JP6646627B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a conventional pachinko game machine, when a jackpot is extended, the number of extended jackpots (the number of times controlled to the jackpot gaming state during the extended cottage, hereinafter, being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is simply referred to as "big jackpot". May be displayed.). In this type of gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which, in displaying the number of jackpots, a display corresponding to the type of jackpot is displayed in the order in which the jackpot is executed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2006-93885

  However, in the conventional gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, when displaying the number of consecutive big hits, the display according to the type of the big hit is simply executed in the order in which the big hits are executed. For this reason, even if the number of consecutive hits at the jackpot is displayed, it is not interesting and does not contribute much to the improvement of the game entertainment.

  Therefore, an object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes operation means (for example, a push button 31B or the like) that can be operated by a player, and a plurality of types of gaming machines that are advantageous to the player . A gaming machine controllable in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state or the like), wherein a predetermined effect (for example, a first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) and a first effect shown in FIG. (2) a predetermined effect executing means (for example, effect control board 12), and effect display means capable of displaying an effect display corresponding to the predetermined effect and a specific effect different from the predetermined effect. , based on an operation of said operating means, said changeable der the execution mode of a predetermined effect Ri (e.g., as shown in FIG. 43 (a), by operating the push button 31B, FIG. 43 (a) From the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. Switched to the second predetermined effect shown in (B)), the effect display means, of the predetermined presentation by a second display mode that does not inhibit the effect display of the specific effect than the first display mode and the first display form An effect display can be displayed, and the first display mode is a display mode in which, for each of the controlled advantageous states, the type of the advantageous state and the number of game media acquired in the advantageous state are identifiably displayed. The second display mode is a display mode in which the number of controlled advantageous states for each type and the total number of acquired game media are identifiably displayed .
In addition, the information display means includes a predetermined area to which a value is given by passing the game medium, and information display means capable of displaying predetermined information on a value to be given by passing the game medium to the predetermined area, May be provided on a board that controls the game so that visibility is not hindered.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to perform an effect according to the preference of the player, and thus it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The predetermined effect execution means is an effect (for example, FIG. 1) that can specify, as the predetermined effect, the number of times (for example, the number of big hits) controlled in an advantageous state during a predetermined period (for example, during a big hit). As shown in FIG. 43 (A), the big hit icon is displayed in parallel with the number of consecutive play times, or as shown in FIG. 43 (B), the big hit icon and the number of times controlled to the big hit game state are displayed together. To perform the effect).

  According to this configuration, it is easy to confirm the number of times of controlling to the advantageous state, so that it is possible to contribute to the improvement of gaming interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
An effect capable of displaying the predetermined effect and a specific effect different from the predetermined effect (for example, a jackpot first specific effect shown in FIG. 42A and a big hit second specific effect shown in FIG. 42C). A display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) is provided, and a first display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. A display mode displayed side by side on the upper left of the device 5) and a second display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), which is less likely to hinder the display of the specific effect than the first display mode). 300 is displayed in the lower right corner of the image display device 5 at a time).

  According to this configuration, it is possible to change to a mode that is less likely to hinder the specific effect, so that it is possible to effect according to the preference of the player and to contribute to the enhancement of the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The first display mode is a display mode in which a display position of the predetermined effect in the effect display means is a first position (for example, an upper left position in the image display device 5),
In the second display mode, a display position of the predetermined effect on the effect display means is a second position (for example, a position of a lower right corner in the image display device 5) that is less likely to hinder the specific effect than the first position. The display mode may be adopted.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to change the position to a position that is hardly hindered by the specific effect, so that it is possible to effect according to the preference of the player and to contribute to the enhancement of the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The display area of the second display mode (for example, the display area when the big hit icon 300 is displayed collectively as shown in FIG. 43B) is the display area of the first display mode (for example, FIG. As shown in A), it may be smaller than the display area when the big hit icons 300 are displayed in parallel.

  According to this configuration, the area that hinders the specific effect can be changed to a different mode, so that it is possible to effect according to the preference of the player and contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5),
The first display mode is a display mode in which the first display is displayed side by side so that the number of times of controlling to the advantageous state can be specified (for example, as shown in FIG. Display mode displayed side by side at the upper left of the device 5),
The second display mode is a display mode in which the second display is collectively displayed so as to be less susceptible to the specific effect than the first display mode, and the number of times controlled to the advantageous state can be specified (for example, FIG. 43 (B), the big hit icon 300 is displayed collectively in the lower right corner of the image display device 5).
Based on the operation of the operation means, the display mode of the predetermined effect displayed on the effect display means can be switched between the first display mode and the second display mode (for example, FIG. 43 (A) As shown in FIG. 43, the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43A is switched to the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43B by operating the push button 31B.

  According to this configuration, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be adjusted to the preference of the player, which can contribute to the enhancement of interest.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (6),
A plurality of the advantageous states are provided (for example, a first big hit game state and a second big hit game state),
The first display mode indicates the type of the shifted advantageous state (for example, the first big jackpot gaming state or the second big jackpot gaming state) and the number of game media acquired in the advantageous state (for example, the first big jackpot gaming state or the first big jackpot gaming state or the like). A display mode (for example, the number of first past prize balls displayed immediately below the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302) in which the prize balls paid out in the second big hit game state are identifiably displayed. A display mode in which the first past prize ball count and the second past prize ball count are displayed in the display area 301A and the second past prize ball count display area 302A).
The second display mode is a display mode in which the total according to the type of the advantageous state and the total number of game media acquired for each type of the advantageous state are collectively and identifiably displayed (for example, the first big hit icons 301 and A display mode in which “× N” (N is an integer) is sequentially displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5 on the right side of the second big hit icon 302 may be used.

  According to the above configuration, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be adjusted to the preference of the player, which can contribute to the enhancement of interest.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (7),
There are a plurality of types of the specific effects (the jackpot first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (A) and the jackpot second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B)).
The specific effect can be selected based on an operation different from the operation for changing the display mode of the predetermined effect (for example, the operation of the stick controller 31A shown in FIG. 42A) (shown in FIG. 42A). The selection may be made by switching any one of the big hit first specific effect and the big hit second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B).

  According to the configuration described above, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the specific effect being hindered by the predetermined effect.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8),
An effect state control means (for example, an effect state control means (for example, an effect state during a round, etc.) that can control the effect state in the advantageous state to any one of a plurality of effect states (for example, A mode or B mode in FIG. 45). , Production control microcomputer, etc.)
A notification effect (for example, a notification effect based on the first notification image 204 and the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 45) related to the number of game media (for example, the number of game balls) provided during the advantageous state is executed. Notification effect means (for example, effect control microcomputer or the like),
The notification effect means,
When the effect state control means is controlled to a first effect state (for example, A mode or the like), the information effect is executed in a first notification mode (for example, the first information image 204 shown in FIG. 45),
When the effect state control means is controlling to a second effect state (for example, B mode or the like) different from the first effect state, a second notification mode different from the first notification mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 45) The notification effect may be executed using the second notification image 214 shown).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the notification effect according to the effect state.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9), a predetermined area (for example, a first starting winning opening, The second start winning opening, the big winning opening, the general winning opening in the second modification, and the like, and predetermined information relating to the value given by the game medium passing through the predetermined area (for example, the connection ratio, the winning ratio, etc.) can be displayed. Information display means (for example, the display monitor 29, etc.), and the information display means is provided on a board for controlling the game so as not to hinder visibility (see FIG. 47 and the like). May be performed.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure showing the relation between the movable mode and the number of payout balls for each winning opening type. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern type. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a change pattern decision table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram etc. which show the example of a structure of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a prize time judgment result notice command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit opening pre-processing. It is an explanatory view showing a setting example of an opening control pattern, and an opening setting example of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during opening of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning opening determination process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of post-big hit opening processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize ball number related process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a display switching process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-round processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-big hit processing. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation etc. in the big hit game state. (A) is a diagram showing the image display device on which the big hit first specific effect has been executed, (B) is a diagram showing the image display device on which the big hit second specific effect has been executed, and (C) is the first variable effect. FIG. 3D is a diagram illustrating the image display device on which the specific effect has been executed, and FIG. 2D is a diagram illustrating the image display device on which the probability-change second specific effect has been executed. (A) is a diagram showing an image display device on which a first predetermined effect has been executed, (B) is a diagram showing an image display device on which a second predetermined effect has been executed, and (C) is a diagram where a predetermined effect has been executed. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an image display device that is not shown. (A) is a figure which shows the 1st predetermined effect in which the big hit icon was displayed in parallel, and (B) is a figure which shows the 2nd predetermined effect in which the big hit icon was displayed collectively. It is a figure for explaining the information production in modification 1. FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram illustrating various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine in Modification Example 2 in more detail. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 2. In Modification Example 2, (A) is a simplified front view of a main board, and (B) is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of a display monitor. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a part of a storage area in a RAM of a main board according to a second modification. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a CPU on a main board according to a second modification. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a RAM area corresponding to a storage area of a main board RAM according to a second modification. In the second modification, (A) is a time chart showing a display time of an item displayed on the accessory ratio display device, and (B-1) to (B-5) explain changes in display contents of a display monitor. FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating movement of data stored in a storage area of a ring buffer according to a second modification. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a connection ratio / combination ratio related process in Modification Example 2. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a connection ratio / combination ratio display control process according to a second modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the counter of the total acquisition ball number, the number of accessory acquisition ball, and the number of continuous accessory acquisition ball numbers in the modification 2. (A)-(D) is the front view which simplified the other modification 2 of the main board.

