JP6810078B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information.

In the conventional game machine, a plurality of specific areas (first passing gate, second passing gate) are provided in the specific game area (right game area), and the game medium has passed through any of the specific areas. Based on this, there is a case in which variable display of identification information is normally executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-63808

However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that no effect is executed even if the game medium passes through any specific area, and the game entertainment cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the game entertainment.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the means A of the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of ordinary identification information and variable display of special identification information.
A specific area in which a game medium flowing down a specific route among the flow-down routes of the game medium is provided so as to be able to enter, and a variable display of ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of the game medium.
The game medium flowing down the specific route is provided so as to be able to enter, and can be changed from the first predetermined state to the second predetermined state in which the game medium is easier to enter than the first predetermined state based on the variable display result of the ordinary identification information. Ordinary variable means,
A special variable that is provided on the downstream side of the specific area so that the game medium flowing down the specific path can enter, and can change from the first specific state to the second specific state in which the game medium is easier to enter than the first specific state. Means and
It is provided on the downstream side of the specific area and on the upstream side of the special variable means, and the variable display of the ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of the game medium, and the entered game medium is discharged to the outside of the game area. Special areas and
A production control means that can control the production,
A game state control means that can control the game state,
With
The effect control means can execute a special effect based on the entry of the game medium into the special area.
The game state control means can control the special variable means to an advantageous state in which the special variable means changes to the second specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information, and the normal variable means is set to the second predetermined state. It can be controlled to a special state where it changes more frequently than a non-special state,
The effect control means launches the game medium toward a predetermined route, which is a route different from the specific route, based on the fact that the game medium has entered the special region when it is not in the advantageous state and the special state. It is possible to carry out a promotion effect that encourages
It is characterized by that.
Further, as the gaming machine described in means 1,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, an ordinary symbol).
It is provided in a specific game area (for example, right game area 96SG002R) where a game medium passing through a specific path (for example, the upper path 96SG002C) of the passage paths of the game medium can flow down, and the normal identification information is obtained by passing the game medium. A specific area where variable display is feasible (for example, pass gate 96SG041) and
It is provided in the specific game area and can be changed from a non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easier to enter than the non-predetermined state based on the variable display result of the ordinary identification information. Ordinary variable device (for example, variable winning device 96SG006B) and
A special variable provided on the downstream side of the specific area in the specific game area and capable of changing from a non-specific state (for example, a closed state) to a specific state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easier to enter than the non-specific state. Devices (for example, special variable winning ball device 96SG007) and
A special area (for example, a normal drawing start winning opening 96Sg042) provided on the downstream side of the specific area in the specific game area and capable of executing variable display of ordinary identification information by entering a game medium, and
An effect control means capable of controlling the effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process) and
With
The effect control means is characterized in that it can execute a special effect (for example, a normal drawing start opening winning effect or a prize ball number display in the image display device 5) based on the entry of the game medium into the special area. May be good.
According to this feature, since the special effect is executed based on the entry of the game medium into the special area, the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of variably displaying special identification information (for example, a special symbol).
A portion in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process so that the special variable device can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )
The special variable device is provided on the downstream side of the special region (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at a downstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042. part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prolong the advantageous state while suppressing the decline in interest.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of variably displaying special identification information (for example, a special symbol).
A portion in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process so that the special variable device can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )
The special effect is an effect that can be executed in the advantageous state.
The advantageous state is a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state of a probabilistic jackpot A or a probabilistic jackpot B) and a second advantageous state (for example, a probabilistic jackpot) in which the advantage degree for the player is different from the first advantageous state. C and non-probability change jackpot jackpot game state), including
The effect control means can execute the special effect in the first advantageous state, but does not execute the special effect in the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the probability variation jackpot A or the like. During the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot B, it is possible to execute the normal figure start opening winning effect, but during the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot C and non-probability variation jackpot, the normal figure start opening winning effect is not executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to give a special feeling to the special production, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3.
The special area is an area in which a game value (for example, a prize ball) is given based on the entry of the game medium.
The effect control means can execute the special effect based on the entry of the game medium into the special area, but does not execute the special effect based on the entry of the game value into the specific area (for example). , The Fuzu start opening winning effect is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the Fuzu start winning opening 96SG042, but the Fuzu starting opening winning effect is executed based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 96SG041. Not part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the special effect can be executed according to the addition of the game value, the relationship between the addition of the game value and the special effect can be clarified, and the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 4.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of variably displaying special identification information (for example, a special symbol).
A predetermined area (for example, a general winning opening 10) provided in a predetermined game area (for example, left game area 96SG002L) where a game medium other than the specific game area can flow down, and a game value is given based on the entry of the game medium. When,
A portion in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process so that the special variable device can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )When,
A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying the assigned game value number, and
With
The special effect is an update display effect (for example, display of the number of prize balls in the image display device 5) that updates and displays the number of game values displayed on the display means in the advantageous state.
The effect control means executes the update display effect based on the entry of the game medium into the special area, but does not execute the update display effect based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area (for example). , As shown in Fig. 8-14, if the prize is to the starting prize opening, the big winning opening, the first starting winning opening, or the second starting winning opening, the number of prize balls is updated and the general prize is won. If the prize is to the mouth 10, the prize ball number display is not updated)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort due to the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area when the player is in an advantageous state.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

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 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 a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which shows the number of prize balls in each winning opening and the corresponding prize ball number notification command. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a special figure display result determination table, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a general figure display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ordinary symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the left-handed notification effect execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal drawing start mouth winning production processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the prize ball number display processing. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an image display apparatus. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which simplified the main board. (A) is an explanatory diagram of performance information that can be displayed on a display monitor, (B) is an explanatory diagram of values aggregated for performance display, and (C) is a display on each display unit of the display monitor. It is explanatory drawing of. This is a timing chart when the jackpot game state is controlled to the normal state. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor when an error occurs. It is a figure which shows the switching mode of a display monitor.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided 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 variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and 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 the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). 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 device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "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". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. 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.

Further, 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 has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

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 may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip-type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, 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 a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

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 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 the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of the 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. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above 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 hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has 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.

A movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided at a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2.

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. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

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).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(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 passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing 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 this normal symbol game, if 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, if 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". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

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, and 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 becomes a "big hit" is higher than 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 a “big hit” is likely to occur 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 such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process 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. By combining these, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base state. The high accuracy state and the low base state are also called the high accuracy low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern is in the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also called) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp on / off mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, see See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it is set as "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

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 and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is measured based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device 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 "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. Ends processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead advance notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as the game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. 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 execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program 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.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of the feature portion in the present embodiment)
Next, the feature portion of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. The left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is formed in the left game area 96SG002L where the game ball can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is a game. It is formed in the right game area 96SG002R where the ball can flow down.

The left game area 96SG002L is a game area in which a game ball launched relatively weakly (left-handed) by the operation of the ball striking handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 96SG002R is a left game area 96SG002L by the operation of the ball striking handle 30. This is a game area in which a game ball launched (right-handed) stronger than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 96SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, two general winning openings 10 are arranged in the left game area 96SG002L, and in the right game area 96SG002R, a passing gate 96SG041 and a variable winning ball device 96SG006B are provided from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 96SG002R. , The general drawing start winning opening 96SG042 and the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 in which the starting condition of the normal symbol is satisfied by winning the game ball are arranged in order. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 96SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 96SG006B, the large winning opening formed by the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042 and the special variable winning ball device 96SG007, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 96SG041. There is. That is, the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R can first pass through the passing gate 96SG041, and then the second starting winning opening, the normal drawing starting winning opening 96SG042, and the large winning opening can be won in this order. There is.

The switch circuit 110 in the present embodiment includes a gate switch 21 for detecting a game ball passing through the passing gate 96SG041 and a first starting port for detecting a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening. Switch 22A, 2nd start port switch 22B for detecting the game ball winning in the 2nd start winning opening, 1st count switch 96SG023A for detecting the game ball winning in the big winning opening, one general winning The second count switch 96SG023B for detecting the game ball winning the mouth 10, the third count switch 96SG023C for detecting the game ball winning the other general winning mouth 10, and the game for winning the general drawing start winning mouth 96SG042. A normal start port switch 96SG024 for detecting a sphere is connected.

In addition, the game balls that have won the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042, and the large winning opening are each switch (first starting opening switch 22A, second starting opening). After being detected by the switch 22B, the first count switch 23A, the second count switch 23B, the third count switch 23C, and the normal drawing start port switch 96SG024), it is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 96SG006B, the normal drawing starting winning opening 96SG042, and the special variable winning ball device 96SG007. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 96SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening, the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042, and the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R is the first. It is not possible to win in the starting winning opening and the general winning opening 10.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the player launches the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game or the time saving state, the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R wins the second start. It is possible to win a prize in the mouth, the general winning opening 96SG042, and the large winning opening. Further, during the big hit game, a part of the game balls flowing down the right game area 96SG002R wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 before winning the big winning opening, so that per round in the big hit game. It is possible to extend the period required for this.

