and the distribution unit 820, and in step S205 of the sub-side error processing, an abnormality has occurred in the distribution unit 820. The origin detection error is set based on this. After that, when it is determined in step S233 of the variable display start setting process that there is an origin detection error, the execution of the notification effect is restricted by determining the hit variable display effect at the time of the error in step S237. As a result, the execution of the notification effect is restricted when an abnormality occurs in the distribution unit 820, which is particularly closely related to the execution of the notification effect among the plurality of movable members, so that the notification effect is improperly executed. It is possible to improve the game entertainment by preventing this from happening and performing an appropriate production.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the notification effect can be executed by the operation of a movable effect device such as the rotation display device 300. As a result, the notification effect can be appropriately executed, and the game entertainment by executing the notification effect can be improved.

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

In the above embodiment, when the game is in the small hit game state, the game ball enters any of the normal area entrance 811, the specific area entrance 812, and the normal area entrance 813, and the game ball enters the big hit game state. Explained as being controlled. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the specific area entrance 812, the big hit game state can be controlled, while when the game ball enters any of the normal area entrances 811 and 813, the big hit is achieved. The small hit game state may end without being controlled by the game state. In this case, when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812, it is controlled to the jackpot game state and the round game can be executed, so that a privilege advantageous to the player is given. Further, when the game ball passes through the normal area entrances 811 and 813, the small hit game state ends without being controlled by the big hit game state, whereas when the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812, the big hit game ends. Since it is controlled by the state, the advantage for the player is high.

When the display result of the variable display is "hit", the case where the display result is "big hit" and the case where the display result is "small hit" may be included. When the display result of the variable display is "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state in the above embodiment, whereas when the display result of the variable display is "small hit", the above It may be controlled to the small hit game state in the embodiment. In this case, the setting value related to the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be switched by using the setting key and the setting changeover switch provided on the back surface of the game board 2. For example, the set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing the payout rate in the order of 1, 2 and 3. Due to such a difference in the payout rate, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3 the advantage increases stepwise. When using the display result judgment table corresponding to the case where the set value is 1, the jackpot is hit with a lower probability (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change) than when the set value is 2 or 3. Win. When using the display result judgment table corresponding to the case where the set value is 2, the probability is higher than when the set value is 1 and lower than when the set value is 3 (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, at the time of probability change). Is 1/30) and wins a big hit. When using the display result judgment table corresponding to the case where the set value is 3, the jackpot is higher with a higher probability (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change) than when the set value is 1 or 2. Win. Alternatively, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is controlled to the probability change state and then controlled to the probability change state until the number of executions of the variable display reaches the probability change end number, if the same probability change end number is used, the set value is 1. The probability variation continuation rate (continuous chan rate) may be the lowest, and the probability variation continuation rate (continuous chan rate) may increase as the value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3.

Alternatively, the setting key and the setting changeover switch provided on the back surface of the game board 2 may be used to switch the setting value related to the winning probability that the display result of the variable display in the above embodiment is "hit". In this case, if the set value is 1, the winning probability that the display result of the variable display is "hit" is the lowest, and the winning probability increases as the value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3. Good. Depending on the set value, the advantage of the opening / closing pattern in opening / closing the upper prize opening may be different. Depending on the set value, the advantage of the operation pattern by the movable member (for example, the outer reel 791, the distribution unit 820, etc.) provided inside the variable winning device 200 may be different. Depending on the set value, the execution rate of the notification effect that notifies that the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812, such as the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol, is different. There may be. When the set value is 1, the probability of winning the jackpot is the lowest, while the execution rate of the notification effect is the highest, and the probability of winning the jackpot increases as the set value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3. May be high, while the execution rate of the notification effect may be low. When there are a plurality of game elements and effect elements that can change the advantage for the player, the difference in the advantage according to the set value is an arbitrary combination according to the plurality of game elements and effect elements. All you need is.