  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 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED, and is a plurality of types each of which can be identified in a special figure game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol, which is the identification information of, is displayed variably. 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 including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. Note that 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. Instead, for example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which combinations of lighting and extinguishing of the 7-segment LEDs are different are preset as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of special symbols is given. 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 or different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers indicating “00” to “99”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative symbol is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right," the variation of the decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decoration symbol which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which can be identified, is performed, and a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the display of identification information such as a decorative symbol and terminating the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes “0” and the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes The temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols. Each of the decorative symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, before the determined decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In, for example, a scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from top to bottom from small to large, and when the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number is displayed, subsequently, the symbol number is the smallest. A decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol 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 prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for variably displaying the number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning prize. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established due to being controlled to the big hit game state (one of advantageous states for the player), the variable corresponding to the established start condition The display is suspended.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning winning storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly also referred to as a total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but particularly refers to a part of them. It may be.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilt position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A second starting winning opening as a starting area different from the first starting area is provided with a tulip-type accessory.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball is difficult to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes open. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It is easy to enlarge and open. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, it is more likely that the gaming ball enters than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting prize hole. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes and the normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  A game ball that has passed through a first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, and if the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start is started. The condition holds. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second starting port switch 22B, and the second number of retained memories is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit, the second start condition is satisfied. To establish. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting 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 device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, so that the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily passes through the large winning opening. I do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes and an advantageous state for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes through the special winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed through the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the game ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More award balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing a game ball through the special winning opening, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a first general winning opening 50A and a second general winning opening always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Two general winning areas of the winning opening 50B are provided.

  The first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B are configured by ball receiving members protruding forward (toward the player) from the game board surface. The ball receiving member receives the game ball flowing down from above from the opening, and the horizontal length (width) of the opening of the ball receiving member is larger than the diameter of one game ball, but the game ball 2 It is smaller than the diameter of an individual. Therefore, two or more game balls are prevented from continuing in the horizontal direction and passing through the opening of the ball receiving member. Further, the distance between the ball receiving members provided with the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B is such that at least one or more game balls can pass. In addition, a winning ball device for switching the opening and closing of the opening of the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B (for example, a role corresponding to the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B for switching the opening and closing of the second starting winning opening). Object) is not provided and is always open. In addition, even if a game ball wins in the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B, both the starting condition of the variable display of the special figure game and the starting condition of the variable display of the general drawing game are based on the winning. Not satisfied.

  In this embodiment, a predetermined number of prize balls are given as a specific value to a player based on the fact that a game ball has won a general winning opening, but the present invention is not limited to this. In connection with the winning of the game ball in the winning opening, a variable winning ball device, for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting winning opening and a special variable for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening. Activating the winning ball device 7 to make it easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port or the big winning port may be the specific value given by the game ball winning the general winning port.

  In addition, the specific value given to the player may be made different according to the general winning opening. For example, when a game ball wins in the first general winning opening 50A, five winning balls are awarded. However, when a game ball wins in the second general winning opening 50B, ten prize balls may be provided (that is, specific values of different sizes are provided). The specific value given when a game ball wins in the first general winning opening 50A is a predetermined number of winning balls. However, when a game ball wins in the second general winning opening 50B, a normal variable winning is achieved. The ball device 6B and the special variable prize ball device 7 may be operated (that is, different types of specific values are given).

  Further, different effects may be executed in accordance with the specific value given in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening, for example, the prize ball in accordance with the winning of the game ball in the general winning opening Are different from each other when the variable winning prize ball device operates according to the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening (that is, when the type of the specific value is different). Is also good. In addition, a case where ten prize balls are awarded in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the general winning opening, and a case where five award balls are awarded in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the general winning opening. Different effects may be executed (that is, when the magnitude of the specific value is different).

  The winning of the game ball to the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B is detected by the general winning opening switches 24A corresponding to both as shown in FIG. When a game ball is detected by the general winning opening switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 provides the general winning port in the gaming control microcomputer 100 by providing the winning port switches 24A corresponding to both the two first general winning ports 50A and the second general winning port 50B. It is possible to detect that the game ball has won. In addition, since the winning opening switch corresponding to each of the two first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B is provided, in the game control microcomputer 100, the game ball wins in the general winning opening. Not only that, but it is also possible to make it possible to detect which general winning opening the gaming ball has won.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or 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 symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called an ordinary game.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball entering one of the general winning ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation by a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor provided in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a hit ball launching device. A dish is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds excess balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the lower plate main body, and a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by a player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in the lower plate inside the lower plate of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors disposed on the left side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and parallel to the board surface of the game board 2, It is configured to include four transmission-type photosensors in which two transmission-type photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod as viewed from the player side are combined. Just do it.

  The member forming the upper plate is provided with, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the upper side of the upper plate main body on the near side or the like, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor for detecting an operation performed 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.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol display 20 performs variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is satisfied, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol such as the end of the previous general symbol game. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, a fixed ordinary symbol as a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time which is an ordinary symbol variation time elapses. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol, such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “common symbol hit”. On the other hand, if a fixed 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 symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the variable display result of the ordinary symbol being "per-figure", the enlarged opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilting position, and for a predetermined time. When the time has elapsed, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After a game ball that has passed through a first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A has a first starting condition established by the occurrence of a starting winning detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the like. In addition, the second starting condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the starting prize when the game ball passing through the second starting prize hole formed in the ordinary variable prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses. Derived and displayed the determined special symbol as a result. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result. If a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "losing" ".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3” or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is kept in an open state until the time elapses or until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is placed in a first state advantageous to the player is executed.

  The special winning opening door, which has the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round, receives game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a second state disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit game state in which the number of rounds is "16" is also referred to as a 16R big hit state, and the big hit game state in which the number of rounds is "6" is also referred to as a 6R big hit state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the number of "3" or "7", which are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number of "7" is a 16R big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number of "3" is a 6R big hit symbol. . After the special symbol indicating the number of "7", which is the 16R big hit symbol, is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the state is controlled to the 16R big hit state. On the other hand, after the special symbol indicating the number of “3”, which is the 6R big hit symbol, is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the state is controlled to the 6R big hit state.

  In the 16R jackpot state based on the fact that the determined special symbol as a variable display result in the special figure game is the 16R jackpot symbol, a relatively large number of “16” is set as the upper limit number of rounds in which the special winning opening is in the open state. Therefore, the substantial period during which the special winning opening is in the open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively long. Therefore, in the state of the 16R jackpot, many game balls easily pass through the special winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game is the 6R big hit symbol, the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is in the open state is relatively small. Since "6" is set, the substantial period in which the special winning opening is in the open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively short. Therefore, in the 6R jackpot state, less game balls can pass through the special winning opening than in the 16R jackpot state. In this manner, when the game is in the 16R jackpot state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening. On the other hand, when in the 6R jackpot state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the second change mode in which the game ball is unlikely to pass through the special winning opening.

  It is not limited to one in which the ease of passing a game ball is changed according to the number of times of execution of the round in which the special winning opening is in the first state. For example, the passing of the game ball according to the period in which the special winning opening is in the first state The easiness to perform may be different. As an example, the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set in such a manner that the special winning opening door is closed during a period until a predetermined upper limit time as a first period elapses or until a first number of winning balls is generated. Is controlled to change to the open state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening by setting the open state. On the other hand, the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is a period until a predetermined upper limit time, which is a second period shorter than the first period, or a period until a second number of winning balls is generated. By performing the control to change the large winning opening to the open state in the second variation mode in which the game ball hardly passes through the large winning opening in the second variation mode.

  The first big hit state in which the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all rounds executed in the big hit game state, and the big win in some rounds executed in the big hit game state A second big hit state in which the mouth is changed in the second change mode may be provided. As an example, in both the first big hit state and the second big hit state, the upper limit number of rounds is “16”, but in the first big hit state, the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all 16 rounds. While the state is changed to the open state, in the second big hit state, the special winning opening is changed to the open state in the first change mode in six of the sixteen rounds, and then the special winning opening in the remaining ten rounds. May be changed to the open state in the second change mode. As described above, in the first big hit state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening, while in the second big hit state. At some point, control may be performed to change the state between the first state and the second state in the second change mode in which the game ball is unlikely to pass through the special winning opening in the predetermined period.

