JP2020044164A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine capable of displaying information regarding a ratio in consideration of the number of gaming media given by winning a prize in a variable winning means when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a first gaming state. SOLUTION: When the variable winning means is controlled to a predetermined state which is a state different from the advantageous state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state, and the calculation means is controlled to the predetermined state in the first gaming state. When the game medium wins the variable winning means that has originally changed to the first state, the number of the game media given by the winning is added to the second number. [Selection diagram] Fig. 8-27

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling a game medium to an advantageous state by emitting a game medium to a technique area and playing a game.

  In a conventional gaming machine, in a normal state (first gaming state), it is possible to calculate a base which is a ratio of the number of prize balls (second number) to the number of gaming media (first number) used in a game, There is one provided with an accessory ratio indicator (display means) capable of displaying the calculated base (information on the calculated ratio) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2018-79202 A

  However, in Patent Literature 1, when the variable display result is a small hit in a normal state, the number of award balls awarded by a game ball (game medium) being awarded to a large winning opening (variable winning means). There is a problem that it is unclear whether or not to include in the base calculation.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and information relating to a ratio in consideration of the number of game media awarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first game state and the variable prize means is won. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying a game.

The gaming machine according to the means 1,
A game machine (for example, a game machine (for example, a big hit game state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is fired to a game area (for example, a left game area 151SG002L or a right game area 151SG002R), and a game is played to play a game. , Pachinko machine 1)
Variable prize winning means (for example, a special variable prize having a large winning opening) that can be changed between a first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which game media are more difficult to win than the first state. Prize means (for example, first start prize opening A, first start prize opening B, second start prize opening, and general prize) that includes at least the ball device 151SG701) and are provided with the game medium in accordance with the prize of the game medium. Mouth 151SG010, Puden winning prize mouth, Grand prize winning mouth)
A first gaming state (for example, a low base state) and 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 first gaming state. Game state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process),
In the first gaming state, a first number (for example, the value of an out-number counter), which is the number of game media fired to the gaming area, and a second number (for example, the number of game media provided) Calculation means (e.g., a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the processing of the 151SGS292 of the base value calculation processing shown in FIG.
A display unit (for example, a display monitor 151SG029) for displaying information (for example, a base value) related to the ratio calculated by the calculation unit;
With
When the variable winning means is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) different from the advantageous state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state (for example, a large winning port during a small hitting game). Part where is opened),
The calculating means, when a game medium wins in the variable winning means which has changed to the first state based on the control in the predetermined state in the first game state, the game medium provided by the winning The number is added to the second number (for example, 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, the variable display is performed. The part that adds the number of prize balls awarded during the small hit game based on the prize ball counter)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to display information on a ratio in consideration of the number of game media provided by winning the variable prize means that has changed to the first state in the first game state.

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

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2,
The variable winning means has a specific area (for example, a second count switch 151SG023B) in which a game medium can enter,
The advantageous state can be controlled by entering the game medium into the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25 and FIG. 8-26, the game ball is set to the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game). Is controlled to the jackpot game state based on the detected
The calculating means does not add the number of game media awarded based on the prize to the second number when the variable prize means wins a game medium after the game medium enters the specific area (for example, As shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), after the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hitting game, even if the game ball wins the big winning opening, the prize corresponding to the winning is obtained. The part that does not add the ball count to the prize ball counter)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, an inappropriate ratio is displayed in which the number of game media provided based on the game media that has won the variable prize means after the game media has entered the specific area is added to the second number. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to the fourth aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
A game machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a so-called small hit rush) in which the frequency of the first gaming state and the predetermined state is increased by the end of the advantageous state. hand,
The calculating means, when the game medium wins the variable winning means changed to the first state based on being controlled to the predetermined state in the special state, the game medium provided based on the winning. The number is not added to the second number (for example, a portion not added to the prize ball counter for a prize ball given based on a game ball winning in a big winning opening during a small hit rush)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate ratio in which the number of game media awarded by winning the variable winning means in the special state is added to the second number is displayed.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is the gaming machine according to any of the means 1 to 4,
A first path (for example, the left game area 151SG002L) from which the game medium is emitted in the first game state, and a second path (for example, the right game area 151SG002R) where the game medium is emitted when not in the first game state. ) And a game area having
The variable winning means is provided so that the game medium fired on the second route can win (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-5, a winning unit 151SG700 including a special variable winning ball device 151SG701). Is located in the right game area 151SG002R)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to display information on the ratio in consideration of the number of game media provided by winning the variable winning means provided on the second route.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5,
First variable display means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of variably displaying first identification information (for example, a first special symbol);
A second variable display means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of variably displaying second identification information (for example, a second special symbol);
Further comprising
In the first gaming state, the variable display result of the second identification information in the second variable display means is controlled to the predetermined state by providing a predetermined result (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (C), the CPU 103 Is a portion where the variable display result is a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, thereby controlling the small hitting gaming state)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the number of game media awarded by winning the variable prize winning means in the first state when the variable display result of the second identification information becomes the predetermined result in the first game state is considered. Can display information about percentages.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6,
Variable display means capable of performing variable display (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing);
Holding storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a start winning determination process) capable of storing information relating to the variable display as a holding storage;
Further comprising
The gaming state control means may include a first condition (e.g., as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B)) that is satisfied when the number of times of variable display performed in the second gaming state is the first number. The variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times, the variable display of the second 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 a second condition (for example, the number of times the variable display result is a small hit reaches ten times) that is satisfied when the number of times the predetermined state is reached in the second game state is the second number of times. That is, it is possible to control from the second gaming state to the first gaming state by satisfying one of the conditions (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 and FIG. 8-23, any one of the conditions). Based on the fact that Portion gaming state is shifted from the high base state to the low base state),
The variable winning means shifts the variable display result based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means during the second game state from the second game state when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. When the game is executed in the first game state and the result is a predetermined result, the state is controlled to the predetermined state, and the state is controlled to the first state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (C)). When the gaming state is controlled from the high base state to the low base state, and the variable display result is a small hit in a maximum of four times of variable display immediately after the variable display is controlled to the small hitting gaming state, the big winning opening is opened. State)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the variable display based on the hold storage stored in the second game state is executed in the first game state shifted from the second game state, and the variable result is changed to the first state by obtaining a predetermined result. Information on the ratio in consideration of the number of game media awarded by winning the prize means can be displayed.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming 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 a game board. It is a front view showing the structure of a prize ball unit. (A) is a figure which shows the distribution member of a 1st guidance state, (B) is a figure which shows the distribution member of a 2nd guidance state. (A) is a figure which shows the operation pattern of a distribution member and the operation pattern of a distribution member, (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the operation pattern of a slide member. It is AA sectional drawing in FIG. 8-4. It is BB sectional drawing in FIG. 8-4. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the entry target of a game ball and the detection situation of each switch. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing winning ports that can be won in each gaming state and the number of winning balls in each winning port. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view of a display monitor. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a 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 end conditions of a first high base state and a second high base state. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit opening pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during opening of a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows a base value calculation process. It is an explanatory view of whether to add a prize ball number to a prize ball number counter in each situation.

  Embodiments for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes 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. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, 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. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to 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 "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

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

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

  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 port that is always kept in a fixed open state by which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.

  The variable prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). 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 are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. 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 special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes 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 special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (a non-normal symbol) other than the symbol per normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes “non-normal symbol”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “missing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  The time saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as 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 called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued 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 that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

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

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern 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 symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “outside”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (““ (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "non-reach loss"). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative pattern variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display is a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach ) May be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol will be "reach lost").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effects include a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. 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 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 gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, 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, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a 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 partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends 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 a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 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 big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  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 effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  The effect control board 12 includes 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 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and Determination, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, the control unit 123 may be instructed.

