JP6839155B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of launching a gaming medium to play a game.

What is generally known as this type of game machine is one capable of firing a game medium (game ball) to play a game. In such a game machine, a box-shaped variable winning device equipped with an electric accessory that opens when a small hit is made and a second large winning opening detects entry into the entry opening. The number of differences between the number of ball entry detected by the ball entry sensor and the number of game ball detections by the fraud confirmation switch provided downstream of the ball entry sensor to confirm that the game ball has been discharged outside the game machine. (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2018-82862 (paragraph 0386, 0401)

However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, in the structure in which the game medium is distributed and discharged to a plurality of different regions in the variable winning device, the entering gaming medium and the gaming medium capable of passing through the plurality of regions in the variable winning device are used. It is not considered how to detect and how to compare the number of detected game media to make an abnormality judgment, and in such a configuration, the abnormality judgment may not be able to deal with fraudulent acts related to the game media. was there.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of coping with fraudulent acts against a variable winning device.

(A) A game machine capable of firing a game medium to play a game.
Special variable display means for variable display of special identification information,
Ordinary variable display means for variable display of ordinary identification information,
An ordinary variable approach means that can change between an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter or enter the open state.
An ordinary identification information game control means for executing ordinary identification information game control including a first control for the ordinary variable display means and a second control for the ordinary variable approach means executed after the first control, and
A first region and a second region, which are provided in the normal variable approach means and through which the game medium that has entered the normal variable approach means can be distributed to any of the regions, are provided.
When the total number of game media that have entered the normal variable approach means and the total number of game media that have passed through the first region or the second region do not match, the normal identification information game control Limit at least part of
Even when at least a part of the normal identification information game control is restricted, the variable display of the special identification information is performed without limitation.
A normal abnormality notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal state based on the fact that the game medium has entered the normal variable approach means when the control for changing the normal variable approach means to the open state is not performed is further provided. Game machine.
(B) In the game machine of (A) above
Further provided with special game state control means capable of controlling the normal variable approach means to a special game state in which the normal variable approach means is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state.
The ordinary variable approach means changes from the closed state to the open state when the variable display in the ordinary variable display means results in a special display result.
The variable display of the normal identification information when controlled to the special gaming state always results in the special display result, and when the special display result is obtained, the stop display period of the normal identification information is set, but the stop display The period is not set to the period before the normally variable approach means is in the open state, but is set to the period after the normally variable approach means is in the open state.
The gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) capable of launching a game medium (game ball, etc.) to play a game.
Ordinary variable display means for variable display of ordinary identification information (ordinary symbol display 151SG020, etc. in FIG. 8-11) and
An ordinary variable winning device that can change between an open state in which the game medium can enter (open state, etc.) and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter or enter (closed state, etc.) than the open state (Fig. 8-Fig. 8-). A component of a normal variable winning device including a slide member 151SG704, a third branch path 151SG711f, a fifth count switch 151SG023E, a sixth count switch 151SG023F, and a distribution member 151SG025 as ordinary electric accessories in the winning unit 151SG700 of 5. )When,
The first control regarding the ordinary variable display means (variable display control of ordinary symbols such as 117FS034 and 117FS035 in FIG. 9-4) is performed, and the second control regarding the ordinary variable winning device is performed (FIG. 9-4). Ordinary identification information game control means for executing ordinary identification information game control (ordinary symbol process processing of 117FS031 to 117FS030 in FIG. 9-4, etc.)
A first area (such as an installation area of the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and a second area, which are provided in the ordinary variable winning device and can pass through the game medium that has entered the ordinary variable winning device by being distributed to any area. (Installation area of 6th count switch 151SG023F, etc.)
The total number of game media that have entered the ordinary variable winning device (such as the counter value of the normal electric ball of 117FS063 in FIG. 9-7) and the game medium that has passed through the first region or the game medium that has passed through the second region. When the total number of the above (117FS065, 117FS067 counter values, etc. in FIG. 9-7) does not match, at least a part of the normal identification information game control is restricted (117FS075N in FIG. 9-7, FIG. 9-1 S26A does not execute the normal symbol process processing of S26, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to deal with fraudulent acts against the variable winning device provided with the first region and the second region through which the entered game medium is distributed to any region and can pass through.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1) above.
Distributing means (distributing member 151SG025, etc. in FIG. 8-5) for distributing the game medium that has entered the ordinary variable winning device into either the first region and the second region.
It is possible to change between an open state in which the game medium can enter (open state, etc.) and a closed state in which the game medium is more difficult to enter or cannot enter (closed state, etc.) than the open state, and the game medium is the first region. A first specific variable winning device (first swing member 151SG702, etc. in FIG. 8-5) that changes from the closed state to the open state based on passing through the above.
The open state in which the game medium can enter and the closed state in which the game medium is more difficult to enter or cannot enter than the open state can be changed, and the closed state is based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second region. The second specific variable winning device (second swing member 151SG703, etc. in FIG. 8-5) that changes from to the open state, and
With a first special variable display means (151SG004A or the like in FIG. 8-15) that variablely displays the first special identification information (first special symbol) based on the entry of the game medium into the first specific variable winning device. ,
A second special variable display means (151SG004B or the like in FIG. 8-15) that variably displays the second special identification information (second special symbol or the like) based on the entry of the game medium into the second specific variable winning device. And further equipped.

According to such a configuration, fraudulent acts in the first area for starting the variable display of the first special variable display means and the second area for starting the variable display of the second special variable display means are dealt with. be able to.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2) above.
The first special variable display means and the special variable display control means (CPU 103, S25 of FIG. 9-1 and the like) for controlling the second special variable display means are further provided.
The special variable display control means limits the control of the first special variable display means and the second special variable display means even when the execution of the predetermined control is restricted by the normal variable display control means. No (even if the normal power incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set in 117FS100 of FIG. 9-1, the special symbol process process of S25 is executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the influence on the game using the variable display of each of the first special variable display means and the second special variable display means.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the normal variable winning device in a state where the predetermined control is not executed by the normal variable display control means, the occurrence of an abnormal state is notified (usually of FIG. 9-9 (B)). (Notification of incoming ball error, etc.) Ordinary abnormality notification means (CPU103, 117FS085-117FS088, etc. in FIG. 9-8, effect control CPU120, command analysis processing in FIG. 6 and the like) are further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on the ordinary variable winning device in a state where the predetermined control is not executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The occurrence of an abnormal state is notified based on the passage of at least one of the game media of the first region and the second region in a state where the predetermined control is not executed by the ordinary variable display control means. (Notification of general electric output ball error in FIG. 9-9 (C)) Area abnormality notification means (CPU103, 117FS085 in FIG. 9-8, 117FS086, 117FS089, 117FS090, etc., effect control CPU 120, command analysis processing in FIG. ) Was further prepared.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on the ordinary variable winning device in a state where the predetermined control is not executed.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (4) or (5) above.
When the game medium enters the normal variable winning device immediately after the execution of the predetermined control is stopped by the normal variable display control means, the occurrence of the abnormal state is not notified (according to 117FS086 in FIG. 9-8). Until the specific time elapsed flag is set after closing, the error notification related processing of 117FS087 to 117FS090 is not executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormal state from being notified by the entry of a game medium that is not related to fraudulent activity.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (2) above.
The first specific variable winning device is
A first operating member (first link member 151SG721 or the like in FIG. 8-8) capable of operating by receiving a game medium passing through the first region, and
The first transmission member (second link member 151SG722, third link member 151SG723, fourth link member 151SG724, fifth link in FIG. 8-8) capable of transmitting the power of the first operating member to the first specific variable winning device. Including member 151SG725 etc.)
Based on the power of the first operating member transmitted by the first transmission member, the closed state (FIG. 8-8 (A)) changes to the open state (FIG. 8-8 (B)).
The second specific variable winning device is
A second operating member (first link member 151SG730 or the like in FIG. 8-9) capable of operating by receiving the game medium passing through the second region, and
The second transmission member (second link member 151SG732, third link member 151SG733, fourth link member 151SG734, fifth link in FIG. 8-9) capable of transmitting the power of the second operating member to the second specific variable winning device. Including member 151SG735 etc.)
Based on the power of the second operating member transmitted by the second transmission member, the state changes from the closed state (FIG. 8-9 (A)) to the open state (FIG. 8-9 (B)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of arrangement when the first specific variable winning device and the second specific variable winning device are provided.

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. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board and a prize ball unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board and a prize ball unit. It is a rear view of the game board. It is a front view which shows the structure of a prize ball unit. (A) is a diagram showing a distribution member in the first distribution state, and (B) is a diagram showing a distribution member in the second distribution state. (A) is a diagram showing an operation pattern of a distribution member and an operation pattern of a distribution member, and (B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of an operation pattern of a slide member. It is sectional drawing of AA in FIG. 8-4. It is sectional drawing of BB in FIG. 8-4. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the approach target of a game ball and the detection state of each switch. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the winning opening which can win in each game state, and the number of prize balls in each winning opening. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a display monitor. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table. (A) is an explanatory diagram of various jackpot types, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the end conditions of the first high base state and the second high base state. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the base value calculation process. It is explanatory drawing whether or not the prize ball number is added to the prize ball number counter in each situation. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process for game control of a feature part 117F. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation process executed in the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing executed in the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory entry / exit error processing. It is a display screen view of the image display device which shows the error notification effect which is executed when the 1st to 3rd general electric error commands are received in the effect control CPU. It is a figure which shows the ordinary symbol hit probability table which shows the probability that the variable display of a normal symbol becomes a hit display result. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the variable display mode of a special symbol and the opening / closing operation of a winning opening in a high base state and the variable display mode of a normal symbol and the opening / closing operation of a winning opening.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

(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 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 classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a 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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of 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. 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). 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 (ElectroLuminescence), 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 variablely displayed. 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 decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also 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 also 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 storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage 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 on (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 can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip type accessory.

A general winning opening 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the lower left and right sides of the game area), which is 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 a prize ball. 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 a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern 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.

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

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 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 for changing 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.

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

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. Stick controller 31
A 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).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B 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 ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. 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 a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". 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 opening upper limit period) 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 a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls 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-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting 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 is 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 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 above 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, turning off the light, or the operation of the movable body 32.

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 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 displayed. ) 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 symbol. 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 change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change 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"
It will be 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 the big hit game state in the same mode as the 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 "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a big hit combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

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 for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying 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, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. 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)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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 (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and the like. It includes an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is 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 is configured to include 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 a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (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 (including 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 VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), 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, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. 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 lighting / extinguishing 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine 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 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, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the 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 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), 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 indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) 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, refer to the details. 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 hit". 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 to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier 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. 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 set 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. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and 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 "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", 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 start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening 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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round 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 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. End the 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 maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions 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 pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the large winning opening to be open 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). Further, 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 reception 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 read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading 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 the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

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 to be 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 receiving an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, 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, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. 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 set 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 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 a 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 a 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 When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, 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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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 feature section 151SG)
Next, the game machine in the feature unit 151SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-27.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 151SG, and shows the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

In the feature unit 151SG, the game area is divided into a left game area 151SG002L on the left side of a center decorative frame surrounding the image display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area and a right game area 151SG002R on the right side. The (left-handed) game ball that was weakly launched by the hitting operation handle flowed down the left game area 151SG002L, and the (right-handed) game ball that was strongly launched by the hitting operation handle was above the center decorative pattern. It passes through the formed upper path 151SG002C and flows down the right game area 151SG002R.

Further, in the left game area 151SG002L, a general winning opening 151SG010 and a winning ball device 6A are arranged, and in the right game area 151SG002R, a winning unit 151SG700 through which a game ball can pass is arranged. Therefore, the game ball can win a prize in the first starting winning opening A formed by the general winning opening 151SG010 and the winning ball device 6A by flowing down the left game area 151SG002L, and flows down the right game area 151SG002R. The first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the large winning opening, the passing gate, the general electric winning opening, etc. (all of which will be described in detail later) can be won in the winning unit 151SG700. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening A in the feature unit 151SG is detected by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A (see FIG. 8-11) and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. Will be done. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 151SG010 is detected by the seventh count switch 151SG023G (see FIG. 8-11) and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the detection of the game ball at the first start port A switch 151SG022A.

Below the winning ball device 6A in the feature unit 151SG, a first out port into which the game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L and the right game area 151SG002R enters is formed, and enters the first out port. After being detected by the first out switch 151SG041A, the game ball is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5, the winning unit 151SG700 includes a front unit 151SG700A attached to the game board 2 from the front, and a rear unit 151SG700B attached to the game board 2 from the rear. It is mainly composed of.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, an opening 151SG700a is formed at the upper end of the winning unit 151SG700, and a game ball can enter the winning unit 151SG700 through the opening 151SG700a. A first game ball flow path 151SG711 and a second game ball flow path 151SG712 are formed in the winning unit 151SG700 so that the game ball that has entered the winning unit 151SG700 can flow down from the opening 151SG700a.

A first branch portion 151SG711a at which the first branch path 151SG711b branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided in the upstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and is provided in the middle stream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711. The portion is provided with a second branch portion 151SG711c at which the second branch path 151SG711d branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. Further, a third branch portion 151SG711e at which the third branch path 151SG711f branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided in the downstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711.

A special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is provided below the winning unit 151SG700. The special variable winning ball device 151SG701 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by driving a solenoid 151SG082 (see FIG. 8-11), and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening. To do. The large winning opening is formed so as to open upward at the lower part of the winning unit 151SG700. The large winning opening door can be slid back and forth between a closed position where the large winning opening is closed by driving the solenoid 151SG082 and an open position where the large winning opening is opened.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the large winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the first large winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first large winning opening. In this way, the first prize opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has flowed down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 and the second game ball flow path 151SG712 to the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 will pass through the large winning opening if the large winning opening is open. If the big prize opening is closed, the door of the big winning opening will flow down toward the first out opening. The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening passes through the first count switch 151SG023A provided in the large winning opening, thereby passing through the first count switch 151SG.
Detected by 023A. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 023A is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C, and then guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5, a communication port communicating with the first game ball flow path 151SG711 side and the out flow path 151SG714 side is formed below the general electric winning opening, and the first game A part of the game ball flowing down the ball flow path 151SG711 passes through the communication port and flows down toward the out flow path 151SG714.