  For example, a game in a game state in which a large number of game balls easily pass through the special winning opening, such as a game in a 16R big hit state, is a more advantageous game for a player than a predetermined game in a 6R big hit state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined game and an advantageous game more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game are executed depending on whether the big hit game state is controlled to the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state. It is possible.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  The reach state is a display in which a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed is still fluctuating when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination. This is a display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. More specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still stopped and displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are displayed in a fluctuating display state, or in all or part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state in which the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  In response to the reaching state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, an effect operation different from that before the reach state may be executed. Such a display operation of a character image or a change in the display mode of a background image, a reproduction display of a moving image, or any of a staging operation such as a change in a fluctuating pattern of a decorative pattern, or a staging operation such as a combination of some or all thereof It is called reach display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are performed before the reach state. An operation mode different from that described above may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  In the present embodiment, for example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach mode such as super-reach α or super-reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than when a normal-reach reach mode appears.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player is performed in a variable display mode or the like of the decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the variable display effects of “slip” and “pseudo-ream” in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is performed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo ream", for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or sound output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a reach state due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may be executed. The production operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started. May be executed before the device reaches the reach state. In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. May be stopped and displayed as a non-reach combination. Such a variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it corresponds to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. Then, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that is a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later, or without performing the reach effect, the fixed decoration symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the determined decorative symbol to be a big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. One of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number among the decorative symbols of "1" to "8" is displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." What is necessary is just to be able to stop and display on a predetermined effective line.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the fixed special symbol is the 16R jackpot symbol or the 6R jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol stopped and displayed as the jackpot combination may be different. As an example, when a 16R jackpot symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, a decorative symbol stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination is selected for all of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, while a 6R jackpot is selected. When the symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in a big hit combination is selected for the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”. You may. In this case, any one of the odd symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” with the symbol number is stopped and displayed in a big hit combination, so that the 16R big hit state is definitely notified. Is done. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination, whether the state is a 16R jackpot state or a 6R jackpot state is determined. The player becomes unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

  In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a 6R big hit symbol, a decoration in which a fixed decorative symbol of a big hit combination is stopped and displayed after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect executed. The variable display mode of the symbol is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the 16R big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode. The big hit gaming state controlled after the first big hit variable display mode is displayed is called a first big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state controlled after the second big hit variable display mode is displayed is , The second big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" is ended, the game is controlled to the certain change state in which the certain change control is performed. Probable change control means that the probability that the variable display result of each special figure game or decoration symbol becomes a "big hit" (the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state) is changed from the normal state (also referred to as a normal game state or a low-probability low base state). Is also a control that improves. That is, by performing the probability change control, in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative symbol, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher. Become. The normal state is a game state different from the specific game state such as the big hit game state or the like, the certain change state, and the time saving state (a game state in which the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed). The time saving state is a gaming state in which high opening control (described later) and time saving control (described later) are performed. Hereinafter, a game state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hitting game state is finished, the game is controlled to the time saving state in which both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed. The high opening control is a control for increasing the frequency of the normal winning prize ball device 6A in the enlarged open state as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the high opening control, the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the enlarged opening state is increased more than in the normal state, and the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied is increased. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the control in which the normal symbol display device 20 makes the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the general symbol game shorter than in the normal state, and the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is Tilt control for improving the probability of "per-figure" compared to the normal state, and tilt control for the movable wing piece in the normal variable prize ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per-figure" Any one of the control for increasing the control time longer than in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. Further, the time saving control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the time saving control, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the special figure game is shorter than in the normal state, and the time until the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed is earlier. When both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and Since the fluctuating time of the special figure game using the second special figure is reduced, the number of game balls that decreases until the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the variable display result becomes "big hit" next And the time required for compression (compression, reduction).

  That is, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game state ends, the state is controlled to the certainty change state and to the time saving state. In other words, after the big hitting game state ends, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the certainty change state in which the certainty change control is performed is such that a predetermined number of special figure games are executed, and that the variable display result is again a “big hit”. It ends when it is established. However, when the variable display result is "big hit" again, as described above, after the big hit gaming state ends, the state is again changed to the positive change state.

  In the present embodiment, the time-saving state in which both the high opening control and the time-saving control are performed ends when the probable change control ends. That is, the high opening control and the time saving control are ended together with the probable change control.

  Note that a gaming state that is both a probable change state and a time saving state is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. A gaming state that is a probable change state and not a time saving state is also referred to as a high-probability low base state. A gaming state that is a time saving state and not a probability changing state is also referred to as a low probability high base state. A gaming state that is neither a time saving state nor a probable change state is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state (normal state). When the game state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" corresponding to each special figure game is higher than usual, and the low-accuracy low-base state It becomes easier to enter the jackpot game state than in the (normal state). When the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, the special figure changing time in each special figure game is shortened, and the second start condition is more easily satisfied. It becomes easier to enter the jackpot game state as compared to the state (normal state). Thus, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy high base state are advantageous states that are advantageous to the player. Also, a game state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state, but the advantageous state includes a gaming state in which only one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed. Is also included. Further, the probable change state (high-probability high-base state, high-probability low-base state) is also referred to as a special game state. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in one of the low-probability low-base state and the high-precision high-base state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the high opening control and the time saving control are finished together with the probable change control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the high opening control (similar to the time saving control) may be terminated after (slow) the probable change control ends or before (early) before the probable change control ends. For example, in the probability change state, when any one of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed and the variable display result is again "big hit" is satisfied. In the case of the high release control (the same applies to the time saving control), the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 120 times) which is larger than the predetermined number of times of the probability change control (for example, 100 times). And the variable display result may be "big hit" again, and may be terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied first, or may be longer than the predetermined number of times (for example, 100) of the probability change control. A small number of special figure games (for example, 80 times) are executed, and the variable display result becomes "big hit" again. Is also good. In addition, for example, the predetermined number of times related to the probability change control after the big hit game state ends, the predetermined number of times related to the high opening control, and the predetermined number of times related to the time saving control may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol or the like. . That is, for example, after the big hit game state with a certain big hit symbol ends, the high opening control and the time saving control end with the probability change control, and after the big hit game state with the other big hit symbols ends, the high opening control and the time saving control May be terminated after (or before) the probability change control. Note that the high opening control does not need to end with the time saving control. That is, the high opening control may end after the time saving control ends or before the time saving control ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that after the big hitting game state ends, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hitting game state ends, one or two of the probable change control, the time saving control, and the high opening control may be performed. For example, depending on the type of the big hit symbol or the like, it may be determined whether to perform the probable change control, to perform the high opening control, or to perform the time saving control after the big hit gaming state ends.

  The jackpot gaming state, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-probability high base state have been described as advantageous states for the player, but the advantageous states for the player are limited to these. Not done. For example, in the present embodiment, when a probable (sudden probable change), a small hit, or the like is provided, the sudden or small hit is also included in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided 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 arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, 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 used for setting a random number used in a special figure game, for inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and for addressing a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. And 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. Also, the main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To control the variable display of a predetermined symbol by controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from 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 a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as all or a part of the display operation on the image display device 5, all or a part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or a part of the on / off operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Function for determining the control content for causing the electrical component for execution to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  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. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wirings for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the general winning opening switch 24A. Have been. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting 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 called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as the above is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio 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 decorative LED and the like.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte representing MODE and the second byte representing EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. "H" in the above "8001H" indicates that "8001" is a hexadecimal number. The same applies to other commands. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. “XX” of the EXT data in the above “81XXH” indicates an unspecified value, and is a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the command. For example, in the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern specified in the variation pattern specification command. The same applies to “XX” of EXT data in other commands.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or a case where the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "first big hit" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying of a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit” and a big hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the stop of the variation of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a prize determination result designation command for specifying a predetermined determination result when a start prize such as a first start prize or a second start prize is generated. In the present embodiment, a predetermined random number value extracted at the time of occurrence of a start winning prize is determined to be included in any of a plurality of numerical ranges set in advance, and different data according to the determination result is designated as a prize-winning determination result designation. This is set as the EXT data of the command.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening the special winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of times of execution of the round in the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state, for example.

  The command B0XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command B000H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a low-probability low base state, the command B001H is a second game state designation command corresponding to a low-probability high base state, and the command B002H is a high precision low The command B003H is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the high-accuracy high base state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in one of the low-accuracy low-base state and the high-accuracy high-base state. Commands and third game state designation commands corresponding to the high-accuracy low base state are not used.

  The command B1XXH is a probable change end designating command in which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts from the highly probable high base state to the low probable low base state without a big hit and specifies the end of the probable change. When the gaming state shifts from the high-probability high-base state (probable change state) to the low-probability low-base state without a big hit and the probable change ends, the big hit casino ends. For this reason, the game completion state is that the gaming state shifts from the high-precision high base state (probable change state) to the low-probability low base state without a big hit and the probable change ends. When the extended-village termination condition is satisfied, a probable change termination designation command is set.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage storage display area 5H or the like.