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

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating a lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 audio control board 13 has various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs a sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes 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 specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

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

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

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a game control main process. 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 performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is 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), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for 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 gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether 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 cut), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they 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 at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization processing (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 restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change 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 for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those 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 specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

  After transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 after ending the restoration process or the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, 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 a timer interrupt process.

  When receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process 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, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been 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). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start It outputs data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.), probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the 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 to be transmitted to a sub-side control board 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 ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as a 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 number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

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

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or a big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to 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 stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning the order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made 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 variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. Further, 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 fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. 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 “out of place”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “missing”, the time is controlled to the time saving state or the probable change state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the gaming state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting 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 pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

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

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes 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), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an 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.

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

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt 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 the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). 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 the command reception interrupt processing, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  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 a 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative illuminant such as a decoration LED, a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using the various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an 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 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one 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 to start variable display of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether a command for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11 or the like. And so on. 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 ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according 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 the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration 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 wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, if the reception waiting time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game was “miss”. 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 wait process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the 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 performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In the big hit middle rendering process, the value of the rendering control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending rendering process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit gaming state from the main board 11. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

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

(Modification of the basic description)
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 spirit of the present invention.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description 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, the gaming media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game 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 repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player, If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, 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 is also applicable to slot machines equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

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

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.
(Explanation about the feature part 151SG)
Next, a gaming machine in the characteristic portion 151SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, FIG. 8A is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic portion 151SG, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

  In the present feature portion 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 disposed at a substantially central position of the game area and a right game area 151SG002R on the right side. The game ball that has been weakly hit by the hit ball operation handle (left hit) flows down the left game area 151SG002L, and the game ball that has been hit hard by the hit ball operation handle (right hit) is above the center decoration symbol. It passes through the formed upper path 151SG002C and flows down the right game area 151SG002R.

  In the left gaming area 151SG002L, a general winning opening 151SG010 and a winning ball device 6A are arranged, and in the right gaming area 151SG002R, a winning unit 151SG700 through which a game ball can pass is arranged. For this reason, the game ball can flow into the general winning opening 151SG010 and the first starting winning opening A formed by the winning ball device 6A by flowing down the left gaming region 151SG002L, and can flow down the right gaming region 151SG002R. As a result, it is possible to win the first starting 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 later) provided in the winning unit 151SG700. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening A in the characteristic portion 151SG is guided to the rear side of the gaming board 2 after being detected by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A (see FIG. 8-11) and discharged. Is done. A 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. The variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting port A switch 151SG022A.

  It should be noted that a first out port is formed below the winning ball device 6A in the feature portion 151SG, into which a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L or the right game area 151SG002R enters, and enters the first out port. The detected game ball is detected by the first out switch 151SG041A and then guided to the rear 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, a rear unit 151SG700B attached to the game board 2 from the back, 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 from the opening 151SG700a. In the prize unit 151SG700, a first game ball channel 151SG711 and a second game ball channel 151SG712 through which a game ball that has entered the prize unit 151SG700 from the opening 151SG700a can flow are formed.

  An upstream portion of the first game ball channel 151SG711 is provided with a first branch portion 151SG711a that branches the first branch path 151SG711b from the first game ball channel 151SG711. The section is provided with a second branch portion 151SG711c where a second branch path 151SG711d branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. Further, a third branch portion 151SG711e is provided downstream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711, where the third branch path 151SG711f branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711.

  Below the winning unit 151SG700, a special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is provided. The special variable winning ball device 151SG701 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by being driven by a solenoid 151SG082 (see FIG. 8-11), and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening. I do. The big winning opening is formed in the lower part of the winning unit 151SG700 so as to open upward. The special winning opening door is slidable in the front-rear direction between a closed position for closing the special winning opening by driving the solenoid 151SG082 and an open position for opening the special winning opening.

  In the special variable winning prize ball device 151SG701, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening so that the game ball can easily pass (enter) the large winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the first special winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first special winning opening. In this way, the first big winning opening changes between an open state that is advantageous for a player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball, and a closed state that is disadvantageous for the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). Note that, 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 hardly passes (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

  Note that the game balls flowing down the first game ball channel 151SG711 and the second game ball channel 151SG712 to the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 pass through the large winning opening if the large winning opening is open. If the special winning opening is closed, the large winning opening door flows down toward the first out opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening passes through a first count switch 151SG023A provided in the special winning opening, and is detected by the first count switch 151SG023A. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 023A is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged after being detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C.

  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 is performed. A part of the game ball flowing down the ball channel 151SG711 flows through the communication port toward the out channel 151SG714.

  Note that 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 section 151SG, and an outflow is provided on the back side of the game board. There is not enough space to form a path 151SG714. For this reason, the outflow channel 151SG714 in the present feature portion 151SG is formed on the front side of the gaming board 2 (front unit 151SG700A).

  The first branch portion 151SG711a is closed by a driving of a first link mechanism 151SG720 described below so that the game ball cannot enter the first branch path 151SG711b so that the game ball can enter the first branch path 151SG711b. A first swing member 151SG702 that can swing between an open position and an open position is provided. Note that the closed position of the first swing member 151SG702 is a position where the first swing member is retracted from above the first game ball channel 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball channel 151SG711. The open position in the 151SG 702 refers to a position where the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is guided to the first branch path 151SG711b so as to be guided toward the first branch path 151SG711b. Position.

  In addition, the second branch portion 151SG711c can be closed by a driving of a second link mechanism 151SG730 described below so that the game ball cannot be entered into the second branch path 151SG711d and the game ball can enter the second branch path 151SG711d. The second swing member 151SG703 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. The closed position of the second swinging member 151SG703 is a position where the second swinging member is retracted from the first game ball passage 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball passage 151SG711. The open position in the 151SG 703 refers to a position where the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 is received and the game ball is guided to the second branch path 151SG711d so as to be guided toward the second branch path 151SG711d. Position.

  Further, a slide member 151SG704 as an ordinary electric accessory is provided in the third branch portion 151SG711e. The slide member 151SG704 receives the game ball by projecting into the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by driving the solenoid 151SG081 (see FIG. 8-11), and guides the game ball to the third branch path 151SG711f. The first game ball flow path 151SG711 is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction between a retreat position which does not hinder the flow of the game ball in the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by retreating from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. In other words, the third branch path 151SG711f is in a state where the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the slide member 151SG704 is located at the evacuation position, and when the slide member 151SG704 is located at the projecting position. It is possible or easy to enter.

  As described above, in the present feature portion 151SG, the game balls flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 flow from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 to the first branch path 151SG711b, the second branch path 151SG711d, and the third branch path 151SG711f. You can enter either. The game ball that has entered the first branch path 151SG711b wins the first start winning opening B formed by the first branch path 151SG711b, and the first start port B switch provided in the first branch path 151SG711b. It is detected by 151SG022B. The game ball that has entered the second branch 151SG711d wins the second starting winning opening formed by the second branch 151SG711d, and is detected by the second starting port switch 151SG022C provided in the second branch 151SG711d. Is done.

