JP6452938B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device, and the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. .

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that performs an effect during variable display according to the type of demonstration display after the variable display ends (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-153628 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the demonstration display is continuously performed until the variable display is started, it is impossible to give a real feeling that the game is started, and the game entertainment is reduced. There was a fear.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve a game interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1 or the like) that performs a game that is variably displayed according to the establishment of a start condition
Game start detection means for detecting the start of a game (for example, a sensor for detecting a player's action before variable display such as a shot ball detection sensor 505 is started);
The start condition (for example, that a game ball has won a first or second start winning opening or passed a passing gate 41) is satisfied even though the start of the game is detected by the game start detecting means. Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display when it is not present (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing of steps S404 and S409);
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display,
Advantageous state determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Related to the specific display displayed by the specific display means based on the establishment of a specific condition different from the start condition during the variable display determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state determination means A specific related effect execution means capable of executing the specific related effect ,
The specific display means includes
The specific display can be displayed in a period until the start condition is satisfied (for example, it is executed in a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied after it is determined that the game is started).
Based on the establishment of prior Kitoku constant conditions, Ri displayable der switches the display mode of the specific display,
When it is determined by the advantageous state determination means that the advantageous state is not controlled, the display of the specific display is terminated without executing the specific related effect.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the game has started, and to improve the gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the specific effect, the specific effect end effect executing means for executing the specific effect end effect suggesting that the specific effect is to be ended (for example, for effect control for executing the process of step S531). CPU120 etc.)
You may make it provide further.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity by suppressing a situation in which the specific performance being executed suddenly ends, and to suppress a decrease in amusement interest.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The game start detection means detects the start of a game by detecting the launch of a game medium (for example, a shot ball detection sensor 505, etc.)
The specific effect executing means executes a specific effect in a mode different from the mode of the specific effect being executed when the game start means detects the launch of a new game medium during the execution of the specific effect (for example, effect control) CPU 120 executes the process of step S409),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, a specific effect having a different aspect is executed in accordance with the launch of the game medium, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Game end detecting means for detecting the end of the game (for example, the player has released the hitting operation handle, the game ball has not been fired for a predetermined period, or the player's operation indicating a code output request is performed. Etc.)
The specific effect executing means ends the specific effect when the end of the game is detected during the execution of the specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S411).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, when the end of the game is detected, the specific effect is ended, so that it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed in vain.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed, and a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed. Game control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S114 to S117) for controlling to a specific game state;
Pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S110) that determines whether or not to control the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
When the game medium passes through the start area during the execution of the specific effect, it is determined that the variable display executed when the game medium passes through the start area is controlled to the specific game state by the predetermining means. A specific related effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S530) that executes a specific effect related effect related to the specific effect during the variable display;
May be further provided.

  According to such a structure, when it determines with controlling to a specific game state, since the specific effect relevant effect relevant to the specific effect in execution is performed during variable display, a game entertainment can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example which expands a discharge signal, and the structural example of a delay circuit. It is a front view which shows the front frame with which the game board was attached. It is a figure which shows the structure of a firing ball guide path. It is a figure which shows discharge | emission of the game ball in a 1st discharge part or a 2nd discharge part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the timing of each production in case a specific production and a specific production end production or a specific related production are performed. It is a figure showing an example of main effect operation when a specific effect and a specific effect end effect or a specific related effect are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of output operation | movement of various signals. It is a figure which shows the example of output operation | movement of various signals.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of 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 is formed with a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 4, a game ball as a game medium is launched and driven from a hitting ball launching device 550 described later.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area 4). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, 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". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (for example, in the vicinity of the launching device), a launching ball detection sensor 505 that detects whether or not a game ball is being fired is provided. When the launch ball detection sensor 505 detects the launch of a game ball, a detection signal is output to the signal input circuit. The detection signal output from the shot ball detection sensor 505 is output according to the physical approach state of the game ball to the shot ball detection sensor 505. Therefore, when the launch ball detection sensor 505 is provided in the vicinity of the launch device, the output period of the detection signal output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is a signal input when the game ball passes through the launch ball detection sensor 505 at high speed. In some cases, the signal may be shorter than the period in which the signal can be detected, and the detection signal cannot be detected. In order to cope with such a problem, when the launch ball detection sensor 505 is provided in the vicinity of the launch device, the output period of the detection signal output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is set to a normal passage period (for example, 2 to 3). An extension circuit 99 that extends for a predetermined period (for example, 6.8 milliseconds) longer than (milliseconds) may be provided. According to this, even if the output period of the detection signal output from the shot ball detection sensor 505 is reduced, it is possible to reliably detect the release of the game medium.

  Further, the launch ball detection sensor 505 may be provided, for example, on a front frame that detachably holds the game board 2, and according to this, even when the game board 2 is replaced with another game board, the replacement is possible. Since the launch ball detection sensor 505 is provided on the front frame that can be used in common with the previous game board 2, the launch ball detection sensor 505 can be used in common even if the game board 2 is replaced. Operation costs can be reduced.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 4 on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area 4 in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 4, there is provided an out-port for taking in game balls that have not entered any winning opening.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 4. A specific notification lamp 19 is provided on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 4 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device 550.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 4, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launcher 550. An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) to be stored is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  The game board 2 includes a board surface plate 200 made of synthetic resin having a game area 4 formed on the front surface, a spacer member 250 having a predetermined thickness width dimension and a mounting surface on which the board surface plate 200 is attached, On the back side of the game board 2, a game component unit 300 to which game components related to the game such as the image display device 5, the effect control board 12, the main board 11, etc. are assembled is integrally assembled. ing.

  In order to attach the game board unit 400 in which the game board 2 and the game component unit 300 are integrally assembled to the front surface of the front frame 1101, the left end portion of the game board 2 is formed in a vertically long rectangular shape formed on the front frame 1101. With the left end of the game board 2 being inserted into the locking recesses 116 a and 116 b provided at the left and upper left positions of the opening 115, the right end is locked by the board presser fittings 692 and 693. Board holding springs 690 and 691 described later are provided in the locking recesses 116a and 116b, respectively, and rattling of the game board 2 locked to the locking recesses 116a and 116b is prevented. In a state where the board surface plate 200 is attached, the gaming component unit 300 provided on the back surface of the game board 2 faces the back side of the front frame 1101 through the opening 115. The glass door frame 1102 and the lower door frame 1103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 1101 so as to be opened and closed.