A first link mechanism 151SG720 and a second link mechanism 151SG730, which will be described later, are provided on the back side (rear unit 151SG700B) of the game board 2 in the feature unit 151SG, and the out-use flow is provided on the back side of the game board. There is not enough space to form road 151SG714. Therefore, the out flow path 151SG714 in the feature portion 151SG is formed on the front side (front unit 151SG700A) of the game board 2.

The first branch portion 151SG711a has a closed position in which the game ball is closed so that the game ball cannot enter the first branch path 151SG711b by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 described later, and the game ball can enter the first branch path 151SG711b. A first swing member 151SG702 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position of the first swing member 151SG702 is a position of retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and the first swing member. The open position in 151SG702 means that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the first branch path 151SG711b. The position.

Further, in the second branch portion 151SG711c, the game ball can enter the second branch road 151SG711d and the closed position where the game ball is closed so as not to be able to enter the second branch road 151SG711d by the drive of the second link mechanism 151SG730 described later. A second swing member 151SG703 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position of the second swing member 151SG703 is a position of retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and the second swing member The open position in 151SG703 means that the game ball that flows down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is projected onto the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the second branch path 151SG711d. The position.

Further, the third branch portion 151SG711e is provided with a slide member 151SG704 as an ordinary electric accessory. The slide member 151SG704 projects to the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by driving the solenoid 151SG081 (see FIG. 8-11) to receive the game ball and guide the game ball to the third branch path 151SG711f. , A retractable position that does not hinder the flow of the game ball in the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. That is, the third branch path 151SG711f is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the slide member 151SG704 is located in the retracted position, and the game ball enters when the slide member 151SG704 is located in the protruding position. It is possible or easy to enter.

As described above, the game balls flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 in the feature unit 151SG are the first game ball flow path 151SG711 to the first branch path 151SG711b, the second branch path 151SG711d, and the third branch path 151SG711f. It is possible to enter either. Of these, the game ball that has entered the first branch road 151SG711b wins a prize in the first start winning opening B formed by the first branch road 151SG711b, and the first start opening B switch provided in the first branch road 151SG711b. Detected by 151SG022B. The game ball that has entered the second branch road 151SG711d wins a prize in the second start winning opening formed by the second branch road 151SG711d, and is detected by the second start opening switch 151SG022C provided in the second branch road 151SG711d. Will be done.

As a normal electric accessory in the feature unit 151SG, a form in which a slide member 151SG704 that slides in the front-rear direction at a retracted position and a protruding position is provided is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. There is no ordinary electric accessory in the first state (for example, the state where the slide member 151SG704 is located in the retracted position) and the second state (for example, the state where the slide member 151SG704 is located in the protruding position). If the third branch road 151SG711f can be changed into a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which the game ball is easy to enter, for example, a lid that can open and close the third branch road 151SG711f by sliding movement or shaking. It may be a member (so-called electric tulip) or the like that can change the third branch road 151SG711f into a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which the game ball is easy to enter by moving.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the game ball after being detected by the first start port B switch 151SG022B and the second start port switch 151SG022C has an out flow path 151SG714 provided on the right side of the winning unit 151SG700. Flow down. Then, the game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 including the game ball flowing in from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 was formed at the lower end of the winning unit 151SG700 (the most downstream part of the out flow path 151SG714). By entering the second out port, it is detected by 151SG041B and then discharged toward the back side of the game board 2. Since the second out port in the feature unit 151SG is provided in the winning unit 151SG700 as shown in FIG. 8-5, the game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R (flowing down in the winning unit 151SG700). It is an out port that only the game ball) can enter.

That is, the second out switch 151SG041B can detect a game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 after winning the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening, while the second out switch 151SG041B is in the first starting winning opening A. The winning game ball cannot be detected.

Further, the game ball that has entered the third branch road 151SG711f wins a prize in the general electric winning opening formed by the third branch road 151SG711f, and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D provided in the third branch road 151SG711f. Will be done. The game ball after being detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D enters the back side of the game board 2 via the third branch path 151SG711f.

As shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B), a fifth game ball can be detected on the back side of the game board 2 that can be entered via the third branch road 151SG711f. The count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are arranged side by side on the left and right sides, and a distribution member 151SG025 is provided. The distribution member 151SG025 regulates the entry of the game ball into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) by moving left and right by driving the solenoid 151SG086 (see FIG. 8-11). The first induction state that induces the entry into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (detection of the game ball by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the entry of the game ball into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (game by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) It is possible to change to a second induction state that regulates (detection of a ball) and induces an approach to the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of a game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F).

The game ball that has entered the fifth count switch 151SG023E from the third branch road 151SG711f (detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) is driven by driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 (see FIG. 8-8). The rocking member 151SG702 is moved from the closed position to the open position. The game ball after driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the first link mechanism 151SG720 swings first based on the flow down of the game ball. The member 151SG702 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A) and 8-8 (B), the first link mechanism 151SG720 is a mechanism built in the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG721. , The second link member 151SG722, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 151SG724, and the fifth link member 151SG725.

Of these, the first link member 151SG721 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving a game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG722. Further, the first link member 151SG721 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG722 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG723 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG722, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG723 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG724. A fifth link member 151SG725 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG724.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A) and 8-8 (B), the first link member 151SG721 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG722 slides upward, the third link member 151SG723 and the fourth link member are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG722. 724, the fifth link member 151SG725 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG725 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG721, the second link member 151SG722 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG726 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG722. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 724, and the fifth link member 151SG725 operate in conjunction with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG722, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG725 causes the fifth link member 151SG725. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Further, the game ball that has entered the sixth count switch 151SG023F from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) closes the second swing member 151SG703 by driving the second link mechanism 151SG730. Move from to the open position. The game ball after driving the second link mechanism 151SG730 is discharged by flowing down the back side of the game board 2, and the second link mechanism 151SG730 swings second based on the flow down of the game ball. The moving member 151SG703 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B), the second link mechanism 151SG730 is a mechanism built into the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly a first link member 151SG731. , The second link member 151SG732, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 151SG734, and the fifth link member 151SG735.

Of these, the first link member 151SG731 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving a game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is interlockably connected to the lower end of the member 151SG732. Further, the first link member 151SG731 can swing in the vertical direction by a pivot axis facing the left-right direction (not shown).

The second link member 151SG732 is a rod-shaped member having an elongated length in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG733 is interlockably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG732, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG733 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG734. A fifth link member 151SG735 is interlockably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG734.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A) and 8-8 (B), the first link member 151SG731 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG732 slides upward, the third link member 151SG733 and the fourth link member are linked to the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG732. 724, the fifth link member 151SG735 operates, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG735 moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG731, the second link member 151SG732 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG736 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG732. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 734, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operate in conjunction with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG732, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operates. 1 The swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, a gate switch 151SG021 capable of detecting a game ball is provided between the second branch portion 151SG711c and the third branch portion 151SG711e in the first game ball flow path 151SG711. When the game ball is detected by the gate switch 151SG021 in the feature unit 151SG, the CPU 103 can execute the variable display of the normal symbol, and the variable display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed in a winning combination. Based on this, the slide member 151SG704 described above operates in any of a plurality of operation patterns, and the distribution member 151SG025 operates in a specific operation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the slide member 151S704 is driven by the solenoid 151SG081 to drive the operation patterns A to E based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. It works with either of. The slide member 151SG704 in the feature unit 151SG is arranged at the retracted position except when the slide member 151SG704 operates based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit.

The operation pattern A is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms and then moved to the retracted position based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 2000 ms and then moved to the retracted position based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. In the operation pattern C, the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms, then maintained in the retracted position for 1000 ms, and maintained in the protruding position for 2000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Finally, it is an operation pattern of moving to the retracted position. The operation pattern D maintains the slide member 151SG704 in the protruding position for 16 ms, then keeps it in the retracted position for 2000 ms, and keeps it in the protruding position for 2000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Finally, it is an operation pattern of moving to the retracted position. Then, in the operation pattern E, the slide member 151SG704 is maintained in the protruding position for 16 ms and then maintained in the retracted position for 5000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is hit, and the protruding position is maintained for 5000 ms. It is an operation pattern that keeps the value at and finally moves it to the evacuation position.

On the other hand, the distribution member 151SG025 maintains the first induction state (see FIG. 8-6 (A)) for 4 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and then for 16 ms. The second-lead state, the first-lead state for 4996 ms, the second-lead state for 5000 ms, respectively, are maintained, and the first-lead state is reached.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the game balls that have entered the third branch path 151SG711f by the slide member 151SG704 arranged at the protruding position are distributed by the distribution member 151SG025 after flowing down a predetermined distance. Therefore, when the operation patterns of the slide members are the operation patterns A to the operation pattern D, the game ball passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E by reaching the distribution member 151SG025 which is the first induction state. It is distributed to. On the other hand, when the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 is the operation pattern E, the game ball is distributed so as to pass through the sixth count switch 151SG023F by reaching the distribution member 151SG025 which is the second induction state.

As described above, the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position by operating the first link mechanism 151SG720, and passes through the sixth count switch 151SG023F. The game ball moves the second swing member 151SG703 from the closed position to the open position by operating the second link mechanism 151SG730. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the distribution member 151SG025 has 4996 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 in the first induction state, the game ball can win a prize in the first start winning opening B, and the distribution member 151SG025 is in the second induction state for 5000 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 at the time, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening.

In the feature unit 151SG, the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to the operation patterns E of the slide member 151SG704 differ depending on the gaming state when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), as the gaming state in the feature unit 151SG, the low base state and the first high school accompanied by the time saving control are excluded except for the big hit game state and the small hit game state. A base state and a second high base state are provided. Of these, the first high base state and the second high base state are high base states in the feature unit 151SG, but the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to E of the slide member 151SG704 are different.

Specifically, when the gaming state is a low base state (normal state), the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 100% and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 0% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 0%. When the gaming state is the first high base state, the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 50%, and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 20% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 20%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 10%. When the gaming state is the second high base state, the motion pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, and the motion pattern B is determined at a rate of 0% as the motion pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 100%.

That is, the low base state in the feature unit 151SG means that the first starting winning opening A and the general winning opening can be won by launching the game ball into the left gaming area 151SG002L, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (A). The first high base state is a game state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B and the general electric winning opening, and the second high base state. Is a gaming state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the general electric winning opening. Whether the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state can be determined by whether or not the first high base state flag and the second high base state flag, which will be described later, are set. Good.

In addition, in this feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the gaming state is the low base state, the operation pattern E is not determined as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, that is, the low base state. In the case where a normal figure hit occurs, even if the game ball wins the general electric winning opening, only the first starting winning opening B is opened, so that the variable display based on the starting winning to the first starting winning opening B The present invention exemplifies a form in which the probability that the result is a small hit is extremely low, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as an operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 even when the gaming state is a low base state. A case may be provided in which the operation pattern E is determined. By doing so, if a hit with a normal figure occurs in a low base state, the second start winning opening may be opened by the game ball winning the general electric winning opening, so the first starting winning opening B Since the player can pay attention to whether or not the variable display based on the start winning prize to the second start winning opening is a small hit rather than the variable display based on the start winning prize, the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), when the game ball wins the first start winning opening A, three game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the game balls are paid out. If the player wins the first start winning opening B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and if the game ball wins the second start winning opening, three game balls are paid out as a prize ball. If the game ball is issued and the game ball wins the big prize opening, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the game ball wins the general prize opening, 3 game balls are paid as prize balls. When a game ball is put out and wins a prize at the Fuden winning opening, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. Therefore, among the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state, the low base state in the feature unit 151SG is the game ball 100 launched more than the first high base state and the second high base state. This is a gaming state in which the ratio of the number of prize balls per ball (base value) is low. Specifically, the base value in the low base state is 0.35 (35%), and the base value in the first high base state and the second high base state is 0.9.
It is set to (90%).

In the feature unit 151SG, the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the base value in the low base state is the first high base state or the second high base state. Any value (for example, 0.4, 0.2, etc.) may be set as long as the value is lower than the base state.

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, the base value in the first high base state and the second high base state is set to 0.9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first high base state and the second high base state and the second Even if the base value in the high base state is set to an arbitrary value (for example, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6, etc.) as long as it is higher than the base value in the low base state within a range not exceeding 1. Good.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the left part of the winning unit 151SG700, a third game ball flow in which a game ball that wants to enter the first game ball flow path 151SG711 or the second game ball flow path 151SG712 flows down. Road 151SG713 is formed. The game ball flowing down the third game ball flow path 151SG713 enters the third out opening without winning the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the Fuden winning opening, the large winning opening, etc. Then, after being detected by the third out switch 151SG041C, it is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the game ball winning the first starting winning opening A is detected only by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A. The game ball that wins the first start winning opening B is detected by the first starting opening B switch 151SG022B and then detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. Further, the game ball that wins the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C and then detected by the second out switch 151SG041B.

Further, the game ball that wins the grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 151SG023A and then detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C. The winning game ball is detected by the 5th count switch 151SG023E or the 6th count switch 151SG023F after being detected by the 4th count switch 151SG023D, and the game ball winning the general winning opening 151SG010 is It is detected by the 7th count switch 151SG023G.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 of the feature unit 151SG, the game balls detected by the first count switch 151SG023A by driving a solenoid (not shown) are distributed to the second count switch 151SG023B and the third count switch 151SG023C. A distribution member is provided. The distribution member operates so as to distribute the game ball toward the second count switch 151SG023B only during a specific period during the small hit game. Therefore, during the small hit game in the feature unit 151SG, even if the game balls win the big winning opening, these game balls are not necessarily detected by the second count switch 151SG023B.