  In addition, as an ordinary electric accessory in the characteristic portion 151SG, a form in which a slide member 151SG704 that slides in a front-rear direction between a retracted position and a protruding position is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, as the ordinary electric accessory, there are a first state (for example, a state in which the slide member 151SG704 is located at the retracted position) and a second state (for example, a state in which the slide member 151SG704 is located at the protruding position). If the third branch 151SG711f can be changed between a state where the game ball is difficult to enter and a state where the game ball is easy to enter, for example, a lid that can be opened and closed by sliding the third branch 151SG711f, A member that can change the third branch path 151SG711f between 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 (a so-called third ball 151SG711f). It may be a dynamic tulip), and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, the game ball after being detected by the first starting port B switch 151SG022B or the second starting port switch 151SG022C passes through the out flow path 151SG714 provided on the right portion of the winning unit 151SG700. Flow down. A game ball flowing down the out channel 151SG714 including the game ball flowing from the first game ball channel 151SG711 is formed at the lower end portion of the winning unit 151SG700 (the most downstream portion of the out channel 151SG714). After entering into the second out port, it is detected by the 151SG041B and then discharged toward the back side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 8-5, the second out port in the feature portion 151SG is provided in the prize unit 151SG700, so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R (flows down the prize unit 151SG700). (Game ball) is the only exit that can enter.

  In other words, 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 B, while detecting the first start winning opening A. The winning game balls cannot be detected.

  The game ball that has entered the third branch 151SG711f wins the general winning award opening formed by the third branch 151SG711f, and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D provided in the third branch 151SG711f. Is 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), on the back side of the game board 2 which can enter via the third branch path 151SG711f, a fifth game ball capable of detecting a game ball is provided. A count switch 151SG023E and a sixth count switch 151SG023F are provided side by side on the left and right, and a distribution member 151SG025 is provided. The distributing member 151SG025 moves left and right by driving the solenoid 151SG086 (see FIG. 8-11), thereby restricting entry of the game ball into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F). And a first guiding state for guiding 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 (the game by the fifth count switch 151SG023E). The state can be changed to a second guiding state that regulates the detection of the ball) and guides the entry into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (the detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F).

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

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

  The first link member 151SG721 is disposed below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and has one end on the front side capable of receiving a game ball and the other end on the rear side connected to the second link. It is connected to the lower end of the member 151SG722 in an interlockable manner. In addition, the first link member 151SG721 is swingable in a vertical direction by a pivot (not shown) in a horizontal direction.

  The second link member 151SG722 is a bar-shaped member that is long in the vertical direction, and is provided to be slidable in the vertical direction. A rear end of the third link member 151SG723 is connected to an upper end of the second link member 151SG722 so as to be interlocked, and a fourth link member 151SG724 is connected to the other front end of the third link member 151SG723. A fifth link member 151SG725 is connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG724 so as to be interlocked therewith.

  For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the first link member 151SG721 swings by receiving the game ball passing through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG722 slides upward due to the upward movement of the second link member 151SG722, the third link member 151SG723 and the fourth link member interlock with the upward sliding 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 by 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 are operated in conjunction with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG722, and the fifth link member 151SG725 is operated by the operation of the fifth link member 151SG725. The one swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

  In addition, the game ball that has entered the sixth count switch 151SG023F from the third branch 151SG711f (detected by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) drives the second link mechanism 151SG730 to close the second swinging member 151SG703. 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 performs the second swing based on the flow of the game ball. The moving member 151SG703 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

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

  Among them, 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 the game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is connected to the lower end of the member 151SG732 in an interlockable manner. In addition, the first link member 151SG731 is swingable in a vertical direction by a pivot (not shown) in a horizontal direction.

  The second link member 151SG732 is a bar-shaped member that is long in the vertical direction, and is provided to be slidable in the vertical direction. A rear end of the third link member 151SG733 is operatively connected to an upper end of the second link member 151SG732, and a fourth link member 151SG734 is connected to the other front end of the third link member 151SG733. A fifth link member 151SG735 is connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG734 so as to be interlocked therewith.

  For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the first link member 151SG731 swings by receiving the game ball passing through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG732 slides upward due to the upward movement of the second link member 151SG732, the third link member 151SG733 and the fourth link member interlock with 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 swinging 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 is slid downward by 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 are operated in conjunction with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG732, and the fifth link member 151SG735 is operated by the operation of the fifth link member 151SG735. The one 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. Note that when a game ball is detected by the gate switch 151SG021 in the feature section 151SG, the CPU 103 can execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol, and the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is derived and displayed in a winning combination. Based on this, the above-described slide member 151SG704 operates in one of a plurality of operation patterns, and the distribution member 151SG025 operates in a specific operation pattern.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the sliding member 151S704 is operated by the solenoid 151SG081 to drive the operation patterns A to E based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is a hit. It works with any of. Note that the slide member 151SG704 in the feature section 151SG is arranged at the retracted position except when the slide member 151SG704 normally operates based on the fact that the variable display result of the symbol is a hit.

  The operation pattern A is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is maintained at the protruding position for 16 ms and then moved to the retreat position based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol has hit. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is moved to the retreat position after maintaining the slide member 151SG704 at the protruding position for 2000 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol has hit. The operation pattern C maintains the slide member 151SG704 at the protruding position for 16 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol has hit, then maintains the retracted position for 1000 ms, and maintains the protruding position for 2000 ms. This is an operation pattern for finally moving to the retreat position. The operation pattern D maintains the slide member 151SG704 at the protruding position for 16 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol has hit, then maintains the retracted position for 2000 ms, and maintains the protruding position for 2000 ms. This is an operation pattern for finally moving to the retreat position. Then, the operation pattern E maintains the slide member 151SG704 at the protruding position for 16 ms based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol has hit, and then maintains the sliding member 151SG704 at the retreat position for 5000 ms, and the protruding position for 5000 ms. , And finally move to the retreat position.

  On the other hand, the distribution member 151SG025 maintains the first guidance state (see FIG. 8-6 (A)) for 4 ms, and then maintains the first guidance state (see FIG. 8-6 (A)) for 16 ms, based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol has hit. In the second guidance state, the first guidance state is maintained for 4996 ms, and the second guidance state is maintained for 5000 ms, and the state becomes the first guidance state.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, the game ball that has entered the third branch path 151SG711f by the slide member 151SG704 arranged at the protruding position is distributed by the distribution member 151SG025 after flowing down a predetermined distance. Therefore, when the operation pattern of the slide member is the operation pattern A to the operation pattern D, the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 in the first guidance state, and passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E. 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 in the second guidance state.

  As described above, the game ball that has passed 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 played ball moves the second swinging member 151SG703 from the closed position to the open position by operating the second link mechanism 151SG730, and as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the distribution member 151SG025 has the 4996 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 when in the first guidance state, the game ball can enter the first start winning opening B, and the distribution member 151SG025 is in the second guidance state for 5000 ms. When the game ball is the distributing member 151SG025 Game ball becomes possible winning the second start winning hole by reaching.

  In the feature section 151SG, the determination ratio of the operation pattern A to the operation pattern E of the slide member 151SG704 is different depending on the game state when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, the gaming state in the characteristic portion 151SG includes a low base state excluding a big hitting gaming state and a small hitting gaming state, and a first high with time reduction control. A base state and a second high base state are provided. The first high base state and the second high base state are the high base states in the feature section 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 the low base state (normal state), as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, the operation pattern A is determined at a rate of 100%, and the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%. 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, as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, the operation pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 50%, and the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 20%. 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, as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, the operation pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, and the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%. 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, as shown in FIG. 8A, the low base state in the present feature portion 151SG is such that the first starting winning opening A and the general winning opening can be won by launching a game ball in the left game area 151SG002L. The first high base state is a gaming state in which the first starting winning opening B and the general winning opening can be won by launching a game ball into the right gaming area 151SG022R, and the second high base state. Is a gaming state in which a game ball can be launched in the right gaming area 151SG022R to win the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the normal electric winning opening. It should be noted that whether the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state is determined by determining whether a first high base state flag or a second high base state flag described later is set. Good.