  When the game board unit 400 is attached to the front frame 1101, the various boards on the game board unit 400 side and the various boards on the front frame 1101 side are electrically connected. As an example, a drawer connector is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming component unit 300. A frame-side connector is provided at a predetermined position of the front frame 1101. When the game board 2 is inserted into the locking recesses 116a and 116b and then fixed with the board presser fittings 692 and 693, the drawer connector is coupled with the frame side connector, so that the various boards on the game board unit 400 side and the front surface Various substrates on the frame 1101 side are electrically connected. The drawer connector and the frame side connector are provided at a position where they are coupled when the game board 2 is installed on the front frame 1101.

  On the game board surface 200a of the board 200 in the game board 2, one of the shot ball guide passages 500 (the shaded area in FIG. 4) that guides the game balls launched from the hitting ball launcher 550 toward the upper side of the game area 4. A second rail 502, a third rail 503, a fourth rail 504, outer rail decorations 600a to 600c, obstacle nails, a windmill, and the like are attached. Note that the launch ball guide passage 500 is also included in the game area 4.

  Further, the outer rail decorations 600a to 600c are arranged around the game area 4 on the game board surface 200a, so that the end portions of the respective guide surfaces 601a to 601c having a circular arc when viewed from the front standing on the game board surface 200a. They are connected to each other to form an annular guide surface. In addition, the 1st rail 501 is arrange | positioned along the inner side of a part of guidance surface 601a, 601b, and has comprised a part of guidance surface 601a and the guidance surface 601b substantially. The second rail 502 is disposed along the inside of the guide surface 601a and substantially constitutes a part of the guide surface 601a. The third rail 503 is disposed along the inside of a part of the guide surface 601c and substantially constitutes a part of the guide surface 601c.

  The second rail 502 and the third rail 503 are arranged in an arc shape from the lower part of the game board surface 200a of the board surface plate 200 along the left peripheral edge of the substantially circular game area 4 when the game board 2 is viewed from the front side. The fourth rail 504 is disposed inside the second rail 502 and the third rail 503 so as to be spaced apart from each other, and between the second rail 502 and the third rail 503 and the fourth rail 504 by the hitting ball launching device 550. A part of the shot ball guide passage 500 that guides the shot game ball toward the upper side of the game area 4 is configured.

  Here, the structure of the shot ball guide passage 500 through which the game ball shot from the hit ball launching device 550 passes will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the front frame 1101 to which the game board is attached. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the firing ball guide passage. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part of FIG. 5 and shows the discharge of game balls in the first discharge part and the second discharge part.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 2 is assembled to the upper part of the front frame 1101 having a rectangular shape in front view, and the upper 3/4 area of the front frame 1101 is the front surface of the game board 2 (game board surface 200a). ) Formed in a substantially circular gaming area 4 in front view. On the right side of the lower position of the front frame 1101, that is, on the right side of the lower position of the game area, there is provided a ball hitting device 550 that launches game balls supplied from the upper plate via the rectifier 1050 toward the upper part of the game area.

  At the upper part of the hitting ball launching device 550, a launching position 550a in which the game ball supplied from the rectifier 1050 is set and launched is provided, and a linear first rail 501 is provided obliquely upward and to the left from the launching position 550a. It is extended.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the first rail 501 extends from the launch position 550 a to a predetermined position below the lower side of the game board 2, and although not shown in detail, the upper surface 501 a extends in the longitudinal direction. It is formed in the shape of a groove, reducing the fluctuation of the game ball in the width direction and making it difficult for the track to shift. Further, the upper surface 501a gradually decreases in depth toward the upper end 501b, and is formed so as to have a flat cross section at the upper end 501b. It is launched obliquely upward so as to pass through the upper position of 502a.

  The second rail 502 is disposed such that the lower end 502a is spaced a predetermined distance from the upper end 501b of the first rail 501, and faces the lower left part of the peripheral edge of the game area 4, that is, the outer side of the fourth rail 504. And arranged along the fourth rail 504. A dividing portion between the upper end 501b of the first rail 501 and the lower end 502a of the second rail 502 is a second discharge portion 520 for discharging the foul ball.

  The third rail 503 is disposed such that the lower end 503 a is located on the left side of the upper end 502 b of the second rail 502 and the upper end 503 b is located on the right side of the upper edge of the gaming area 4. Specifically, a linear portion 503c extending from the lower end 503a to the left side position of the left side position 504a, and an arcuate portion 503d provided so as to turn right from the upper end of the linear portion 503c along the upper peripheral edge of the game area 4. And is composed of.

  The lower end 503a is provided on the left side of the upper end 502b of the second rail 502 so that the dividing portion between the upper end 502b of the second rail 502 and the lower end 503a of the third rail 503 is a foul ball. The foul sphere discharged to the first discharge portion 510 is guided into the ball receiving portion 1055b through the foul ball passage 511. As described above, in this embodiment, the first discharge portion 510 and the foul ball passage 511 for guiding the foul ball into the ball receiving portion 1055b are illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The foul ball that has flowed down on the second rail 502 without providing the first discharge portion 510 and the foul ball passage 511 does not fall into the ball receiving portion 1055b only from the second discharge portion 520. May be.

  Further, in the third rail 503, the lower part of the arcuate part 503 d constitutes the side wall of the firing ball guide passage 500, and the upper part of the arcuate part 503 d constitutes a part of the peripheral wall that covers the upper peripheral edge of the game area 4. .

  As described above, in a state where the game board 2 is attached to the front frame 1101, the first ball 501 is a ball launched from the launch position 550a disposed on the right side of the lower position of the game area 4 (shaded area in FIG. 4). The second rail 502 and the third rail 503 partially include an arc-shaped portion 500b that extends around the left peripheral edge of the game area 4 toward the connecting portion 500c formed at the upper left portion of the game area 4. A shot ball guide passage 500 (a mesh line region in FIG. 4) is formed to guide the game ball launched from the hit ball launching device 550 to turn toward the upper left portion of the game region 4.