The origin detection error is not limited to the one that occurs when the distribution part origin detection specification command cannot be received normally, and may also occur when the outer reel origin detection specification command cannot be normally received. .. In addition, it is possible to detect the passage of the origin position of any movable member provided inside or outside the variable winning device 200, for example, the opening / closing lid 270 or the rotating piece 253, and the corresponding origin detection designation command can be normally received. If not, an origin detection error may occur. As described above, the movable member that causes the origin detection error is not limited to the distribution unit 820 and the outer reel 791, but is provided inside the rotating piece 253 and other variable winning devices 200 to guide and convey the game ball. Any movable member that enables distribution and the like may be used. The distribution unit 820 is not limited to the one that reciprocates in the section between positions P0 to P6, and may be one that enables distribution of the game ball by, for example, rotation or rotation.

In the above embodiment, the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the red 7 oar is derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol is described as a notification effect for notifying that the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812. On the other hand, the notification effect is not limited to the one executed by the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, the display by the segment effect display 510, the sound by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of the game effect lamp 9, and the movable member for the effect. It may be an effect that can be performed by using various effect devices by the operation of, or a combination of a part or all of them.

The game effect lamp 9 may include an effect notification lamp arranged around the rotation display device 300. The effect notification lamp may be lit with a light emitting color determined at a ratio according to the presence or absence of a specific approach confirmation when, for example, a game ball waiting on the game ball standby unit 797a is detected by the proximity sensor 750. Just do it. The emission color of the effect notification lamp may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not a specific approach is confirmed, as in the case of the fixed decorative pattern shown in FIGS. 27 (B) and 28 (B), for example. More specifically, the blue 7 single shown in FIGS. 27 (B) and 28 (B) is replaced with a white emission color, the blue 7 double is replaced with a blue emission color, and the red 7 single is replaced with a green emission color. , Red 7 double is replaced with yellow emission color, and red 7 oar is replaced with red emission color to prepare an emission color determination table. In steps S236 and S237 of the variable display start setting process, the emission color of the effect notification lamp may be determined as a hit variable display effect or as an effect different from the hit variable display effect. The variable display start setting process is not limited to determining the emission color of the effect notification lamp in steps S236 and S237. For example, the small hit medium effect process executed in step S175 of the effect control process process is It may include a process of determining the emission color of the effect notification lamp depending on whether or not a specific approach is confirmed. The effect that the emission color of the effect notification lamp is red is an effect that notifies that the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state. Also in this case, it is possible to set a range and a limit when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, and set a limit that the notification effect in which the emission color of the effect notification lamp is red is not executed. The effect that the emission color of the effect notification lamp is yellow is the effect that the emission color of the effect notification lamp is green, and the ratio of the game ball passing through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state is the effect notification. It is included in the suggestion effect that suggests that the lamp is higher than the case where the lamp emits light in white or blue. In this case as well, the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error are caused by setting the determination ratio of the production in which the emission color of the effect notification lamp is yellow to 0 due to the origin detection error and the entrance / exit passage error. It is possible to set a range and a limit when it occurs, and set a limit that a part of the suggestion effect is not executed.

Instead of the rotation display device 300, or together with the rotation display device 300, it may be possible to notify that the jackpot game state is controlled by the operation of the effect movable member. The movable member for production may, for example, operate according to an operation pattern determined at a ratio according to the presence or absence of a specific approach confirmation when a game ball waiting on the game ball standby unit 797a is detected by the proximity sensor 750. Just do it. The operation pattern of the movable member for effect may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not the specific approach is confirmed, as in the case of the fixed decorative symbol shown in FIGS. 27 (B) and 28 (B), for example. Such an operation pattern of the movable member for effect may include a specific operation pattern corresponding to a notification effect for notifying that the game ball passes through the specific area entrance 812 in the small hit game state. Also in this case, it suffices to set a range and a limit when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, and to set a limit that the notification effect in which the effect movable member operates according to a specific operation pattern is not executed. Further, when the motion pattern of the movable member for production is the first motion pattern or the second motion pattern, the ratio of the game ball passing through the specific region entrance 812 in the small hit game state is the third motion pattern or the third motion pattern. 4 The motion pattern corresponding to the suggestion effect suggesting that the motion pattern is higher than that of the motion pattern may be included. In this case as well, by setting the determination ratio of the first operation pattern to 0 due to the occurrence of the origin detection error or the entrance / exit passage error, the range or limit of the case where the origin detection error or the entrance / exit passage error occurs can be set. It is only necessary to set a restriction that a part of the suggestion effect is not executed.