Then, the game ball entering the first out port is detected by the first out switch 151SG041A, and the game ball entering the second out port is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. The game ball entering the third out port is detected by the third out switch 151SG041C.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 151SG will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the switch circuit 110 mounted on the main board 11 includes the gate switch 151SG021, the first start port A switch 151SG022A, the first start port B switch 151SG022B, and the second start. Mouth switch 151SG022C, 1st count switch 151SG23A, 2nd count switch 151SG23B, 3rd count switch 151SG023C, 4th count switch 151SG023D, 5th count switch 151SG023E, 6th count switch 151SG023F, 7th count switch 151SG023G, 1st out switch 151SG041A, the second out switch 151SG041B, and the third out switch 151SG041C are connected.

Further, the solenoid 151SG082, the solenoid 151SG081, and the solenoid 151SG086 described above are connected to the solenoid circuit 111, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-13, the main board 11 in the feature portion 151SG is housed in a board case 151SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and is a pachinko game. It is mounted on the back of the machine 1. A display monitor 151SG029 capable of displaying a base value described later is arranged on the board case 151SG201. The display monitor 151SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 151SG201. That is, the display monitor 151SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 151SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, the display monitor 151SG029 includes a first display unit 151SG029A, a second display unit 151SG029B, a third display unit 151SG029C, and a fourth display unit 151SG029D. The first display unit 151SG029A to the fourth display unit 151SG29D 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. The display control of the display monitor 151SG029 in the feature unit 151SG is executed by using the area not subject to the test in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 at the time of the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 151SG029 in the feature unit 151SG can display the base value in the low base state calculated in the base value calculation process described later.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-11, the predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, the left position of the game area) in the feature unit 151SG is set to the position of the first special figure. 1st special symbol display device 151SG004A capable of executing variable display, 2nd special symbol display device 151SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st reserved indicator 151SG025A capable of displaying 1st reserved storage number, 1st 2 The second hold display 151SG025B capable of displaying the number of hold storages, the normal symbol display 151SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbols, the normal figure hold display 151SG025C capable of displaying the number of hold storages, etc. are arranged together. The game information display unit 151SG200 is provided.

FIG. 8-15 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 151SG 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. 8-15 (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. 8-15 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in 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 notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, 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 when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating 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 "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 "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 "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 "big hit D" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit A" and the small hit type determination result. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the big hit type is "small hit B" and the small hit type determination result.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in 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 the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Error (abnormal)
With the specified command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is possible to specify which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by the error notification process described later.

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 the big hit game state or the small hit game state. 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 gaming state or the small hit gaming 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 gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

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 variable display result notification 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 notification command. .. In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

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 winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is 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 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start winning opening winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start winning opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting 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 winning opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, 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 D0XXH is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (ReadOnlyMemory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for game control. A provided RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-16, in the feature unit 151SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

FIG. 8-17 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the feature unit 151SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is variable according to each of the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative 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 variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach 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 variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. Although the feature unit 151SG provides only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be 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 the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 8-17, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 151SG is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. Has been done. 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 in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is In this case, 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 addition, in this feature unit 151SG, as described above, the variable display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, so that the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, in this feature part 151SG, 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. Then, 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 for determining the variation pattern type. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the feature unit 151SG exemplifies a mode in which the fluctuation content (effect content) is predetermined for each fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the fluctuation content (effect content) may be different even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 that is out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. As a fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach out of reach, when the set value is 3, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to make a fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as the work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-18 and the like, which is prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), and FIG. 8-18 ( Big hit type judgment table shown in C) (for the second special symbol) In addition to the small hit type judgment table shown in FIG. 8-18 (D) (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table, It includes a small hit variation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

FIG. 8-18 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the target of variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a big hit and a determination value for a small hit are set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the big hit is won at the rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at the rate of 1/200. The judgment value is set. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the determination value is set so that the big hit is won at a rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at a rate of 1/6.

In the feature unit 151SG, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit by using the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-18 (A). A big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately, and the big hit judgment can be made depending on whether the first special symbol is variably displayed or the second special symbol is variably displayed regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. A common table may be used, and the small hit may be determined using separate tables depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer is the first or the second.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot D based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. The table referenced to determine. In addition, in this feature part 151SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (B) and 8-18 (C), the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shows 3 from jackpot A to jackpot C. While the jackpots of different types are provided, the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only one type of jackpot D. That is, the jackpot that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of the three types of jackpots from the jackpot A to the jackpot C, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Only the jackpot D is the jackpot that occurs in.

FIG. 8-18 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type. It is a table referenced to determine. In this feature unit 151SG, when the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type E is executed. When the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type F is executed. It is supposed to be done. That is, these big hits E and big hits F are not the big hit types determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game balls during the small hit game of either the small hit A or the small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined by whether or not has passed the second count switch 151SG023B.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 151SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-19 (A) and 8-19 (B). In the feature unit 151SG, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and the jackpot B in which the gaming state shifts to the first high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. , The jackpot C to the jackpot F in which the gaming state shifts to the second high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state are provided.

Of these jackpots A to jackpot F, jackpots A to jackpot C are jackpots that are repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) in which the jackpot is changed to a second state that is advantageous to the player.

The jackpot D is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) that change the jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player, and the jackpot E is that the jackpot is advantageous to the player. The round that changes to the second state is 9 times (so-called 9 rounds), which is a big hit that is repeatedly executed, and the big hit F is 14 rounds that change the big winning opening to the second state that is advantageous to the player (so-called 14). Round), a big hit that is repeatedly executed.

In addition, the first high base state that shifts after the jackpot game of jackpot B ends is until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, or the first special symbol. The time saving control is executed until a big hit occurs before the variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. Then, in the second high base state that shifts after the jackpot game of jackpot C to jackpot F is completed, until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times. , The variable display of the second special symbol until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, or until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times. Is executed 10 times, and the time saving control is performed until a big hit occurs before any of the conditions until either the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total is satisfied. Will be executed.

At the end of the big hit game of the big hit B, the CPU 103 sets the first high base state flag indicating that the game state is the first high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (S117). Further, at the end of the big hit game of the big hit C to the big hit F, the CPU 103 sets the second high base state flag indicating that the game state is the second high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (117). By doing so, the CPU 103 determines the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 at the time of hitting the normal drawing at different ratios in the three gaming states of the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state. Is possible (see FIG. 8-7 (B)).

As described above, the first high base state is a game state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B and the Fuden winning opening, and is referred to as the second high base state. Is a gaming state in which a game ball can be launched into the right game area 151SG022R to win a prize in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the general electric winning opening.

In the high base state, the probability of "hit the normal figure" increases, so that the slide member 151SG704 is more likely to protrude from the retracted position to the protruding position than in the normal state (low base state). The first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening are opened by the game ball that has won the prize, and it becomes easy to win the first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening of the game ball. In particular, in the second high base state, since the second starting winning opening is frequently opened, the variable display result of the second special symbol becomes a small hit at a higher rate than the variable display result of the first special symbol. Therefore, in the second high base state, a big hit is generated by winning a V prize during the small hit game, so that the big hit game state is likely to occur continuously without going through the normal state. It becomes a state.

In this feature unit 151SG, six types of jackpots A to F are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot types provided are 7 or more and 5 or less. May be good.

Further, in the present feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), in the second high base state, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times except that a big hit occurs. , Based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times, or the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. The form of ending (the game state shifts to the low base state) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second high base state is, for example, a variable display of the second special symbol. Is executed 100 times to shift to the low base state, that is, the second high base state may be continued until the next big hit (including the big hit via the small hit) occurs.

Further, in the present feature unit 151SG, when the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the mode in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state is illustrated on condition that the number of variable display times of the special symbol is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the number of times the variable display result is a small hit is a predetermined number of times (for example, 10). The gaming state may shift to the low base state on condition that the number of times) is reached. As shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), in the feature unit 151SG, the variable display of the second special symbol is set to have a higher small hit probability than the variable display of the first special symbol. When the game state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the game state is low base on condition that the number of times that the variable display result of the second special symbol is a small hit reaches a predetermined number of times. You may move to the state.

Next, the operation of the CPU 103 in the feature unit 151SG will be described. In the game control timer interrupt processing in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the CPU 103 performs the switch processing, the main side error processing, the information output processing, the game random number update processing, and the special symbol shown in S21 to S27. After executing the process process, the normal symbol process process, and the command control process, the base value calculation process (151SG028) for calculating the base value and the prize ball (game ball) based on the game ball winning in each winning opening. ) Is executed to pay out the prize ball (151SG029), and the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-11 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game (first special symbol display) in which a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and a start winning (first starting winning) occurs but has not yet started. The reserved data of the special figure game) using the first special figure in the device 151SG004A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure hold storage unit is a special figure game (second special symbol display) in which the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening and a start winning (second starting winning) occurs but has not yet started. The reserved data of the special figure game) using the second special figure in the device 151SG004B is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine 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 stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 151SG020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 151SG021. For example, the normal map reservation storage unit is associated with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate, and is used for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 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 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 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 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 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly 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. It may be for updating the random count value 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 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 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S110) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol hold storage number is "0" (151SGS141). The second special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 151SG004B.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; N), the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (151SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of 151SGS142, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. As well as updating the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "2" (151SGS144), the process shifts to 151SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (151SGS145). The first special figure reservation number is the number of reservations of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. For example, in the process of 151SGS145, the game control counter setting unit may read the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determine whether or not the read value is "0". .. As described above, the process of 151SGS145 is executed when the second special figure reserved storage number is determined to be "0" by 151SGS141, and whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the number of 1st special figure hold storage is other than "0" in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; N), the hold data stored in the 1st special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number "1" is set. Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (151SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of 151SGS146, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. And update the data in the 1st special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (151SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (151SGS148), the process shifts to 151SGS149.

In 151SGS149, FIG. 8-18 (A) is used as a table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". Select and set the display result judgment table shown in. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" (151SGS150).

After the special figure display result is determined by the 151SGS150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (151SGS151). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit"(151SGS151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (151SGS152). At this time, as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer is selected and set (151SGS153). At this time, when the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is "1", the CPU 103 selects and sets the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), and sets the variable special figure. When the value of the figure designation buffer is "2", the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-18 (C) may be selected and set. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer is "big hit A" and "big hit B" in the jackpot type determination table. , "Big hit C" and "Big hit D", it is determined which of the plurality of types the big hit type is to be selected according to which of the determination values assigned to each big hit type is matched (151SGS154).

By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 151SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be determined as either a time saving state in which the time single output control (time saving control) is performed or a normal state in which the time saving control is not performed. Whether to control the game state of is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS155), the determined jackpot type is stored. Then proceed to 151SGS156. As an example, if the jackpot type is "big hit A", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", if it is "big hit B", it is set to "1", if it is "big hit C", it is set to "2", and "big hit D". If it is, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, when it is determined by 151SGS151 that it is not a "big hit" (151SGS151; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (151SGS151a). When it is determined to be a "small hit" (151SGS151a; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (151SGS151b). At this time, a small hit type determination table (see FIG. 8-18 (D)) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the small hit type to one of a plurality of types (151SGS151c). By referring to the small hit type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the hit type determination stored in the variable random number buffer can be displayed as "small hit A" and "small hit A" in the small hit type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of small hit types is used according to which of the determination values assigned to each small hit type of "small hit B" is matched (151SGS151d).

Corresponding to the small hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting the small hit type buffer value which is the stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS151e), the determined small amount. The hit type is memorized and the process proceeds to 151SGS156. As an example, if the small hit type is "small hit A", the small hit type buffer value may be set to "0", and if it is "small hit B", it may be set to "1".

In 151SGS156, the result of pre-determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), the result of determining the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state, and further, the small hit gaming state. A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of whether or not to control (whether or not the small hit flag is set). As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in 151SGS151, the big hit symbols "1", "3", "5", depending on the determination result of the big hit type in 151SGS154, Any of the special symbols indicating the number "7" is set as the finalized special symbol. That is, a special symbol showing the number "1" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit A". In addition, a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit B". A special symbol showing the number "5" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit C". A special symbol showing the number "7" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "big hit D". Further, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the finalized special symbol.

After the fixed special symbol is set in 151SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (151SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated.

If the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (151SGS158), the special symbol is normal. End the process. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

8-22 and 8-23 are flowcharts showing a special symbol stop process (S113) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display device 151SG004A and the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. Control is performed to derive and display a symbol (151SGS171). When the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is terminated, and the variable special symbol designated buffer value. When is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS172). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (151SGS173), and if the jackpot flag is not set (151SGS173; N), the process shifts to 151SGS180.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (151SGS173; Y), the CPU 103 clears these flags if the time saving flag, the first high base state flag, and the second high base state flag are set (151SG174). ), Hit start 1 designated command (big hit A), hit start 2 designated command (big hit B), hit start 3 designated command (big hit C) hit start 4 according to the type of jackpot stored in the effect control board 12. Make settings to send the designated command (big hit D) (151SGS175). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS175 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process (S27) described above.

Further, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (151SGS176).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (151SGS177). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times in the case of big hit A to C and 15 times in the case of big hit D) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (151SGS178). Then, the values of the first special figure variable display count counter and the second special figure variable display count counter, which will be described later, are reset to 0 (151SGS179a), and the value of the separate symbol process flag corresponds to the jackpot opening preprocessing (S114). The value is updated to "4" (151SGS179b), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

On the other hand, in 151SGS180, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set (151SGS180; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS198. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set (151SGS180; Y), the CPU 103 receives a hit start 5 designation command (small hit A) or a hit on the effect control board 12 according to the type of small hit stored in the effect control board 12. Start 6 Make settings to send the designated command (small hit B) (151SGS181). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS181 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process (S27) described above.

Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit by, for example, the image display device 5) is set in the small hit display time timer (151SGS182). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times in the case of a small hit) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (151SGS183), and whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, the high base state (first high base). It is determined whether or not a small hit is won in the state (the state or the second high base state) (151SGS184). When the time saving flag is not set, that is, when the small hit is won in the low base state (normal state) (151SGS184; N), the low base time small hit flag is set and the process proceeds to 151SGS186 (151SGS185). If the time saving flag is set, that is, if a small hit is won in the high base state (151SGS184; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS186 without going through the processing of 151SGS185.