  That is, the first rail 501, the second rail 502, and the third rail 503 are outer rails that constitute the outer wall of the firing ball guide passage 500 formed so as to turn clockwise, and the fourth rail 504 is fired. It is an inner rail constituting the inner wall of the ball guide passage 500. Out of these rails, the outer rail guides the game ball launched from the hitting ball launcher 550 substantially in the right-turning direction.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the first discharge portion 510 is provided in the middle of the arc-shaped portion 500 b of the shot ball guide passage 500, that is, at the dividing portion between the second rail 502 and the third rail 503. The game ball that has fallen and returned without reaching 500c is dropped and discharged. Specifically, the game ball can be discharged in the tangential direction of the third rail 503 constituting the outer wall of the arc-shaped portion 500b from the middle of the arc-shaped portion 500b of the shot ball guiding passage 500. Formed in position.

  The second discharge portion 520 is provided between the first discharge portion 510 and the hit ball launcher 550 in the shot ball guide passage 500 (in the present embodiment, in the vicinity of a substantially intermediate position between the launch position 550a and the first discharge portion 510). Of the game balls launched from the hit ball launcher 550, the game balls that have fallen and returned without reaching the first discharge unit 510 are dropped and discharged.

  Then, the foul balls discharged from the first discharge unit 510 and the second discharge unit 520 are dropped into the ball receiving unit 1055b disposed immediately below the second discharge unit 520, and formed in the ball receiving unit 1055b. It moves to the front side from the outlet 1056 and is guided to the lower plate.

  A launch ball detection sensor 505 is provided along the first rail 501 at the lower end position of the first rail 501 so as to be adjacent to the launch position 550a. The launch ball detection sensor 505 detects the passage of a game ball immediately after launch that is launched at the launch position 550a and guided through the first rail 501. Thus, in the launch ball guide passage 500 included in the game area 4, the launch ball detection sensor 505 detects a game ball that moves immediately after being launched at the launch position 550a.

  The shot ball detection sensor 505 is provided on the front frame 1101 together with the ball hitting device 550, and the common shot ball detection sensor 505 can be used continuously even if the game board 2 is replaced.

  In the present embodiment, the launch ball detection sensor 505 uses a proximity sensor that outputs a signal during a period in which the game ball is close within a predetermined distance. A detection signal (launch signal) of a period corresponding to the passing period of the game balls is output. When the launch ball detection sensor 505 is installed at a position far from the launch position 550a and the passing speed of the game ball is low, the period during which the game ball is close to within the predetermined distance of the launch ball detection sensor 505 becomes longer. The output period of the detection signal (fire signal) also becomes longer. On the other hand, when the launch ball detection sensor 505 is installed at a position close to the launch position 550a and the passing speed of the game ball is high, the game ball is close within a predetermined distance of the launch ball detection sensor 505. Since the period is shortened, the output period of the detection signal (launch signal) is also shortened.

  In this embodiment, a proximity sensor is illustrated as the launch ball detection sensor 505. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such a sensor has an output corresponding to the passing period of the game ball. Any device may be used as long as it outputs a signal of a period, for example, a photo sensor that outputs a signal in response to blocking light by passing a game ball.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0), in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. As a specific example, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “character notice” and “operation notice” may be set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “Character notice”, an effect display is performed in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, as the display of the character image, a character image that is separate from the decorative design may be displayed statically or in motion (animation display), or a character image that is variably displayed integrally with the decorative design. The display may be an operation display (animation display) in a display form different from the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In the notice effect of “operation notice”, the player performs an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the trigger button of the stick controller 30 or an instruction operation (push-down operation) on the push button 31B while the decorative symbol is variably displayed. Accordingly, for example, the presentation operation is changed by changing the display of the presentation image on the display screen of the image display device 5 or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, a predetermined effect operation serving as a button operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol. The button operation promotion effect is, for example, by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby allowing the player to operate the trigger button or the push button 31 </ b> B. Any directing action that encourages an action may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform an operation action is not limited to the effect that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, but that that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Those that are lit or blinked in a predetermined lighting pattern, those that move a movable member provided in an effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these There may be. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an operation by the player is set. Then, when an operation on the trigger button or push button 31B is detected by the trigger sensor or push sensor within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected. Any one of the plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance is displayed on the image display device 5, and a sound effect corresponding to one of the sound patterns of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is displayed on the speaker. Various effects such as output from 8L and 8R are executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, for example, after a special figure game based on the fact that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” is executed and a fixed special symbol that is the special figure display result is derived and displayed, the next special figure is displayed. Since the figure game is not stored on hold, a specific effect of displaying a specific image on the image display device 5 is performed by detecting the release of the game ball in a state where a new special game is not executed. The specific effect only needs to be executed in a period from when it is determined that the game is started until the predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, it is determined that the game ball is started and the game is started. The predetermined condition is that the ball has won the first or second start winning opening. In addition to this, a sensor is provided to detect the player's action before the variable display is started, such as the player touching the batting operation handle, the operation of the effect button, the operation of the rental ball button, the input of the password, etc. It may be determined that the game is started by receiving the detection signal. Further, it may be determined that the game has been started by performing a plurality of player actions before the variable display is started. Also, the predetermined condition is not limited to that the game ball has won the first or second start winning opening, and in addition to this, for example, the game ball has passed the passing gate 41, or the game ball has entered the general winning opening. May be added as a predetermined condition. Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display is started after the specific effect is performed, and the variable display result is “big hit”, for example, the displayed character is the same. In some cases, an effect (specific related effect) is executed as an effect during variable display.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number 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 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number 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 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 and the specific notification lamp 19 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting / light-out operation in the game effect lamp 9, the specific notification lamp 19, or the like. A function of determining a control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a part, is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the game effect lamp 9 and the specific notification lamp 19 are based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control and lighting control of the error lamp 96 and the like is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the specific notification lamp 19 and the decorative LED. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Other command forms may be used. Further, the number of new control numbers constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  The effect control command in this embodiment includes a firing notification command and an error designation command. The firing notification command is an effect control command for notifying that one game ball has been fired by the hit ball launching device 550. The error designation command is an effect control command that indicates the occurrence of an error and its content (type).