  The command D0XXH is a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a game ball has been won to the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the game ball passes through the special winning opening, for example.

  The command D1XXH is a general winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a game ball has been awarded to the general winning opening. The general winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, when the game ball passes through the general winning opening.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved storage number notification command is based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied when the first starting winning is generated by the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening, for example. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of an increase in the number of first special figure reserved storages. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting winning is generated by a game ball passing through the second starting winning opening, based on the second starting condition being satisfied, the second special figure holding It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of storages.

  It should be noted that, in addition to transmitting the first reserved figure storage number notification command to notify the increase in the first special figure reserved storage number, the command may also be transmitted to report the decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied in addition to the first start condition, a first reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number. Good. Further, in addition to transmitting the second reserved figure storage number notification command to notify the increase of the second special figure reserved storage number, the command may also be transmitted to report the decrease of the second special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the establishment of the second start condition in addition to the second start condition, the second reserved figure storage number notification command may be transmitted as notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved storage number. Good.

  It should be noted that a second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command based on the first startup condition being satisfied, and a second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted based on the second startup condition being satisfied. In addition to the notification command, a first reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, based on the fulfillment of either the first start condition or the second start condition, the first reserved figure storage number is notified as an increase in the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number. Both the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. Similarly, based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the first reserved storage is notified as a notification of a decrease in the number of first special figure reserved storage or the second special figure reserved storage. Both the number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted.

  In addition, instead of using the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total for reporting the total reserved storage number is provided. You may make it transmit a notification command of the number of reserved storage. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase or decrease of the total pending storage number may be used. When transmitting the total reserved storage number notification command instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, which of the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied (the second starting condition) A starting port winning designation command for specifying which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port has been started) may be transmitted. The establishment of the first start condition and the establishment of the second start condition are specified by the above-described first change start command and second change start command.

  In the present embodiment, in the start winning determination processing, it is determined in which numerical range the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is included. Then, a value for designating the determination result of the random number value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the prize-winning determination result designation command, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the EXT data of the prize-time determination result designation command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 performs a control operation by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, a variation value Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is controlled to be countable. Note that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game to the "big hit" and to control the big hit game state. Take a value in the range from "0" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used to determine the jackpot type to be either “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” when the variable display result is “big hit”, For example, a value in a range from “0” to “99” is taken.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. Take a value in the range of ~ "251". The random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0” to “ 997 ". The random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “loss”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the movable mode for each type of winning opening and the number of payout balls. The first starting winning opening (normal winning ball device 6A) is a starting area that is always kept in a fixed open state, so to speak, is a fixed winning opening. The second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning ball device 6B) is a so-called movable winning opening that is changed by the solenoid 81 between a normal open state in which it is in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in which it is tilted. The general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A and second general winning opening 50B) is a fixed winning opening similar to the first starting winning opening (normal winning ball device 6A). The special winning opening (special variable winning ball device 7) is a so-called movable winning opening in which the special winning opening door is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. The first start winning opening (the normal winning ball device 6A) and the general winning opening (the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B) are fixed winning openings, and the winning percentage of the game ball regardless of the state. Is almost constant. The second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning ball device 6B) and the large winning opening (special variable winning ball device 7) are movable winning openings, and the winning ratio of the game ball changes greatly depending on the opening / closing state. ing.

  The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins in the first start winning port (normal winning ball device 6A) is three. The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins in the second starting winning port (normal variable winning ball device 6B) is three. The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins a general winning opening (the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B) is six. The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins in the special winning opening (special variable winning ball device 7) is fifteen. For this reason, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening (normal winning ball device 6A) or the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning ball device 6B), or in the case of a general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A and the first general winning opening 50A). Even in the general winning opening 50B), not many game balls are paid out. On the other hand, a large number of game balls are paid out by the game balls winning in the special winning opening (special variable winning ball device 7).

  FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is “big hit”. The variable pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variable pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern.

  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 “loss”. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed.

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern type in the present embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, the mode of the effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach effect, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach. And a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach. Further, a variation pattern with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern type according to whether a predetermined variable display effect is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative symbol or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 7, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the content of the variable display. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 can be specified by setting the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. 11, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, the variation patterns to which the determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . 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 stores a plurality of command data used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. The table data and the like constituting the changing pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Before the derived special symbol as the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result whether or not to control the variable display result as the "big hit" in the big hit game state. Is a table that is referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a gaming state in which the probability change control is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a low-probability low-base state or a low-probability-high base state. A low-probability low-base state) or a gaming state in which the probable change control is performed (for example, a high-precision low-base state or a high-precision high-base state. In the present embodiment, the high-precision low-base state is not used, so the high-precision high-base state) ) Is assigned to a special figure display result such as "big hit" or "losing" according to the presence / absence of the probability change control of whether the special figure display result is determined or not. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to the plurality of types of special figure display results is used as the special figure display result as "big hit" to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state. It is the corresponding decision data.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 8, in the game state in which the probability change control is performed ("with probability change control" in FIG. 7), the game state in which the probability change control is not performed ("" in the figure) More determined values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" than "no probability change control"). As a result, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" is higher in the probability change state than in the probability change state.

  In the present embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Instead, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same table data in the special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, depending on whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. The special figure display result may be determined by referring to each table data in which the assignment of the determined value to the predetermined special figure display result is made different. Thereby, a special figure game using the first special figure using the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure using the second special symbol display apparatus 4B are used. The display result determination ratio can be made different.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is to be controlled. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed in the special figure game is compared with the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination depending on whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to big hit types such as “first big hit” or “second big hit”. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. May be included.

  In the example of setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Assignment of decision values to is different. Thereby, the case where the big hit type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types based on 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. A case where the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on a second start condition for starting a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B being satisfied, The rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” can be different.

  In this embodiment, as described above, two types of table data having different assignments of determination values to a plurality of types of big hits are prepared, and a special map game using the first special map or a second special map is used. The jackpot type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether the game is a special map game using the game, but the method of determining the jackpot type is not limited to this. For example, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure or a special figure game using the second special figure, by preparing one type of table data in which the same determination values are assigned to a plurality of big hit types. Regardless of the above, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the same table data.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as a variation pattern type determination table, a jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A, a loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C shown in (C) is prepared in advance.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type. Is a table that is referred to to determine one of a plurality of types. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. , And the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, determined values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types such that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type has been determined. There are parts. For example, the assignment of the determined value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type 3-3 differs between the case where the big hit type is "first big hit" and the case where it is "second big hit". This makes it possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, each variation pattern type is determined both when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific big hit type. That is, a variation pattern type in which the determined value is assigned to one of the “first big hit” and the “second big hit” may be provided. Thus, when a certain jackpot type is determined, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different from a case where another jackpot type is determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is made different depending on the type of big hit, but the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is not limited to this. For example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be made different depending on the big hit type and the gaming state. Further, regardless of the jackpot type, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be made different depending on the game state. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined based on a common determination ratio that is not related to the jackpot type or the gaming state.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C are used to change the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “loss”. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number value MR3 for determining a type. Here, the losing variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B indicates that the gaming state is, for example, a low-accuracy low-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state (in the present embodiment, the low-accuracy low-base state is not used). Is selected as the use table when the state is (state). On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during the time saving control) 132C indicates that the game state is, for example, a high-accuracy low-base state or a high-accuracy high-base state (in the present embodiment, the high-accuracy low-base state is not used. Selected as the use table when in the high base state).

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C, the type of the variation pattern type to which the determined value is assigned or the same variation pattern type is assigned. Have different numbers of decision values. As a result, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different from when in a certain gaming state and when in another gaming state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination ratio according to the game state.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random number value MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the fluctuation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to one or more fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for 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. 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.

  In the RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data of the special figure game in which the game winning ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. . As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A associates the first starting winning opening with the holding number in order of winning in the first starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the passage of the game ball, the CPU 103 executes the processing from the random number circuit 104 or the like. The stored random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as pending data, and the number of stored data is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until. The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in the special figure game. This is storage storage information that enables determination as to whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game in which the game winning ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. I do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 transmits the second starting condition from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the second starting condition when the game ball passes. The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are held data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until it reaches. The hold data thus stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. This is storage storage information that enables determination as to whether or not a game value is given.

  The general-purpose reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the general-purpose game that has not been started by the normal symbol display 20 yet, even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure holding storage unit 151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball, in association with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit.

  The game control flag setting section 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting section 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and the random number is periodically or irregularly determined according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random number value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120 The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes the variable data into the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the 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.

  The effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, a wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts renewable numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring a determination table, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. It is remembered.