  8B, 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, in the low base state. In the case where a normal drawing hit occurs, only the first starting winning opening B is opened even if the game ball wins the general winning opening, so that the variable display based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening B is performed. Although an example in which the probability that the result is a small hit is extremely low is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the game state is the low base state, the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 is A case where the operation pattern E is determined may be provided. In this manner, when a normal drawing hit occurs in the low base state, the second starting winning opening may be opened by the game ball winning the general electric winning opening, so that the first starting winning opening B It is possible to make the player pay more attention to whether or not a small hit is made in the variable display based on the start winning in the second starting winning opening than in the variable display based on the starting winning in the game, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, in the feature section 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), when a game ball wins the first starting winning opening A, three game balls are paid out as prize balls, When the player wins the first starting winning opening B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and when the gaming ball wins the second starting winning opening, three game balls are paid out as a prize ball. If a game ball wins the big winning opening, 15 game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the game ball wins a general winning opening, 3 game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball is placed in the general winning opening, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. For this reason, among the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state, the low base state in the feature section 151SG is defined as the gaming ball 100 that has been launched more than the first high base state or 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 set to 0.35 (35%), and the base values in the first high base state and the second high base state are set to 0.9 (90%).

  Although the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35 in the feature section 151SG, the present invention is not limited to this. Any value (for example, 0.4 or 0.2) may be set as long as the value is lower than the base state.

  Further, in the feature section 151SG, the base value in the first high base state or 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 or the second high base state may be set to 0.9. The base value in the high base state may be 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, a third game ball flow in which a game ball that wants to enter the first game ball channel 151SG711 or the second game ball channel 151SG712 flows down the left side of the winning unit 151SG700. A path 151SG713 is formed. The game ball flowing down the third game ball channel 151SG713 enters the third out port without winning the first starting winning port B, the second starting winning port, the general winning port, the large winning port, or the like. 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 present feature section 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the game ball that wins 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 out switch 151SG041B after being detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C.

  Further, a game ball winning a special winning opening is detected by the second counting switch 151SG023B or the third counting switch 151SG023C after being detected by the first counting switch 151SG023A. The winning game ball is detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F after being detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D, and the game ball winning the general winning opening 151SG010 is: The detection is performed by the seventh count switch 151SG023G.

  In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 in the feature section 151SG, a game ball detected by the first count switch 151SG023A by driving a solenoid (not shown) is distributed to the second count switch 151SG023B and the third count switch 151SG023C. A distribution member is provided. The distribution member operates to distribute the game balls to the second count switch 151SG023B only during a specific period during the small hit game. For this reason, during the small hit game in the feature section 151SG, even if the game ball wins the big winning opening, the game ball is not necessarily detected by the second count switch 151SG023B.

  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 mouth is detected by the third out switch 151SG041C.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 151SG will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, the switch circuit 110 mounted on the main board 11 includes the gate switch 151SG021, the first starting port A switch 151SG022A, the first starting port B switch 151SG022B, and the second starting port. Mouth switch 151SG022C, first count switch 151SG23A, second count switch 151SG23B, third count switch 151SG023C, fourth count switch 151SG023D, fifth count switch 151SG023E, sixth count switch 151SG023F, seventh count switch 151SG023G, first out switch. 151SG041A, the second out switch 151SG041B, and the third out switch 151SG041C are connected.

  Further, the solenoid 151 SG082, 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 present feature portion 151SG is stored in the board case 151SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and the pachinko game is performed. It is mounted on the back of the machine 1. In the board case 151SG201, a display monitor 151SG029 capable of displaying a base value described later is arranged. The display monitor 151SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 151SG201. That is, the display monitor 151SG029 is arranged on the front of the board case 151SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. The main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened. Therefore, the front face when viewing the main board 11 refers to the back side of the game board 2 in a state where the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. This is a front view when viewing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  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. Each of the first display unit 151SG029A to the fourth display unit 151SG29D is composed of seven segments each composed of seven segments that draw 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 section 151SG is executed by using the non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested. The display monitor 151SG029 in the feature section 151SG can display a base value in a low base state calculated in a base value calculation process described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a predetermined position (for example, a left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 151SG is the first special figure. The first special symbol display device 151SG004A capable of performing variable display, the second special symbol display device 151SG004B capable of performing variable display of the second special figure, the first reserve display device 151SG025A capable of displaying the first reserved storage number, The 2nd hold display 151SG025B capable of displaying the number of 2 reserved storages, the ordinary symbol display 151SG020 capable of executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol, the general graphic display 151SG025C capable of displaying the general graphic storage number, and the like are collectively arranged. Provided game information display section 151SG200 is provided.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the feature unit 151SG according to the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8A is an example, and another command form may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a 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 specifying the start of 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 each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying 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 result of determining whether the variable display result is “outside”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ), And different EXT data are set according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type when the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit type determination result).

  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 pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A” and the result of the big hit type determination. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B” and the result of the big hit type determination. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit D" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is “small hit” and the big hit type is “small hit A” and the result of determining the small hit type. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the big hit type is “small hit B” and a small hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the stop (decision) of the decoration symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, a command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low base state, normal state) in which time reduction control is not performed, and a command 9501H is a game state (high base state) in which time reduction control is performed. , Time-saving state).

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command for specifying the occurrence of an error (abnormal) and the type of the generated error (abnormal) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormal) designation command, for example, the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormal) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormal) has been determined to be generated on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by an error notification process described later.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fan fare 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 special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special 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 the opening of the special winning opening, which notifies that the special 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, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the 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 during opening of the special winning opening or the notification command after opening of the special winning opening, different EXT data is set in accordance with the number of rounds executed in the big hit game state or the small hit game state (for example, “1” to “15”). Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. This is a first start winning port 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 has been established. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. , A second start winning port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start winning port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start winning port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved storages decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution.

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

  The command D0XXH is a V-prize notification designation command for notifying that the second count switch 151SG023B has been turned on when the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing, an input / output port (I / O) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

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

  FIG. 8-16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 16, in the characteristic portion 151SG of this embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, 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, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for general-purpose display result determination, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software using a different random counter 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. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  FIG. 8-17 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present feature section 151SG, the variable display result is “outside”, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is “big hit”. In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern”), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of focus” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out of variation pattern”). In addition, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in a loss variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing”. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. Note that, in the present feature section 151SG, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like normal reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,. A plurality of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ, in addition to super reach α and super reach β, may be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 to 17, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of the normal reach is performed in the feature section 151SG is set to be shorter than the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β. Have been. Further, the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β in the present embodiment is executed is described in the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed. The special figure change time is set longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  Note that, in the present feature section 151SG, as described above, the variable display result is set so that the big hit expectation degree becomes “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time is, the higher the expectation of big hit is.

  In the characteristic section 151SG, as described later, these variation patterns are determined first by determining the types of the variation patterns, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, and the type of super reach. After that, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the variation pattern to be executed is determined using only the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination 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, and the random number value for determining the variation pattern is determined. The type of the variation pattern is determined first from the random number value of It may be determined variation pattern.

  In addition, in the present feature section 151SG, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 17, an example is shown in which the variation content (effect content) is determined in advance for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value that is set. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 of the out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern is out of the normal reach, and if the set value is 2, the pseudo continuous production is performed. When the set value is 3 as the variation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach, a variation pattern that performs pseudo continuous production three times and becomes super-reach may be used.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side 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, such as those illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 18, prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various types of determinations and determinations. In the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for 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 are displayed. And a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table shown in FIG. 8A, a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C) A small hit type determination table (common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol) shown in FIG. A small hit variation pattern determination table, a loss variation pattern determination table, a general-purpose display result determination table (not shown), a general-purpose variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of the display result determination table. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. The display result determination table indicates that the variable special figure designating buffer is 1 (first), that is, the variable special figure designating buffer is 2 (second) and the variable special figure designating buffer is 2 (second). For each of the cases where the second special symbol is to be variably displayed, a determination value for a large hit and a determination value for a small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the big hit is won at a rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at a rate of 1/200. The judgment value has been 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 1/6.