  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, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of MR4 and random number value MR5 for determining a normal map display result is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are random values used to determine the variation pattern of the effect design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state in the open state or the enlarged open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as "per normal figure". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to do.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is 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 contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The 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 occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit, and the player on the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action is detected from the push sensor is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control to execute variable display of effect symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  As an example, the ROM 121 has an effect control CPU 120 for effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5 and speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the specific notification lamp 19, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of kinds of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port and an output port. For example, various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and an operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit or the push sensor are taken into the input port. Various signals are transmitted from the output port to the outside of the effect control board 12. More specifically, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are transmitted. Command (lighting signal) or the like to be output.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the payout control board 37 of this embodiment is connected to a ball paying device 97 together with a hitting ball launching device 550, and payout of prize balls and rental balls according to instructions (commands) from the main board 11. This is executed by controlling the ball dispensing device 97. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding a game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. Also, a payout number counting switch for counting rental balls and the like is configured as a part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by a payout number count switch, and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch outputs a detection signal of 1 every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  The payout control board 37 is attached to the front frame 1101 side, and is connected to the corresponding card unit 50 via the interface board 66, and responds to the input of the lending signal output from the card unit 50. To pay out the rental balls.

  The payout control board 37 is connected to a launch ball detection sensor 505 that is provided in the vicinity of the hit ball launching device 550 (see FIG. 5) and detects a game ball immediately after being launched by the hit ball launching device 550. The firing signal (detection signal) output from the firing ball detection sensor 505 is input. Therefore, the launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is transmitted to the I / O 105 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 via the payout control board 37. .

  The payout control board 37 is provided with an extension circuit 99 for extending the output period of the launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505, and the extended launch expanded by the extension circuit 99. A signal (extended detection signal) is sent to the I / O 105 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 via a connection cable (command line) connecting the payout control board 37 and the main board 11. By being input, the game control microcomputer 100 can detect the launch of a game ball.

  Specifically, from the firing ball detection sensor 505 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, the signal output period (detectable signal output period) that can be detected by the I / O 105 is 4 milliseconds. A firing signal (detection signal) having a short output period (for example, 2 to 3 milliseconds) is output. The extension circuit 99 has a function of extending and outputting a firing signal (detection signal) having an input period shorter than 4 milliseconds to 6.8 milliseconds. As a result, the firing signal (detection signal) is sufficiently longer than 4 milliseconds, which is the detectable signal output period. The fact that the I / O 105 can be detected means that the CPU 103 can confirm the emission signal (detection signal) input to the I / O 105.

  In this embodiment, the output period of the extended firing signal (extended detection signal) is 6.8 milliseconds, but the present invention is not limited to this. These output periods only need to be appropriately longer than the detectable signal output period of the input circuit to which the extended firing signal (extended detection signal) is input.

  The extension circuit 99 may be configured using, for example, a monostable multivibrator circuit (also referred to as mono-multi or one-shot circuit) formed by combining a plurality of NAND gates. Note that the present invention is not limited to a monostable multivibrator circuit using a logic gate, and may be a monostable multivibrator circuit not using a logic gate. Alternatively, an extension circuit other than the monostable multivibrator circuit may be used.

  The extension circuit 99 shown in FIG. 3A has a detection input terminal 1B, an effective input terminal CLR, and an output terminal 1Q. When the input signal at the effective input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 is in the ON state, the rising edge of the input signal at the detection input terminal 1B is detected, and the output terminal is output over a predetermined output period (6.8 milliseconds in this embodiment). The output signal from 1Q is turned on. On the other hand, when the input signal at the valid input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 is in the OFF state, the expansion circuit 99 is in an invalid state where it does not operate, and even if the input signal at the detection input terminal 1B rises, the output signal from the output terminal 1Q is Maintained off. Therefore, for example, even if the input signal at the detection input terminal 1B of the expansion circuit 99 is turned on due to the generation of noise in the vicinity of the expansion circuit 99, if the input signal at the effective input terminal CLR is off, the output It is possible to prevent the output signal from the terminal 1Q from being turned on by mistake. Even if the input signal at the effective input terminal CLR of the extension circuit 99 is turned on due to noise or the like, if the input signal at the detection input terminal 1B is off, the output signal from the output terminal 1Q is incorrect. Can be prevented.

  The firing signal (detection signal) output from the firing ball detection sensor 505 is input to the effective input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 via the OR gate circuit 95B. Therefore, if at least the launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is on, the input signal at the effective input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 is on. Further, the launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is input to the detection input terminal 1B of the extension circuit 99 via the delay circuit 95A.

  FIG. 3B shows a configuration example of the delay circuit 95A. The delay circuit 95A is configured by using, for example, a resistor Rd and a capacitor Cd, and delays the signal input timing at which the firing signal (detection signal) transmitted from the firing ball detection sensor 505 is input to the detection input terminal 1B of the expansion circuit 99. Let The delay amount of the signal input timing by the delay circuit 95A can be set by a time constant based on the resistance value of the resistor Rd and the capacitance value of the capacitor Cd. As an example, the resistor Rd may be 7.5 kΩ and the capacitor Cd may be 0.1 μF. By setting the resistance value of the resistor Rd and the capacitance value of the capacitor Cd, the delay amount becomes smaller than the minimum signal width of the firing signal (detection signal) output from the firing ball detection sensor 505, but due to noise or the like. The delay amount may be larger than the signal width of the abnormal signal (short pulse signal or high frequency signal).

  Note that the delay circuit 95A is not limited to the one configured using the resistor Rd and the capacitor Cd. The delay circuit 95A gives a predetermined delay amount to the firing signal (detection signal) output from the firing ball detection sensor 505, thereby expanding the circuit. Any signal can be used as long as it can delay the signal input timing for 99 detection input terminals 1B. The delay circuit 95A configured using the resistor Rd and the capacitor Cd has a function as a low-pass circuit (low-pass filter) having a predetermined high-frequency cutoff frequency (cut-off frequency). Thereby, by removing the high-frequency signal generated due to noise or the like, it is possible to prevent an erroneous signal from being input to the detection input terminal 1B of the extension circuit 99.