Further, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 are arranged around the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of winning balls to the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game is adjusted by these obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3, so that the period required for one round in the big hit game is appropriately adjusted. Is possible.

FIG. 8-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). 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 command form shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), the command 8001H is the first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect of variable display in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing" or "big hit" and the variable display result are displayed. Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set in the case of "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating the predetermined result that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variation display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variation display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. This is the second game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variation display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result specification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the large winning opening and the notification command after opening of the large winning opening, different EXT data correspond to, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "16") in the normal open big hit state and the high-speed open big hit state. Is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C3XXH is a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball in each winning opening. As shown in FIG. 8-4, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening, which is the starting target of the first special symbol, four prize balls are paid out based on the winning and the number of prize balls is notified. As a command, C301H is output to the effect control board 12. In addition, when a game ball wins a prize in the second start winning opening, which is the starting target of the second special symbol, one prize ball is paid out based on the winning, and C302H is used as a production control board as a command to notify the number of prize balls. It is designed to be output for 12. In addition, when a game ball wins in the normal symbol start winning opening 96SG042, which is the starting target of the normal symbol, two prize balls are paid out based on the winning, and C303H is used as a production control board 12 as a prize ball number notification command. Is designed to be output to.

Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the large prize opening, 14 prize balls are paid out based on the prize, and C304H is output to the production control board 12 as a prize ball number notification command. When a game ball wins in the general prize opening 10, 5 prize balls are paid out based on the prize, and C305H is output to the production control board 12 as a prize ball number notification command. ing.

In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As will be described later, the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is one ball as long as the number of balls having little influence on the number of winning balls associated with winning the big winning opening during the big hit game. It may be only 3 balls or more.

Returning to FIG. 8-2 (A), C400H is a gate passage notification command for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041.

FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern , Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result of the general map is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 shown in FIG. 8-8, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number value. Numerical data indicating a part of MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has any of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variation display result is "big hit". It is a random number value used to determine the crab, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "997", for example.

FIG. 8-5 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "missing", the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "missing" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "out of reach" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is also provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to super reach α and super reach β.

The variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a variation pattern of a special hit corresponding to a case where the variation display result is "small hit" or the variation display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C". PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in this embodiment is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. ing. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is the one. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. Therefore, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random number value, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

FIG. 8-6 (A) shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The first special figure and the second special figure may use individual special figure display result determination tables.

The special figure display result determination table shows the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is a table to be played.

In the special figure display result determination table in the present embodiment, the special figure display result determination table is characterized according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment determines whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table in the present embodiment, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are set than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the jackpot game state when it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in this embodiment) (about 1/30 in this embodiment). ). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, it is determined that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability changing state (high probability state), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability is high.

FIG. 8-7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, any of a plurality of jackpot types can be selected based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variation is displayed (variable) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation" depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "big hit B" and "probability variable jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7 (B). In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-saving control are executed after the end of the jackpot game state. Probability change jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B that shift to the high accuracy high base state, and probability variation jackpot C that shifts to the high accuracy low base state where high accuracy control is executed but time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot game state. And, after the end of the jackpot game state, only the time saving control is executed and the non-probability variable jackpot that shifts to the low probability high base state is set.

The jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds) to change to the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot B" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. In addition, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variation jackpot" is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) that change the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 16-round (16R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) probability variation jackpot. Furthermore, in the jackpot game by "probability variation jackpot C", the round that changes the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 to the first state that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and special in each round. The opening period of the variable winning ball device 96SG007 is shorter than other jackpot games (for example, 0.1 second), which is a high-speed opening jackpot. It should be noted that the probability variation control and the time saving control are not executed during the big hit game of any of the big hit types.

Further, although not particularly shown, the small hit game state in the present embodiment changes the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 to the first state which is advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is the same as the probability change big hit C. The opening period (0.1 seconds in this embodiment) is set. After the small hit game is completed, the game state immediately before the small hit game is inherited.

That is, in the present embodiment, the same fluctuation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIG. 8-5) is used when the fluctuation display result is "probability variation big hit C" and when it is "small hit". Since the variation display is executed and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is the same, the probability variation control is executed for the player after the jackpot game and the small hit game of the probability variation jackpot C are completed. It is possible to continue the game while expecting to be there.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before it is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" are used depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. , "Probability variation jackpot C", and "Non-probability variation jackpot" are assigned different judgment values for the jackpot type. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the judgment value is not assigned to the big hit type of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type to the normal open jackpot state or the high-speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds by setting the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Therefore, for example, in the game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 96SG006B by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state in which the winning ball is small. It is possible to prevent the amusement of the game from deteriorating.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is determined by whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it exists, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the judgment values for the "probability variation jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the allocation of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the variable special figure It is set so that the case where the figure is the second special figure is easier to determine than the case where the figure is the first special figure.

Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is the big hit of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". It may be assigned to a type. For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the judgment value that is smaller than that when the variable special figure is the first special figure is the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". May be assigned. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data.

The RAM 102 in the present embodiment has a game control data holding area 96SG150 as shown in FIG. 8-8, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is provided. The game control data holding area 96SG150 shown in FIG. 8-8 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 96SG151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 96SG151B, a normal figure holding storage unit 96SG151C, and a game control flag setting unit 96SG152. , The game control timer setting unit 96SG153, the game control counter setting unit 96SG154, and the game control buffer setting unit 96SG155 are provided.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151A is a special feature in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151A associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and sets the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151B has not yet been started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 96SG006B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 96SG151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the second starting winning opening with the holding number, and determines the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 96SG151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

The normal figure hold storage unit 96SG151C includes hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 96SG041 is detected by the gate switch 21. Although the game ball that has won the start winning opening 96SG042 is detected by the normal drawing start opening switch 96SG024, the holding information of the normal drawing game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 is stored. For example, the normal figure hold storage unit 96SG151C associates with the hold number in the order in which the game ball passes through (wins) the passage gate 96SG041 and the normal figure start winning opening 96SG042, and the random number circuit 104 is performed by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the normal map display result extracted from the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 96SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 96SG152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 96SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 96SG153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 96SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 96SG154, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 96SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 96SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S26 shown in FIG. 4 as the normal symbol process process. In this normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the normal symbol start winning determination process (96SGS300).

After executing the normal symbol start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of 96SGS301 to 96SGS307 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

In the normal symbol start winning process of the 96SGS300, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gate switch 21 is turned on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 provided in the passing gate 96SG041. (96SGS311). If the gate switch 21 is on (96SGS311; Y), is the number of reserved storages in the normal figure set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) with reference to the reserved storage unit 96SG151C? It is determined whether or not (96SGS312). When the number of reserved memory in the normal figure is not the upper limit value (96SGS312; N), the gate passage flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041 is set and the process proceeds to 96SGS317 (96SGS313).

When the gate switch 21 is off in 96SGS311 (96SGS311; N) or when the number of reserved normal figures is the upper limit in 96SGS312 (96SGS312), whether or not the normal figure start port switch 96SG024 is on. Judgment (96SGS314). If the normal figure start port switch 96SG024 is on (96SGS314; Y), the normal figure hold storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) with reference to the normal figure hold storage unit 96SG151C. It is determined whether or not it is (96SGS315). When the number of reserved memory of the normal figure is not the upper limit (96SGS315; N), the normal figure start opening winning flag indicating that the game ball has won the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is set and the process proceeds to 96SGS317 (96SGS316).

When the normal figure start port switch 96SG024 is off (96SGS314; N) or when the normal figure hold storage number is the upper limit value (96SGS315; Y), the normal symbol start winning process is terminated.

In the 96SGS317, the CPU 103 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random number of the game control counter setting unit 96SG154 (96SGS317). The numerical data extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of a free entry in the normal figure hold storage unit 96SG151C (96SGS318).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the normal drawing start opening winning flag is set (96SGS319). When the normal figure start opening winning flag is set (96SGS319; Y), the normal figure starting opening winning flag is cleared (96SGS320), and the number of prize balls notification command according to the winning of the normal drawing starting opening is set. (C303H) is set to transmit, and the normal symbol start winning process is completed (96SGS321).

Further, when the normal figure start winning flag is not set (96SGS319; N), it is further determined whether or not the gate passage flag is set (96SGS322). When the gate passage flag is not set (96SGS322; N), the normal symbol start winning process is completed, and when the gate passage flag is set (96SGS322; Y), the gate passage flag is cleared and ( 96SGS323), the transmission setting of the gate passage notification command is set, and the normal symbol start winning process is completed (96SGS324).

The prize ball number notification command set to be transmitted in the processing of 96SGS321 and the gate passage notification command set to be transmitted in the processing of 96SGS324 are transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process (see FIG. 4). It is output (transmitted) to it. As described above, in the normal symbol start winning process in the present embodiment, different commands are transmitted to the effect control board 12 depending on whether the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041 or the normal symbol start winning opening 96SG042. It is designed to do.