  In the feature section 151SG, the CPU 103 determines whether the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit using the display result determination table shown in FIG. The big hit determination table and the small hit determination table are separately provided, and the big hit determination is made according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special figure designation buffer. The determination may be made using a common table, and the small hit determination may be made using separate tables for the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the first buffer and the case where the buffer is the second.

  The big hit type determination table indicates that the type of the big hit is one of the big hit A to the big hit D based on the hit type determining random number (MR2) when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine. As shown in FIGS. 8-18 (B) and 8-18 (C), in the feature section 151SG, the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) includes three jackpots A to C. While a big hit is provided, only one big hit of a big hit D is provided in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol). In other words, the big hit that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of the three types of big hits from the big hit A to the big hit C, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Is only the big hit D.

  FIG. 8D is a diagram illustrating a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table indicates that the type of the small hit is small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for hit type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the feature section 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 of the big hit E is executed. If the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, if a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type of the big hit F is executed. Is to be done. In other words, these big hits E and big hits F are not the big hit types determined by the random number value MR2 for hit type determination extracted at the time of the start winning, but are the game balls during the small hit game of the small hit A and the small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined according to whether or not has passed the second count switch 151SG023B.

  Here, the big hit type in the present feature unit 151SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-19A and 8-19B. In this feature portion 151SG, as the big hit type, a big hit A in which the gaming state shifts to the low base state after the big hit gaming state ends, and a big hit B in which the gaming state shifts to the first high base state after the big hit gaming state ends. A big hit C to a big hit F in which the game state shifts to the second high base state after the big hit game state ends.

  The jackpot A to the jackpot C among the jackpots A to F are jackpots that are repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) for changing the jackpot to the second state advantageous to the player.

  The jackpot D is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the jackpot to the second state advantageous to the player, and the jackpot E is an jackpot that is advantageous to the player. The jackpot F is repeatedly executed nine times (so-called nine rounds) to change to the second state, and the jackpot F has 14 rounds (so-called 14) to change the special winning opening to the second state advantageous to the player. Round), a jackpot that is repeatedly executed.

  In addition, the first high base state which is shifted after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed 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 is displayed. Before the variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, the time-saving control is executed until a big hit occurs. And the 2nd high base state which shifts after the big hit game of big hit C-big hit F ends 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 ten times until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. Be executed.

  At the end of the big hit game of the big hit B, the CPU 103 sets a first high base state flag indicating that the gaming state is the first high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end processing (S117). When the big hit game from the big hit C to the big hit F ends, the CPU 103 sets a second high base state flag indicating that the gaming state is the second high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end processing (117). By doing so, the CPU 103 determines the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 at the time of ordinary drawing at different rates in the three game states of the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state. (See FIG. 8-7 (B)).

  As described above, the first high base state is a gaming state in which a game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening B and the normal electric winning opening by launching a game ball in the right gaming area 151SG022R. Is a gaming state in which the first starting winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the normal electric winning opening can be won by launching a game ball in the right gaming area 151SG022R.

  Note that, in the high base state, the probability of “per-figure” is increased, 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 which has won the game ball, and it becomes easy to win the first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening of the game balls. Particularly, in the second high base state, the second start winning opening is frequently opened, so that 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. For this reason, in the second high base state, a big hit is generated by the game ball winning a V during the small hit game, so that the big hit game state is likely to be continuously generated without going through the normal state. State.

  In the feature section 151SG, six types of big hits A to F are provided as big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit types to be provided are seven or more and five or less. Is also good.

  Also, in the feature section 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. , The variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total. Although the mode in which the game is ended (the game state shifts to the low base state) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For the second high base state, for example, the variable display of the second special symbol May be executed 100 times, that is, the second high base state may be continued until a substantially next big hit (including a big hit via a small hit) occurs.

  In addition, in the feature section 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 on the condition of the variable number of times of the special symbol is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the number of times the variable display result has a small hit is a predetermined number (for example, 10 Game state), the game state may shift to the low base state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), in this characteristic portion 151SG, the small hit probability is set higher in the variable display of the second special symbol than in the variable display of the first special symbol. In the case where the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the gaming state is low base on the condition that the variable display result of the second special symbol has reached the predetermined number of small hits. You may transition to the state.

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIGS. 8 to 11 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is retained for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

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

  The first special figure holding storage unit stores a special figure game (first special symbol display) in which a game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game using the first special figure in the device 151SG004A is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the first start winning opening and establishes the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the above, the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and the like as reserved data. Are stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game is displayed. ) Is the hold information that enables determination as to whether or not a big hit will occur.

  The second special figure holding storage unit stores a special figure game (second special symbol display) in which a game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the device 151SG004B is stored. As an example, the second special map holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the second starting winning opening and establishes the second starting condition when the game ball passes (enters). The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the pending data. , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ) Is the hold information that enables determination as to whether or not a big hit will occur.

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

  The general figure holding storage unit stores the hold information of the general 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 general figure holding storage unit associates the game balls with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls passed through the pass gate, and based on the passing of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result determination from the random number circuit 104 and the like. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 and the like are stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state.

  The game control timer setting section 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 a timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random number value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process 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 a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing the 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 figure hold storage number is “0” (151SGS141). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 151SG004B.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of 151SGS142, the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are subtracted by one. As well as 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 holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S143).

  After that, the value of the variable special figure designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (151SGS144), and the process proceeds to 151SGS149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (151SGS145). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. For example, in the processing of 151SGS145, the game control counter setting unit reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. . As described above, the processing of 151 SGS 145 is executed when it is determined by the 151 SGS 141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” is determined. Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to 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 in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winning is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It is only necessary to be able to determine.

  If the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; N), as the reserved data stored in the first special figure reserved storage unit corresponding to the reserved number “1”, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (151SGS146). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 151SGS146, the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by 1 to update the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count. As well as the data in the first special figure suspension storage unit. More specifically, the random numbers 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 suspended data is shifted upward by one entry (151SGS147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to “1” (151SGS148), and the process proceeds to 151SGS149.

  The 151SGS 149 is used as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “out” as shown in FIG. Is selected and set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each of the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In comparison with the value, it is determined whether the special map display result is one of "big hit", "small hit", and "losing" (151SGS150).

  After determining the special figure display result in 151SGS150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (151SGS151). If it is determined that the hit is 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, a big hit type determination table corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (151SGS153). At this time, when the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is “1”, the CPU 103 selects and sets the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. When the value of the figure designation buffer is "2", the big hit 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 manner, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is stored in the jackpot type determination table as “big hit A” and “big hit B”. , "Big hit C", or "big hit D", it is determined which of the plurality of big hit types is to be determined according to which of the determination values assigned to the big hit types (151SGS154).

  By determining the big hit type in the processing of 151SGS154, the game state after the end of the big hit game state can be either a time-saving state in which single-hour control (time-saving control) is performed or a normal state in which time-saving control is not performed. Is determined before the determined special symbol as the variable display result is derived. The determined big hit type is stored in accordance with the big hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting a big hit type buffer value which is a storage value of the big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS155). Then, the process proceeds to 151SGS156. As an example, if the big hit type is "big hit A", the big hit type buffer value is set to "0", if "big hit B" is set to "1", if "big hit C" is set to "2", "big hit D" , "3" may be used.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in 151SGS151 that it is not "big hit" (151SGS151; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" (151SGS151a). When it is determined to be "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 use table 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 hit type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is stored in the small hit type determination table as “small hit A”, “ Based on which of the determination values assigned to each of the small hit types of "small hit B" matches, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the small hit type (151SGS151d).