In the above embodiment, in the sub-side error processing shown in FIG. 20, the origin detection error can be set in steps S201 to S205, and the entrance / exit passage error can be set in steps S206 to S209. On the other hand, one or both of the processes for setting the origin detection error in steps S201 to S205 and the process for setting the entrance / exit passage error in steps S206 to S209 are the game controls shown in FIG. It may be included in the main side error processing executed in step S32 of the timer interrupt processing. For example, when the main side error processing includes a process that enables the origin detection error to be set in steps S201 to S205, the origin detection error setting in step S205 is the origin detection from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It suffices to include the command transmission setting for transmitting the error notification / cancellation specification command corresponding to the error. Further, when the processing for enabling the entrance / exit passage error to be set in steps S206 to S209 is included in the main side error processing, the entrance / exit passage error setting in step S209 is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It suffices to include the command transmission setting for transmitting the error notification / cancellation designation command corresponding to the entrance / exit passage error. On the side of the effect control board 12, it is sufficient to be able to make settings corresponding to the occurrence of the origin detection error, such as setting the origin detection error flag to the ON state when the error notification / cancellation designation command corresponding to the origin detection error is received. .. Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, when an error notification / cancellation designation command corresponding to the entrance / exit passage error is received, the entrance / exit passage error flag is set to the ON state to cope with the occurrence of the entrance / exit passage error. It is only necessary to be able to make the settings.

Regarding the return condition that enables the notification effect to be executed by canceling the origin detection error or the entrance / exit detection error, after the origin detection error or the entrance / exit detection error occurs, the return condition is not satisfied in any case, and the notification effect is displayed. The restricted state may continue. Alternatively, a switch for resetting the effect may be provided so that when the switch for resetting the effect is operated, the return condition is satisfied and the notification effect can be executed. Different return conditions may be set according to the plurality of movable members. For example, after the origin detection error occurs, the error state is canceled by turning on the power of the pachinko game machine 1 again, and the return condition can be satisfied. On the other hand, after the entrance / exit detection error occurs, the effect is reset. The error state may be canceled by operating the switch, and the return condition may be satisfied.

In the above embodiment, when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, a restriction is provided for not executing the notification effect or a restriction for not executing a part of the suggestion effect is provided. On the other hand, the limitation of the notification effect and the suggestion effect may be an arbitrary limit corresponding to the range or limit when the origin detection error or the entrance / exit passage error occurs. For example, when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, a limit may be provided in which the execution rate of the notification effect or the suggestion effect is lower than when these errors do not occur. Alternatively, when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, a restriction may be provided that makes it more difficult to recognize the notification effect or the suggestion effect than when these errors do not occur. As a specific example, when an origin detection error or an entrance / exit passage error occurs, the reel lamp provided inside the rotation display device 300 is turned off, or the lighting amount (luminance) of the reel lamp is reduced. By doing so, a restriction may be provided that makes it difficult to visually recognize the definite decorative symbol that is derived and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol. In addition, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is lowered, the lighting amount (luminance) of the game effect lamp 9 is lowered, the operating amount of the movable member for production is lowered, or one of these. Depending on the combination of parts or all, there may be a limit that makes it difficult to recognize the notification effect and the suggestion effect.

In the above embodiment, the convex surface 273 is provided at the center of the opening / closing lid 270. However, the position of the convex surface 273 on the opening / closing lid can be arbitrary. A game machine whose convex surface is not located at the center of the opening / closing lid will be described with reference to FIG. 29. Most of the configurations of the gaming machines according to the present embodiment are the same as the configurations of the gaming machines of the above-described embodiment. Therefore, different configurations will be mainly described in both embodiments, and the same configuration or the self-evident configuration will be omitted. 29A and 29B show an opening / closing lid at a position where the convex surface is formed, FIG. 29A is a front view, and FIG. 29B is a view from above.