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set in 151SGS186, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state. If the time saving flag is not set (151SGS186; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196, and if the time saving flag is set (151SGS186; Y), whether or not the value of the variable special map designation buffer is 1, that is, , It is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS187). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (151SGS187; Y), the value of the 1st special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 1st special symbol in the high base state is incremented by +1 to 151SGS190. Proceed (151SGS188). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS187; N), the value of the 2nd special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 2nd special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1. Proceed to 151 SGS 190 (151 SGS 189).

Next, in 151SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS190; N), whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state. That is, it is determined whether or not the first high base state flag is set (151SGS191). When the gaming state is the second high base state (151SGS191; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS192). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS191; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (151SGS193). When the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 9 or less (151SGS193; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100 (151SGS190; Y), the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS191). Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display count counter is 100 (191SGS192; Y), when the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 10 (181SGS193; Y), the time saving flag, Clear the set flag of the 1st high base state flag and the 2nd high base state flag (151SGS194), and set the value of the 1st special figure variable display count counter and the value of the 2nd special figure variable display count counter to 0. Reset to 151SGS196 and proceed to 151SGS195 (151SGS195).

In 151SG161, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8", which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S118), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated (151SGS197).

On the other hand, in 151SGS198, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state. If the time saving flag is not set (151SGS198; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208, and if the time saving flag is set (151SGS198; Y), whether or not the value of the variable special diagram designation buffer is 1, that is, , It is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS199). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (151SGS199; Y), the value of the 1st special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 1st special symbol in the high base state is incremented by +1 to 151SGS202. Proceed (151 SGS200). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS199; N), the value of the 2nd special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the 2nd special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1. Proceed to 151SGS202 (151SGS201).

Next, in 151SGS202, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS202; N), whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state. That is, it is determined whether or not the first high base state flag is set (151SGS203). When the gaming state is the second high base state (151SGS203; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS204). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS204; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (151SGS205). When the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 9 or less (151SGS205; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display count counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100 (151SGS202; Y), the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS203). Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display count counter is 100 (191SGS204; Y), and when the value of the second special figure variable display count counter is 10 (181SGS205; Y), the time saving flag, Clear the set flag of the 1st high base state flag and the 2nd high base state flag (151SGS206), and set the value of the 1st special figure variable display count counter and the value of the 2nd special figure variable display count counter to 0. Reset to 151SGS208 and proceed to 151SGS208 (151SGS207).

In 151SG208, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S110), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated (151SGS209).

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S118) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first sets the small hit display time timer to -1 (151SGS211), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timered out (151SGS212). If the small hit display time timer is not timered out (151SGS212; N), the small hit opening preprocessing is terminated, while if the small hit display time timer is timered out (151SGS212; Y), the big winning opening is opened. A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is set in the open time timer for setting the open state (151SGS213). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9" (S204), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening processing (S119), and the small hit opening pre-processing is terminated.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening processing (S119) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit opening process, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the opening time timer to -1 (151SGS221). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the open time timer has timed out (151SGS222).

If the open time timer is out of the timer (151SGS222; Y), it shifts to 151SGS235, and if the open time timer is not out of the timer (151SGS222; N), it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the big winning opening. (151SGS223). When the opening timing of the large winning opening is (151SGS223; Y), the CPU 103 controls the large winning opening to the open state by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the large winning opening door (151SGS224). Then, the transmission setting of the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening is set (151SGS225), and the process shifts to 151SGS226. The command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in 151SGS225, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the opening timing of the big winning opening (151SGS223; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS226 without going through 151SGS224 and 151SGS225.

In 151SGS226, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the big winning opening. When it is the closing timing of the big winning opening (151SGS226; Y), the CPU 103 controls the big winning opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the big winning opening door (151SGS227). Then, after opening the big winning opening, the transmission setting of the designated command is set (151SGS228), and the process proceeds to 151SGS229. The command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which is set to be transmitted in 151SGS228, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control process described above. If it is not the closing timing of the big winning opening (151SGS226; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS229 without going through 151SGS227 and 151SGS228.

In 151SGS229, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on. If the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS229; N), the processing during small hit opening is completed, and if the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS229; Y), the second count switch is already on. It is determined whether or not the count switch 151SG023B is turned on, that is, whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the second count switch 151SG023B is set (151SGS230). If the V winning flag is set (151SGS230; Y), the processing during small hit opening is completed, and if the V winning flag is not set (151SGS230; N), the V winning flag is set (151SGS231). ..

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS232). The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Further, if the large winning opening is in the open state, the CPU 103 controls the large winning opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the large winning opening door (151SGS233) and clears the opening time timer (151SGS234). ..

Then, in 151SGS235, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "10", which is a value corresponding to the small hit end processing (S120), and ends the small hit opening process.

FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (S120) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit end display timer is operating (151SGS241). When the small hit end display timer is not operating (151SGS241; N), the small hit flag is cleared (151SGS242), and the transmission setting of the hit end designation command according to the small hit is set to the effect control board 12 (151SGS243). ). The hit end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Then, a value corresponding to the small hit end display time is set in the small hit end display timer (151SGS244), and the small hit end process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is operating (151SGS241; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is set to -1 (151SGS245). Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the small hit end display timer has timed out (151SGS246). If the small hit end display time has not elapsed (151SGS246; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS247). If the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS247; N), the small hit end processing is finished, and if the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS247; Y), the second count is already done. It is determined whether or not the V winning flag indicating that the switch 151SG023B is turned on, that is, the game ball has passed the second count switch 151SG023B is set (151SGS248). If the V winning flag is set (151SGS248; Y), the small hit end process is completed, and if the V winning flag is not set (151SGS248; N), the V winning flag is set (151SGS249).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS250). The V prize notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set (151SG251). When the time saving flag is set (151SGS251; Y), the small hit end processing is completed, and when the time saving flag is not set (151SG251; N), the low base time small hit flag is set and the small hit is set. The end process is terminated (151SGS252).

Further, when the small hit end display time has elapsed in 151SGS246 (151SGS246; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (151SGS253). When the V winning flag is set (151SGS253; Y), the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag and sets the jackpot flag (1).
51SGS254, 151SGS255). Then, the CPU 103 determines the big hit type from "big hit E" and "big hit F" based on the small hit type in which the V prize is generated (151SGS256). As shown in FIG. 8-18 (D), when the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit A", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit E". When the small hit type in which the V prize is generated is "small hit B", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit F". Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS257), the determined jackpot type is stored. To do. As an example, if the jackpot type is "big hit E", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "4", and if it is "big hit F", it may be set to "5".

After executing 151SGS257, the CPU 103 clears if the low base small hit flag is set (151SGS258). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" (151SGS259), which is a value corresponding to the large hit opening pre-processing (S114), and the small hit end processing is terminated.

That is, in this feature unit 151SG, the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SF023B not only during the small hit game but also during the period until the small hit end display time elapses after the small hit game ends. Therefore, even if a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening immediately before the end of the small hit game, the big hit game is executed after the small hit end process is completed by passing the game ball through the second count switch 151SG023B. It has become like.

If the V winning flag is not set in 151SGS253 (151SGS; N), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S110) (S110). 151SGS260), the small hit end process is completed.

FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing the base value calculation process (151SGS028) shown in FIG. 8-20. In the base value calculation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state (151SGS261). When it is in the big hit game state (151SGS261; Y), the base value calculation process is completed, and when it is not in the big hit game state (151SGS261; N), it is further determined whether or not the game state is the small hit game state (151SGS262). ).

When the gaming state is not the small hit gaming state (151SGS262; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is the low base state (normal state). When it is not in the low base state, that is, in the first high base state or the second high base state (151SGS263; N), the base value calculation process is terminated. When the gaming state is in the low base state (151SGS263; Y), whether or not the first starting port A switch 151SG022A is turned on, that is, the game ball wins the first starting winning opening A and is the first. It is determined whether or not it is detected by the start port A switch 151SG022A (151SGS264).

When the first start port A switch 151SG022A is turned on (151SGS264), the CPU 103 increases the value of the prize ball counter indicating the total number of prize balls paid out in the prize ball payout process by +3 and discharges the prize balls from the game board 2. The value of the out number counter indicating the number of game balls played is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS267 (151SGS265, 151SGS266). When the first start port A switch is OFF (151SGS264; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS267 without executing the processes of 151SGS265 and 151SGS266.

In 151SGS267, the CPU 103 uses the first start port B switch 151SG022.
It is determined whether or not B is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start winning opening B and is detected by the first starting opening B switch 151SG022B. When the first start port B switch 151SG022B is turned ON (151SGS267; Y), the value of the prize ball counter is increased by +1 and the value of the out number counter is increased by +0 (151SGS268, 151SGS269). In addition, the value of the out number counter is increased to +0 (without adding the value of the out number counter), and the value of the remaining number counter indicating the number of game balls remaining in the winning unit 151SG700 is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS274. (151SGS273, 151SG273a). When the second start port switch 151SG022C is OFF (151SGS267; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS274 without executing the processes of 151SGS272 and 151SGS273a.

In 151SGS274, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fourth count switch 151SG023D is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general electric winning opening and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D. When the 4th count switch 151SG023D is turned ON (151SGS274; Y), the value of the prize ball counter is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS276, and when the 4th count switch 151SG023D is OFF (151SFS274; N), 151SGS275 Proceed to 151SGS276 without executing the process of.

In 151SGS276, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the 7th count switch 151SG023G is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 151SG010 and has been detected by the 7th count switch 151SG023G. When the 7th count switch 151SG023G is turned ON (151SGS276; Y), the value of the prize ball counter is increased by +3 and the value of the out number counter is increased by +1 to proceed to 151SGS279 (151SGS277, 151SGS278), and the 7th count switch. When 151SG023G is OFF (151SGS276; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS279 without executing the processes of 151SGS277 and 151SGS278.

In 151SGS279, the CPU 103 determines whether or not any of the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball is the first out switch 151SG041A. , The third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are passed through, and it is determined whether or not the game board 2 is guided to the back side and discharged. When any of the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F is turned ON (151SGS279; Y), the value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 to 151SGS281. When all of the forward (151SGS280), the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are OFF (151SGS279; N), the processing of 151SGS280 is not executed. Proceed to 151SGS281.

In 151SGS281, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second out switch 151SG041B is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the second out switch 151SG041B and is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. .. When the second out switch 151SG041B is turned ON (151SGS281; Y), whether or not the value of the remaining number counter is 1 or more, that is, the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening winning game. It is determined whether or not there is a game ball that is still flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 among the balls (151SGS282).

When the value of the residual number counter is 1 or more (151SGS282; Y), the value of the residual number counter is decremented by -1 and the value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS291 (151SGS283, 151SGS284). That is, in the feature unit 151SG, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening, the value of the out number counter is not changed at the winning timing, and the winning game ball is used. The value of the out number counter is incremented by 1 based on passing through the second out shoe.

On the other hand, when the value of the residual number counter is 0 (151SGS282; N), the value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 without executing the process of 151SGS283, and the process proceeds to 151SGS291 (151SGS284). When the second out switch 151SG041B is OFF in 151SGS281 (151SGS281; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS291 without executing the processing of 151SGS282-151SGS284.

Further, when it is determined in 151SGS262 that the gaming state is the small hit gaming state (151SGS262; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the low base small hit flag is set (151SGS286). When the low base small hit flag is not set (151SGS286; N), the base value calculation process is completed, and when the low base small hit flag is set (151SGS286; Y), the first count switch is further set. It is determined whether or not 151SG023A is turned ON (151SGS287).

When the first count switch 151SG023A is OFF (151SGS287; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS291, and when the first count switch 151SG023A is ON (151SGS287; Y), whether or not the V winning flag is further set. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned on is after the V winning (151SGS288). When the V winning flag is set, that is, when the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned on is after the V winning (151SGS288; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS291, and the V winning flag is not set. That is, when the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned on is before the V prize (V prize has not yet occurred) (151 SGS288; N), the value of the prize ball counter is increased by +15. The value of the out number counter is incremented by +1 to proceed to 151SGS291 (151SGS289, 151SGS290).

Then, in 151SGS291, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the out number counter is 6000 or more. When the value of the out number counter is 5999 or less (151SGS291; N), the base value calculation process is completed, and when the value of the out number counter is 6000 or more (151SGS291; Y), the value of the out number counter and the prize The base value in the low base state is calculated from the value of the ball counter (151SGS292). Then, the calculated base value in the low base state is updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 (151SGS293), and the values of the out number counter and the prize ball number counter are reset to 0 to end the base value calculation process (151SGS294). ).

As described above, the feature unit 151SG calculates the base value for each 6000 balls when the game state is the low base state, and updates and displays the calculated base value on the display monitor 151SG029. ..

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28 (A), when a small hit is won in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state (when the variable display result is a small hit), From the start of the small hit game until the V prize is generated (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B), the game ball is placed in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening. The prize balls based on the winning of the prize are included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (included in the target to be added to the prize ball number counter), while the first starting prize opening B and after the V prize is generated The prize balls based on the winning of the game balls in the second start winning opening and the large winning opening are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (not included in the target to be added to the prize ball number counter). It has become.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28 (B), when the small hit is won in the variable display in the high base state after the big hit game of the big hit B to the big hit F is completed (the variable display result is small). (If it is a hit) is a prize based on the game ball winning in the 1st start winning opening B, the 2nd starting winning opening, and the large winning opening regardless of whether or not a V winning occurs during the small hit game. Balls are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (not included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28 (C), the gaming state is changed from the high base state to the low base state based on the fact that the end condition of the high base state (see FIG. 8-19 (B)) is satisfied. When the state is changed (transitioned), a maximum of four reserved memories of the second special symbol may be stored during the high base state. Therefore, even when the game state is in the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times, but the small hit is won in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times. In the case (when the variable display result is a small hit), the first start prize is won from the start of the small hit game until the V prize is generated (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B). The prize balls based on the winning of the game ball in the mouth B, the second starting prize opening, and the large winning opening are included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (included in the target to be added to the prize ball number counter). So, the prize balls based on the game balls winning in the 1st start winning opening B, the 2nd starting winning opening, and the big winning opening after the V prize is generated are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value. (It is not included in the target to be added to the prize ball count counter).