  In accordance with the small hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting a small hit type buffer value which is a storage value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS151e), the determined small hit type is set. The hit type is stored, 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 the small hit type is "small hit B", it may be set to "1".

  In the 151SGS 156, the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), the result of the determination of the big hit type when the big hit game state is set, and further, the small hit game state A fixed special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the pre-determination of whether to control (whether or not the small hit flag is set). As an example, in response to a predetermined result indicating that the special figure display result is “losing”, a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” serving as a missing symbol is set as a fixed special symbol. If the special map display result is determined to be "big hit" in the 151SGS 151, the big hit symbol becomes "1", "3", "5", or "5" according to the determination result of the big hit type in the 151 SGS 154. One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number of “1” is set as the fixed special symbol according to the result of the determination that the big hit type is “big hit A”. In addition, a special symbol indicating a number of “3” is set as a fixed special symbol in accordance with the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “big hit B”. The special symbol indicating the number of “5” is set as the fixed special symbol according to the result of the determination that the big hit type is “big hit C”. The special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as the fixed special symbol according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “big hit D”. Also, a special symbol indicating a symbol of "2", which is a small hit symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol in accordance with a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is "small hit".

  After the fixed special symbol is set in 151SGS156, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (151SGS157), and the special symbol normal process ends.

  If the number of stored special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; Y), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (151SGS158), and then the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control. It is determined whether or not the data has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting ends. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIGS. 8-22 and 8-23 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop processing (S113) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol change process of S32 to end the change of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display device 151SG004A and the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. Control for deriving and displaying the symbol is performed (151SGS171). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special figure, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is terminated, and the variable special figure designation buffer value is set. Is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is ended. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (151SGS172). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (151SGS173). If the big hit flag is not set (151SGS173; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS180.

  On the other hand, if the big hit 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). ), According to the type of the big hit stored in the effect control board 12, a hit start 1 specifying command (big hit A), a hit start 2 specifying command (big hit B), a hit start 3 specifying command (big hit C), a start 4 per hit The setting for transmitting the designated command (big hit D) is made (151SGS175). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS175 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control processing (S27).

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (a time when the big hit occurs, for example, the image display device 5 notifies the big hit) is set in the big hit display time timer (151SGS177). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, four times in the case of the big hit A to big hit C and 15 times in the case of the big hit D) is set in the big win opening counter (151SGS178). Then, the values of the first special figure variable display number counter and the second special figure variable display number counter, which will be described later, are reset to 0 (151SGS179a), and the value of another symbol process flag is set to correspond to the big hit opening pre-processing (S114). The value is updated to “4” (151SGS179b), and the special symbol stop processing ends.

  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 flow shifts to 151SGS198. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is set (151SGS180; Y), the CPU 103 stores the hit start 5 designation command (small hit A) or the hit in the effect control board 12 according to the type of the small hit stored. The setting for transmitting the start 6 designation command (small hit B) is made (151SGS181). The hit start designation command set in the 151SGS 181 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control processing (S27).

  Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time when the small hit occurs, for example, the image display device 5 notifies the occurrence of the small hit) is set in the small hit display time timer (151SGS182). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, two times in the case of a small hit) is set in the special winning opening number counter (151SGS183), and whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, the high base state (first high base) State or the second high base state) to determine whether or not a small hit has been won (151SGS184). When the time reduction 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). When the time reduction flag is set, that is, when the small hit is won in the high base state (151SGS184; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS186 without passing through the processing of 151SGS185.

  Then, in 151SGS186, 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 (151SGS186; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196, and if the time saving flag is set (151SGS186; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1, ie, 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 first special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the first special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1 to 151SGS190. Go on (151SGS188). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS187; N), the value of the second special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the second special symbol in the high base state is incremented by one. The process proceeds to 151SGS190 (151SGS189).

  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 number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS190; N), it is further determined whether the gaming state is the first high base state. That is, it is determined whether 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 number counter is 9 or less (151SGS193; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196.

  When 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 (151SGS190; Y), when the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS191). Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (191SGS192; Y), and when the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (181SGS193; Y), the time saving flag is set. The set flag of the first high base state flag and the second high base state flag is cleared (151SGS194), and the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display number counter are set to 0. To 151SGS196 (151SGS195).

  In the 151SG 161, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time reduction flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit pre-opening process (S118), and the special symbol stop process 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), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is 1, ie, It is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS199). If the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (151SGS199; Y), the value of the first special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the first special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1 to 151SGS202. Go on (151SGS200). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS199; N), the value of the second special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the second special symbol in the high base state is incremented by one. The process proceeds 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 number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS202; N), it is further determined whether the gaming state is the first high base state. That is, it is determined whether 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). If 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 number counter is 9 or less (151SGS205; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208.

  When 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 (151SGS202; Y), when the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS203). Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display frequency counter is 100 (191SGS204; Y), and when the value of the second special figure variable display frequency counter is 10 (181SGS205; Y), the time saving flag is set. The set flag of the first high base state flag and the second high base state flag is cleared (151SGS206), and the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display number counter are set to 0. 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 reduction flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the small hit pre-opening process (S110), and the special symbol stop process ends (151SGS209).

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S118) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit release pre-processing, the CPU 103 first decrements the small hit display time timer by one (151SGS211), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has expired (151SGS212). If the small hit display time timer has not expired (151SGS212; N), the small hit open time pre-processing is terminated, while if the small hit display time timer has expired (151SGS212; Y), the special winning opening is closed. A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is set in an open time timer for setting the open state (151SGS213). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “9” corresponding to the small hit opening processing (S119) (S204), 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 decrements the value of the opening time timer by one (151SGS221). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the release time timer has expired (151SGS222).

  If the opening time timer has expired (151SGS222; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS235, and if the opening time timer has not expired (151SGS222; N), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the special winning opening. (151SGS223). If it is the timing to open the special winning opening (151SGS223; Y), the CPU 103 controls the special winning opening door to open by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the special winning opening door (151SGS224). Then, the transmission setting of the special winning opening opening command is performed (151SGS225), and the flow shifts to 151SGS226. It should be noted that the special winning opening opening designation command for which the transmission setting is performed in 151SGS225 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control processing. If it is not the opening timing of the special winning opening (151SGS223; N), the processing shifts to 151SGS226 without passing through 151SGS224 and 151SGS225.

  In 151SGS226, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is time to close the special winning opening. If it is the timing for closing the special winning opening (151SGS226; Y), the CPU 103 controls the special winning opening to close by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the special winning opening door (151SGS227). Then, the transmission setting of the designation command after opening the special winning opening is performed (151SGS228), and the process proceeds to 151SGS229. Note that the special winning opening opening designation command for which the transmission setting has been made in 151SGS228 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control processing. If it is not the timing for closing the special winning opening (151SGS226; N), the processing shifts to 151SGS229 without passing through 151SGS227 and 151SGS228.

  In 151SGS229, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B has been turned on. If the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS229; N), the small hit opening processing is terminated. 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 the second count switch 151SG023B is set (151SGS230). If the V winning flag is set (151SGS230; Y), the small hit opening process is terminated, 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). Note that the V winning notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control processing (S27). If the special winning opening is open, the CPU 103 controls the special winning opening to be closed by driving the solenoid 151SG082 for the special 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 processing.

  FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing the small hit end processing (S120) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit end processing, 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 control of the hit end designation command corresponding to the small hit is performed to the effect control board 12 (151SGS243). ). The hit end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control processing (S27). 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 processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is in operation (151SGS241; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by one (151SGS245). Then, it is determined whether the small hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether the small hit end display timer has expired (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 has been turned on (151SGS247). If the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS247; N), the small hit end processing is ended. If the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS247; Y), the second count is already executed. It is determined whether or not the switch 151SG023B is turned on, that is, whether or not the V winning flag indicating that 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 processing is terminated. 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). Note that the V winning notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the above-described command control processing (S27). Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set (151SG251). If the time reduction flag is set (151SGS251; Y), the small hit end processing is ended. If the time reduction flag is not set (151SG251; N), the low base time small hit flag is set and the small hit is set. The end processing ends (151SGS252).

  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). If the V winning flag is set (151SGS253; Y), the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag and sets the big hit flag (151SGS254, 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 winning has occurred (151SGS256). As shown in FIG. 8-18 (D), when the small hit type in which the V prize has occurred is "small hit A", the big hit type is determined to be "big hit E". If the small hit type in which the V prize has occurred is “small hit B”, the big hit type is determined to be “big hit F”. The determined big hit type is stored in correspondence with the big hit type determined in this way, for example, by setting a big hit type buffer value which is a storage value of a big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS257). I do. As an example, if the big hit type is "big hit E", the big hit type buffer value may be set to "4", and if the big hit type is "big hit F", it may be set to "5".

  After the execution of 151SGS257, the CPU 103 clears the low base time small hit flag if it has been set (151SGS258). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” (151SGS259) corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S114), and the small hit ending processing ends.

  That is, in the present feature section 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 after the small hit game ends. Therefore, even if the game ball wins the big winning opening immediately before the end of the small hit game, the big hit game is executed after the end of the small hit process by the passing of the game ball through the second count switch 151SG023B. It has become.

  When 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” corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S110) ( 151SGS260), the small hit end processing ends.

  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 a big hit gaming state (151SGS261). If it is in the big hit gaming state (151SGS261; Y), the base value calculation processing is ended. If it is not in the big hit gaming state (151SGS261; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is the small hitting gaming state (151SGS262). ).

  When the gaming state is not the small hitting gaming state (151SGS262; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is the low base state (normal state). If it is not the low base state, that is, if it is the first high base state or the second high base state (151SGS263; N), the base value calculation processing ends. When the gaming state is the low base state (151SGS263; Y), it is determined whether or not the first starting port A switch 151SG022A has been turned ON, that is, the game ball has won the first starting winning port A and the first starting port A has entered the first starting port A. It is determined whether or not the start opening A switch 151SG022A is detected (151SGS264).

  When the first starting port A switch 151SG022A is turned ON (151SGS264), the CPU 103 increments the value of the prize ball counter indicating the total number of prize balls paid out in the prize ball payout process, and discharges it from the gaming board 2. The value of the number-of-outs counter indicating the number of played balls is incremented by one, and the process proceeds to 151SGS267 (151SGS265, 151SGS266). If the first starting port A switch is OFF (151SGS264; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS267 without executing the processing of 151SGS265 and 151SGS266.

  In 151SGS267, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first starting port B switch 151SG022B has been turned ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first starting winning port B and detected by the first starting port B switch 151SG022B. judge. When the first start-up opening B switch 151SG022B is turned ON (151SGS267; Y), the value of the award ball number counter is incremented by 1 and the value of the out number counter is incremented by 0 (151SGS268, 151SGS269). In addition, the value of the number-of-outs counter is incremented by 0 (without adding the value of the number-of-outs counter), and the value of the number-of-remaining-counter indicating the number of game balls remaining in the winning unit 151SG700 is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to 151SGS274. (151SGS273, 151SG273a). If the second starting port switch 151SG022C is OFF (151SGS267; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS274 without executing the processing of 151SGS272 and 151SGS273a.

  In 151SGS274, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fourth count switch 151SG023D has been turned ON, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening and detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D. When the fourth count switch 151SG023D is turned on (151SGS274; Y), the value of the prize ball counter is incremented by 1 and the process proceeds to 151SGS276. When the fourth count switch 151SG023D is off (151SFS274; N), 151SGS275 is used. The process proceeds to 151SGS276 without executing the process of.

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

  In the 151SGS279, the CPU 103 determines whether or not any one 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, the game ball is set to the first out switch 151SG041A. , The third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F to be guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. When any one 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. Advance (151SGS280), when all of 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 the 151SGS281, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second out switch 151SG041B has been turned ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the second out switch 151SG041B to be guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. . When the second out switch 151SG041B is turned on (151SGS281; Y), it is determined whether 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 game. It is determined whether there is a game ball still flowing down the outflow channel 151SG714 among the balls (151SGS282).

  When the value of the remaining number counter is 1 or more (151SGS282; Y), the value of the remaining number counter is decremented by one and the value of the out number counter is incremented by one, and the process proceeds to 151SGS291 (151SGS283, 151SGS284). In other words, in the present feature portion 151SG, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening B or the second start winning opening, the value of the out-number counter is not changed at the winning timing, and the winning game ball does not change. The value of the number-of-outs counter is incremented by +1 based on passing through the second outshoe.

  On the other hand, when the value of the remaining number counter is 0 (151SGS282; N), the value of the out number counter is incremented by 1 without executing the processing 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 to 151SGS284.

  Further, when it is determined in 151SGS262 that the gaming state is the small hitting gaming state (151SGS262; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the low base time small hitting flag is set (151SGS286). If the low base time small hit flag is not set (151SGS286; N), the base value calculation processing is terminated. If the low base time small hit flag is set (151SGS286; Y), the first count switch is further added. 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. When the first count switch 151SG023A is ON (151SGS287; Y), it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is 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). If the V winning flag is set, that is, if 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 winning (the V winning has not yet occurred) (151SGS288; N), the value of the award ball number counter is incremented by +15 and The value of the number-of-outs counter is incremented by one, and the process proceeds 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 number-of-outs counter is 5999 or less (151SGS291; N), the base value calculation processing is terminated. When the value of the number-of-outs counter is 6000 or more (151SGS291; Y), the value of the number-of-outs counter and the prize are awarded. A base value in the low base state is calculated from the value of the ball number 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 award ball number counter are reset to 0, and the base value calculation processing ends (151SGS294). ).

  As described above, in the present feature unit 151SG, the base value for each 6000 balls when the gaming state is the low base state is calculated, and the calculated base value is updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029. .

  In particular, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28 (A), when the small hit is won in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state (when the variable display result is the small hit), From the start of the small hit game to the occurrence of the V winning (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B), the game ball is placed in the first starting winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, or the big winning opening. Is included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter), while the first start winning port B or the like after the V prize is generated. The prize balls based on the game balls winning the second start winning opening and the grand 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). Has become.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28 (B), when a small hit is won in the variable display in the high base state after the big hit game from the big hit B to the big hit F (the variable display result is small). ), The prize is based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, or the large winning opening regardless of whether or not a V winning has occurred during the small hitting game. The 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 game state changes from the high base state to the low base state based on the end condition of the high base state (see FIG. 8-19 (B)) established. When the state is changed (shifted), there may be a case where a maximum of four reserved memories of the second special symbol are stored during the high base state. For this reason, even if the gaming state is the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times at maximum, 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 winning is performed from the start of the small hit game to the occurrence of the V winning (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B). A prize ball based on a game ball winning in the mouth B, the second starting winning opening, or the special winning opening is included in a prize ball number for calculating a base value (included in a target to be added to a prize ball number counter). The prize ball based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize port B, the second start prize port, or the large prize port after the V prize is generated is not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value. (Add to the award ball counter It has become including not) as the target.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (C), immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, variable display of the second special symbol is performed up to four times, but image display is performed. For displaying the background image for the low base state on the device 5, or for launching the game ball from the speakers 8L and 8R toward the right game area 151SG002R and launching the game ball toward the left game area 151SG002L. By giving an instruction 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 present feature section 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), when the variable display result of the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state is a small hit. Is added to the prize ball counter during the small hitting game based on the variable display, so that the game ball is awarded when the game ball wins the large winning opening which has changed to the open state in the low base state. The base value in the low base state can be calculated on the display monitor 151SG029 by adding the obtained prize ball number to the prize ball number counter.