  As an example, the effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 for controlling the effect operation by various effect devices is stored in the ROM 121. The effect control pattern is composed of data and the like indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations performed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special figure change effect control pattern is a period corresponding to a plurality of kinds of change patterns, during a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , And data indicating the control contents of various effecting operations such as an effect display operation in a variable display operation of a decorative symbol, a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of the decorative symbol. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating the control content of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special figure change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, for example, effect control process timer determination value, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, What is necessary is that it is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations, and that the contents of various effect controls and the timing of switching the effect control be set in chronological order. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data or the like that specifies the content of operation control or the like of a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with a stored value (effect control process timer value) of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of an effect control RAM built in the effect control board 12, A determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is set in advance. Note that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation on the effect control board 12. For example, data indicating the switching timing of effect control and the like may be set in accordance with predetermined control contents and processing contents.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. I have. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on an operation unit such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, and control contents of a staging operation when the operation is detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for designating an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data need not be included in all effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include some control data in accordance with the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations performed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in the mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 or decorative LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Is performed, and an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received during the operation validity period specified by the operation detection control data, and control for determining the effect content is performed. In addition, dummy data may be set to data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  The rendering operation shown in FIG. 13 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on a fluctuation pattern or the like indicated by a fluctuation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of a decorative symbol. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when, for example, starting an effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the effect control pattern may be 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 read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be simply specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if they match, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the display control data # 1 to the display control data #n associated with the effect control process timer determination value # 1 to the effect control process timer determination value #n, the voice control The data # 1 to the voice control data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the staging operation in the staging device. Effect execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n designating the execution of.

  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 voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 which receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. On the voice control board 13 or the like that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. Let it.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. I have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types that can be updated in accordance with an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. The counters provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 include, for example, a special winning opening winning number counter, a present prize ball number display counter, a cumulative prize ball number display counter, a first jackpot consecutive cottage number counter, and a second jackpot consecutive counter. There is a cottage counter. Also, the count values of the special winning opening winning number counter, the present winning ball number display counter, and the cumulative winning ball number display counter are respectively the special winning opening winning number count value, the present winning ball number display count value, the cumulative winning ball number display. It is stored in a predetermined area as a count value, a first big hit consecutive play count value, and a second big hit consecutive play count value. In the case of a succession of jackpots, a past prize ball number display count value for the past 50 times is stored as a count value of the present prize ball number display counter. As the past prize ball number display count value, the one-time previous prize ball number display count value to the 50th previous prize ball number display count value are stored. The number of consecutive villas for the first big hit is stored as the first count of the number of consecutive villas, and the number of consecutive villas for the second big hit is stored as the second count of the number of consecutive holidays. In addition, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores a big hit type (first big hit or second big hit) corresponding to the past prize ball number count value together with the past prize ball number display count value. Note that the term “big hit casino” means that a big hit occurs a plurality of times until the casino ending condition occurs. Although the extended-game end condition can be set as appropriate, in the present embodiment, it can be set to end the certain-variable game state without shifting to the big hit game state. The number of consecutive villas in the consecutive villas is determined based on the first jackpot consecutive villa count value and the second large jackpot consecutive villa count value. Is the number of consecutive holidays in the consecutive holidays. In addition, you may make it provide the extended house number counter collectively with the extended house number counter for big hits and the extended house number counter for second big hits.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, the data forming the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14 (B1) and the second starting winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 14 (B2) are stored in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Is stored in a predetermined area. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved storage number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved storage number.

  When there is a start winning at the first starting winning opening, a plurality of commands, such as a first reserved storage number notification command and a winning determination result designation command, are transmitted as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . When there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a second hold number notification command and a winning determination result designation command are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. A storage area is secured in the second start winning command buffer 194B so that one set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands received at the time of the start winning in the empty area of the first starting command buffer 194A or the second starting command buffer 194B in accordance with the receiving order. For example, at the beginning of a free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer 194A based on the first start winning, a first reserved storage number notification command and a winning determination result They are stored in the order of the specified commands. On the other hand, when the command for notifying the second reserved storage number based on the second start winning and the command for specifying the prize determination result are received, the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second starting prize command buffer 194B. Are stored in the order of the second reserved storage number notification command and the prize-winning-time determination result designation command at the head of the empty area in the above.

  When a first start prize or a second start prize is generated, a command is transmitted in the order of the retained storage number notification command and the prize determination result designation command. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, the storage number notification command and the winning The commands are stored in the order of the judgment result designation commands. In FIG. 14B1, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” and “2”. In FIG. 14B2, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The command stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. And the subsequent storage contents are shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the storage state shown in FIG. 14 (B1), it is stored in the buffer number “1”. Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". Each command stored in the corresponding area is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” in the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 14 (B2), the second special figure reserved storage number notified by the second reserved storage number notification command is “ An example is shown in which mismatching occurs when the value is "1". That is, the buffer number has a larger value than the second special figure reserved storage number notified by the second reserved storage number notification command, and the second special figure reserved storage number notified from the main board 11 is This is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the storage content of the 2nd start winning command buffer 194B. When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, each command is shifted. Therefore, even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved storage number notified by the reserved storage number notification command, it is immediately contradictory. Must not. However, differences at the time of receiving the command may be inconsistent.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, 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 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initialization is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and then a loop process 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, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. The state of a detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc., which are supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, are output (step S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, thereby enabling the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. I do.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the command control processing to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control boards such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control 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 the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the substrate 12, setting the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal and setting the effect control INT signal to the ON state for a predetermined time. By turning off from the state, the effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination processing executed in step S101 of FIG.

  In the start winning prize determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first performs the first prize based on a detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is increased to a predetermined upper limit value. Is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; YES), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (Step S204; YES), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. If the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" ( Step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting port buffer, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this way, the first reserved stored number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to Further, the second reserved storage number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Data representing the random number value MR2 for use in determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", and whether the variable display result is further changed. It is used to determine the type of big hit in the case of "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. By executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 outputs numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used to determine the variable display result including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S210, transmission setting of the suspended storage number notification command according to the starting port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the like, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first reserved storage number notification command to the storage device 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the second reserved storage number notification command is performed. For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command for holding storage number set in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Transmitted.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S211, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges includes the random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result indicated by the numerical data extracted in the processing in step S209 (step S211). S212). In the present embodiment, a range of “8001 to 8437”, a range of “8438” to “11277”, and other ranges are set in advance as a plurality of numerical ranges. As an example, in the process of step S212, the minimum value and the maximum value in each of the numerical ranges are set, and by comparing with the random number value MR1 extracted in the process of step S209, which numerical range is included. What is necessary is just to be able to judge.

  After executing the processing of step S212, the transmission setting of the winning-time determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of a prize-winning-time determination result designation command in which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. In the prize-winning-judgment-result designation command shown in FIG. 18, different EXTs depend on the judgment result as to which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the processing of step S209 is included in. The data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8001” to “8437”. The command 9501H is a prize-winning-time determination result second designation command indicating that the random number value MR1 is within the range of “8438” to “11277”. The command 9502H is a prize-winning determination result third designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in a range other than the above.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, regardless of whether or not the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the random number value MR1 is any one of “8001” to “8437”, The special map display result is determined to be "big hit". Therefore, the first determination command of the prize-winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is "big hit" regardless of whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state, and it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the side so that it can be specified. If the random number value MR1 is one of the values “8438” to “11277”, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” only when the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the prize-winning-judgment result second designation command can specify on the production control board 12 side that the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" when the gaming state is the probable change state and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Is specified as The third determination command of the prize-winning result specifies that the variable display result is determined to be "losing" and not to be controlled to the big hit game state, so that the effect control board 12 can be specified.

  After executing the processing in step S213, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The start winning determination process ends. Thus, even when both the first start-up opening switch 22A and the second start-up opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid winning start of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be surely completed.

  In such a start winning determination process, the process of step S213 is performed after the process of step S211 is performed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, whereby the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition or the second starting winning opening. When the start condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a command for notifying the number of retained storages and a command for specifying a prize-winning result, are transmitted as one set in one timer interrupt. In addition, the command is not limited to the one that is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt, and the commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects any of the processing in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are stored on the basis of the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, It is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set in accordance with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In the variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". And a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. I have. When the variable pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a decoration symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the fluctuation pattern setting processing include the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type, and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern. The processing includes determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decoration symbol by using the MR4.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. , Etc. are included. For example, every time the special symbol fluctuation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure fluctuation time timer value which is the storage value of the special figure fluctuation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, The elapsed time is measured by a timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process of step S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. The setting processing is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the big hit opening pre-processing, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect (the effect to notify the start of the big hit gaming state, also called the big hit start effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit start) The process includes a process of waiting until the time effect wait time elapses, a process of starting execution of a round in the big hit game state, and setting for opening the big winning opening. When the setting for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big-hit opening process includes a process of determining whether the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening-maximum value or the maximum winning opening-maximum opening number. In such a case, a process for setting for transmitting a hit end command is included. When the number of times of execution of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening opening number, 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 processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect (the effect that notifies the end of the big hit gaming state, the effect at the time of the big hit end) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the big hit end). The process includes a process of waiting until the time effect wait time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control, and the like. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage 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 S213, the second reserved storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reservation stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, for example, so that the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” is shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151B (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Just fine. As described above, the process in step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reservation stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data representing the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out as data (step S236). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure count value, and the like, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” is shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151A (step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, a special table as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "losing" is set as a special table. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special map display result is “big hit” or “loss” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of a probable change flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, if it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state in which the probable change control is performed. Good.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, if it is determined that the "big hit" is (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is stored in each of the "first jackpot" or the "second jackpot". It is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be used according to which of the determined values assigned to the type matches (step S244).