As shown in FIG. 8-28 (C), immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times, but the image display is performed. To display a background image for the low base state on the device 5, or to stop launching the game ball from the speakers 8L and 8R toward the right game area 151SG002R and launch the game ball toward the left game area 151SG002L. By instructing the player to switch, the player may be notified that the gaming state has shifted to the low base state.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), when the variable display result is a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state. Is added to the prize ball counter in the number of prize balls given during the small hit game based on the variable display, so that the game ball is given by winning a prize in the large winning opening that has changed to the open state in the low base state. By adding the number of prize balls to the prize ball counter, the base value in the low base state can be calculated on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the winning unit 151SG700, a second count switch 151SG023B capable of detecting a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening is provided, and the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game ( Since the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state by passing the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game, whether the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. Whether or not the player can be noticed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit in the low base state, before the V prize is generated during the small hit game based on the variable display (the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B). During the period (before), the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning in the large winning opening is added to the prize ball counter, while the V prize during the small hit game based on the variable display occurs. In the period after this, the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning in the large winning opening is not added to the prize ball counter, so that the game ball counts second during the small hit game. After passing through the switch 151SG023B, that is, during the big hit game, the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning the big prize opening is added to the prize ball counter, which is inappropriate as the base value in the low base state. It is possible to prevent the value from being displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 151SG, the left gaming area 151SG002L and the right gaming area 151SG002R are provided, and in the low base state, the gaming ball is mainly launched toward the left gaming area 151SG002L. While it is possible to play a game, in a high base state, it is possible to play a game mainly by firing a game ball toward the right game area 151SG002R, and FIGS. 8-1 and 8- As shown in 5, the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 having a large winning opening is provided in the right gaming area 151SG002R. Therefore, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit, the number of prize balls given by the game ball winning the large prize opening during the small hit game based on the variable display is taken into consideration. The base value in the low base state can be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

In addition, in this feature part 151SG, by providing a large winning opening in the right game area 151SG002R, a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L is exemplified in a form in which a large winning opening cannot be won. The present invention is not limited, and for example, by providing a large winning opening between the winning ball device 6A and the first out opening, a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R and a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L Both may be able to win the big prize opening.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (C), the CPU 103 has a small variable display result in a maximum of four variable displays of the second special symbol immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state. Since the small hit game state is controlled by hitting, the game ball is awarded by winning a prize in the large winning opening that is opened by the variable display result of the second special symbol in the low base state becoming a small hit. The base value in the low base state in consideration of the number of prize balls given can be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the base value calculation process shown in FIG. 8-27, as shown in the processes of 151SGS264 to 151SGS266, when the first start port A switch 151SG022A is turned ON (the first start port A switch 151SG022A is a game ball). (When) is added, both the value of the out number counter and the value of the prize ball counter are added, but as shown in the processing of 151SGS271 to 151SGS273a, when the second start port switch 151SG022C is turned ON (the first). 2 When the start port switch 151SG022C detects a game ball), only the value of the prize ball counter is added without adding the value of the out number counter, so that the base value in the low base state calculated by the CPU 103 is It is possible to prevent inaccuracies.

Further, in the base value calculation process shown in FIG. 8-27, the CPU 103 switches the game ball to the second out switch 151SG041B after the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C as shown in 151SGS281 to 151SGS284. Since the value of the out number counter is added by the detection, the value of the out number counter can be accurately added at the timing when the game ball is ejected from the game board 2, and the game ball is the second out switch 151SG041B. It is possible to prevent the addition process of the out number counter from being complicated due to the detection in.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-5, the first out port is provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L and a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can enter. , The second out port is provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can enter and a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L cannot enter. The game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can be accurately discharged from the game board 2, and an accurate ratio can be calculated for the game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the winning unit 151SG700 is integrally provided with the second starting winning opening and the second starting opening switch 151SG022C, the second out opening and the second out switch 151SG041B in the right game area 151SG002R. Is provided, so that the out flow path 151SG714 for enabling the game medium that has entered the second winning opening and the second out opening to be detected by the second out switch 151SG041B is accurately provided in the winning unit 151SG700. Can be done.

Further, in the base value calculation process in FIG. 8-27, the CPU 103 adds 0 to the value of the out number counter when the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C as shown in 151SGS 271 to 151 SGS273a. Is executed, so that the processing can be shared with that when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch A151SG022A, so that the program of the base value calculation processing can be simplified. In particular, since the feature unit 151SG executes a process of adding 1 to the value of the out number counter at the timing when the game ball is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B, the game ball is set to the second start port switch 151SG022C. By executing the process of adding 0 to the value of the out number counter at the detected timing, it is possible to prevent double addition of 1 to the out number counter.

The feature unit 151SG illustrates a mode in which 0 is added to the value of the out number counter when the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C in the base value calculation process. Is not limited to this, and when the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 151SG022C, the process of adding 0 to the value of the out number counter described above is not executed (value of the out number counter). No numerical value is added to).

Although the feature portion 151SG of the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these feature portions, and the present invention may be changed or added within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the feature unit 151SG, it is possible to control the big hit game state based on the variable display result being a big hit, and it is possible to control the big hit game state based on the V prize generated during the small hit game. Although the embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the frequency of small hits after the end of the big hit game is high. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state (so-called small hit rush) in which the frequency of winning a prize in a large winning opening during a small hit game is improved. When the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 equipped with the so-called small hit rush function in this way, the game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening during the small hit rush, as in the case of the feature portion 151SG. The prize balls originally given are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (the number of prize balls given by winning the big prize opening is not added to the prize ball counter). This may prevent the display monitor 151SG029 from displaying an inappropriate base value.

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the game ball that has won the general electric winning opening passes through the fourth count switch 151SG023D and then passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the number of game balls that have passed through the fourth count switch 151SG023D and the number of game balls that have passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are counted. By doing so, it may be possible to detect fraudulent acts such as the same game ball repeatedly passing through the fifth count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F to open the first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening.

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, a mode in which a base value in a low base state is displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor is not limited to this, and if it is information on the base value The information displayed on 151SG029 may be information other than the base value in the low base state (for example, whether or not the calculated base value is higher than a predetermined reference value).

Further, in the feature unit 151SG, a mode in which the CPU 103 calculates a base value in a low base state by executing a base value calculation process (see FIG. 8-20) has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the program related to the calculation of the base value may be stored in an area different from the area in which the program related to the progress of the game in the ROM 101 is stored. Further, as the data used for the program not related to the progress of the game (numerical data used for calculating the base value, the calculated numerical data, etc.), the data related to the progress of the game in the RAM 102 is stored. It may be stored in an area different from the existing area.

Further, the feature unit 151SG exemplifies a mode in which a base value in a low base state is calculated every time the number of out balls reaches 6000 balls and is updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, the base values in the first high base state and the second high base state may be calculated and updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029, or the base values calculated in the past may be stored and stored. The average value of the base values may be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

[Structure included in feature section 151SG]
The feature unit 151SG described above includes the following means configuration.

The gaming machine according to means 1 launches a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) into a gaming area (for example, left gaming area 151SG002L or right gaming area 151SG002R) and plays a game in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state). ) Is a game machine that can be controlled to (for example, a pachinko game machine 1), and a first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is more difficult to win than the first state. A winning means (for example, the first start) that includes at least a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 151SG701 having a large winning opening) and is given a game medium according to the winning of the game medium. Winning opening A, 1st starting winning opening B, 2nd starting winning opening, general winning opening 151SG010, Fuden winning opening, large winning opening), 1st game state (for example, low base state), and the 1st game A gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 processes a special symbol process) that can control a second gaming state (for example, a high base state including a first high base state and a second high base state) that is more advantageous to the player than the state. The number of game media given to the first number (for example, the value of the out number counter), which is the number of game media fired into the game area in the first game state. A calculation means capable of calculating the ratio of a second number (for example, the value of the prize ball counter) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of 151SGS292 of the base value calculation process shown in FIGS. 8-27) and the above calculation. The variable winning means includes a display means (for example, display monitor 151SG029) for displaying information (for example, a base value) regarding a ratio calculated by the means, and the variable winning means is in a predetermined state (for example, a state different from the advantageous state). When controlled to the small hit game state), it is controlled to the first state (for example, a portion where the large winning opening is opened during the small hit game), and the calculation means is said in the first game state. When a game medium wins a prize in the variable winning means that has changed to the first state based on being controlled to a predetermined state, the number of game media given by the winning is added to the second number (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-28 (A), when the variable display result is a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state, the prize ball given during the small hit game based on the variable display. The feature is that the number is added to the prize ball counter). According to this feature, it is possible to display information regarding the ratio considering the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means changed to the first state in the first game state.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1, and the variable winning means has a specific area (for example, a second count switch 151SG023B) into which the game medium can enter, and the game is played in the specific area. The advantageous state can be controlled by entering the medium (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 and 8-26, the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. It is characterized by the fact that it is controlled to the jackpot game state based on the above. According to this feature, the player can pay attention to whether or not the game medium enters the specific area, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The game machine of the means 3 is the game machine according to the means 1 or the means 2, and the variable winning means has a specific area (for example, a second count switch 151SG023B) into which the game medium can enter, and the specific area is defined. The advantageous state can be controlled by entering the game medium into the region (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 and 8-26, the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. When the game medium wins the variable winning means after the game medium enters the specific area, the calculation means is given based on the winning. The number of game media is not added to the second number (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), after the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game, it is large. Even if a game ball wins in the winning opening, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning is not added to the winning ball counter). According to this feature, an inappropriate ratio is displayed in which the number of game media given based on the game medium that has won the variable winning means after the game medium has entered the specific area is added to the second number. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to the means 1, and is a special state (for example, a so-called small hit) in which the frequency of the first gaming state and the predetermined state is improved by the end of the advantageous state. A game machine that can be controlled by a rush (for example, a pachinko game machine 1), and the calculation means changes to the first state based on being controlled to the predetermined state in the special state. When the game medium wins the means, the number of the game media given based on the prize is not added to the second number (for example, based on the game ball winning the big prize opening during the small hit rush). The awarded prize balls are characterized in that they are not added to the prize ball counter). According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate ratio in which the number of game media given by winning a prize in the variable winning means is added to the second number in a special state is displayed.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4, the first path (for example, the left gaming area 151SG002L) in which the gaming medium is launched in the first gaming state, and the said. The variable winning means includes a game area having a second path (for example, right game area 151SG002R) in which the game medium is launched when the game is not in the first game state, and the variable winning means is such that the game medium launched in the second path is It is characterized in that it is provided so as to be able to win a prize (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-5, a portion in which the winning unit 151SG700 including the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is arranged in the right game area 151SG002R). .. According to this feature, it is possible to display information regarding the ratio considering the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means provided in the second path.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 5, and is a first variable display means (for example, a first variable display means (for example) capable of executing variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol). , The portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process) and the second variable display means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process) capable of variably displaying the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). In the first gaming state, the variable display result of the second identification information in the second variable display means becomes a predetermined result, thereby controlling the predetermined state (for example, FIG. 8-28 (for example, FIG. 8-28). As shown in C), the CPU 103 hits a small hit because the variable display result becomes a small hit in a maximum of four variable displays of the second special symbol immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state. It is characterized by the part that controls the game state). According to this feature, the number of game media given by winning the variable winning means in the first state when the variable display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined result in the first game state is taken into consideration. Information about percentages can be displayed.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6, and is variable to a variable display means capable of executing a variable display (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process). The game state control means is further provided with a hold storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a start winning determination process) that can store information related to display as hold storage, and the game state control means is a variable executed in the second game state. The first condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B)) that the first condition is satisfied when the number of times of display becomes the first number is that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times, and the second special symbol is executed. The variable display of the first special symbol is executed 10 times, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total), and the predetermined state is reached in the second gaming state. The second game is performed by satisfying any of the conditions of the second condition (for example, the number of times the variable display result is a small hit reaches 10 times) which is satisfied when the number of times becomes the second number of times. It is possible to control from the state to the first gaming state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 and 8-23, the gaming state changes from a high base state to a low base state based on the satisfaction of any of the conditions. The variable display result based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means during the second gaming state is displayed in the variable winning means when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. 2 When the predetermined result is obtained by being executed in the first gaming state shifted from the gaming state and the predetermined state is controlled, the first state is controlled (for example, FIG. 8-28 (for example, FIG. 8-28). As shown in C), when the variable display result becomes a small hit in a maximum of four variable displays immediately after the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, and the game state is controlled to the small hit game state. , The part where the big winning opening is open). According to this feature, the variable display based on the hold memory stored in the second game state is executed in the first game state shifted from the second game state to obtain a predetermined result, so that the first state is changed. Information on the ratio considering the number of game media given by winning the winning means can be displayed.

(Explanation of feature section 117F)
[Outline of control of feature section 117F]
Next, the feature portion 117F of this embodiment will be described. Regarding the feature unit 117F, the first region (installation region of the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the second region (sixth count switch 151SG023F) through which the entered game medium (game ball) can be distributed and passed through are distributed to any region. Ordinary variable winning device (ordinary including a slide member 151SG704 as an ordinary electric accessory, a third branch path 151SG711f, a fifth count switch 151SG023E, a sixth count switch 151SG023F, a distribution member 151SG025, etc.) For the variable winning device component), when the total number of game media that have entered the normal variable winning device does not match the total number of game media that have passed through the first region and the game media that have passed through the second region, it is normal. An example of restricting the execution of predetermined control (control executed in the normal symbol process processing) regarding the identification information (ordinary symbol) will be described.