As shown in FIG. 8-9, the normal symbol normal processing of S96SGS301 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this ordinary symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display 20 based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 96SG151C. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is set as "hit". Make a decision (predetermined) before the event. Further, in the normal symbol normal processing, a fixed normal symbol (either a hit symbol or a missed symbol) in the normal symbol game is set by the normal symbol display 20 in response to the variation display result of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game. .. In the normal symbol normal processing, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variation display result of the normal symbol is determined in advance.

The normal symbol variation pattern setting process of 96SGS302 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "1". This normal symbol variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol to one of a plurality of types based on whether or not the game state is a time saving state. When the normal symbol variation pattern setting process is executed and the normal symbol variation display is started, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "2". For example, in the present embodiment, when the game state is a time saving state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state), the normal symbol variation pattern (variation time of the normal symbol) is determined to be 1 second, and the game is played. When the state is a non-time saving state (low accuracy low base state or high accuracy low base state), the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (normal symbol fluctuation time) may be determined for a longer period than the time saving state such as 3 minutes. ..

The normal symbol variation processing of 96SGS303 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "2". This normal symbol variation process includes a process of setting the normal symbol display 20 to change the normal symbol, a process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the like. .. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol reaches the normal symbol fluctuation time, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The normal symbol stop processing of 96SGS304 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "3". This normal symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 and making a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) the confirmed normal symbol that is the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. ing. Then, it is determined whether or not the hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 96SG152 is on, and if the hit flag is on, the value of the normal figure process flag is updated to "4". Will be done. On the other hand, when the hit flag is off, the value of the normal map process flag is updated to "0".

The pre-opening process per normal symbol of 96SGS305 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is "4". In this pre-opening process for hitting the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is set to the open state (opening control is executed) based on the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "hit" or the game state. It includes processing to make settings. For example, when the gaming state is a time saving state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state), the opening period of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is determined to be 3 seconds, and the gaming state is a non-time saving state (low accuracy). In the low base state or high accuracy low base state), the opening period of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is 0.1 seconds, etc., which is a period during which it is more difficult for the game ball to win the second starting winning opening than in the short time state. It should be set to.

In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the case where the gaming state is in the non-time saving state, and the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is used for a long period of time. The opening makes it easier for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting winning opening, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the game state is the time saving state, the game state is the non-time saving state. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the case of, the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is opened for a longer period of time than in the case where the gaming state is in the non-time saving state, and the game state is more than in the non-time saving state. By executing at least one such as increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is opened, it is sufficient to make it easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning opening than in the non-time saving state.

The processing during opening per normal symbol of 96SGS306 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “5”. Whether or not it is time to return the variable winning ball device 96SG006B from the open state to the closed state based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B in the processing during opening per normal symbol. It includes processing to determine whether or not. Then, when the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is returned to the closed state, the value of the normal figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 81.

The post-opening process per normal symbol of 96SGS307 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “6”. This post-opening process per normal symbol includes a process for determining whether or not the number of times the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is opened has reached the maximum number of times the variable winning device is opened. When the maximum number of times the variable winning device is opened is not reached, the value of the normal figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of times the variable winning device is opened is not reached, the value of the normal figure process flag is "5". It is updated to 0 ”.

Next, the operation mode of the effect control CPU 120 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing a part of the effect control process processing in the present embodiment. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reading advance notice setting process (S161) described above, and then performs a left-handed notification effect execution process (96SGS162) for executing the left-handed notification effect described later, and a left-handed notification effect execution process (96SGS162) described later. The normal drawing start opening winning effect processing (96SGS163) for executing the general drawing start opening winning effect and the prize ball number display processing (96SGS164) for displaying the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game on the image display device 5. To execute. Then, any of the processes S170 to S177 is executed.

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart of the left-handed notification effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-11. In the left-handed notification effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the left-handed notification effect process timer is operating (96SGS331). When the left-handed notification effect process timer is not operating (96SGS331; N), whether or not the gate passage notification command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the gate passage notification command is received from the main board 11. Is determined (96SGS332). The gate passage notification command reception flag is a flag set when it is determined in the command analysis process (see FIG. 6) that the effect control CPU 120 has received the gate passage notification command.

When the gate passage notification command reception flag is set (96SGS332; Y), the gate passage notification command reception flag is cleared and the process proceeds to 96SGS337 (96SGS333), and when the gate passage notification command reception flag is not set (96SGS332). ; N), and further, it is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS334). The prize ball number notification command reception flag is a flag set when it is determined in the command analysis process (see FIG. 6) that the effect control CPU 120 has received the prize ball number notification command.

When the prize ball number notification command reception flag is not set (96SGS334; N), the left-handed notification effect execution process is terminated, and when the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS334; Y), the effect control The CPU 120 specifies the number of prize balls from the received prize ball number notification command (96SGS335), and the specified number of prize balls is two, that is, the prize balls correspond to the winning of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042. It is determined whether or not the ball is a prize ball (96SGS336). When the number of specified prize balls is other than 2 (96SGS336; N), that is, the prize ball is one of the general winning opening 10, the large winning opening, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening. If the prize ball corresponds to the winning of the prize, the left-handed notification effect execution process is terminated. If the number of prize balls specified is two (96SGS336; Y), the process proceeds to 96SGS337.

In the 96SGS337, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is any of "4" to "7", that is, whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. When the value of the effect process flag is any of "4" to "7" (96SGS337; N), the left-handed notification effect execution process is terminated, and the value of the effect process flag is "0" to "3". In either case (96SGS337; Y), the gaming state is specified (96SGS338). The game state may be specified from the received game state designation command or the like.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specified gaming state is a low-accuracy low-base state, that is, whether or not the gaming ball is launched toward the left gaming area 96SG002L (96SGS339). .. When the specified game state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state (96SGS339; N) in which the game ball is launched toward the right game area 96SG002R, the left-handed notification effect execution process is terminated and the specified game is executed. When the state is a low accuracy low base state, after reading and setting the process table (left-handed notification effect process table) corresponding to the left-handed notification effect (96SGS340), the process data of the selected left-handed notification effect process table. The left-handed notification effect process timer in 1 is started (96SGS341). In the present embodiment, the left-handed notification effect process table corresponding to the left-handed notification effect is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 follows the effect device (effect component) according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the set left-handed notification effect process table. The control of the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and the speakers 8L, 8R, etc. as the effect component) is started to end the left-handed notification effect execution process (96SGS342).

When the left-handed notification effect process timer is operating in 96SGS331 (96SGS331; Y), the value of the left-handed notification effect process timer is set to -1 (96SGS343), and the left-handed notification effect process timer is timered out. It is determined whether or not it has been done (96SGS344). When the left-handed notification effect process timer is not timer-out (96SGS344; N), the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the left-handed notification effect process timer to end the left-handed notification effect execution process ( In the case of 96SGS349), when the left-handed notification effect process timer is timer-out (96SGS344; Y), it is determined whether or not it is the last left-handed notification effect process timer that is further timered out (96SGS345).

If it is not the last left-handed notification effect process timer (96SGS345; N) that the timer is out, the process data of the left-handed notification effect is switched (96SGS346). That is, the left-handed notification effect process timer is started again by setting the next set left-handed notification effect process timer setting value in the left-handed notification effect process timer in the left-handed notification effect process timer (96SGS347). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed according to the content of the process data set next (96SGS348), and the left-handed notification effect execution process is terminated.

If the last left-handed notification effect process timer is set to match the timer in 96SGS345 (96SGS345; Y), the left-handed notification effect is ended and the left-handed notification effect execution process is terminated (96SGS350).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game state is the low probability low base state, the game ball is driven into the right game area 96SG002R, and the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 or the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042. The left-handed notification effect is executed based on the winning of the prize, and it is possible to urge the player to launch the game ball toward the left game area 96SG002L.

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart of the normal drawing start opening winning effect processing shown in FIG. 8-11. In the normal figure start opening winning effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is "6", that is, whether or not the effect process during the jackpot is being executed (96SGS351). ). When the value of the effect process flag is other than "6" (96SGS351; N), the normal drawing start opening winning effect process is completed, and when the value of the effect process flag is "6" (96SGS351; Y), Further, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is a non-probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot C (96SGS352).

When the jackpot type is non-probability change jackpot or probability variation jackpot C (96SGS352; Y), the normal figure start opening winning effect processing is completed, and when the jackpot type is probability variation jackpot A or probability variation jackpot B (96SGS352; N). , Whether or not the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set according to the prize in the starting prize opening, that is, the prize ball number notification command reception flag indicating that the number of prize balls is 2 is set. It is determined whether or not it is (96SGS353).