  The effective input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 receives the extended fire signal (expansion detection signal) output from the output terminal 1Q of the expansion circuit 99 via the OR gate circuit 95B. In this manner, the extended circuit 99 is invalidated during the output period of the extended fire signal (extended detection signal) by feeding the extended fire signal (extended detection signal) back to the valid input terminal CLR of the extended circuit 99 and inputting it. Can be prevented.

  The delay circuit 95A and the OR gate circuit 95B are provided on the payout control board 37 together with the expansion circuit 99. Since the payout control board 37 is attached to the front frame 1101 side, even if the game board 2 is replaced, the common expansion circuit 99, delay circuit 95A and OR gate circuit 95B can be used continuously.

  The frame-side connector provided at a predetermined position of the front frame 1101 may be configured to be connected to the power supply board and the payout control board 37 to be connected to the power supply board. In this case, when the game board unit 400 is attached to the front frame 1101, the main board 11 on the game board unit 400 side and the effect control board 12 are connected to the power supply on the front frame 1101 side via the drawer connector and the frame side connector. It is connected to the board and the payout control board 37. The power from the power supply board is transmitted to the main board 11 via the drawer connector and the frame side connector. The prize ball signal from the main board 11 is transmitted to the payout control board 37 via the drawer connector, the frame side connector, and the power supply board. The launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is transmitted to the payout control board 37 and expanded by the extension circuit 99 to be an extension launch signal (extended detection signal). And transmitted to the main board 11 via the frame side connector. In this way, by transmitting the extended launch signal (extended detection signal) to the main board 11 via the power supply board, it is not necessary to provide a connector for connecting to the payout control board 37 from the game board unit 400 side. Since it can be made common with the connector for connecting to a power supply board, the number of connectors can be reduced and the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suppressed.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 103. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the mouth switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). When the detection of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is detected only by one interrupt (2 milliseconds), it is treated as noise and is not detected, and continues. It is determined that a signal has been detected on condition that it has been continuously detected in two interrupts (4 milliseconds). In this embodiment, a signal input period of 4 milliseconds or more corresponding to at least 2 interrupts is necessary, and it is determined that a signal is detected by inputting each signal in a period of 4 milliseconds or more. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and warning is performed by turning on the error lamp 99 if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). . After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off of the segment LED) on the normal symbol display device 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball device 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit). After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 among the ports, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is sent. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by turning it on for a predetermined time and then turning it off. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 8 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first transmits a launch detection command to the effect control board 12 side when the launch of a game ball is detected (when an extended launch signal is detected) (step S100). Specifically, regarding the detection of the extended fire signal, if it is detected with only one interrupt (2 milliseconds), it is treated as noise and is not detected, but continues with two consecutive interrupts (4 milliseconds). Then, it is determined that the signal is detected on the condition that the signal is detected. In this embodiment, a signal input period of 4 milliseconds or more corresponding to at least 2 interrupts is necessary, and it is determined that a signal is detected by inputting each signal in a period of 4 milliseconds or more. The extended fire signal extended to 6.8 milliseconds by the extended circuit 99 is reliably detected by two consecutive interrupts, so that the detection of the extended fire signal is reliably determined, and the addition to the fire number counter is performed. Transmission of a firing detection command is executed. After performing the process of step S100, a start winning determination process is performed (step S101). FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 10 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 10, first, the CPU 103 determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206). When the first start port switch 22A is turned on in step S201 (step S201; Yes) and the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a prize in the 1st start winning opening to the effect control board 12. Similarly, the second start-up switch 22B is turned on in step S204 (step S204; Yes), and the second special figure holding memory number is the upper limit value in step S205, and the second start-up is performed. You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a winning in a winning opening to the production | presentation control board 12. FIG.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Then, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (step S209). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit value This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 is set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG.

  In the first special figure holding storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 11A, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and a start winning (first start winning) is generated. However, the pending data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet been started (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In the second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 11 (B), the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the start winning (second starting winning) is made. The pending data of the special figure game that has occurred but has not yet started (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. On the basis of the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 10, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  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 process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied 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 vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, 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 small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until it has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 9 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 13A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 13B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 12, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 14 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the extended game. .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determination values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 12, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 stored in the fluctuation random number buffer is changed to “non-probable change”, “ Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability” matches, the jackpot type is determined to be a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). If it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 10 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is changed to a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Value) is assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. . For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the determination values for the change pattern PA4-1, change pattern PB4-1, change pattern PB4-2, and change pattern PB4-3 The assignment is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, a decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no decision value is assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PB4. No determination value is assigned to -1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and fluctuation pattern PB4-3. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, more determined values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 indicating the fluctuation pattern of normal reach than in the case of “probability change”. . Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the jackpot type will be “probability change” is higher than “non-probability change”, so that the player can be expected and Interest can be improved. In addition, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 16A, the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is more than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. More variation values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see the variation time in FIG. 8) than the variation pattern PB4-2. .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 15 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 16B is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 16C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. Select and set (step S267). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is ON, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the game state is the probability change state or the time reduction control (step S268). ).