  In the winning unit 151SG700, a second count switch 151SG023B capable of detecting a game ball that has won a large winning opening is provided, and a game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during a small hitting game ( Since the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game), the game is controlled to the big hit game state, so that the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the game is fun, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In the case where the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit in the low base state, before the V winning occurs during the small hit game based on the variable display (the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B). In the period of before), the number of prize balls awarded by the winning of the game ball in the special winning opening is added to the prize ball counter, while the V prize during the small hitting game based on the variable display occurs. In the period after the game ball is won, the number of prize balls awarded when the game ball wins the big winning opening is not added to the prize ball number counter. After passing through the switch 151SG023B, that is, during the jackpot game, the number of prize balls awarded by the game ball winning the big winning opening is added to the prize ball number counter. That I would incorrect value is displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 as the base value of the low base state can be prevented.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the characteristic portion 151SG, a left gaming region 151SG002L and a right gaming region 151SG002R are provided, and in a low base state, a game ball is fired mainly toward the left gaming region 151SG002L. While it is possible to play a game, in the high base state, it is possible to play a game by mainly firing a game ball toward the right game area 151SG002R, and FIG. 8A and FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, a special variable winning ball device 151SG701 having a special winning opening is provided in the right gaming area 151SG002R. For this reason, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit, the number of prize balls awarded when a game ball is awarded to the large winning opening during the small hit game based on the variable display is considered. Thus, the base value of the low base state can be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

  In the feature section 151SG, by providing a special winning opening in the right gaming area 151SG002R, a game ball flowing down the left gaming area 151SG002L cannot enter the special winning opening. However, the present invention is applied to this. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, by providing a special 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 are provided. Both may be able to win a big winning opening.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (C), the CPU 103 determines that the variable display result is small in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times immediately after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state. Since the game is controlled to the small hitting game state by winning, the variable display result of the second special symbol in the low base state becomes a small hit and the game ball is awarded to the large winning opening which is opened by the small winning state. The base value in the low base state in consideration of the determined award ball count can be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

  In addition, in the base value calculation process illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 27, the CPU 103 determines that the first start-up opening A switch 151SG022A is turned on (the first start-up opening A switch 151SG022A is set to the game ball) as illustrated in the processes of 151SGS264 to 151SGS266. Is detected), both the value of the out number counter and the value of the prize ball number counter are added. However, as shown in the processing of 151SGS271 to 151SGS273a, when the second starting port switch 151SG022C is turned on (the When the 2 start port switch 151SG022C detects a game ball), only the value of the prize ball number 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 Inaccuracies can be prevented.

  In addition, in the base value calculation processing illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 27, the CPU 103 detects that the game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 151SG022C and then transmits the game ball to the second out switch 151SG041B as indicated by 151SGS281 to 151SGS284. Since the value of the number-of-outs counter is added due to the detection, the value of the number-of-outs counter can be accurately added at the timing when the game ball is ejected from the game board 2 and the game ball is set to the second out switch 151SG041B Can be prevented from complicating the addition processing of the out-number counter due to the detection by the above.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the first out port is provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 151SG002L and game balls flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can enter. Since the second out port is provided with a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R and a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L is provided so as not to enter, a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L is provided. The game balls flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can be accurately discharged from the game board 2, and the accurate ratio of the game balls flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can be calculated.

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

  In addition, in the base value calculation process in FIGS. 8 to 27, the CPU 103 adds 0 to the value of the out-number counter due to the detection of the game ball by the second starting port switch 151SG022C, as indicated by 151SGS271 to 151SGS273a. Is performed, the processing can be shared with the case where the game ball is detected by the first starting port switch A151SG022A, so that the program of the base value calculation processing can be simplified. In particular, in this characteristic part 151SG, since the processing of adding 1 to the value of the number-of-outs counter is performed 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 timing detected by this, it is possible to prevent double addition of 1 to the out number counter.

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 151SG, in the base value calculation process, an example is described in which a game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 151SG022C and 0 is added to the value of the out number counter. Is not limited to this. When a game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 151SG022C, the process of adding 0 to the value of the out number counter is not executed (the value of the out number counter). No numerical value is added to the above).

  As above, the characteristic portion 151SG of the present embodiment has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these characteristic portions, and even if there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, Included in the invention.

  For example, in the feature section 151SG, it is possible to control the big hit game state based on the variable display result being the big hit and to control the big hit game state based on the occurrence of the V winning during the small hit game. Although the form in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 (a so-called one-type and two-type mixer) has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the frequency of occurrence of small hits after a big hit game ends. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled in a special state (a so-called small hit rush) in which the frequency of winning in a large winning opening during a small hit game is improved. In the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the so-called small hit rush function as described above, similarly to the above-described feature portion 151SG, the gaming ball wins the big winning opening during the small hit rush. Prize balls awarded based on the award are not included in the number of award balls for calculating the base value (the number of award balls awarded by winning a large winning opening is not added to the award ball number counter). In this way, an inappropriate base value may be prevented from being displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the game ball having won the general 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 has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of game balls passing through the fourth count switch 151SG023D and the number of game balls passing through the fifth count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are counted. By doing so, it is possible to detect an improper act such that the same game ball repeatedly passes 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 characteristic part 151SG, the display monitor 151SG029 displays the base value in the low base state by way of example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The information displayed on the 151SG029 may be information other than the base value in the low base state (for example, whether the calculated base value is higher than a predetermined reference value or the like).

  In the characteristic section 151SG, the CPU 103 executes the base value calculation process (see FIG. 8-20) to calculate the base value in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the program related to the calculation of the base value may be stored in an area of the ROM 101 different from the area where the program related to the progress of the game is stored. In addition, data (such as numerical data used for calculating a base value and calculated numerical data) used in a program that is not related to the progress of the game as described above stores data related to the progress of the game in the RAM 102. It may be stored in an area different from the area in which it exists.

  Also, in the above-described feature section 151SG, the form in which the base value in the low base state is calculated and updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 every time the number of out-balls reaches 6000 balls has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a base value in the first high base state or the second high base state may be calculated and updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029, or a previously calculated base value may be stored and stored. The average value of the base values may be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

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Claims (1)

A game machine that can control a favorable state by firing a game medium to a game area and playing a game,
A prize unit that includes at least a variable winning unit that can be changed to a first state and a second state in which the game medium is more difficult to win than the first state, and a game medium is provided in response to the game medium winning;
A first gaming state, and gaming state control means capable of controlling a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state;
Calculating means for calculating a ratio of a second number, which is the number of game media provided, to a first number, which is the number of game media fired in the game area, in the first game state;
Display means for displaying information about the ratio calculated by the calculation means,
With
The variable winning means is controlled to the first state when controlled to a predetermined state which is different from the advantageous state,
The calculating means, when a game medium wins in the variable winning means which has changed to the first state based on the control in the predetermined state in the first game state, the game medium provided by the winning A gaming machine characterized by adding a number to a second number.

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