When the prize ball number notification command reception flag corresponding to the winning of the normal drawing start winning opening is set (96SGS353; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is a process table corresponding to the normal drawing starting opening winning effect (general figure). After reading and setting the start opening winning effect process table (96SGS354), the normal start opening winning effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (96SGS355). In the present embodiment, the process table corresponding to the normal drawing start opening winning effect is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 is produced according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the set normal drawing start opening winning effect process table. The control of the image display device 5 as a visual component, the game effect lamp 9 as a directing component, and the speakers 8L, 8R as a directing component) is started, and the normal drawing start opening winning effect processing is completed (96SGS356). As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in 96SGS352 to 96SGS356, it is possible to execute the normal figure start opening winning effect only during the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B. Further, in the embodiment of the present embodiment, both the passing gate 96SG041 and the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 satisfy the starting condition of the normal symbol when the game ball passes (winning), which is shown in the processing of 96SGS353. As described above, when the game ball wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SGS042, the normal drawing starting opening winning effect is executed, but when the game ball enters the passing gate 96SG041, the normal drawing starting opening winning effect is not executed. It has become like.

When the prize ball number notification command reception flag corresponding to the winning of the normal drawing start opening winning effect is not set in 96SGS353 (96SGS353; N), the effect control CPU 120 is the normal drawing starting opening winning effect effect process timer. Determines whether or not is in operation (96SGS357). When the normal figure start opening winning effect process timer is not operating (96SGS357; N), the normal drawing start opening winning effect processing is finished, and when the normal drawing start opening winning effect process timer is operating (96SGS357; Y). , The value of the normal figure start opening winning effect process timer is decremented by -1 (96SGS358), and it is determined whether or not the normal figure start opening winning effect process timer has timed out (96SGS359).

When the normal figure start opening winning effect process timer is not timer-out (96SGS359; N), the normal figure start opening opening winning effect process timer controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the value of the normal figure start opening winning effect process timer to start the normal figure. The oral prize production process is completed (96SGS364). If the normal figure start opening winning effect process timer is timer-out (96SGS359; Y), is the timer-out normal drawing start opening winning effect process timer the last normal figure start opening winning effect process timer? It is determined whether or not (96SGS360).

If the timer is not the last normal figure start opening winning effect process timer (96SGS360; N), the normal figure start opening winning effect process data is switched. (96SGS361). That is, by setting the next set value of the Fuzu start opening winning effect process timer in the Fuzu start opening winning effect process timer to the Fuzu start opening winning effect process timer, the Fuzu start opening winning effect process timer can be set. Start again (96SGS362). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the next set normal figure start opening winning effect process data (96SGS363), and the general drawing start opening winning effect process is terminated.

If the timer-out of the 96SGS360 is the last Fuzu start opening winning effect process timer (96SGS360; Y), the Fuzu start opening winning effect is finished and the Fuzu start port is started. The winning production process is completed (96SGS365).

As described above, in the present embodiment, a part of the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R toward the big winning opening during the big hit game may win a prize in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, and during the big hit game. When the game ball wins the Fuzu start winning opening 96SG042, the Fuzu starting opening winning effect is executed based on the winning. For this reason, the player wins the Fuzu start winning opening 96SG042 before a part of the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R wins the big winning opening by perceiving the Fuzu starting opening winning effect. It is possible to recognize what has been done.

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart of the prize ball number display process shown in FIG. 8-11. In the prize ball number display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the values of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball counter are being displayed on the image display device 5 (96SGS371). The first prize ball counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls paid out in all the big hits in the consecutive villas, and the second prize ball counter is paid during one big hit game. It is a counter for counting the number of prize balls issued.

When the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter are not being displayed on the image display device 5 (96SGS371; N), whether or not the value of the effect process flag is "6", that is, , It is determined whether or not the production during the big hit is being executed (96SGS372). When the jackpot production is being executed (big hit game is in progress) (96SGS372; Y), it is determined whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot game is non-probability change jackpot or probability variation jackpot C (96SGS373). When the jackpot type of the jackpot game is non-probability change jackpot or probability variation jackpot C (96SGS373; Y), the prize ball number display processing is completed, and the jackpot type of the jackpot game is probability variation jackpot A or probability variation jackpot B. (96SGS373; N) starts displaying the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter on the image display device 5, and ends the prize ball number display process (96SGS374).

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is displaying the values of the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter on the image display device 5 in 96SGS371 (96SGS371; Y), the effect control process flag is displayed. It is determined whether or not the value is "7", that is, whether or not the ending effect is being executed (96SGS375). When the value of the effect control process flag is other than "7" (96SGS375; N), it is further determined whether or not the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS376). When the prize ball number notification command reception flag is not set (96SGS376; N), the prize ball number display process is terminated, and when the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set (96SGS376; Y), the prize ball number notification command reception flag is set. The number of prize balls is specified from the prize ball number notification command (96SGS377), and whether or not the specified number of prize balls is 5, that is, whether or not the prize balls correspond to the prizes in the general prize opening. Judgment (96SGS378).

When the specified number of prize balls is 5, that is, when the prize balls are paid out in response to the winning of the game balls in the general prize opening 10 provided in the left game area 96SG002L (96SGS378; Y). ) Clears the prize ball number notification command reception flag (without adding the prize ball numbers of the 5 balls to the values of the 1st prize ball number counter and the 2nd prize ball number counter) to display the prize ball number. Finish (96SGS381). When the specified number of prize balls is other than 5 (96SGS376; N), the specified number of prize balls is added to the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter (96SGS379). ), The values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter displayed on the image display device 5 are updated and displayed (96SGS380). Then, the prize ball number notification command reception flag is cleared to end the prize ball number display process (96SGS381). That is, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10 provided in the left game area 96SG002L during the big hit game in which the game ball is hit right (the game ball is launched toward the right game area 96SG002R). The values of the prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter displayed on the image display device 5 are not updated and displayed.

When the value of the effect process flag is "7" in 96SGS375 (96SGS375; Y), is the image display device 5 displaying the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter? It is determined whether or not (96SGS382). If the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter are not being displayed on the image display device 5 (96SGS382; N), the prize ball number display process is terminated and the first prize ball number display device 5 is used for the first. When the values of the prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter are being displayed (96SGS382; Y), the display of the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter in the image display device 5 ends. At the same time (96SGS383), the value of the second prize ball number counter is reset to "0" to end the prize ball number display process (96SGS384).

When the value of the effect process flag is other than "6" in 96SGS372 (96SGS372; N), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the game state (96SGS385), and the specified game state is in the low probability low base state. It is determined whether or not it is (96SGS386). When the specified gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state (96SGS386; N), the prize ball number display processing is completed, and when the specified gaming state is a low-accuracy low-base state (96SGS386). Y) further determines whether or not a value other than "0" is set in the first prize ball number counter (96SGS387). When "0" is set in the first prize ball counter (96SGS387; N), the prize ball number display process is terminated, and a value other than "0" is set in the first prize ball counter. In the case (96SGS387; Y), the value of the first prize ball number counter is reset to "0" to end the prize ball number display process (96SGS387).

As described above, during the big hit game in the present embodiment, the values of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter are displayed on the image display device 5, and the payout is made in the big hit game in the consecutive villas. The number of prize balls awarded and the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game can be recognized by the player. Since the big hit game in the present embodiment is digested by the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R winning the big prize opening, the game ball is placed in the general winning opening provided in the left game area 96SG002L. The number of prize balls paid out according to the winning is not reflected in the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-15 and 8-16.

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), the variation display result becomes the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B in the low probability low base state (the variation display result is the jackpot, and the variation display result is the jackpot. When the jackpot type is probabilistic jackpot A or probabilistic jackpot B), the jackpot game is started. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the effect corresponding to the big hit game (the effect during the big hit), and at the lower part of the image display device 5, the value of the first prize ball counter is 96SG005A and the second prize ball counter. The display of the value 96SG005B of is started. The value 96SG005A of the first prize ball counter and the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball counter are added and updated every time the game ball wins a big prize opening or a general drawing start winning opening.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), every time the game ball wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game, the character image 96SG005C is displayed as the normal drawing starting opening winning effect. In the present embodiment, a mode in which the character image 96SG005C is displayed on the image display device 5 as a normal drawing start opening winning effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal drawing start is performed. The mouth winning effect is that the player has won a prize in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, such as image display on the image display device 5, output of a specific sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and light emission of the game effect lamp 9. The form does not matter as long as it is a perceptible production.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (D) to 8-15 (F), when the jackpot game is completed, the value of the first prize ball counter in the image display device 5 is 96SG005A and the second prize ball counter. The display of the value 96SG005B is finished, and the gaming state shifts to the high accuracy and high base state. When the fluctuation display result becomes the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B again in the high accuracy high base state, the image display device 5 again has the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter. The value 96SG005B is displayed. However, the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball counter is inherited from the number of prize balls paid out in the previous big hit game, while the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball counter is reset to "0". To.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) and 8-16 (B), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 when the game state is in the low probability low base state, or when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 or the normal drawing start winning opening. If the player wins the 96SG042, that is, if the player launches the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R in a low probability low base state in which the game ball should be launched toward the left game area 96SG002L, these game balls pass through the gate. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed the 96SG041 and the game ball has won the winning opening 96SG042, a message image 96SG005D such as "Please return to the left-handed" is displayed at the upper part of the image display device 5 as a left-handed notification effect. Will be done. In the present embodiment, a mode in which the message image 96SG005D is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated as the left-handed notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the left-handed notification effect is not limited to this. , Image display on the image display device 5, output of specific sounds from the speakers 8L, 8R, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, etc., can urge the player to launch the game ball toward the left game area 96SG002L. The form does not matter as long as it is a production.
(Explanation of display monitor)
Further, as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, a display monitor 96SG029 capable of displaying winning information (performance information) such as a base value may be provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the display monitor 96SG029 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-17 to 8-22.