Further, regarding the feature unit 117F, the variable display of the special identification information (first special symbol and second special symbol) when controlled to the special gaming state (probability change state) is a specific display result (big hit display result). A stop display period is set to stop and display the display result so that it can be recognized when a predetermined display result (outlier display result) different from that is obtained, and when a specific display result (big hit display result) is obtained, a special variable winning device (special variable) The display result is recognizable before the winning ball device 7) is opened. The stop display period for displaying the stop display is set, and the normal identification information (normal symbol) is variable when controlled to the special game state (probability change state). The display always becomes a special display result (hit display result), and when the special display result is obtained, an example in which the stop display period for recognizable stop display of the display result is not set before the normally variable winning device is opened is also explained. To do.

In the following description, the slide member 151SG704, the third branch path 151SG711f, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, the sixth count switch 151SG023F, the distribution member 151SG025, etc. as the ordinary electric accessory in the winning unit 151SG700 of FIG. 8-5, etc. A component that functions as a variable winning device including the above is usually called a variable winning device.

FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing the game control timer interrupt processing of the feature unit 117F. The process of FIG. 9-1 differs from the process of FIG. 8-20 in that step 117FS (hereinafter, simply referred to as 117FS) 100 is provided.

After the execution of the special symbol process process of S25, it is determined by 117FS100 whether or not the normal power incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set (117FS100). The general variable entry / exit ball mismatch flag indicates the number of game balls that have entered the normal variable winning device (hereinafter referred to as winning balls) in the normal variable winning device, the installation area of the fifth count switch 151SG023E from the normal variable winning device, and the normal variable winning device. A flag set by 117FS076 in FIG. 9-7, which will be described later, when the total number of game balls discharged (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing balls”) that have passed through each of the installation areas of the sixth count switch 151SG023F does not match. Is.

When the normal electric input / output ball mismatch flag is not set by 117FS100, the command control process (S27) is executed after the normal symbol process process (S26) is executed. On the other hand, when the general-purpose incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set, the command control process (S27) is executed without executing the normal symbol process process (S26). As a result, when the number of balls entered and the number of balls exited do not match in the normal variable winning device, the progress of the normal symbol process process (S26) is stopped, so that the execution of the control of the normal symbol is restricted. To.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process (S171 in FIG. 7) executed in the special symbol process process (S25 in FIG. 9-1).

In the special symbol variation processing, the following processing is executed by the CPU 103. First, in the fluctuation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), the timer value of the special symbol process timer in which the timer value for timing the fluctuation time (special symbol fluctuation time) of the special symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set is set. "1" is subtracted (117FS001). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the special symbol process timer becomes "0" and the time-out occurs (117FS002).

When the 117FS002 has not timed out, the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and the special symbol variation processing is continuously executed, so that the variation display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, when the time-out occurs at 117FS002, the stop symbol of the special symbol determined by the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5) is displayed (117FS003). As a result, the final display of the stop symbol of the special symbol (stop display of the confirmed symbol) is started. In 117FS003, the stop symbol is displayed by the first special symbol display device 151SG004A when the first special symbol is variable display, and the stop symbol is displayed by the second special symbol display device 151SG004B when the second special symbol is variable display. Be made to.

Next, the data for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command is set (117FS004). As a result, the set symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG. Then, the data corresponding to the timer value for timing the fixed display time, which is the time for continuing the fixed display of the special symbol, is set as the timer value of the special symbol process timer (117FS005). Next, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S113 in FIG. 5) (117FS006), and the special symbol variation process ends.

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S113 in FIG. 5) executed in the special symbol process process (S25 in FIG. 9-1). In FIG. 9-3, only a part different from the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 8-22 is shown.

In the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 9-3, the following processing is executed by the CPU 103. First, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5) in the special symbol variation process, the timer value of the special symbol process timer in which the timer value for timing the fixed display time is set is subtracted by "1" (117FS011). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the special symbol process timer becomes "0" and the time-out occurs (117FS012).

When the 117FS012 has not timed out, the special symbol stop processing is terminated and the special symbol variation processing is continuously executed, so that the final display time of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, when the time-out occurs at 117FS012, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (117FS013). If the jackpot flag is not set in 117FS013, the process proceeds to 151SGS180 in FIG. 8-22. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set in 117FS013, the process proceeds to 151SGS174 in FIG. 8-22.

FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol process process (S26 in FIG. 9-1). In the normal symbol process process, when the CPU 103 detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 and the gate switch 20 is in the ON state (117FS031), the CPU 103 executes the gate switch passing process (117FS112). Then, the CPU 103 executes one of the processes shown in 117FS033 to 117FS036 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

Gate switch pass processing (117FS032): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the count value (gate pass memory number) of the gate pass memory counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by +1. The LED of the normal figure hold indicator 151SG025C is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for determining the normal symbol hit and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of stored gates.

Normal symbol normal processing (117FS033): When the CPU 103 is in a state where it can start the fluctuation of the normal symbol (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating 117FS033, specifically, the normal symbol display When the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not made in 151SG020, and the normal electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) of the normal variable winning device based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 151SG020 is not being opened / closed. ), Check the value of the number of stored gates. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory counter is confirmed. If the number of memory passing through the gate is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol). Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "1") indicating the normal symbol variation processing (117FS034).

Normal symbol variation processing (117FS034): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 151SG020, and causes the normal symbol process timer to have a normal symbol. Set the stop symbol display time and start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "2") indicating the normal symbol stop processing (117FS035).

Normal symbol stop processing (117FS035): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. If it is not a hit symbol (if it is a missed symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (117FS033). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the operation pattern of the ordinary variable winning device (slide member 151SG704 and distribution member 151SG025) is selected according to the current gaming state, and the selected operation pattern is set. .. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "3") indicating the normal electric accessory operation process (117FS036).

Ordinary electric accessory operation process (117FS036): The CPU 103 performs an opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) of the ordinary variable winning device and a distribution operation of the distribution member 151SG025 in a set operation pattern (variable winning). (Executes the opening / closing operation of the ball device 6B). Then, after the operation of the normal variable winning device in the set operation pattern is completed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (117FS033).

FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation process (117FS034). In the normal symbol variation processing, first, the timer value of the normal symbol process timer in which the data corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol normal processing (117FS035) is subtracted by "1" (117FS041). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the timer value of the normal symbol process timer becomes "0" and the time-out occurs (117FS042). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out in 117FS042 (N of 117FS131), the normal symbol variation processing is terminated, and the normal symbol variation processing is continuously executed, so that the normal symbol variation display is continued. On the other hand, when the time-out occurs at 117FS042, the stop symbol of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol normal processing (117FS033 in FIG. 9-4) is displayed (117FS043). As a result, the display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed.

Next, the data for transmitting the normal symbol confirmation designation command is set (117FS044). As a result, the set normal symbol confirmation command is S27 in FIG. 8-20.
Is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "2") indicating the normal symbol stop process (117FS035) (117FS045), and the normal symbol change process ends.

The normal symbol variation process of FIG. 9-5 does not provide a process of setting a fixed display time in the process timer as in the special symbol variation process of FIG. 9-2. This is because, unlike the case of the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the normal symbol does not display the display result in a definite display over a predetermined period.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol stop process (117FS036). In the normal symbol stop processing, first, it is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (whether or not it is determined to be a hit by 117FS033) (117FS051). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol can be confirmed by, for example, setting the normal symbol hit determination flag when it is determined to be a hit by 117FS033, and whether or not the flag is set.

When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (Y of 117FS051), the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer (117FS052). The normal electric accessory operating time is the time until the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) starts operating. In the high base state, the normal electric accessory operating time is set to a time at which the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) starts operating immediately after the normal symbol is stopped.

Next, according to the current gaming state (low base state, first high base state, second high base state), the opening / closing operation pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) and the distribution operation of the distribution member 151SG025 The operation pattern of the normally variable winning device, including the pattern, is selected. Specifically, the operation pattern of the ordinary variable winning device is selected by selecting the opening / closing operation pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) at the selection ratio as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B) (117FS053). ).

Next, data capable of identifying the operation pattern of the ordinary variable winning device selected in 117FS053 is set in the operation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 102 (117FS054). After that, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "3") indicating the normal electric accessory operation process (117FS036), and the normal symbol stop process ends.

On the other hand, in 117FS051, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol (117FS051N), the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating the normal symbol normal processing (117FS058) (specifically). Is updated to "0") (117FS058), and the normal symbol stop processing ends.

In the case of the variable display of the normal symbol, unlike the case of the variable display of the special symbol, in the variable display of the normal symbol, when the display result is derived and displayed by the normal symbol variation process (117FS034), it is confirmed in the normal symbol variation process. The display time is not set, and in the normal symbol stop process (117FS035), a process for opening the normal variable winning device and a process for displaying the next variation of the normal symbol are immediately executed. As a result, in the variable display of the normal symbol, unlike the variable display of the special symbol, the definite display that is displayed for a predetermined period in the derivated display result is not executed.

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory entry / exit ball management process. The ordinary electric accessory entry / exit management process is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory entry / exit management process executed as a process forming a part of the switch process (S21) of FIG. 9-1.

The normal electric accessory entry / exit management process is performed in addition to the process of determining whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. It is a process related to entering and exiting a ball in an ordinary variable winning device.

In the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process, first, by checking the progress of the normal symbol process process, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) is open in the current state. (117FS061). When it is not open at 117FS061, it shifts to 117FS068 described later. On the other hand, when the ball is open at 117FS061, it is determined whether or not the entry of the game ball is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D near the entrance of the normally variable winning device (117FS062). When the incoming ball is detected by 117FS062, the count value of the general electric incoming ball counter provided in the RAM 103 is updated by adding "+1" (117FS063), and when the incoming ball is not detected by 117FS062, the general electric incoming ball is added. The counter is not updated. As a result, the total number of balls won while the variable winning device is open is counted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the exit of the game ball is detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E in the first region of the two regions near the exit of the normal variable winning device (117FS064). When the ball is detected by 117FS064, the count value of the normal power ball counter provided in the RAM 103 is updated by adding "+1" (117FS065), and when the ball is not detected by 117FS064, the ball is discharged. The counter is not updated. As a result, the total value of the number of balls to be ejected while the variable winning device is open is counted.

Next, it is determined whether or not the exit of the game ball is detected by the sixth count switch 151SG023F in the second region of the two regions near the exit of the normal variable winning device (117FS066). When a ball is detected by 117FS066, the count value of the normal power ball counter provided in the RAM 103 is updated by adding "+1" (117FS067), and when a ball is not detected by 117FS067, the ball is discharged. The counter is not updated. As a result, the total value of the number of balls to be ejected while the variable winning device is open is counted. After that, the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process is completed.

Further, as the exit of the game ball of the normally variable winning device, two areas of the first area and the second area as described above are provided, and the normal electric ball counter has the output of these two areas. Since the total value of the total of the balls is counted, it is possible to count the number of balls to be ejected more accurately.

In this way, in the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process, the normal variable winning device is counted by counting the total number of winning balls and the total number of exiting balls in the open state. It becomes possible to manage the entry and exit of the ball in.

When the above-mentioned 117FS061 is not open, it is determined whether or not the current timing is the closing (closing start) timing after the normal electric accessory by checking the progress of the normal symbol process processing (117FS068). .. When it is the closing (closing start) timing at 117FS068, the timer for waiting for the normal electric ball is set in the RAM 103 (117FS069), and the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process is terminated. The normal electric ball waiting timer is the time to wait for a specific time for a game ball that normally enters the normal variable winning device for a valid reason, such as entering the ball just before the normal electric accessory is closed. It is a timekeeping means to measure the time. The timer value corresponding to a predetermined time is set as the time for waiting for the game ball that has normally entered the variable winning device in the normal variable winning device for a good reason, and then the timer value corresponding to the predetermined time is set in the timer for waiting for the normal electric ball. It is subtracted and updated accordingly.

When it is not the closing (closing start) timing in the above-mentioned 117FS068, it is determined whether or not the timer for waiting for the normal electric ball is being clocked (117FS070). When the timer for waiting for the normal electric ball is not being clocked at 117FS070, the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer for waiting for a normal electric ball is being clocked at 117FS070, the timer value set in the timer for waiting for a normal electric ball is updated by "-1" (117FS071). Next, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the normal power output ball waiting timer becomes "0" and the time-out occurs (117FS072). If the 117FS072 has not timed out, the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time-out occurs at 117FS072, the timer for waiting for the normal power output ball is stopped (117FS073), and the specific time lapse flag is set after the normal power is closed (117FS074). The specific time elapsed flag after closing the normal electric accessory is a flag indicating that a specific time has passed since the closing of the ordinary electric accessory.

Next, it is determined whether or not the count value of the normal power input ball counter and the count value of the normal power output ball counter match (117FS075). As a result, it is confirmed whether or not the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged in the normally variable winning device match. When the count value of the normal electric ball entry / exit counter and the count value of the normal electric ball output / exit counter match in 117FS075, the normal electric ball entry / exit relationship state is set, and the normal electric accessory entry / exit ball management process is completed. On the other hand, when the count value of the normal electric incoming / outgoing ball counter and the counted value of the general electric outgoing ball counter do not match in 117FS075, it is an abnormal incoming / outgoing ball-related state, and the general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set (117FS076). ), The normal electric accessory entry / exit management process is completed.

In this way, in the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process, whether the state of the entry / exit relationship is normal or abnormal by managing the number of entries and the number of exits in the ordinary variable winning device. Can be determined. In addition, in the normal electric accessory entry / exit management process, a game ball that normally enters the normal variable winning device for a valid reason, such as entering the ball immediately before the normal electric accessory is closed at 117FS068, is released. By waiting for the detection for a specific time, it is possible to more accurately determine the state of entering and exiting the ball.

If the count value of the normal power input / output counter and the count value of the normal power output / output counter do not match and the general power input / output disagreement flag is set in 117FS076, the 117FS100 in FIG. 9-1 indicates S26. Since the predetermined control by the normal symbol process processing is not executed, the game related to the normal symbol does not proceed (the game is stopped), so that the game medium that has entered the normal variable winning device is distributed to any area and passes through. It is possible to deal with fraudulent activity against a variable winning device having a first region and a second region possible.