In this configuration example, as shown in FIG. 29A, the opening / closing lid 370 of the game machine has the convex surface 373 formed on the right side of the opening / closing lid 370 instead of the center. Therefore, the first inclined surface 371a is longer than the first inclined surface 371b. Further, the opening / closing lid 370 has a curved convex surface 373 that connects the second inclined surfaces 372a and 372b having a large inclination angle and the second inclined surface 372a and the second inclined surface 372b to form the top of the opening / closing lid 370. And have.

As shown in FIG. 29B, the game balls P10 distributed to the left side by the convex surface 373 are the protrusions 333 and the first front plate 310 formed on the base plate 330 that alternately protrudes toward the flow path. It meanders while sewing the gap with the protrusion 318 formed in. Further, the game ball P10 distributed to the right side also sews the gap between the protrusions 334 formed on the base plate 330 and the protrusions 317 formed on the first front plate 310, which alternately project toward the flow path. Meander. Since the first inclined surface 371a is longer than the first inclined surface 371b, more corresponding protrusions are arranged.

Such a variable winning device is arranged on the right side of the game board 2, for example, and the game balls distributed to the left side and returned to the center of the game board leave the possibility of entering the winning opening, and the game distributed to the right side. The ball may be configured to enter the out port. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the game ball is distributed to the left or right by the variable winning device.

In the above embodiment, the case where the variable winning device 200 having the upper large winning opening 260 is provided in the upper center of the game area has been described. However, the variable winning device 200 can be arranged at any position. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, a variable winning device 900 is provided below the winning ball device 6A and is used as a special variable winning ball device having a large winning opening. The variable winning device 900 sets the opening / closing lid (not shown) in the open position in the big hit game state to open the big winning opening. The open state continues until the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), whichever is earlier. To do. The variable winning device 900 sets the opening / closing lid in the closed position and closes the big winning opening except in the big hit game state. In the variable winning device 900, it is not necessary to configure the warp flow path 251 and the discharge path 252 after the passage port 230a shown in FIG. 4, and the game ball that has passed through the passage port may be collected as it is. Further, since the period of the open state is, for example, 29 seconds, which is longer than that of the above embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the protrusions 217, 218, 233, and 234 for holding many game balls on the opening / closing lid. ..

Further, the variable winning device may be arranged on the game board as a winning ball device that opens the opening / closing lid when the game ball passes through a predetermined gate. By providing such a variable winning device at the lower part of the game area, a game ball that is thought to be taken into the out opening without entering any winning opening becomes a variable winning device that suddenly becomes open. Can be entered. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the movement of the game ball flowing down the game area until the end.

The opening / closing lid 270 has first inclined surfaces 271a and 271b having a small inclination angle and second inclined surfaces 272a and 272b having a large inclination angle, and the inclined surfaces 271a, 271b, 272a and 272b having different inclination angles are adjacent to each other. Was there. However, the tilting surface of the opening / closing lid may be configured to gradually increase toward the center to prevent backflow of the game ball. It is assumed that the cross-sectional shape of the portion of the bent portion 274 formed at both ends of the opening / closing lid 270 protruding downward is semicircular, but if the contact range with the opening / closing lid opening 230a can be reduced, the cross section thereof. The shape is not limited. For example, it may be formed in a triangular shape so that it comes into contact with the opening / closing lid opening 230a at its apex. The convex surface 273 forming the top of the opening / closing lid 270 is said to be curved, but it may be flat as long as it does not exert a high force locally due to the collision of the game balls. .. By forming bent portions 274 at both ends of the opening / closing lid 270, reinforcement of the opening / closing lid 270 end portion and suppression of fraud against the variable winning device 200 have been realized, but even if it is realized by other methods. Good. For example, the thickness of the opening / closing lid 270 may be increased toward both ends to reinforce the end of the opening / closing lid 270 and suppress fraudulent activity against the variable winning device 200.