As shown in FIG. 8-17, a display monitor 96SG029 is arranged on the main board 11, and the main board 11 and the display monitor 96SG029 are housed in a board case 96SG201 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is arranged in the state. Since the substrate case 96SG201 in this embodiment is made of a transparent resin material or the like, the display of the display monitor 96SG029 can be visually recognized through the substrate case 96SG201.

Further, in the lower part on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, a nozzle (discharge port) for discharging the game ball that has won a prize in each winning opening or the game ball that has entered the out opening to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. In the outer nozzle, a discharge port switch 96SG025 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko game machine 1 (detecting a launched game ball) is provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-18, the caulking pin 96SG011B is attached to the substrate case 201. By providing the caulking pin 96SG011B, the main board 11 is completely enclosed in the board case 96SG201, and fraudulent acts on the main board 11 are prevented. The substrate case 96SG201 is a crimped substrate case (hereinafter, also referred to as “crimped substrate case”).

Further, a sealing sticker 96SG011S is attached to the substrate case 201 to prove that the main substrate 11 is enclosed. The sealing seal 96SG011S is attached, for example, across the removed portion of the substrate case 96SG201. The seal seal 96SG011S is arranged at a position away from the main board 11, and is arranged at a position different from the position where the visibility of the display monitor 96SG029 is obstructed, such as directly in front of the display monitor 96SG029. As described above, the display monitor 96SG029 is arranged at a position not hidden by the seal seal 96SG011S.

The display monitor 96SG029 includes a first display unit 96SG029A, a second display unit 96SG029B, a third display unit 96SG029C, and a fourth display unit 96SG029D. The first display unit 96SG029A to the fourth display unit 96SG029D are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments.

On the display monitor 96SG029, the real-time base value shown in FIG. 8-19 (A) and the previous cumulative base value are displayed as performance information. The real-time base value of the item number "bL" is a base value (real-time value during measurement) for every 60,000 out balls in the normal state (low accuracy low base state). More specifically, the real-time base value is the number of game balls fired in the normal state, and is the ratio (%) of the number of prize balls to the game balls being measured up to 60,000 (0 to 59999). This is the value shown. The previous cumulative base value of the item number "b6" is a base value (cumulative value measured last time) for every 60,000 out balls in the normal state. More specifically, the previous cumulative base value is the number of game balls fired in the normal state, and is a value indicating the ratio (%) of the number of prize balls to the previously measured 60,000 game balls.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 (CPU103) according to the present embodiment, in order to calculate these real-time base values and the previous cumulative base values, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), the first general winning opening (1st general winning opening) For example, the number of prize balls by winning a prize in the general winning opening 10) provided with the second count switch 96SG023B, and the number of winning balls in the second general winning opening (for example, the general winning opening 10 provided with the third count switch 96SG023C). The number of prize balls by winning, the number of prize balls by winning the first start winning opening, the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening, the number of prize balls by winning the big winning opening, the number of game balls hit Each is tabulated. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, each value shown in FIG. 8-19 (B) is totaled in the low probability low base state, and the real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value are calculated using these totaled values. -It is designed to be displayed.

When displaying the calculated real-time base value, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (C), the upper two digits (first display unit 29A and second display unit 29B) of the display monitor 96SG029 are real-time base. In addition to displaying (lighting) "bL." Indicating that, the numerical value (%) in the range of "00" to "99" or the real-time base in the lower two digits (third display unit 29C and fourth display unit 29D). Display (lights up) "-" indicating that the value has not been calculated. Further, when displaying the calculated previous cumulative base value, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (C), the upper two digits (first display unit 29A and second display unit 29B) of the display monitor 96SG029 are used for the previous time. In addition to displaying (lighting) "b6.", Which indicates that it is based on cumulative total, the numerical values (%) in the range of "00" to "99" in the lower two digits (third display unit 29C and fourth display unit 29D). ) Or "-" indicating that the previous cumulative base value has not been calculated is displayed (lit).

After the jackpot game of the non-probability change jackpot in the present embodiment is completed, the probability variation control is executed but the time reduction control is not executed. However, after the jackpot game of the non-probability variation jackpot is completed, the probability variation control and the time reduction are performed. You may choose not to perform both controls. However, in the case of not executing the probability variation control and the time saving control after the jackpot game of the non-probability variation jackpot is completed, from the time when the game ball wins the prize opening to the time when it is detected by the first count switch 96SG023A. Since a time lag occurs in the game, the game ball is detected by the first count switch 96SG023A after the big hit game is completed, so that the base value (real-time base value or the previous cumulative base value) in the normal state (low probability low base state) ) May not be calculated accurately.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (CPU103) in the present embodiment has a non-probability variation among the game balls e, f, g fired in the final round of the non-probability variation jackpot jackpot game. When the final round of the jackpot jackpot game ends and the ending effect starts (the timing when the big winning door is closed), the ending effect ends from t4 and the game state is in the normal state (low probability low base state). In the period T4 to the timing t6 controlled by, the period T5 (the length of the period T4) from the timing t4 to the latest timing t5 in which the game ball winning the large winning opening at the timing t4 can be detected by the discharge port switch 96SG025. The game ball e detected by the outlet switch 96SG025 up to (the length of the period T5) is not counted as the out ball (number of hit balls) in the normal state (low accuracy and low base state) (performance display). By not including it in the calculation of), it is possible to calculate an accurate real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display monitor 96SG029 exemplifies the mode of displaying the real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 96SG029 is not limited to this. , Other performance information such as the character ratio (role ratio) and the continuous character ratio (role ratio) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be displayed, and if an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an error may occur. It may be displayed that the error has occurred.

For example, when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the upper two digits of the display monitor 96SG029 are displayed by blinking "-" and the lower two digits are displayed. The occurrence of an error may be notified by displaying "-" on. Further, as a display mode of the display monitor 96SG029 when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the display is not performed in the upper two digits, or the display is shown in FIG. As shown in 8-21 (C), a blinking display of "E" indicating an error is performed in the upper 2nd digit, or as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), an error (Err) is displayed in the upper 2 digits. ) May be flashed and displayed.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 (CPU103) in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the calculated real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value are displayed on the display monitor 96SG029, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, the display of these real-time base values and the previous cumulative base values may be arbitrarily switchable or may be switchable at a predetermined time. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) to 8-22 (E), the display of the real-time base value and the display of the previous cumulative base value on the display monitor 96SG029 may be switched every 5 seconds.

Further, when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display monitor 96SG029 switches between the display indicating that the error has occurred, the real-time base value display, and the previous cumulative base value display every 5 seconds. As a result, even when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the real-time base value and the previous cumulative base value may be confirmed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is provided at an upstream position of the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 in the right gaming area 96SG002R. Therefore, during the jackpot game, a part of the game balls flowing down the right game area 96SG002R wins the regular drawing start winning slot 96SG042 before winning the jackpot, so the period required for each round of the jackpot game Since it is possible to prolong the period (prolongation of the period required for the jackpot game), it is possible to prevent excessively high unhealthy game performance such as an excessively large number of prize balls paid out in a short time. It is possible to suppress the increase in gambling. Furthermore, since a part of the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game wins the normal symbol start winning opening 96SG042, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed, so that the winning opportunity to the second starting winning opening Can also be increased.

In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 1 needs to satisfy the following criteria regarding the ball ejection rate in the test firing test regarding the ball ejection performance for realizing a sound game with suppressed gambling. The ball output rate is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out (the number of prize balls) to the number of game balls fired, and the game machine in which 100 balls per minute (6000 balls per hour) are fired. It is a premise.
1: The ball output rate in a short time (1 hour) is 33% to 220%
2: The ball output rate in medium time (4 hours) is 40% to 150%
3: The ball output rate for a long time (10 hours) is 50% to 133%.
In particular, in order to meet the criteria for the ball output rate in a short time, the board layout and special variable winning ball device that reduce the number of balls (number of prize balls) during the big hit game or lengthen the interval period between rounds. It is necessary to make 96SG007 a structure that easily spills balls. However, with these measures, there is a problem that the profit that the player can obtain (for example, the number of prize balls originally obtained in the big hit game) is reduced, so that the game interest is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by providing the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 at the upstream position of the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 (large winning opening), a part of the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game. Will win the prize at the starting prize opening 96SG042, aiming to prolong the period required for the jackpot game without damaging the number of prize balls that the player can obtain during the jackpot game, and get out in a short time. The ball rate is set to be within the range of 33% to 220%.