Further, of the regions in which the game medium that has entered the normally variable winning device can be distributed to any region and can pass through, the first region is the first swing member 151SG702 for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. This is a region that can be opened, and the first region is a region that can open the second swing member 151SG703 for starting the variable display of the second special symbol. It is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on each of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol.

Further, even when the count value of the normal electric incoming / outgoing ball counter and the counted value of the general electric incoming / outgoing ball counter do not match and the general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set in 117FS076, the special symbol of S25 in FIG. 9-1 is set. By executing the process process, the predetermined control by the normal symbol process process is not executed, so that even when the game of the normal symbol is stopped and the game is stopped, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed. Since the control of the symbols is not restricted, it is possible to avoid the influence on the game using the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the count value of the normal power input / output ball counter and the count value of the normal power output ball counter do not match and the general power input / output ball mismatch flag is set in 117FS076, the predetermined control by the normal symbol process processing is executed. Since it only disappears, it is possible to avoid the influence of the variable display of the special symbol on other games other than the game.

When the count value of the normal power input / output counter and the count value of the normal power output / output counter do not match and the general power input / output mismatch flag is set in 117FS076, the entire normal symbol process process of S26 is executed. An example of not performing the process has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the process may be looped in the normal symbol process process portion of S26 so that the process does not proceed. Further, in the case where the entire normal symbol process process of S26 is not executed when the general-purpose incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set in this way, when the outgoing ball is additionally detected, the general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch is performed. The flag may be reset, and in that case, processing may be performed so that the execution of the normal symbol process processing that has not been executed can be resumed.

Further, when the count value of the normal power input / output counter and the count value of the normal power output / output counter do not match and the general power input / output mismatch flag is set in 117FS076, the entire normal symbol process process of S26 is executed. An example of not performing is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the normal symbol process processing of S26 may not be executed. For example, among the normal symbol process processes of S26, only the process related to the variable display of the normal symbol may not be executed. In this way, when the count value of the incoming / outgoing ball counter does not match the count value of the normal electric incoming / outgoing ball counter and the general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set in 117FS076, at least one of the controls related to the normal symbol is set. Some control (processing) may be restricted. As an example, the first control regarding the ordinary symbol display 151SG020 (variable display control of the ordinary symbol such as 117FS034 and 117FS035 in FIG. 9-4) is performed, and the second control regarding the ordinary variable winning device is performed (FIG. 9). (Operation control of ordinary electric accessory such as 117FS036 of -4) In the case of executing ordinary identification information game control, when the normal electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set, at least a part of ordinary identification information game control is restricted. (117FS075N in FIG. 9-7, S26A in FIG. 9-1 does not execute the normal symbol process process of S26, etc.). In this way, when the general-purpose incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is set, the execution of any control (process) in the normal symbol process processing shown in FIG. 9-4 may be restricted.

FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart showing the normal electric accessory entry / exit error processing. The normal electric accessory entry / exit error process is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory entry / exit management process executed as a process forming a part of the main side error process (S22) of FIG. 9-1.

The normal electric accessory entry / exit error process is a process included in S22 as one of the processes for performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the normal electric accessory entry / exit error processing, the abnormal state related to the entry / exit is determined based on the detection of the entry / exit in the ordinary variable winning device, and the abnormal state is determined when the abnormality is present. The process that enables notification is executed.

In the normal electric accessory entry / exit error processing, first, it is determined whether or not the general electric entry / exit ball mismatch flag that can be set in 117FS076 is set (117FS081). When the flag for mismatching incoming / outgoing balls is not set in 117FS081, it is in a normal state, and the process shifts to 117FS085, which will be described later. On the other hand, when the flag for mismatching the incoming / outgoing balls is not set in 117FS081, it is an abnormal state, and it is determined whether or not the flag for which the first universal error command has been set, which is set in 117FS084 described later, is set. (117FS082).

When the flag for which the first normal electric error command has been set is set in 117FS082, error processing based on the general electric incoming / outgoing ball mismatch flag is already being executed.
Move to S085. On the other hand, when the flag for setting the first normal electric error command is not set in 117FS082, the data for transmitting the first general electric error command is set (117FS083), and the process shifts to 117FS085. As a result, the set first general electric error command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG. 8-20. The first normal electric error command is an effect control command indicating that the incoming and outgoing balls in the normally variable winning device are in an abnormal state in which they do not match.

In 117FS085, by checking the progress of the normal symbol process processing, it is determined whether or not the current state is closed after the normal electric accessory (117FS085). When it is not closed at 117FS085, the normal electric accessory entry / exit error processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is closed at 117FS085, it is determined whether or not a specific time lapse flag after closing the normal electric power, which can be set at 117FS074, is set (117FS086). If the specific time elapsed flag is not set after the normal electric power is closed, the normal electric accessory entry / exit error processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the specific time lapse flag is set after the normal electric power is closed, it is determined whether or not the fourth count switch 151SG023D provided near the entrance in the normal variable winning device has detected the ball entry (117FS087). ..

If the 117FS087 does not detect the entry of a ball, the process proceeds to 117FS089, which will be described later. On the other hand, when the incoming ball is detected by 117FS088, the data for transmitting the second normal electric error command is set (117FS088), and the process proceeds to 117FS089. As a result, the set second normal power error command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG. 8-20. The second normal electric error command is an effect control command indicating that the ball is in an abnormal state in which a ball is detected while the variable winning device is closed.

In 117FS089, it is determined whether or not the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F has detected a ball exit (117FS089). When the 117FS089 does not detect the exit ball, the normal electric accessory entry / exit error process is terminated. On the other hand, when the ball exit is detected by 117FS089, the data for transmitting the third normal electric error command is set (117FS090), and the normal electric accessory entry / exit error process is terminated. As a result, the set third general-purpose error command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG. 8-20. The third normal electric error command is an effect control command indicating that the ball is in an abnormal state in which a ball is detected while the variable winning device is closed.

In the normal electric accessory entry / exit error processing, an abnormal state related to the entry / exit of the ordinary variable winning device is determined, and depending on the type of the determined abnormal state, the first to third normal electric error commands are used. Error command is sent. When such an error command is transmitted, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control for performing an error notification (abnormality notification) according to the type of the received error command.

FIG. 9-9 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an error notification effect executed when the first to third normal electric error commands are received by the effect control CPU 120.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first normal power error command, in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6, the first error of "normal power unit entry / exit ball error" as shown in FIG. 9-9 (A). In the image display device 5, the character image 55 is displayed in an area below the area where the variable display is executed in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As a result, it is notified that an abnormal state has occurred in the entry / exit of the normally variable winning device. When such a display is displayed, a notification that an abnormal state has occurred may be output by voice from the speaker.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the second normal power error command, in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6, a second error of "normal power unit entry error" as shown in FIG. 9-9 (B) In the image display device 5, the character image 56 is displayed in an area below the area in which the variable display is executed in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As a result, it is notified that an abnormal state has occurred in the ball entry of the normally variable winning device. When such a display is displayed, a notification that an abnormal state has occurred may be output by voice from the speaker.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the third normal power error command, in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6, a third error called "normal power unit exit error" as shown in FIG. 9-9 (C). In the image display device 5, the character image 57 is displayed in an area below the area where the variable display is executed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As a result, it is notified that an abnormal state has occurred in the ball ejection of the normally variable winning device. When such a display is displayed, a notification that an abnormal state has occurred may be output by voice from the speaker.

As shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) to 9-9, when an abnormal state occurs between the entry and exit of the normal variable winning device, the abnormality is identified by the abnormality display on the image display device 5. Since possible notification is given, it is possible to easily recognize that an abnormal state has occurred in the normally variable winning device.

Further, as in the state where the normally variable winning device is closed due to the notification of the normal electric incoming ball error of FIG. 9-8, 117FS085, 117FS086, 117FS089, 117FS090 and FIG. 9-9 (B). , In a state where the predetermined control such as the normal electric accessory opening control is not executed, the predetermined control is executed by notifying the occurrence of the abnormal state based on the entry of the game ball into the normal variable winning device. It is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on the ordinary variable winning device in a state where it has not been done.

Further, as in the state where the normal variable winning device is closed due to the notification of the normal electric ball ejection error of FIGS. 9-8 117FS085-117FS088 and FIG. 9-9 (C), the normal electric accessory opening control is performed. At least one of the first area (installation area of the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the second area (installation area of the sixth count switch 151SG023F), which is the exit of the game ball, in a state where the predetermined control is not executed. By notifying the occurrence of an abnormal state based on the passage of the game ball, it is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on the ordinary variable winning device in a state where the predetermined control is not executed.

Further, until the specific time elapsed flag is set after the normal electric power is closed by 117FS086 of FIG. 9-8, the error notification related processing of 117FS087 to 117FS090 is not executed. When a game ball enters the normally variable winning device immediately after the execution of control is stopped (immediately after the normal electric accessory is closed), the occurrence of an abnormal state is not notified. Therefore, for example, it is normally variable immediately before the execution of predetermined control is stopped. The entry of a game ball that is not related to fraudulent activity, such as the state in which the game ball has entered the winning device, and the state in which the game ball has passed through the first area or the second area for a long period of stay in the normally variable winning device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormal state from being notified.

Next, the probability that the variable display of the normal symbol on the feature unit 117F will be the hit display result will be described. FIG. 9-10 is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit probability table showing the probability that the variable display of the normal symbol will result in a hit display result.

As shown in FIG. 9-10, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol is determined to be the hit display result in the normal symbol process process (S26) of FIG. 9-1 is 1 in the low base state.
It is set to be 100% in the high base state. Such a setting is realized by making such a ratio between the total number of data of the hit judgment random value of the ordinary symbol and the number of hit judgment value data determined to be a hit. ..

Next, the relationship between the variable display mode of the special symbol and the winning opening opening / closing operation in the high base state and the relationship between the variable display mode of the normal symbol and the winning opening opening / closing operation in the high base state will be described.

FIG. 9-11 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variable display mode and the winning opening opening / closing operation of the special symbol and the variable display mode and the winning opening opening / closing operation of the normal symbol in the high base state.

FIG. 9-11 (A) shows an example of a definite display of a special symbol in a high base state. FIG. 9-11 (B) shows an example of a definite display of a normal symbol in a high base state.

First, the variable display mode before and after the display result derivation display in the variable display of the special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 9-11 (A). In FIGS. 9-11 (A), the display mode of the variable display (“big hit fluctuation” in the figure) in the jackpot fluctuation (variable display resulting in the jackpot display result) in (A1), and the jackpot fluctuation in (A2). The operation mode of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 (“big hit big winning opening” in the figure) is shown. In FIG. 9-11 (B), the display mode of the variable display (“missing fluctuation” in the figure) in the deviation fluctuation (variable display resulting in the deviation display result) in (A3), and the deviation fluctuation in (A4). The operation mode of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 (“big hit big winning opening” in the figure) is shown.

At the time of jackpot fluctuation, as in (A1), the first special symbol display device 151SG004A or the second special symbol display device 151SG004B was set by the fluctuation pattern setting process (S111) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol. In the period until the end of the special symbol fluctuation time, variable display, which is a non-confirmed display in which the display result is not fixed, is executed. Then, as in (A1), at the end of the special symbol fluctuation time, the variable display is stopped, and the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is derived and displayed. After that, as shown in (A1), the confirmed jackpot symbol is continuously displayed in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 9-3 over the confirmed display time set by 117FS005 of the special symbol variation process of FIG. 9-2. The jackpot symbol confirmation display is executed. After the end of the final display time, after the period of the jackpot opening preprocessing (S114), the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is controlled from the closed state to the open state as shown in (A2).

At the time of out-of-order fluctuation, as shown in (A3), the first special symbol display device 151SG004A or the second special symbol display device 151SG004B was set by the fluctuation pattern setting process (S111) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol. In the period until the end of the special symbol fluctuation time, variable display, which is a non-confirmed display in which the display result is not fixed, is executed. Then, as in (A3), at the end of the special symbol fluctuation time, the variable display is stopped, and the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is derived and displayed. After that, as shown in (A3), the confirmed missing symbol is continuously displayed in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 9-3 over the confirmed display time set by 117FS005 of the special symbol variation processing of FIG. 9-2. The outlier symbol confirmation display is executed. After the end of the confirmed display time, as shown in (A4), the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 continues to be closed.

In this way, when the special symbol is variably displayed, a fixed display time is provided in the period before the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 changes to the open state, and after the display result is derived and displayed, it is confirmed. After the confirmation display over the display time is executed, the special variable winning ball device 151
The big winning opening of SG701 changes to the open state.

Next, the variation display mode before and after the display result derivation display in the variable display of the normal symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 9-11 (B). In FIG. 9-11 (B), the display mode of the variable display (“variation per normal figure” in the figure) in the variation in hitting (B1) (variable display resulting in the hit display result), and the variation in hitting (B2). The operation mode (in the figure, "per-figure per-figure electric service") of the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) of the ordinary variable winning device in the above is shown.

At the time of hit fluctuation, as shown in (B1), the period from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 151SG020 to the end of the normal symbol fluctuation time set by the normal symbol normal processing (S117FS033). In, variable display, which is a non-confirmed display in which the display result is not fixed, is executed. Then, as in (B1), at the end of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the variable display is stopped, and the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived and displayed. After that, as in (B1), until the ending period after the end of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) of the ordinary variable winning device in the ordinary electric accessory operation process (117F030) ends, the hit symbol of the ordinary symbol Is displayed. The confirmation display is executed.

At the time of hit fluctuation, as shown in (B2), immediately after the hit symbol of the normal symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 151SG020, the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) of the ordinary variable winning device is displayed in FIG. 9-. Over the fixed display time set by 117FS005 of the special symbol variation processing of No. 6, the operation pattern set in the normal symbol stop processing (117FS035) of FIG. 9-4, the normal electric accessory operation processing of FIG. 9-4 ( After being opened for a predetermined period in 117FS036), it is closed. After the closing, the period during which the normal electric accessory is closed and the operation is completed in the normal electric accessory operation process is called the ending period.