In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state in which a privilege advantageous to the player is given, the number of executions of the round game in the jackpot game state is 16 times, which is more than 3 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be an advantageous state in which a privilege is given by being controlled to a specific gaming state such as a jackpot gaming state, or it is controlled to a special gaming state such as a probability variation state. This may result in an advantageous state in which benefits are granted. Alternatively, it is a privilege that the upper limit of the variable display that can be executed among the plurality of time saving states is controlled to the first number (for example, "100"), which is larger than the second number (for example, "50"). May be an advantageous state in which is given, or is controlled to a probability change state in which the jackpot probability is the first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) among the plurality of probability change states. By doing so, it may be in an advantageous state in which the privilege is given. In addition, any game state that is advantageous to the player may be controlled so that the privilege is given.

The special symbol and the decorative symbol are not limited to those that are variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a plurality of LEDs, and during the variable display of the special symbol, only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is used. Repeats turning on and off, and the other LEDs remain off. Then, when the variable display result is "missing", the LED that repeats turning on and off is maintained in a state of emitting (lighting) with a predetermined emission color, or by maintaining a state of being turned off. Stop and display the special symbol. At this time, the other LEDs are kept off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are lit. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol can be switched between display and non-display, while other symbols can be kept hidden. Good. Then, as the final stop symbol (fixed special symbol or final decorative symbol) that results in the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol, any one of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display). Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating "-" is displayed (lit). It may be hidden (turned off) repeatedly so that other numbers and symbols are not displayed. Then, as a variable display result of the special symbol, the symbol indicating "-" is not stopped and displayed, and a predetermined lighting pattern including the numbers indicating "1" to "9" and other symbols is obtained. By doing so, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, during the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol, the symbol that is not stopped and displayed as a variable display result can be switched between display and non-display, while the other symbols are maintained in the hidden state. Good. In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a game machine that performs an arbitrary variable display.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 may not perform variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. As an example, based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the starting winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device provided in the game area is opened from the closed state (second state) (second state). When the game ball that has changed to the first state) and entered the inside of the variable winning device enters a specific area (V winning opening) among a plurality of areas, it is controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It may be configured to be. In such a configuration, the movable member similar to the distribution unit 820 may be movable, and when it is determined that the operation of the movable member is abnormal, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted until the return condition is satisfied.

In the above embodiment, the "ratio" and "probability" at which various decisions are made are 0% (never determined) or 100% (always), for example, 70:30. It may be set so that it does not become (determined), or at least the probability of one of the determination results is 0% (never determined) or 100% (always determined). It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, if the ratio of one of a plurality of decision results to be a decision result is higher than the ratio of other decision results, the ratio of one decision result is It may be included that it is 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of 1 as the determination result is 100%, the ratio of other determination results is 0%. Further, when the ratio of other decision results is 0%, if the ratio of 1 decision result is a predetermined ratio other than 100% but not 0%, the ratio of 1 decision result is the other decision result. It will be higher than the ratio.

In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the audio output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a score is scored based on the occurrence of a prize by enclosing the game medium. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that grants.

The present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary game machine capable of performing a predetermined game such as a variable display of a symbol serving as a plurality of types of identification information and imparting a predetermined game value based on the game result. A variable display device (a variable display device) that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. One game ends when the display results of (for example, multiple reels, etc.) are derived and displayed, and prizes are awarded according to the display results (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB prize, RB prize, etc.). Is a game machine that can generate. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the effect movable mechanism provided on the front side of the slot machine and the software that performs a predetermined process cooperate with each other to perform the pachinko machine shown in the above embodiment. It suffices that it is configured to have all or part of the features of the game machine 1. For example, in a variable display based on an internal winning of a predetermined role by an internal lottery, which is an advantageous game having a higher advantage for the player than the variable display when the internal winning is not performed, the movable display related to the internal winning is performed. When it is determined that the operation of the member is abnormal, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted until the return condition is satisfied.

Alternatively, among a plurality of types of special roles, the number of game media (for example, medals) granted, which is one of the conditions for ending the game state shifted based on the occurrence of winning, is the first quantity (for example, "200"). 1st special role (for example, big bonus by having blue 7) and 2nd special role (for example, big bonus by having red 7) which is more than the 1st quantity (for example, "300") Therefore, the variable display from the internal winning of the second special role to the occurrence of a prize is more advantageous for the player than the variable display from the internal winning of the first special role to the occurrence of a prize. In a highly advantageous game, when it is determined that the movable member is operating abnormally related to the internal winning of the second special role, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted until the return condition is satisfied.