  When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lose”, the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, each of the determined values varies so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. It should be noted that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. A value is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation level that is a big hit is high. Further, in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. The variation pattern PB2-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A is greater than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (the variation time in FIG. 8). (Ref.) Decided values are assigned so as to decrease. Therefore, the higher the expectation of a big hit is, the more the reach effect of super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed. According to this, a player's attention can be gathered also about the kind of reach production to be performed, and a game interest can be improved.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 15, the use table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (2), the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the big hit flag is on, table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first variation start command is a command for designating the start of variation in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  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 that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model As for the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in, determination, determination, setting and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. Or a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won a start winning opening during a predetermined stop period.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 Variable display, special effect execution setting process, and other various effect operations to determine the specific decorative pattern and various effect control patterns depending on the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. Etc.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. In the variable display effect process, the special effect of the aspect set in the variable display start setting process is executed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed in step S170 of FIG. 17 as variable display start waiting processing. In the process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a variation start command such as a first variation start command or a second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S401). ). When these change start commands are not received (step S401; No), it is determined whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S402). In the process of step S402, for example, it may be determined whether or not the specific effect is being executed by confirming that a later-described launch count value is not “0”. If the specific effect is not being executed in step S402 (step S402; No), it is determined whether or not a firing detection command has been received (step S403). If a firing detection command has been received (step S403; Yes), assuming that the game has started, the execution of the specific effect of aspect 1 is started (step S404) and the firing count value is incremented (step S405). The firing count value only needs to be set to an initial value “0”, and may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. On the other hand, if it is determined that the firing detection command has not been received (step S403; No), the demonstration display operation control is performed assuming that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S406).

  If it is determined in step S402 that the specific effect is being executed (step S402; Yes), it is determined whether or not a firing detection command has been received (step S407). When the firing detection command is received (step S407; Yes), the firing count value is incremented (step S408). And the specific effect of the aspect according to the value of a firing count value is performed (step S409). For example, four types of specific effects are set according to the firing count value, and in the process of step S409, the specific effects of any aspect may be executed according to the value of the firing count value. Specifically, according to the firing count values “1” to “4” (“5” to “8”, “9” to “12”, etc. when the firing count value is “5” or more), “ The specific effects of “Aspect 1” to “Aspect 4” are executed in order. Thereby, since the specific effect with a different aspect is executed with the launch of the game medium, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In the process of step S409, the specific effects of aspects 1 to 4 may be executed randomly (not in a fixed order). In addition, when the firing count value is “1” to “3”, the specific effect of aspect 1 is executed, and when the fire count value is “4” to “6”, the specific effect of aspect 2 is executed. You may make it have. According to this, since the aspect of the specific effect does not change until a predetermined number of game balls are fired, it is possible to prevent a situation where the player cannot keep up with the change of the face when the game balls are being fired continuously. Can do. For example, the specific effect may be executed only for the first game of the day (only when it is determined that the game starts at the beginning of the day). Further, a specific effect may be executed in a predetermined number of predetermined games (for example, the specific effect is executed if the number of times the game start has been determined is less than 4 times, and is not executed if the number is more than that). .

  In addition, for example, after storing a specific effect mode determination table for determining which mode of specific effect to execute according to the launch count value, and receiving the launch detection command, the specific effect mode determination table is stored. You may make it perform the specific production | presentation of the aspect determined with reference. In this case, the specific effect mode determination table may be set so that the ratio determined for the specific effect of each mode differs according to the firing count value.

  After executing the process of step S409, when it is determined in step S407 that the firing detection command has not been received (step S407; No), or after executing the process of step S405, the player ends the game. It is determined whether or not the player has released the hitting operation handle, for example (step S410). Whether or not the player has released the hitting operation handle may be determined based on the reception status of the handle operation command transmitted from the main board 11 side when detecting a detection signal from the touch sensor (detection of firing for a predetermined period). (It may be determined by not receiving a command). If it is determined in step S410 that the game has ended (step S410; Yes), the specific effect being executed is ended (step S411), and the variable display start waiting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game has not ended (step S410; No), the variable display start waiting process is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S401 that the change start command has been received (step S401; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S401). S417), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 17 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the processing of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any one of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, it is determined whether or not the firing count value is “0” (step S528). When the firing count value is not “0” (step S528; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S529). When the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S529; Yes), the execution setting of the specific related effect is performed (step S530). In the process of step S530, for example, the executed specific effect is identified with reference to the firing count value, and is related to the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 21C, as shown in FIG. 21C). When the specific effect of aspect 2 is executed, a specific related effect is executed (for example, a character in the same clothes appears as shown in FIG. 21F). Specifically, for the specific related effects, the modes 1 to 4 are prepared according to the specific effects (similar to the specific effects), and the specifics according to the executed specific effects are specified. Perform related effects. In the process of step S530, for example, whether or not to execute the specific related effect is determined using a random value for determining the specific related effect, and when it is determined to execute, the execution mode of the specific related effect is determined. As such, it is not always necessary to execute the specific related effects. Further, the execution ratio of the specific related effects may be varied depending on the mode of the executed specific effects. For example, the execution ratio of the specific related effects may be higher as the firing count value is larger. . Further, even if the specific effect of aspect 1 is executed, the specific related effect of any of aspects 1-1 to 1-4 (for example, the opponent is different) may be executed. There may be a plurality of execution modes of specific related effects for the mode. For example, when the specific effect of aspect 1 is executed, the specific related effect of aspect 1-1 or aspect 1-2 is executed depending on whether the variable display result is “probability change” or “non-probability change”. You may be made to do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S529 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S529; No), for example, the player is allowed to end the specific effect as shown in FIG. The suggested specific end effect is executed (step S531).

  After executing the process of step S530 or S531, the firing count value is cleared to “0” (step S532). After executing the process of step S532, or when it is determined in step S528 that the firing count value is “0” (step S528; Yes), a plurality of pre-prepared effect control patterns are used. Is selected (step S533). The effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in response to, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command or the execution setting of the specific related effect. What is necessary is just to set as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S534).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S535). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S533 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the like. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S536), and the variable display start setting process ends. Note that the specific related effect set by the process of step S530 is executed in the variable display effect process according to the effect control pattern determined in step S533.

  By repeatedly performing the above processing, a specific effect, a specific effect end effect, a specific related effect, and the like are executed.

  Next, the timing when the specific effect, the specific effect end effect, or the specific related effect is executed and a main effect operation example will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the timing of each effect when a specific effect and a specific effect end effect or a specific related effect are executed. FIG. 21 shows a main effect operation example when a specific effect and a specific effect end effect or a specific related effect are executed. As described above, when it is determined in step S529 of FIG. 19 that the game is not “big hit”, the specific effect end effect is executed. Is called. FIG. 29A is a timing chart when variable display other than “big hit” is performed (when a specific effect end effect is executed), and FIG. 29B shows variable display of “big hit”. It is a timing chart in the case of being played (when a specific related effect is executed).