As a plan to prolong the period required for the big hit game, as described in the present embodiment, except that the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is provided at the upstream position of the big winning opening, between the round games during the big hit game. It is conceivable to set a long interval (the period during which the big winning opening is closed) or to provide an out opening around the big winning opening, but if these plans are adopted, the period of the big hit game is unnecessarily. It is conceivable that the game interest will be reduced because the prize ball will not be paid out due to the game ball entering the out opening even though it is a big hit game ball. In addition, it is conceivable to provide a general winning opening 10 instead of the general winning opening 96SG042 at an upstream position of the large winning opening, but if a game ball wins the general winning opening 10, 4 or more balls based on the winning. It is necessary to pay out the prize ball. However, since there is no restriction on the number of prize balls for the starting winning opening (including the starting winning opening for establishing the starting conditions of special symbols such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening), this implementation is carried out. By providing the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 at the upstream position of the big winning opening as in the form, the increase in the ball ejection rate in a short time is suppressed without reducing the number of balls and the number of difference balls during the big hit game. The increase in gambling can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, a variable winning ball device 96SG006B, a special variable winning ball device 96SG007, and a normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 are provided in the right game area 96SG002R, but the present invention illustrates this. The variable winning ball device 96SG006B, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007, and the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 are located upstream of the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 and downstream of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B. If the start winning opening 96SG042 is provided, it may be provided in the left game area 96SG002L.

In addition, since the passage gate 96SG041 is also provided at the female position of the normal figure start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R, it is necessary to increase the chance that the normal symbol variation display is executed together with the normal drawing starting winning opening 96SG042. It is possible to suppress the increase in gambling and the decrease in game entertainment.

In the present embodiment, a mode in which the passage gate 96SG041 is provided in the right game area 96SG002R is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the passage gate 96SG041 is not the right game area 96SG002R but the left. It may be provided in the game area 96SG002L, or may be provided in both the right game area 96SG002R and the left game area 96SG002L. Further, the position where the passage gate 96SG041 is provided in the right game area 96SG002R may be on the downstream side of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, and the passage gate 96SG041 is not provided in either the right game area 96SG002R or the left game area 96SG002L. It is also good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the right game area 96SG002R is provided with the variable winning ball device 96SG006B at the downstream position of the passing gate 96SG041 and the upstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, so that it is a normal symbol. When the fluctuation display becomes "hit", the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R can win the second starting winning opening before winning the normal drawing starting winning opening 96SG042 or the large winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to increase the winning efficiency of the game ball to the second starting winning opening in the high accuracy high base state or the low accuracy high base state, that is, the fluctuation efficiency of the second special symbol.

In the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is provided at the downstream position of the passing gate 96SG041 and the upstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the position where the variable winning ball device 96SG006B is provided in the right game area 96SG002R may be an upstream position of the passing gate 96SG041 or a downstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the right game area 96SG002R is provided with the variable winning ball device 96SG006B and the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042, while the left game area 96SG002L is provided with the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball. Since the device 6A is provided, it is possible to prevent the game ball flowing down the left game area 96SG002L from unreasonably executing the variable display of the second special symbol or the normal symbol. Further, since a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK1 for partitioning the right game area 96SG002R and the left game area 96SG002L are arranged between the winning ball device 6A and the special variable winning ball device 96SG007, the left game area 96SG002L flows down. With these obstacle nails 96SGK1, the game ball to be played can be disabled from winning in the second starting winning opening, the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042, and the large winning opening.

In the present embodiment, the embodiment in which the general winning opening 10 is provided only in the left gaming area 96SG002L is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general winning opening 10 is provided in the right gaming area 96SG002R. May be good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, among the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins each winning opening, the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins the large winning opening is the largest. Since the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins the general winning opening 96SG042 is less than the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10, the game ball starts the general winning prize. It is possible to prolong the period of the big hit game while suppressing the influence of the number of prize balls paid out when winning the mouth on the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls win each winning opening in the big hit game state. Therefore, the increase in gambling can be further suppressed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state), the player launches the gaming ball toward the left gaming area 96SG002L to obtain the first starting winning opening. When the game state is a short time state (low base state) with the aim of winning a prize, the player launches the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R to pass the game ball to the passage gate 96SG041 or a general drawing. It is a game that aims to win a prize in the start winning opening 96SG042, and further aims to win a prize in the second starting winning opening controlled in an open state based on a normal figure. Then, in the present embodiment, even if the game state is the normal state, the player launches the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R to pass the game ball through the passing gate 96SG041 or the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042 (or By making it win), it is possible to generate a hit in the normal figure and control the second start winning opening to the open state.

However, when the game state is the normal state, even if the game ball passes (or wins) through the passing gate 96SG041 or the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, the normal drawing hit occurs as compared with the case where the time is shortened. The probability is extremely low (see Fig. 8-6 (B)), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the period during which the second start winning opening is controlled to the open state is short, and so on. 2 It is difficult to win a prize in the starting prize opening. Therefore, even if the player launches the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R in the normal state, the winning of the second starting winning opening by launching the game ball has no effect on the game (or is extremely small). ).

Further, during the big hit game state, when the player launches the game balls toward the right game area 96SG002R, these game balls pass through (or win) the big winning opening, the passing gate 96SG041, and the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042. Although it is possible, since the time reduction control is not performed during the big hit game, even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041 or wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, the above reason (per normal drawing) Is extremely low (see Fig. 8-6 (B)), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the period during which the second start winning opening is controlled to the open state is short, etc.) It is more difficult for the game ball to win the second start winning opening. That is, during the big hit game, even if the normal symbol variation display is executed based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 96SG041 or winning the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042, the game ball is compared with the time saving state. However, since it is extremely difficult to win a prize in the second start winning opening, it is difficult for the winning in the second starting winning opening to affect the advantage (ball output rate, accessory ratio, etc.) during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins the general winning opening 96SG042 is smaller than the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of prize balls paid out when the game ball wins the general winning opening 96SG042 is such that the game ball wins the general winning opening 10. The number of prize balls may be greater than or equal to the number of prize balls paid out.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, since a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 are arranged around the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R, these plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 It is possible to adjust the number of winning balls to the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game, and it is possible to appropriately adjust the period required for one round in the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 are used to adjust the number of winning balls to the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, but the present invention is not limited to this. Adjust the number of winning balls to the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 by using members other than the obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3, and a distribution device that distributes the game balls to the normal drawing starting winning opening 96SG042 side and the large winning opening side. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 are used to adjust the number of winning balls to the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the ratio of the game ball passing through the passage gate 96SG041 may be adjusted by providing the plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 around the passage gate 96SG041. However, when the ratio of the game ball passing through the passing gate 96SG041 is reduced by providing the obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 around the passing gate 96SG041 in this way, the opening trigger of the variable winning ball device 96SG006B (variation of the normal symbol) It becomes difficult to obtain (the display result is a "hit"), that is, it becomes a disadvantageous state for the player and the game interest is lowered. Therefore, by not providing the obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 around the passing gate 96SG041 as in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the right game area 96SG002R can easily pass through the passing gate 96SG041 and the variable winning ball device. By making it easier to obtain an opportunity to open the 96SG006B, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest in the game.

In addition, during the jackpot game of the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B, the game ball wins the hobby start winning opening 96SG042, so that the hobby starting opening winning effect is executed. It is possible to notify the mouth 96SG042 that the game ball has won a prize, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

In this embodiment, the embodiment in which the game ball wins the normal figure start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game of the probabilistic big hit A or the probabilistic big hit B is executed to execute the normal figure starting opening winning effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and the production mode of the normal drawing start winning opening production is changed according to the game ball that has won the general drawing starting winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game, or is changed in the reserved memory. By making the production mode of the normal figure start mouth winning effect different depending on whether or not there is a hold memory in which the display result is a big hit, the player is made to pay attention to the production mode of the normal figure start mouth winning effect. May be possible.

Further, in the right game area 96SG002R, since the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at a downstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, a part of the game balls flowing down the right game area 96SG002R during the big hit game is a big prize. Since it is possible to win a prize in the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042 before winning a prize in the mouth, it is possible to prolong the jackpot game while suppressing the deterioration of the game interest by increasing the chances of changing the normal symbol.

In the present embodiment, in the right game area 96SG002R, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at a downstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 may be provided at an upstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 in the right game area 96SG002R.