Alternatively, the first ART in which the upper limit of the variable display can be executed is the first number (for example, "50"), and the second ART in which the upper limit is greater than the first number (for example, "150"). In a game in which the variable display based on the decision to control the second ART is a more advantageous game for the player than the variable display based on the decision to control the first ART. , When it is determined that the operation of the movable member related to the control to the second ART is abnormal, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted until the return condition is satisfied.

Alternatively, the first ART in which the continuous lottery probability based on a predetermined winning combination (for example, a replaying combination) during ART is the first probability (for example, 50%) and the second probability (for example, the continuous lottery probability is higher than the first probability). For example, 80%) can be controlled by any of the second ARTs, and the variable display based on the decision to control the second ART is more advantageous to the player than the variable display based on the decision to control the first ART. In a highly advantageous game, when it is determined that the operation of the movable member is abnormal in relation to the control to the second ART, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted until the return condition is satisfied.

Alternatively, the storage number (stock number) indicating the number of variable display sets (for example, one set is a lottery from 50 games, 150 games, etc.) that enables information notification during ART is the first storage number (for example, "5"). In some cases, the number of second storages is larger than the number of first storages (for example, "10"), and the variable display based on the determination of the number of second storages is determined as the number of first storages. In an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the variable display based on the fact, when it is determined that the operation of the movable member is abnormal related to the determination of the second storage number, the player is notified until the return condition is satisfied. The execution of the effect may be restricted.

Slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as the game value, but only slot machines that set the number of bets using game balls as the game value and credits as the game value. It may be a fully credited slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when setting 3 as the number of bets, 15 game balls are used for the number of bets. Corresponds to the one that sets. The pachinko game machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. It may be one that can be used in combination with a gaming value. For example, a slot machine can set a bet number and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals, game balls, etc. are generated by winning a prize. Any of the types of gaming value may be payable.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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From a game machine capable of executing a game, for example, a pachinko game machine 1, a game control means for controlling the progress of a game, such as a game control microcomputer 100, and a game control means, for example, a production control CPU 120. The game control means is provided with the effect control means capable of executing the effect based on the information of the above, and the game control means provides a privilege advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area such as the specific area entrance 812. The game medium is specified as the operating state of the privilege giving means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the steps S117 to S120 of the special symbol process processing that can be given, and the movable member such as the distribution unit 820. A movable member control means such as a CPU 103 that executes a motor control process in step S37 of a game control timer interrupt process, which can be controlled into a first state and a second state having different ratios of passing through the region, and, for example, distribution. The switch / sensor process is executed in step S31 of the game control timer interrupt process, for example, transmitting detection information based on the detection result of the detection means and the detection means capable of detecting the operating state of the movable member such as the part origin sensor 820a. Including a transmission means such as the CPU 103 that executes the main side communication control process in step S39, the effect control means can execute a notification effect that notifies that the game medium passes through the specific area based on the detection information. For example, it is possible to determine an operation abnormality of a movable member based on a notification effect means such as an effect control CPU 120 that executes a variable display effect process in step S172 of the effect control process process and detection information, for example, a sub side. When an abnormality determination means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes the error processing steps S202 and S204 and the abnormality determination means determine an operation abnormality, the execution of the notification effect is restricted until the return condition is satisfied, for example, variable. It includes an effect limiting means such as an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S237 following step S233 of the display start setting process. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by executing an appropriate effect.