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (A) and 20 (B), when a game ball launch (first ball) is detected during fluctuation stop (when a launch detection command is received), the specific effect of aspect 1 is executed (FIG. 21). (A) and (B)). Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, when a new game ball launch (second ball) is detected (when a launch detection command is received), the specific effect of aspect 2 is executed (FIG. 21). (C)). Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, when the game ball launched in the second ball is won for start, if it is a variable display other than the big hit, as shown in FIG. Then, the specific effect end effect is executed and variable display is executed (FIGS. 21D and 21E). On the other hand, in the case of the big hit variable display, as shown in FIG. 21F, a specific related effect is executed as an effect during variable display. Thus, when it is not “hit”, the specific effect end effect is executed, and when it is “hit”, the specific related effect execution setting is performed. Note that, even in the case of “big hit”, the specific effect end effect may be executed, and then the specific related effect may be executed during variable display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that it is not the “big hit” variable display when the specific effect end effect is executed.

  22 and 23 show examples of various signal output operations in each of the firing ball detection sensor 505, the delay circuit 95A, the OR gate circuit 95B, and the extension circuit 99. FIG. For example, when the game ball fired at the launch position 550a is normally detected by the launch ball detection sensor 505, the launch ball detection sensor 505 in a period from timing T1 to timing T3 as shown in FIG. The emission signal (detection signal) which is an output signal from the is turned on. When such a fire signal (detection signal) is input to the delay circuit 95A, for example, a predetermined delay amount set by a time constant based on the resistance value of the resistor Rd and the capacitance value of the capacitor Cd shown in FIG. Is given. Thus, the delay circuit 95A outputs a delayed emission signal (delay detection signal) that is turned on in a period from timing T2 to timing T4 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the launch signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505 is input to the OR gate circuit 95B, the output signal is also turned on in response to the rise of the input signal. Therefore, the OR gate circuit 95B outputs a signal that is turned on at timing T1 as shown in FIG. 22C, and supplies the signal to the effective input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 as an effective input signal. Note that in a period before the timing T1, the output signal from the output terminal 1Q in the expansion circuit 99 is in an OFF state.

  When the effective input signal input to the effective input terminal CLR is in the on state, the expansion circuit 99 is in a predetermined period (for example, longer than the input period) in response to the input signal of the detection input terminal 1B being in the on state 6.8 ms) and output. In the output operation example shown in FIG. 22, at timing T <b> 3 before timing T <b> 3 at which the firing signal (detection signal) shown in FIG. 22A switches (falls) from the on state to the off state, FIG. The delayed emission signal (delay detection signal) shown in (2) is switched from the off state to the on state (rises). Therefore, at the timing T2 when the effective input signal output from the OR gate circuit 95B and supplied to the effective input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 is in the ON state, the detection input of the expansion circuit 99 is output from the delay circuit 95A. The delayed emission signal (delay detection signal) supplied to the terminal 1B is turned on. As a result, the extension circuit 99 outputs an extension emission signal (an extension detection signal) that is turned on at timing T2 as shown in FIG. 22 (D) and transmits it to the I / O 105 of the main board 11.

  The output terminal 1Q of the expansion circuit 99 is connected to the input terminal of the OR gate circuit 95B. Thereby, the extended firing signal (extended detection signal) output from the extension circuit 99 can be fed back to the effective input terminal CLR of the extension circuit 99 via the OR gate circuit 95B. In this case, the OR gate circuit 95B, for example, as shown in FIG. 22C, even if the firing signal (detection signal) output from the firing ball detection sensor 505 is switched from the on state to the off state at timing T3, Until the timing T5 when the extended emission signal (extended detection signal) output from the extension circuit 99 switches from the on state to the off state, the signal that is in the on state is output and is output to the valid input terminal CLR of the extension circuit 99 as a valid input signal. Supply. Thus, it is possible to prevent the extension circuit 99 from being invalidated by the signal output feedback from the extension circuit 99, and to suitably extend the firing signal (detection signal) output from the launch ball detection sensor 505.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that the firing signal (detection signal) is turned on in the period from timing T1 to timing T13 as shown in FIG. A period from timing T1 to timing T13 is a period in which a firing signal (detection signal) is output when a game ball is normally detected by the firing ball detection sensor 505 (from timing T1 to timing T3 shown in FIG. 22A). It is shorter than the period until. In such a case, when a firing signal (detection signal) is input to the delay circuit 95A, a predetermined delay amount is given and turned on in a period from timing T2 to timing T14 as shown in FIG. A delayed emission signal (delay detection signal) that is in a state is output. On the other hand, when the firing signal (detection signal) is input to the OR gate circuit 95B, the output signal is also turned on in response to the rising of the input signal, and the period from timing T1 to timing T13 as shown in FIG. Is output to the effective input terminal CLR of the expansion circuit 99 as an effective input signal.

  In the output operation example shown in FIG. 23, the delayed emission signal output from the delay circuit 95A after the timing T13 at which the emission signal (detection signal) shown in FIG. 23A switches (falls) from the on state to the off state. The timing T2 at which (delay detection signal) switches (rises) from the off state to the on state arrives. Therefore, at the timing T2 when the delayed emission signal (delay detection signal) output from the delay circuit 95A and supplied to the detection input terminal 1B of the extension circuit 99 is turned on, it is output from the OR gate circuit 95B and output from the extension circuit 99. The valid input signal supplied to the valid input terminal CLR is off. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23D, the extension circuit 99 maintains the extension firing signal (extended detection signal) output from the output terminal 1Q in the OFF state even at the timing T2, and generates noise. Prevents the expansion of erroneous signals due to