In this way, when the normal symbol is variably displayed, the winning display result is derived without providing a fixed display time in the period before the normal electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) of the normal variable winning device changes to the open state. Immediately after being displayed, the ordinary electric accessory (slide member 151SG704) of the ordinary variable winning device changes to the open state. As a result, the variable display of the normal symbol when controlled to the special game state (high base state) always becomes the hit display result, and when the hit display result is obtained, the normal variable winning device is confirmed before the open state. By not setting the time, it is possible to suppress the ratio of the game balls that have been continuously fired not to enter the normal variable winning device after the variable display of the normal symbol is a hit display result, and the player can uselessly shoot the game balls. The risk of suffering a disadvantage can be reduced. Further, the variable display of the normal symbol when controlled to the special gaming state (high base state) is a hit display result at a rate of 100% as shown in FIG. 9-10, so that the normal variable winning device is opened. Since the fixed display time is not set before the state is reached, it is possible to omit the unnecessary processing of displaying the display result even though the variable display of the normal symbol is a hit display result at a rate of 100%. You can also get the effect of becoming.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (B1), when the variable display of the normal symbol when controlled to the special gaming state (high base state) becomes a hit display result, the normal variable winning device is opened. By setting the stop display period for recognizable stop display of the hit display result in the state of changing to the state, the hit display result can be displayed in the period immediately after the variable display of the normal symbol becomes the hit display result. It is possible to eliminate the need for recognizable stop display, and it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the display of ordinary symbols.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-9, the first area (installation area of the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the second area (installation of the sixth count switch 151SG023F) provided in the normally variable winning device are installed. In a configuration equipped with a specific variable winning device that changes to an open state based on the passage of a game ball through a specific area such as (area), the ratio of the game medium ball that has been continuously fired does not normally enter the variable winning device is suppressed. By being able to do so, it is possible to make it difficult to miss a chance to open the specific variable winning device.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-11 (B1) and (B2), when the variable display of the normal symbol diagram when controlled to the special gaming state (high base state) becomes the hit display result, the hit display is displayed. By setting a period including the end control period as the stop display period for recognizable stop display of the result, the ending of FIG. 9-11 (B2) is set as the stop display period for recognizable stop display of the special display result. By setting a period including an end control period such as a period, a stop display period can be secured to some extent, and the player can easily recognize the hit display result.

In terms of structure, the power of the first operating member (first link member 151SG721, etc. in FIG. 8-8) can be transmitted to the first specific variable winning device (first swinging member 151SG702, etc. in FIG. 8-5). First transmission member (second link member 151SG722, third link member 151SG723, fourth link member 151SG724, fifth link member 151SG725, etc. in FIG. 8-8) and two operating members (first link member in FIG. 8-9). A second transmission member (second link member 151SG732, third link member in FIG. 8-9) capable of transmitting the power of the 151SG730, etc. to the second specific variable winning device (second swing member 151SG703, etc. in FIG. 8-5). A transmission member such as 151SG733, a fourth link member 151SG734, a fifth link member 151SG735, etc.) is provided to change each of the first specific variable winning device and the second specific variable winning device from the closed state to the open state. Thereby, the degree of freedom of arrangement when the first specific variable winning device and the second specific variable winning device are provided can be improved.

In addition, the variable display of the normal symbol when controlled to the special game state (high base state) always becomes the hit display result, and when the hit display result is obtained, the display result is displayed before the normal variable winning device is opened. An example is shown in which the definite display time for recognizable stop display is not set, but as an example in which the definite display time for recognizable stop display of the display result is not set before the normally variable winning device is opened. Is determined before the normal variable winning device is opened when the variable display of the normal symbol when controlled to the special game state (high base state) always becomes the hit display result and the hit display result is obtained. Although the display time is set, the confirmed display time is extremely short so that the player cannot recognize (visually recognize) the confirmed display. Therefore, the confirmed display itself is executed, but the player recognizes the confirmed display ( It also includes cases where it cannot be visually recognized.

Further, in various cases described as an example in which the fixed display time for displaying the variable display result of the normal symbol in a recognizable stop display is not set before the normal variable winning device is opened, the normal symbol is stopped. During a specific period during which the normal variable winning device is controlled to be in the open state from the time of display, a control for displaying a fixed stop display result of the normal symbol may be executed. It can be ensured that the normal symbol can be easily recognized as a fixed stop display result.

[Main effects obtained by the feature section 117F]
(1) When the count value of the normal power input / output counter and the count value of the normal power output / output counter do not match and the general power input / output disagreement flag is set in 117FS076, the 117FS100 in FIG. 9-1 is used. Since at least a part of the predetermined control (ordinary identification information game control) by the ordinary symbol process processing of S26 is not executed, the game does not proceed, so that the game medium that has entered the ordinary variable winning device is distributed to any area. It is possible to deal with fraudulent activity against a variable winning device provided with a first region and a second region that can be passed through.

(2) Of the areas in which the game medium that has entered the normally variable winning device can be distributed to any area and can pass through, the first area is the first swing member 151SG702 for initiating the variable display of the first special symbol. Is an area where the second swing member 151SG703 for starting the variable display of the second special symbol can be opened. , It is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on each of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol.

(3) Even when the count value of the normal power input / output counter and the count value of the normal power output / output counter do not match and the general power input / output disagreement flag is set in 117FS076, the special S25 in FIG. 9-1 is set. By executing the symbol process processing, the predetermined control by the normal symbol process processing is not executed, so that the game of the normal symbol does not proceed and is stopped, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the second Since the control of the special symbol is not restricted, it is possible to avoid the influence on the game using the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

(4) It seems that the normally variable winning device is normally closed due to the notification of the normal electric incoming ball error of FIG. 9-8, 117FS085, 117FS086, 117FS089, 117FS090 and FIG. 9-9 (B). In addition, in a state where the predetermined control such as the normal electric accessory opening control is not executed, the predetermined control is controlled by notifying the occurrence of an abnormal state based on the entry of the game ball into the normal variable winning device. It is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on the normally variable winning device when it is not executed.

(5) The normal electric accessory opening control is performed as in the state in which the normal variable winning device is closed due to the notification of the normal electric ball ejection error in FIGS. 9-8 117FS085-117FS088 and FIG. 9-9 (C). At least one of the first area (installation area of the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the second area (installation area of the sixth count switch 151SG023F) which is the exit of the game ball in a state where such predetermined control is not executed. By notifying the occurrence of an abnormal state based on the passing of the game ball on one side, it is possible to deal with fraudulent acts on the ordinary variable winning device in a state where the predetermined control is not executed.

(6) Until the specific time elapsed flag is set after the normal electric power is closed by 117FS086 in FIG. 9-8, the error notification related processing of 117FS087 to 117FS090 is not executed. When a game ball enters the normal variable winning device immediately after the execution of the predetermined control is stopped (immediately after the normal electric accessory is closed), the occurrence of an abnormal state is not notified. A game ball that is not involved in fraudulent activity, such as a state in which the game ball has entered the variable winning device, and a state in which the game ball has passed through the first area or the second area due to a prolonged stay in the variable winning device. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an abnormal state from being notified by the approach.

(7) In terms of structure, the power of the first operating member (first link member 151SG721, etc. in FIG. 8-8) is transmitted to the first specific variable winning device (first swinging member 151SG702, etc. in FIG. 8-5). Possible first transmission member (second link member 151SG722, third link member 151SG723, fourth link member 151SG724, fifth link member 151SG725, etc. in FIG. 8-8) and two operating members (first link in FIG. 8-9). The second transmission member (second link member 151SG732, third link in FIG. 8-9) capable of transmitting the power of the member 151SG730, etc. to the second specific variable winning device (second swing member 151SG703, etc. in FIG. 8-5). A transmission member such as member 151SG733, fourth link member 151SG734, fifth link member 151SG735, etc. is provided to change each of the first specific variable winning device and the second specific variable winning device from the closed state to the open state. Thereby, the degree of freedom of arrangement when the first specific variable winning device and the second specific variable winning device are provided can be improved.

(8) As shown in FIGS. 9-11 (B1) and (B2), the variable display of the normal symbol when controlled to the special gaming state (high base state) always becomes the hit display result, and the hit display result. When becomes, the fixed display time is not set before the normal variable winning device is opened, so that the game ball that has been continuously fired becomes the normal variable winning device after the variable display of the normal symbol is a hit display result. It is possible to suppress the rate of non-entry, and it is possible to reduce the risk that the player suffers a disadvantage due to the useless launch of the game ball.

(9) As shown in FIG. 9-11 (B1), when the variable display of the normal symbol when controlled to the special gaming state (high base state) becomes a hit display result, the normal variable winning device By setting the stop display period for recognizable stop display of the hit display result in the open state, the hit display result is in the period immediately after the variable display of the normal symbol becomes the hit display result. It is possible to eliminate the need to stop and display the display so that it can be recognized, and it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the display of ordinary symbols.

(10) As shown in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-9, the first area (installation area of the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the second area (sixth count switch 151SG023F) provided in the normally variable winning device. In a configuration equipped with a specific variable winning device that changes to an open state based on the passage of the game ball through a specific area such as (installation area), the ratio of the game medium ball that has been continuously fired does not normally enter the variable winning device. By being able to suppress it, it is possible to make it difficult to miss a chance to open the specific variable winning device.

(11) As shown in FIGS. 9-11 (B1) and (B2), when the variable display of the normal symbol diagram when controlled to the special gaming state (high base state) becomes the hit display result, the hit is obtained. By setting a period including the end control period as the stop display period for recognizable stop display of the display result, the stop display period for recognizable stop display of the special display result is shown in FIG. 9-11 (B2). By setting a period including an end control period such as an ending period, a stop display period can be secured to some extent, and the player can easily recognize the hit display result.

(12) As shown in FIGS. 9-4 to 9-6, for the variable display of the normal symbol, an example in which the fixed display period is not provided regardless of the base state (high base state, low base state) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for the variable display of ordinary symbols, a definite display period may be provided in the low base state, and the definite display period may not be provided only in the high base state.

[Other Modifications of Feature 117F]
(1) As the special gaming state, the state controlled to the high base state (time saving state) has been described as an example, but the special gaming state is not limited to this, and the special gaming state includes the state controlled to the probabilistic state, the probabilistic state, and the probabilistic state. A special gaming state as an advantageous state different from the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state advantageous for other players such as a state controlled to a high base state (time saving state), may be used.

(2) In FIG. 9-9, the first error character image 55, the second error character image 56, and the third error character image 56 are variable in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. An example is shown in which the process of displaying in the area below the area where the display is executed is executed. However, not limited to this, the first error character image 55, the second error character image 56, and the third error character image 56 are above the areas where variable display is executed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Or an area that overlaps with an area where variable display is executed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and other areas in the image display operation effect may be displayed.

(3) In the normal symbol process processing, 117FS085, 1 of FIG. 9-8 of FIG. 9-8.
Due to the notification of the normal electric incoming ball error of 17FS086, 117FS089, 117FS090 and FIG. 9-9 (B), a predetermined control such as the normal electric accessory opening control is executed as in the state where the normal variable winning device is closed. In the non-executed state, the occurrence of an abnormal state is notified based on the entry of the game ball into the normal variable winning device, so that the normal variable winning device is cheated when the predetermined control is not executed. Can be dealt with.

(4) Errors such as "Public unit entry / exit error", "Public unit entry / exit error", and "Public unit exit error" shown in Fig. 9-9 are judged as errors, but the image Even if it is not displayed on the display device 5, it is displayed in a display mode that is visible to the staff of the game hall by other error notification means (LED display, etc.) but difficult for the player to see. Good.

(5) In the embodiment of the above-described embodiment, a typical example of an advantageous state advantageous for the player is a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state, but another advantageous state advantageous for the player is a probabilistic state. Other advantageous states such as a high base state, a time saving state, and a small hit game state may also be included.

(6) When the normal symbol in / out ball mismatch flag is set in 117FS076, the execution of other control processes having some relation to the control of the normal symbol may be restricted in addition to the normal symbol process process.
(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 151SG020 Ordinary symbol display, 103 CPU, 151SG700 winning unit, 151SG704 slide member, 151SG711f 3rd branch road, 151SG023E 5th count switch, 151SG023F 6th count switch, 151SG025 distribution member, 151SG , 151SG023F 6th count switch, 151SG702 1st swing member, 151SG703 2nd swing member, 151SG721 1st link member, 151SG722 2nd link member, 151SG723 3rd link member, 151SG724 4th link member, 151SG725 5th link member , 151SG730 1st link member, 151SG732 2nd link member, 151SG733 3rd link member, 151SG734 4th link member, 151SG735 5th link member.

Claims (2)

It is a game machine that can shoot game media and play games.
Special variable display means for variable display of special identification information,
Ordinary variable display means for variable display of ordinary identification information,
An ordinary variable approach means that can change between an open state in which the game medium can enter and a closed state in which the game medium cannot enter or enter the open state.
An ordinary identification information game control means for executing ordinary identification information game control including a first control for the ordinary variable display means and a second control for the ordinary variable approach means executed after the first control, and
A first region and a second region, which are provided in the normal variable approach means and through which the game medium that has entered the normal variable approach means can be distributed to any of the regions, are provided.
When the total number of game media that have entered the normal variable approach means and the total number of game media that have passed through the first region or the second region do not match, the normal identification information game control Limit at least part of
Even when at least a part of the normal identification information game control is restricted, the variable display of the special identification information is performed without limitation.
A normal abnormality notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal state based on the fact that the game medium has entered the normal variable approach means when the control for changing the normal variable approach means to the open state is not performed is further provided. Game machine. Further provided with special game state control means capable of controlling the normal variable approach means to a special game state in which the normal variable approach means is more likely to change to the open state than in the normal state.
The ordinary variable approach means changes from the closed state to the open state when the variable display in the ordinary variable display means results in a special display result.
The variable display of the normal identification information when controlled to the special gaming state always results in the special display result, and when the special display result is obtained, the stop display period of the normal identification information is set, but the stop display The game according to claim 1, wherein the period is not set in the period before the normally variable approach means is in the open state, but is set in the period after the normal variable approach means is in the open state. Machine.

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