From a game machine capable of executing a game, for example, a pachinko game machine 1, a game control means for controlling the progress of a game, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, and a game control means, for example, a production control CPU 120. The game control means is provided with the effect control means capable of executing the effect based on the information of the above, and the game control means is based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area such as the normal area entrances 811 and 813 and the specific area entrance 812. , A privilege giving means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S117 to S120 of the special symbol process processing, and a movable member such as the distribution unit 820, which can give a privilege advantageous to the player. The operating state of the game can be controlled into a first state and a second state in which the ratio of the game medium passing through the specific area is different. For example, the CPU 103 that executes the motor control process in step S37 of the game control timer interrupt process. A game medium such as a movable member control means, a first detection means capable of detecting an operating state of a movable member such as a distribution unit origin sensor 820a, and a specific area switch 811a, 813a, a specific area switch 812a, etc. The second detection means capable of detecting the passage, the first detection information based on the detection result of the first detection means, and the second detection information based on the detection result of the second detection means are transmitted, for example, for game control. The effect control means includes a transmission means such as a CPU 103 that executes the switch / sensor process in step S31 of the timer interrupt process and executes the main side communication control process in step S39, and the effect control means is based on the first detection information. An effect execution means such as an effect control CPU 120 that executes a variable display effect process in step S172 of the effect control process process, which can execute a notification effect for notifying that the medium passes through a specific area, and a second detection When a passage abnormality is determined by an abnormality determination means such as an effect control CPU 120 that executes steps S207 and S208 of sub-side error processing, which can determine a passage abnormality in a specific area based on the information, and an abnormality determination means. Including, for example, an effect limiting means such as an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S237 following step S234 of the variable display start setting process, which restricts the execution of the notification effect until the return condition is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by executing an appropriate effect.

The game control means executes the initialization process based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the power supply to the game machine is started. For example, the CPU 103 that executes the initialization setting process in step S15 of the game control main process. The power to the game machine when the execution of the notification effect is restricted, for example, by executing the variable display start setting process step S236 after executing the sub-side error processing step S213. The recovery condition may be satisfied when the power supply is restarted after the supply is stopped and at least the initialization process is not executed by the initialization means. As a result, the notification effect can be appropriately executed.

The game control means executes the initialization process based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the power supply to the game machine is started. For example, the CPU 103 that executes the initialization setting process in step S15 of the game control main process. The power to the game machine when the execution of the notification effect is restricted, for example, by executing the variable display start setting process step S236 after executing the sub-side error processing step S213. When the power supply is restarted after the supply is stopped and the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the return condition may be satisfied. As a result, the notification effect can be appropriately executed.

The movable member control means can control the operating states of a plurality of movable members such as the outer reel 791 and the distribution unit 820, and the effect limiting means starts variable display after executing step S205 of, for example, sub-side error processing. When an operation abnormality occurs in at least one of the plurality of movable members, such as by executing step S237 of the setting process, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by executing an appropriate effect.

The effect executing means may be capable of executing the notification effect by the operation of a movable effect device such as the rotation display device 300. As a result, the notification effect can be appropriately executed.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 11 Main board 12 Production control board 100 Game control microcomputer 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU
200 Variable winning device 260 Upper large winning opening 300 Rotating display device 791 Outer reel 793 Outer reel motor 811, 813 Normal area entrance 812 Specific area entrance 811a, 813a Normal area switch 812a Specific area switch 820 Distribution part 820 Separation origin sensor 830 Distribution motor

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can execute games,
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
It is provided with an effect control means capable of executing an effect based on the information from the game control means.
The game control means
An initialization means that executes an initialization process based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition when the power supply to the game machine is started.
A privilege granting means that can grant a privilege that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area.
As the operating state of the movable member, a movable member control means capable of controlling the first state and the second state in which the ratio of the game medium passing through the specific region is different.
A detecting means capable of detecting the operating state of the movable member, and
A transmission means for transmitting detection information based on the detection result of the detection means , and the like.
The effect control means
When the operation cycle of the movable member is in the thus specified the detection information is within a predetermined range, and viable notification effect means notification effect for notifying that the game media passes through the specific region,
When the operation cycle of the movable member thus identified on the detection information is not within the predetermined range, and determinable abnormality determining means abnormal operation of the movable member,
If it is determined that the operation anomaly by the anomaly determination unit, seen including and a presentation restricting means for restricting execution of the notification effect until the return condition is satisfied,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the execution of the notification effect is restricted, the power supply is restarted, and the initialization process is executed by the initialization means, the return condition is satisfied. To do,
A game machine characterized by that.