In addition, during the jackpot game in which both the probability variation control and the time saving control are executed after the jackpot game is completed (the jackpot game in which the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B), the normal figure start opening winning effect can be executed. , A jackpot game in which only the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot game is completed (a jackpot game in which the jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot) or a jackpot game in which only the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game is completed (a jackpot game in which the jackpot type is a probability variable jackpot C) In the inside, since the Fuzu start opening winning effect is not executed, a special feeling can be given to the Fuzu starting opening winning effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the normal figure start opening winning effect during the jackpot game in which the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, while the jackpot type is the non-probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot C jackpot game. The present invention illustrates a mode in which the normal drawing start opening winning effect is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general drawing starting opening winning effect is executed regardless of the big hit type during the big hit game. It may be possible. If the normal figure start opening winning effect can be executed regardless of the big hit type during the big hit game, even if the game ball wins in the normal figure start winning opening 96SG042 during the small hit game, the normal figure start opening The winning effect will not be executed, that is, will the winning effect be executed when the game ball wins in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game and the small hit game of the probability variation big hit C? Since it becomes possible for the player to specify whether or not the game state shifts to the probabilistic state depending on whether or not the game is played, it is desirable to be able to execute the normal drawing start opening winning effect even during the small hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which the normal figure start opening winning effect is executed based on the fact that the game ball wins the normal drawing start winning opening during the big hit game of the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 in a game state other than the big hit game state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy low base state. You may also perform a winning effect at the starting point of the general figure.

In addition, when the game ball wins the Fuzu start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game, the Fuzu starting opening winning effect is executed, while when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041, the Fuzu starting opening is executed. Since the prize-winning effect is not executed, that is, the prize ball can be executed according to the fact that the prize ball accompanying the winning of the Fuzu start winning opening 96SG042 is paid out, the prize ball can be paid out and the normal Figure Start opening The relevance to the winning production can be clarified, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the present embodiment, a mode in which no effect is executed even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041 during the jackpot game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot game is not limited to this. By executing a specific effect based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041 inside, the player may be notified that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041.

In addition, during the big hit game, the image display device 5 displays the number of prize balls paid out in the big hit in the consecutive villas and the number of prize balls paid out during the big hit game, and right-handed to the right. Only the number of prize balls paid out based on the fact that the game balls flowing down the game area 96SG002R have won the big prize opening, the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042, and the second starting winning opening is reflected, and the left game area is left-handed. Since the number of prize balls paid out based on the fact that the game balls flowing down the 96SG002L have won the general prize opening 10, the number of prize balls paid out is not reflected, so the general prize is given even though the game is in a big hit game state in which the player hits right. It is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort due to the winning of the game ball in the mouth 10.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation display of the normal symbol can be executed depending on the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041 and the case where the game ball wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, but FIGS. 8-2 and 8 As shown in -4, the command output by the CPU 103 to the effect control board 12 is different depending on whether the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 or the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 (the game ball has a different command). When passing through the passing gate 96SG041, a gate passing notification command is output, and when the game ball wins the winning opening 96SG042, a winning ball number notification command is output), so the game ball is a passing gate. The command can be appropriately transmitted depending on whether the game has passed the 96SG041 or the 96SG042 opening winning opening 96SG042.

In this embodiment, a mode in which the command output by the CPU 103 to the effect control board 12 is different depending on whether the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 or the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12 when winning a prize in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, while playing a game. When the ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041, the command may not be output to the effect control board 12, or the process for outputting the command to the effect control board 12 may not be executed. That is, the control information transmission process having different contents is performed when the game medium passes through the specific area (passing gate 96SG041) and when the game medium enters the special area (general drawing start winning opening 96SG042) in the present invention. "Execute" includes those in which the content of the command transmitted (output) by the CPU 103 to the effect control board 12 is different and those in which the command transmission (output) is not executed.

In this way, when a prize is won in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12, while when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041, the effect is produced. When the command is not output to the control board 12, the control load of the CPU 103 when outputting the command can be suppressed.

Further, when the CPU 103 mainly issues different commands to the effect control board 12 depending on whether the game ball wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 or the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041, the effect control board 12 ( It is possible to appropriately notify the effect control CPU 120) whether the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041 or the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042.

Further, when the CPU 103 wins a prize in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12 (executes a process for transmitting the command), while the game ball When passing through the passage gate 96SG041, the process for outputting a command to the effect control board 12 may not be executed. On the contrary, the CPU 103 prevents the game ball from executing the process for outputting a command to the effect control board 12 when winning the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, while the game ball passes through the passing gate 96SG041. In this case, a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 96SG041 may be output to the effect control board 12 (processing for transmitting the command is executed).

Further, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command based on the winning of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 to the effect control board 12 in response to the game ball winning the normal drawing starting winning opening 96SG042. The CPU 103 can appropriately notify the effect control board 12 of the number of prize balls based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042.

In the present embodiment, the CPU 103 outputs a prize ball number notification command based on the game ball winning the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 to the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. The present invention exemplifies a form in which the number of prize balls is notified based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the start winning opening 96SG042 is won, a command corresponding to the game ball winning the starting winning opening 96SG042 (general drawing starting opening winning notification command) may be output to the effect control board 12. .. In this case, if the effect control board (CPU 120 for effect control) specifies the number of prize balls based on the fact that the game ball has won the normal figure start winning opening 96SG042 based on the reception of the normal figure start opening winning notification command. Good. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the normal figure start opening winning effect based on the reception of the normal drawing start opening winning notification command during the big hit game state, while the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state. , Even if the normal figure start opening prize notification command is received in a game state other than the big hit game state such as the high accuracy high base state, the normal figure start opening winning effect may not be executed.

Further, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 provided in the right game area 96SG002R in the normal state (low accuracy low base state) in which the game ball is launched toward the left game area 96SG002L, or in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042. When a prize is won, the CPU 103 outputs a gate passage notification command to the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 executes a left-handed notification effect. Therefore, the game ball is placed in the left game area 96SG002L for the player. It is possible to encourage people to launch the game, which can improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041 or wins the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 in the low accuracy and low base state, the left-handed notification effect is executed and the game is played against the player. Although the embodiment for prompting the ball to be launched toward the left game area 96SG002L is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a high accuracy high base state and a low accuracy high base state in which a right strike is performed, When the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 or the first starting winning opening provided in the left game area 96SG002L in the jackpot game state, the player is urged to launch the game ball toward the right game area 96SG002R. The effect (right-handed notification effect) may be executed.

The present embodiment also includes the second invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-90818. However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-90818 has a problem that the gambling property is increased by shortening the period of the advantageous state. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, ordinary symbol) and variable display of special identification information (for example, special symbol).
A game medium (for example, a game ball) is provided in a game area (for example, right game area 96SG002R) where it can flow down, and from a non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) to a non-predetermined state based on a variable display result of ordinary identification information. Also, a normal variable device (for example, a variable winning device 96SG006B) that can be changed to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can easily enter, and
It is provided in the game area and can be changed from a non-specific state (for example, a closed state) to a specific state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easier to enter than the non-specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. With a special variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 96SG007),
A special state (for example, a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state) in which the frequency of change of the ordinary variable device to the predetermined state is higher than that of the non-special state, and an advantage that the special variable device changes to the specific state. A game control means that can be controlled to a state (for example, a jackpot game state) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 5).
With
The game control means is set to the non-special state when it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion in which the time saving control is not executed even during the big hit game of any big hit type).
At the upstream position of the special variable device in the game area, a special area is provided in which the variable display of the ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of the game medium and the entered game medium is discharged to the outside of the game area. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in the right game area 96SG002R, a portion where the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 is provided at an upstream position of the special variable winning ball device 96SG007).
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, an increase in gambling can be suppressed.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention,
At the upstream position of the special area in the game area, a specific area is provided so that the variable display of the normal identification information can be executed by the entry of the game medium and the entered game medium is not discharged to the outside of the game area. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in the right game area 96SG002R, a passage gate 96SG041 is provided at an upstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042).
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to increase the chances that the variable display of the ordinary identification information is executed while suppressing the increase in gambling, so that the game interest is reduced. Can be suppressed.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention,
The ordinary variable device is provided on the downstream side of the specific region and at an upstream position of the special region (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in the right gaming region 96SG002R, the passage gate 96SG041. The part where the variable winning device 96SG006B is provided at the downstream position of the above and the upstream position of the general drawing start winning opening 96SG042)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to enter the normal variable device before the game medium enters the special area, so that the game to the normal variable device in a special state can be played. It is possible to increase the penetration efficiency of the medium.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention,
The ordinary variable device and the special area are provided in a specific game area (for example, right game area 96SG002R) in the game area.
In a predetermined game area (for example, left game area 96SG002L) other than the specific game area in the game area, a special start area (for example, a first start winning opening) in which variable display of special identification information can be executed and a special A gaming machine is described in which a predetermined area (for example, a general winning opening 10) is provided in which neither variable display of identification information nor variable display of ordinary identification information can be executed. According to the above, it is possible to prevent the normal variable display of the normal identification information from being unreasonably executed by the game medium flowing down the predetermined game area.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention,
The game area is provided with a predetermined area (for example, a general winning opening 10) in which neither the variable display of the special identification information nor the variable display of the normal identification information can be executed.
The magnitude of the game value given when the game medium enters the special area is smaller than the magnitude of the game value given when the game medium enters the predetermined area (for example, in FIG. 8-4). As shown, the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the general winning opening 96SG042 is 2 balls, and the number of winning balls when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 is 5 balls)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, the period of the advantageous state is suppressed while suppressing the influence of the game value given in response to the entry of the game medium into the special area in the advantageous state. Since it can be prolonged, the increase in gambling can be further suppressed.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention,
Around the special area, a specific member (for example, a plurality of obstacle nails 96SGK2 and 96SGK3 shown in FIG. 8-1) for changing the entry ratio of the game medium into the special area is provided. According to this feature, the period of advantageous state can be adjusted.