  In the delay circuit 95A as shown in FIG. 3B, the predetermined delay amount set by the time constant based on the resistance value of the resistor Rd and the capacitance value of the capacitor Cd is normally detected by the game ball by the firing ball detection sensor 505. In this case, the width may be set to be smaller than the signal width of the emission signal (detection signal) and larger than the signal width of the erroneous signal due to the occurrence of noise. Thereby, while appropriately expanding the firing signal (detection signal) when the game ball is normally detected, it is possible to suitably prevent the expansion of the erroneous signal due to noise or the like, and preferably detect the launch of the game ball. Can do.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect as the game is started when it is determined that the change start command has not been received and the firing detection command has been received. . Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the game has started, and to improve the game interest. Further, when the firing detection command is received again during execution of the specific effect, as shown in step S409 in FIG. 18, the specific effect in a mode different from the mode being executed is executed. According to this, since the specific effects having different aspects are executed with the launch of the game ball, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a change start command in a state where the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect end effect in the process of step S531 shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the player's uncomfortable feeling by preventing a situation in which the specific performance being executed suddenly ends, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest. Further, it is determined whether or not the player has released the hitting operation handle. If it is released, it is determined that the game has ended, and the specific effect being executed in the process of step S411 in FIG. 18 is ended. Therefore, since the specific effect is ended when the end of the game is detected, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed in vain. Further, when the change start command is received in a state where the specific effect is being executed and the variable display by the command is a big hit, the execution setting of the specific related effect is performed and executed in step S530 of FIG. An effect related to the specific effect (for example, an effect in which characters with the same clothes appear) is executed during variable display. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, since the specific effect-related effect related to the specific effect being executed is executed during variable display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Further, at least some of the following modifications may be combined.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the firing detection command is transmitted in the process of step S100 in FIG. 9 is shown, but this is an example. The launch detection command may be executed, for example, in the switch process (step S11) in FIG. 7 if transmitted when the detection of the extended launch signal is reliably determined.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a specific related effect is executed during variable display (for example, step S530 in FIG. 19 or FIG. 21F) is an example. The specific related effect may be executed as an effect during a big hit. Specifically, the execution / non-execution of the specific related effect and the execution mode may be determined during the big hit in the special figure waiting process in step S173 of FIG. 17 and executed in the big hit effect process in step S176. In this case, the predetermined flag is randomly set to the on state in the process of step S530 in FIG. 19, and if the flag is on in step S173 of FIG. Should be done. Moreover, you may set so that a specific relevant effect may be performed as an effect in reach by the process of step S530 of FIG. Further, these may be combined (determine at which timing specific execution effects are executed at random). For example, when determining whether or not to execute the specific related effect in the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 19, determining the execution timing such as before reach or during reach, and determining not to execute at any timing, It may be performed during the big hit. According to this, it is not recognized by the player at which timing the specific related effect is executed, the unexpectedness of the effect can be ensured, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the end of the game is determined based on whether or not the player has released the hitting operation handle in step S410 of FIG. 18, but this is an example. For example, the end of the game may be determined because the game ball has not been fired for a predetermined period of time, and the player possesses the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 In gaming machines that shoot with a device (mobile terminal), when a player's operation indicating a code output request (for example, a button operation) is performed, or when a withdrawal button (such as a coin output button) is pressed A sensor for detecting the operation of a predetermined player may be provided, and the end of the game may be determined when a detection signal is received. Note that the start of the game may be determined by a plurality of actions of the player, the end of the game may be determined by one action, and the combination of the determination of the start and end of the game may be arbitrary.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the firing ball detection sensor 505 is provided in the vicinity of the launching device is shown, but this is an example. The launch detection sensor 505 may be provided on the launch ball guide passage 500 such as the fourth rail 504 shown in FIG. Alternatively, a pass gate may be provided at a position in the game area where the game ball always passes when the game ball is fired, and the pass gate may be provided. According to this, it can be determined that the game has started by entering the game area, that is, when the game ball is discharged by the first discharge unit or the second discharge unit, the game starts. Since it is not determined that the game has been performed, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed even though the game ball has not entered the game area. Further, the launch ball detection sensor 505 may be connected to the effect control board 12.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect after 2 stop). In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control in the change display may be performed based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 6)
In addition to the above embodiment, for example, in controlling various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, effect models, etc.), normal mode and normal mode And a power saving mode (for example, power saving screen display, dimming display on the liquid crystal, lowering the brightness of the lamp, turning off the lamp, etc.) for detecting power from the launch ball detection sensor 505. The mode may be switched depending on the presence or absence of a signal. Specifically, in the normal mode, when the detection signal from the firing ball detection sensor 505 is not received for a predetermined period (that is, when the firing is not performed), it is determined that the game is not performed and power saving is performed. When the mode is shifted to the mode and the detection signal from the firing ball detection sensor 505 is received in the power saving mode, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. According to this, in order to determine that the game is not being performed by not receiving the detection signal from the firing ball detection sensor 505 (by not being fired), the transition from the normal mode to the power saving mode is performed. It can be suitably performed.

(Modification 7)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the special effect is executed only when the launch of the game ball is detected during the stop period is shown as an example. The special effect may be executed even when the game ball is not detected during the stop period. In this case, the special effect may be executed at a lower rate than when the game ball is detected during the stop period. That is, the process of step S528 in FIG. 26 is skipped, and the special effect mode determination table having different determination ratios in the case where the firing detection flag is in the on state and in the off state is referred to in the process of step S530. That's fine. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which performs a special effect when the hold display of one of the displayed hold displays is changing was shown, this is an example. The special effect may be executed when the hold display has not changed, for example, it may be suggested that the variable display result in the variable display performed immediately after the stop period ends may be a “hit” . In this case, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display started immediately after the end of the stop period is “big hit”. What is necessary is just to determine that a production is performed.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 505 ... Launch ball detection sensor

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a game that is variably displayed according to the establishment of a start condition ,
Game start detecting means for detecting the start of the game;
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display when the start condition is not satisfied despite the start of the game being detected by the game start detection means;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display,
Advantageous state determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Related to the specific display displayed by the specific display means based on the establishment of a specific condition different from the start condition during the variable display determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state determination means A specific related effect execution means capable of executing the specific related effect ,
The specific display means includes
The specific display can be displayed in a period until the start condition is satisfied,
Based on the establishment of prior Kitoku constant conditions, Ri displayable der switches the display mode of the specific display,
When it is determined by the advantageous state determination means that the advantageous state is not controlled, the display of the specific display is terminated without executing the specific related effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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