  The determined jackpot type is stored in correspondence with the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting a value of a jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245). Let it. As an example, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be set to “1”, and if the big hit type is “second big hit”, it may be set to “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after executing the process of step S245, the result of the pre-determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, The determined special symbol is determined according to the result of the determination of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special figure display result becomes a “losing” symbol in response to a predetermined result indicating “losing”. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the fixed special symbol. On the other hand, if the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbol "3" or "7" is determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, according to the result of the determination that the big hit type is “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” as the 6R big hit symbol is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a 16R jackpot symbol, is set as the fixed special symbol.

  After the fixed special symbol is set in step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and the special symbol normal process ends. . If the number of reserved memories of 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 S248), and then the special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, it is determined whether or not an effect control command designating a demonstration display such as displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is determined. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 in FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, 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 change pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the change pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Also, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” (step S263). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), during the time saving control, for example, it is determined whether a time saving flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or the like. Is determined (step S264). When the time saving control is not being performed (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as the use table for determining the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S264). S265). If it is determined in step S264 that the time saving control is being performed (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When any one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total number of reserved storages may be specified, for example, by reading the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  After executing any one of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, it is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation or the like. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern type determination table (step S267).

  That is, when the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A selected in step S262. Then, the variation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned is determined.

  When the big hit flag is off, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S265 (normal time) or the loss variation pattern type determination table 132C selected in step S265 (under time saving control) 132C , The table data corresponding to the total reserved storage number is selected, and the variation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 (step S269).

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start prize. A game ball that has passed through the mouth or the second starting winning opening is extracted at the time of the starting winning where the detected game ball is detected together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B. It may be stored as suspension information.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure variation time, which is a variable display time of a special symbol, is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Note that the timer value of the special figure variable time timer is decremented by one each time a timer interrupt occurs. For example, if the interrupt cycle is Tms, the number of interrupts generated per second is 1000 / T (times), so the initial value of the timer for one second is 1000 / T. For example, if the interrupt period T is 4 ms, the initial value of the timer for one second is “250”. The same applies to the timer initial values of the other timers of the main board 11 (for example, the special figure fixed display time timer) and the timers of the timers of the effect control board 12 (for example, the notification limit time timer). It is.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S271, setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S272). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. The data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the 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 reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol change processing (step S273), and then the change pattern setting processing ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step 113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure confirmed display flag is set to the on state by the processing of step S295 in response to the derived special symbol being a variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs setting for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fixed display time, which is a stop display time of the fixed special symbol (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined special figure fixed display time as a timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer value stored in the special figure fixed display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In the present embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure fixed display time is a time not related to the fluctuation pattern (for example, a fixed time). The special figure fixed display time may be a time related to the fluctuation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure fluctuation time and the special figure fixed display time is a time according to the fluctuation pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer are set according to the fluctuation pattern. May be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special figure finalizing display flag to the ON state (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop processing.

  If the special figure fixed display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether the special figure fixed display time has elapsed (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, it may be determined whether or not the special figure variable time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S294 has timed out (whether the special figure variable time timer value has become 0). . If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop processing is terminated, and the process stands by until the special figure confirmation display time elapses.

  If the special figure fixed display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), the special figure fixed display in progress flag is cleared and turned off (step S297), and it is determined whether the big hit flag is on. A determination is made (S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), the big hit start effect waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit start effect wait time timer value which is a stored value of the big hit start effect wait time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit start effect wait time Should be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S299, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance to transmit the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is stored in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store it in the buffer area specified by the pointer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S300, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns off (step S301). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to an ON state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for terminating the time saving state or the probable change state (step S303). In the processing of step S303, for example, the processing for clearing the time reduction flag and the certainty change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn off, and the time reduction counter provided for the game control counter setting unit 154 are cleared. For example, a process of initializing the count value of the number of times saved to zero or a process of clearing the count value of the probability change counter and initializing the count value of the probability change number to “0” may be executed.

  In this embodiment, the time-saving flag is set to the ON state when the time-saving state is controlled to perform the high opening control and the time-saving control, and is cleared and becomes the OFF state when the time-saving state ends. That is, the fact that the time saving flag is on indicates that the gaming state is the time saving state, and the high opening control and the time saving control are performed. The probable change flag is set to the on state when the probable change state is controlled so that the probable change state is performed, and is cleared to the off state when the probable change state ends. That is, the fact that the probability change flag is in the ON state indicates that the game state is the probability change state, and the probability change control is performed. The number-of-times-saving counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times in the special figure game in which the times-saving control and the high opening control are performed. The probability change counter is a counter for counting the remaining times of the special figure game in which the probability change control is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S303, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S304). Thereby, a change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state changes or not, but when the game state changes (for example, from the time-saving state or the probable change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the game state changes). On the side of the effect control board 12, the current game state is specified (including the change of the game state) from the contents of the game state specification command transmitted from the main board 11, but the game state specification command is Alternatively, the current game state may be specified by receiving the hit start designation command. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the processing of step S304 or the like. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening process (step S305), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off at step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether to end the time saving state or the probable change state (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction frequency count value stored in the time reduction frequency counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. A determination is made as to whether or not the updated time-saving count value matches the time-saving end determination value (for example, “0”). If the updated time savings count value does not match the time saving end determination value, it may be determined not to end the time saving state, and if it matches, it may be determined to end the time saving state. In the process of step S306, when the probability variable flag is on, the probability variation count value stored in the probability variation counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. It is determined whether or not the updated count value of the probability change coincides with the probability change end determination value (for example, “0”). If the updated probability count value does not match the probability change end determination value, it may be determined not to end the probability change state, and if it matches, it may be determined to terminate the probability change state. If it is determined that the time-saving state is to be ended, the time-saving flag is cleared and turned off, and the time-saving state (time-saving control, high opening control) is ended. If it is determined that the probable change state is to be ended, the probable change flag is cleared to turn off, and the probable change state (probable change control) is ended. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in one of the low-precision low-base state and the high-precision high-base state. An initial value set in the number-of-probability-change counter so that the time-saving flag is off when the time-saving flag is off, the time-saving flag is on when the probability-changing flag is on, and the time-saving flag is off when the probability-changing flag is off. And the initial value set in the time reduction counter are set to the same value (for example, 100 times) (steps S322 and S323 of the big hit end processing).

  Subsequent to the process of step S306, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S307). Thereby, a change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state changes or not, but when the game state changes (for example, from the time-saving state or the probable change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the game state changes). On the effect control board 12 side, the current game state is specified (including the change of the game state) from the content of the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, but instead of this, the main state is changed. The current game state may be specified by counting the number of times of performing variable display on the effect control board 12 side independently of the board 11 side. In this case, the game state designation command does not have to be transmitted by the processing of step S307 or the like. Thereafter, if it is determined in step S306 that the probable change state is to be ended, a setting for transmitting a probable change end command is performed (step S308). When the probable change state is not to be ended, the setting for transmitting the probable change end command is not performed. Further, even if the probable change state ends when the big hit flag is on (step S303), the setting for transmitting the probable change end command is not performed. Then, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0" (step S309), and then the special symbol stop processing ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit opening pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit opening pre-processing shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is ON (step S131). Here, the big hit start flag is set to an on state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop processing of step S113 shown in FIG.

  If the big hit start flag is not on in step S131 (step S131; NO), winning opening determination processing (see FIG. 25) is executed (step S220), and the process proceeds to step S138. In this way, by executing the winning opening determination processing in the post-big hit opening processing of step S114 in addition to the processing during opening of the big hit in step S115, it is possible to appropriately detect a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. Can be. For example, an over-winning prize can be suitably detected during the next opening standby (while step S138 (YES)). The winning opening determination process will be described later.

  If the big hit start flag is ON in step S131 (step S131; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132). In the process of step S132, for example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect wait time timer, for which the timer initial value has been set in step S299 of the special symbol stop process, has timed out (the jackpot start effect wait time timer value becomes 0). Or not).