The present embodiment also includes the third invention shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-63808. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-63808, no control information is transmitted even if the gaming medium passes through any specific region, so that the control information is transmitted (control information). There is a problem that the transmission process) cannot be executed properly. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the third invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, an ordinary symbol).
It is provided in a specific game area (for example, right game area 96SG002R) where a game medium passing through a specific path (for example, the upper path 96SG002C) of the passage paths of the game medium can flow down, and the normal identification information is obtained by passing the game medium. A specific area where variable display is feasible (for example, pass gate 96SG041) and
It is provided in the specific game area and can be changed from a non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easier to enter than the non-predetermined state based on the variable display result of the ordinary identification information. Ordinary variable device (for example, variable winning device 96SG006B) and
A special variable device (for example, a special variable prize) provided in the specific game area and capable of changing from a non-specific state (for example, a closed state) to a specific state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium is easier to enter than the non-specific state. Ball device 96SG007) and
A special area (for example, a general drawing start winning opening 96SG042) provided in the specific game area and capable of executing variable display of ordinary identification information by entering a game medium, and
A game control means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process) that can control the progress of the game and can execute the control information transmission process for transmitting the control information.
An effect control means capable of controlling the effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process) and
With
The game control means executes control information transmission processing having different contents depending on whether the game medium has passed through the specific area and when the game medium has entered the special area (for example, the CPU 103 has a game ball. A part that sends a prize ball number notification command when a prize is won in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, and sends a gate passage notification command when a game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, control information transmission processing having different contents is executed depending on whether the area through which the game medium has passed is a specific area or a special area. The control information transmission process can be executed appropriately.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the third invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display of ordinary identification information (for example, an ordinary symbol).
It is provided in a specific game area (for example, right game area 96SG002R) where a game medium passing through a specific path (for example, the upper path 96SG002C) of the passage paths of the game medium can flow down, and the normal identification information is obtained by passing the game medium. A specific area where variable display is feasible (for example, pass gate 96SG041) and
It is provided in the specific game area and can be changed from a non-predetermined state (for example, a closed state) to a predetermined state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easier to enter than the non-predetermined state based on the variable display result of the ordinary identification information. Ordinary variable device (for example, variable winning device 96SG006B) and
A special variable device (for example, a special variable prize) provided in the specific game area and capable of changing from a non-specific state (for example, a closed state) to a specific state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium is easier to enter than the non-specific state. Ball device 96SG007) and
A special area (for example, a general drawing start winning opening 96SG042) provided in the specific game area and capable of executing variable display of ordinary identification information by entering a game medium, and
A game system that can control the progress of a game and can execute a control information transmission process for transmitting control information (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control process process).
An effect control means capable of controlling the effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process) and
With
The game control means differs in whether or not the control information transmission process is executed when the game medium passes through the specific area and when the game medium enters the special area (for example, in the CPU 103, the game ball When a prize is won in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, a prize ball number notification command is transmitted, and when a game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041, the process for transmitting the command is not executed)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, whether or not the control information transmission process is executed differs depending on whether the area through which the game medium has passed is a specific area or a special area. The transmission process can be executed properly.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the third invention,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of variably displaying special identification information (for example, a special symbol).
A portion in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process so that the special variable device can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) in which the special variable device changes to the specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information. )
The special variable device is provided on the downstream side of the special region (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the special variable winning ball device 96SG007 is provided at a downstream position of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042. part)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prolong the advantageous state while suppressing the decline in interest.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 4 of the third invention,
The special area is an area in which a game value (for example, a prize ball) is given based on the entry of the game medium.
In the control information transmission process, the game control means outputs game value giving information (for example, a prize ball number notification command) regarding the amount of game value to be given based on the entry of the game medium into the special area. A game machine characterized by being possible is described, and according to this feature, the number of game values given based on the entry of the game medium into the special area is appropriately notified to the effect control means. can do.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the third invention,
In the control information transmission process, the game control means can output entry information (for example, a prize ball number notification command or a general drawing start opening winning notification command) regarding the entry of the game medium into the special area.
The effect control means can execute a special effect based on the output of the approach information (for example, the normal figure start based on the reception of the prize ball number notification command or the normal figure start opening winning notification command). The part that executes the oral prize production)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, a special effect is executed based on the entry of the game medium into the special area, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 6 of the third invention,
In the control information transmission process, the game control means does not output information either when the game medium enters the specific area or when the game medium enters the special area (for example, the CPU 103 does not output information). , A part that does not execute the process for transmitting the prize ball number notification command when the game ball passes through the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 and the command when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, information may not be output as the control information transmission process, so that the control load of the game control means in the control information transmission process can be suppressed.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 7 of the third invention,
The game control means outputs different information as the control information transmission process when the game medium enters the specific area and when the game medium enters the special area (for example, in the CPU 103, the game ball A part that sends a prize ball number notification command when a prize is won in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042, and a gate passage notification command when a game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041)
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, different information is output as the control information transmission process depending on whether the area through which the game medium has passed is a specific area or a special area. , The area through which the game medium has passed can be appropriately notified to the effect control means.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 8 of the third invention,
The game control means includes a special state (for example, a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state) in which the normal variable device frequently changes to the predetermined state but the special variable device does not change to the specific state. The normal variable device can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which the frequency of change to the predetermined state is lower than that of the special state, but the special variable device changes to the specific state.
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area when it is not in the advantageous state and the special state, the effect control means is directed to a predetermined game area in which a game medium other than the specific game area can flow down. It is possible to execute a promotion effect that encourages the firing of (for example, a part that executes a left-handed notification effect based on a game ball winning a prize in the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 in a low accuracy low base state).
A game machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to encourage a player to play an appropriate game.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball counter and the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball counter are displayed on the image display device 5 during the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B, and a big prize is won. The display of the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball counter and the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball counter is updated by the number of prize balls every time a prize is generated in the mouth and the starting prize opening 96SG042 and the second starting prize opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prize balls accompanying the winning of the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042 during the big hit game are collectively collected at the end of the big hit game. It may be updated and displayed by adding it to the value 96SG005A of the first prize ball counter and the value 96SG005B of the second prize ball counter.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the special symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a jackpot, the jackpot game is automatically started, but the present invention is not limited to this. , A combination operation gate is provided in the right game area 96SG002R so that when a special symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit, a big hit game based on the game ball passing through the combination operation gate is started. You may. The combined operation gate may be the same as the passage gate 96SG041. Further, when the passing gate 96SG041 and the combined operation gate are the same body, the CPU 103 issues a prize ball number notification command to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that the game ball has won the normal drawing start winning opening 96SG042. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 96SG041, it is assumed that the game ball has passed through the combination operation gate, and a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the combination operation gate to the effect control board 12 (the combination operation gate). A pass command) may be output.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of ordinary identification information and variable display of special identification information.
A specific area in which a game medium flowing down a specific route among the flow-down routes of the game medium is provided so as to be able to enter, and variable display of ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of the game medium,
The game medium flowing down the specific route is provided so as to be able to enter, and can be changed from the first predetermined state to the second predetermined state in which the game medium is easier to enter than the first predetermined state based on the variable display result of the ordinary identification information. Ordinary variable means,
A special variable that is provided on the downstream side of the specific area so that the game medium flowing down the specific path can enter, and can change from the first specific state to the second specific state in which the game medium is easier to enter than the first specific state. Means and
It is provided on the downstream side of the specific area and on the upstream side of the special variable means, and the variable display of the ordinary identification information can be executed by the entry of the game medium, and the entered game medium is discharged to the outside of the game area. Special areas and
A production control means that can control the production,
A game state control means that can control the game state,
With
The effect control means can execute a special effect based on the entry of the game medium into the special area.
The game state control means can control the special variable means to an advantageous state in which the special variable means changes to the second specific state based on the variable display result of the special identification information, and the normal variable means is set to the second predetermined state. It can be controlled to a special state where it changes more frequently than a non-special state,
The effect control means launches the game medium toward a predetermined route, which is a route different from the specific route, based on the fact that the game medium has entered the special region when it is not in the advantageous state and the special state. It is possible to carry out a promotion effect that encourages
A game machine characterized by that.

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