  If the big hit start effect waiting time has not elapsed (step S132; NO), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. If the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132; YES), the CPU 103 clears the big hit start flag (step S134). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the special winning opening release frequency counter (step S135). Specifically, the special winning opening number count value is initialized to “1”. Subsequently, the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (Step S136).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S136, the release control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value read in step S136 is set (step S137). At this time, as shown in FIG. 23A, for example, if the big hit type buffer value is “1”, the release control pattern of the release KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the big hit type buffer value is “2”, the release control pattern of the release KP2 is set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S137 or the process of step S220, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the next opening standby is in progress (step S138). That is, it is determined whether or not an interval period until the winning opening is opened as the next round. In the process of step S138, for example, whether or not the round start waiting time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S366 of the post-big hit opening process has timed out (whether or not the round start waiting time timer value has become 0) May be determined. If waiting for the next opening (step S138; YES), that is, if the interval period has not ended, the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not waiting for the next opening (step S138; NO), that is, if the interval period has ended, the CPU 103 controls the start of opening of the special winning opening (step S139). For example, the CPU 103 sets the opening time for opening the special winning opening based on the opening control pattern set in step S137 and the count value of the special winning opening counter, and sets the special winning opening to the open state. Set as follows. Specifically, in the process of step S139, the CPU 103 sets the opening control set in step S137 as the timer initial value of the opening time timer value stored in the opening time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. What is necessary is just to set the big winning opening time of the pattern (upper limit time for opening the pattern). For example, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 shown in FIG. 23B is set, the timer initial value is set to 29 only when the count value of the special winning opening counter is "1" to "6". .5 seconds, and when the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 shown in FIG. 23B is set, for example, the count value of the special winning opening counter is set to any one of "1" to "16". In this case, 29.5 seconds may be set as the timer initial value. In the process of step S139, a large winning prize for opening the large winning prize port is opened by, for example, starting output of a solenoid drive signal to a predetermined large prize winning port door solenoid via a predetermined solenoid circuit. What is necessary is just to set the solenoid for a door door to an ON state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S139, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting the special winning opening opening notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S140). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S141), and ends the big hit opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening processing shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121). If the maximum winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S121; NO), a winning opening determination process is executed (step S220). FIG. 25 is a process before opening the big hit (step S114) in FIG. 22, a process during the big hit opening (step S115) in FIG. 24, a process after the big hit opening (step S116) in FIG. 26, and a big hit ending process (step S117) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning opening determination process performed by.

In the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 has been turned on (step S221).
If the count switch 23 is not turned on (step S221; NO), the process proceeds to step S225.

  When the count switch 23 is ON (step S221; YES), transmission setting of a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of winning of a game ball to the special winning opening is performed. (Step S222). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “5”, which is a value corresponding to the processing during opening of the big hit (step S223). If the value of the special figure process flag is not “5” which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening process (step S223; NO), the process proceeds to step S225.

  If the value of the special figure process flag is “5” which is a value corresponding to the processing during opening of the big hit (step S223; YES), the winning number which is the stored value of the winning number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. The count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S224). The winning number count value may be any value as long as it indicates the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 during the execution of one round game.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the general winning opening switch 24A has been turned on (step S225). If the general winning opening switch 24A is not turned on (step S225; NO), the winning opening determination processing ends. When the general winning opening switch 24A is ON (step S225; YES), transmission setting of a general winning opening winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of winning of a game ball to the general winning opening is performed. (Step S226). Then, the winning opening determination process ends.

  Referring back to FIG. Following the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (“10” in the present embodiment) (step S126). If the winning maximum determination value has not been reached (step S126; NO), the big hit opening processing ends. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit opening processing is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the large winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S121 (step S121; YES), or if it is determined in step S126 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S126; YES), this time It is determined that the round game is to be ended, and an opening end control for returning the open winning port that is in the open state to the closed state is performed (step S127). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 may be performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S127, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to "0" (step 128). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the post-big hit opening processing (step S129), and then the big hit releasing processing ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-big hit opening process executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-big hit opening process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first executes the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25 (step S220). In this way, by executing the winning opening determination process in the post-big hit opening process in step S116 in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, it is possible to appropriately detect a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. Can be.

  After executing the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 updates the special winning opening release count value so that 1 is added (step S364). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated special winning opening release count value has reached the maximum value (step S365).

  Note that the “maximum value” in step S365 is compared with the updated special winning opening number count value, and the initial value of the special winning opening number count is “1”. The “maximum value” is a number obtained by adding 1 to the upper limit number of rounds. For example, the "maximum value" is "7" in the case of the first big hit where the upper limit number of rounds is six, and the "maximum value" is "7" in the case of the second big hit where the upper limit number of rounds is sixteen. "17". In addition, instead of the special winning opening release frequency count value after the update, the special winning opening release count value before the update may be compared with the "maximum value", and the special winning opening release count value before the update may be compared. In this case, the “maximum value” may be set as the upper limit number of rounds.

  If the special winning opening count value is not the maximum value (step S365; NO), a round start waiting time (interval time) is set (step S366). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined round start wait time as a timer initial value of the round start wait time timer value that is a stored value of the round start wait time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Just fine. Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a notification command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step S367). After executing the processing in step S367, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening processing (step S368), and the post-big hit opening processing ends. Until it is determined by the processing of step S365 that the updated special winning opening release count value is the maximum value, the processing of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. A plurality of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened. Also, by setting the round start waiting time in the processing of step S366, the opening of the next round is waited for in the processing of step S114 shown in FIG. 16 until the round start waiting time elapses (step S138; YES). , The next round can be started after a desired interval period.

  When the special winning opening release frequency count value is the maximum value in step S365 (step S365; YES), the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set (step S369). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit end effect waiting time timer value that is a stored value of the big hit end effect waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit end effect waiting time Should be set. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S370). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S371), and then the big hit release processing is ended. In this way, by setting the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit in the processing of step S369, the processing of step S117 shown in FIG. Then, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 16 can be executed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot ending process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the big hit end processing shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (S321). In the process of step S321, for example, it is determined whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S369 of the big hit opening process has timed out (the big hit end effect waiting time timer value becomes 0). Or not). If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25 is executed (step S220), and the big hit end process ends. As described above, by executing the winning opening determination process in the big hit end process in step S117 in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, it is possible to appropriately detect a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. it can.

  If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S322). Specifically, in the process of step S322, the probability change flag is set to the ON state, and an initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game in which the probability change control can be executed is set in the probability change counter. .

  Subsequent to the process of step S322, settings for starting the time saving control and the high opening control are performed (step S323). Specifically, in the process of step S323, the time-saving flag is set to the ON state, and the initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game in which the time-saving control and the high opening control can be executed is set to the number of times of the time-saving. Set the counter.

  Subsequent to the process of step S322, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S324). As a result, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" (step S325), and the execution of the big hit end processing ends.

  When the setting for starting the high opening control is made by the big hit end processing, the processing for performing the high opening control is executed in the ordinary symbol process processing of step S16 shown in FIG. For example, when the time-saving flag is on, the rate at which the general-purpose display result is determined to be “per-flight” may be made higher than when the time-saving flag is not on. As an example, the number of determined values (values to be compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result) assigned to the “per day map reference” referred to when the time reduction flag is on is The number of determined values (values compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result) assigned to the "per day map" to be referred to when the time reduction flag is not turned on. By using the display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the determination that the general map display result is determined to be "per per normal map" is made higher than when the time reduction flag is not on. Is also good. Further, for example, when the time reduction flag is on, the variable display time of the ordinary symbol may be shorter than when the time reduction flag is not on. Further, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control may be longer than when the time reduction flag is not on.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and a command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. The setting and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, an effect control process processing is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, an effect With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model for use, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random numbers used for effect control. Is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S72.

  FIGS. 29 and 30 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 29, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks the storage content of the effect control command reception buffer, and thereby determines whether the received command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). If there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis processing ends.

  If there is a received command (step S501; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variable display result notification command, for example, by checking MODE data of the received command. (Step S503). If the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S503; YES), it is determined whether the received variable display result command is a command corresponding to a big hit (S504). If the received variable display result command is a command corresponding to a big hit (step S504; YES), it is determined whether or not the prize ball processing flag is set (step S505). If the winning ball number processing flag is not set (step S505; NO), the winning ball number processing flag is set (step S506). In step S503, when the received command is not the variable display result notification command (step S503; NO), in step S504, when the received variable display result command is not the command corresponding to the big hit (step S504; NO), in step S505, the award is given. When the ball number processing flag is set (step S505; YES), the process proceeds to step S507.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the received command is a special winning opening winning notification command (step S507). When the command is the special winning opening winning notification command (step S507; YES), the effect control CPU 120 counts the special winning opening winning number count which is the stored value of the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The value is updated so as to add 1 (step S508). Then, the command analysis processing ends. The special winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won the special winning opening from the execution of the round to the execution of the next round.

  If the received command is not a special winning opening winning notification command in step S507 (step S507; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a general winning opening winning notification command (step S509). . If it is a general winning opening winning notification command (step S509; YES), the general winning opening winning number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S510). Then, the command analysis processing ends. The general winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won a general winning opening from the execution of a round to the execution of the next round.

  When the received command is not the general winning opening winning notification command in step S509 (step S509; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the receiving command is the special winning opening opening notification command (step S511). ). When the command is a special winning opening opening notification command (step S511; YES), the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S512), the special winning opening winning number counter is cleared, and the special winning opening winning count is set to " It is initialized to "0" (step S513), and the command analysis processing ends.

  When the received command is not the special winning opening opening notification command in step S513 (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the special winning opening after opening notification command (step S513). S514). If it is a post-winning-gate opening notification command (step S514; YES), the post-winning-gate opening flag is set (step S515), and the command analysis process ends.

  If the received command is not the special winning opening release notification command in step S514 (step S514; NO), as shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit start designation command. A determination is made (step S518). If the command is a hit start designation command (step S518; YES), the hit start designation command reception flag and the prize ball number calculation execution flag are set (step S519), and the command analysis process ends.

  If the received command is not the hit start designation command in step S518 (step S518; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the hit end designation command (step S520). If the command is a hit end designation command (step S520; YES), the hit end designation command reception flag and the award ball number calculation end flag are set (step S521), and the command analysis process is ended.

  If the received command is not the hit end designation command in step S520 (step S520; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command (step S522). If the command is a game state designation command (step S522; YES), the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag is switched based on the content of the received game state designation command (step S523). The high-precision flag is provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the change to the certain state. Correspondingly, the on / off state is switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the time saving state. Correspondingly, the on / off state is switched. Specifically, when the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state, the effect control CPU 120 turns on both the high-accuracy flag and the high-base flag. When the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy low-base state, the high-accuracy flag is turned on and the high-base flag is turned off. When the game state designation command designates the low-probability high-base state, the high-precision flag is turned off and the high-base flag is turned on. When the gaming state designation command designates the low-probability low-base state, both the high-probability flag and the high-base flag are turned off. In the present embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in one of the low-probability low-base state and the high-precision high-base state, the received game state specification command specifies the low-probability low-base state. Either a game state designation command or a game state designation command for designating a high-accuracy high base state. Thereafter, the command analysis processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the received command is not a game state designation command (step S522; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a probability change designation command (step S525). If the command is a probable change end designation command (step S525; YES), the award ball number processing flag is cleared (step S526). When the probability change end designation command is received, it is determined that the jackpot has been completed, the accumulated prize ball number display counter is cleared (step S527), and the present prize ball number display count value is set to 0. Then, the command analysis processing ends. When the command is not the probable change end designation command (step S525; NO), the setting according to the other received command is performed (step S528), and the command analysis processing ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first executes award ball number-related processes (step S150). Thereafter, one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prize ball number-related processing executed in step S150 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in the prize ball number-related process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball number processing flag is set (step S601). When the number-of-prize-balls processing flag is not set (step S601; NO), the processing related to the number of award balls is ended.

  When the prize ball number processing flag is set in step S601 (step S601; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball number calculation execution flag is set (step S602). When the winning ball number calculation execution flag is not set (step S602; NO), the process proceeds to step S604.

  When the award ball number calculation execution flag is set (step S602; YES), effect control CPU 120 calculates the current award ball number and the cumulative award ball number (step S603). The number of prize balls this time is paid when a game ball wins a special winning opening (special variable winning ball device 7) or a general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A and second general winning opening 50B) in this big hit. This is the total number of awarded balls. The current prize ball number is counted by a current prize ball number display counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The cumulative number of prize balls means that a game ball wins in the special winning opening (special variable winning ball device 7) or the general winning opening (the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B) during the jackpot. Is the total number of prize balls paid out. The cumulative prize ball count is updated by a cumulative prize ball display counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. For example, in the command analysis process (step S74) shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the special winning opening winning notification command (step S507; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the current prize ball number display counter. The stored value of the present prize ball number display count value and the cumulative prize ball number display count value of the stored value of the cumulative prize ball number display counter are incremented by 15. The cumulative prize ball count is the prize ball count cleared when the probability change end designation command is received and the prize ball count processing flag is cleared. Therefore, the cumulative number of prize balls is the total value of the number of prize balls during the consecutive play in the big hit game state.

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the award ball number calculation end flag is set (step S604). If the prize ball number calculation end flag is not set (step S604; NO), the process proceeds to step S607. When the prize ball number calculation end flag is set (step S604; YES), effect control CPU 120 clears the prize ball number calculation execution flag and the prize ball number calculation flag (step S605).

  Then, effect control CPU 120 shifts the current prize ball count to the past prize ball count (step S606). Specifically, the count value of the present prize ball number display counter provided in the effect control counter setting section 193 (the current prize ball number display count value) is shifted to the past prize ball number display count value, and the current prize ball number is counted. The number display counter is cleared, and the present prize ball number display count value is set to 0. Further, the effect control CPU 10 shifts the Nth previous prize ball number display count value (N: integer) to the (N + 1) th previous prize ball number display count value, and changes the 50th previous prize ball number display count value. to erase.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 notifies the number of award balls (step S607). In the prize ball number notification, as shown in FIG. 43A, the past prize ball numbers and the cumulative prize ball numbers in each of the past N (in this case, 6) big hits are displayed. Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 executes a display switching process (step S608).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the display switching process performed in step S608 of FIG. In the display switching process, a process of switching the content of the predetermined effect and the specific effect performed during the big hit and the certainty change is executed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect, and the specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect. In the predetermined effect, the number of prize balls in the series is announced. In some cases, there is no predetermined effect. The specific contents of these predetermined effects and specific effects will be further described later.

  In the display switching process, first, effect CPU 120 determines whether or not push button 31B has been operated (step S651). This determination is made based on whether or not an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the push button 31B has been detected has been transmitted from the push sensor 35B. If the push button 31B has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S658.

  When the push button 31B is operated in step S651 (step S651; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not reach is established (step S652). This determination is made based on the transmitted fluctuation pattern command and the time from the start of the fluctuation according to the fluctuation pattern designation command and the like. When the reach is established (step S652; YES), the process proceeds to step S658.

  When reach is not established in step S652 (step S652; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first predetermined effect is being executed (step S653). When the first predetermined effect is being executed (step S653; YES), the effect is switched from the first predetermined effect to the second predetermined effect (step S654). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S658. When the first predetermined effect is not being executed (step S653; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second predetermined effect is being executed (step S655).

  When the second predetermined effect is being executed (step S655; YES), effect control CPU 120 switches the second predetermined effect to no predetermined effect (step S656). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S658. When the second predetermined effect is not being executed (step S655; NO), there is no predetermined effect. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 switches the predetermined effect from the nothing state to the first predetermined effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S658.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not stick controller 31A has been operated (step S658). This determination is made based on whether or not an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected has been transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A. When there is no operation of the stick controller 31A (step S658; NO), the display switching process ends.

  When the stick controller 31A has been operated in step S658 (step S658; YES), it is determined whether or not the first specific effect is being executed (step S659). When the first specific effect is being executed (step S659; YES), the specific effect is switched to the second specific effect (step S660). Thereafter, the display switching process ends.

  In step S659, when the first specific effect is not being executed (step S659; NO), the second specific effect is being executed as the specific effect. At this time, the specific effect is switched to the first specific effect (step S661). Thus, the display switching process ends.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. For example, in the variable display start waiting process, the image display device 5 determines whether or not a predetermined effect control command (for example, a change pattern designation command, a first change start command, or a second change start command) has been received. Is determined to determine whether to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. For example, in the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special figure game, in order to perform the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 and various other effecting operations, the variable pattern start setting process is performed in accordance with the variation pattern. Processing for determining an effect control pattern or the like is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. For example, in the effect processing during variable display, processing for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols is performed based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting processing in step S171. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. For example, in the waiting process per special figure, a process of stopping the fixed decorative symbol is performed. When a big hit occurs, a process of setting a fanfare effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. When a loss occurs, a process of controlling the gaming state is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit start process in step S174 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, in the big hit start process, a process of executing a fanfare effect and a process of setting an opening effect that is executed when the special winning opening is in an open state are performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”.

  The processing during the round in step S175 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. For example, in the process during a round, a process of executing an effect during opening and a process of setting an effect during closing performed when the special winning opening is in a closed state are performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round processing of step S176 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. For example, in the post-round process, a process of performing an effect during closing, or a process of setting an effect during opening when the last round is not performed, is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. If it is the last round, a process of setting an ending effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The post-big hit end processing in step S177 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. For example, in the post-big hit end process, a process of executing an ending effect and a process of controlling a gaming state are performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 in FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command (for example). Step S701). Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on the fluctuation pattern (step S702). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the use pattern. Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 executes a suspension digestion process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the decorative symbol variation time according to the variation pattern as an initial value of the decorative symbol variation time timer value which is the stored value of the decorative symbol variation time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Is set (step S704), the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the rendering process during variable display (step S172) (step S705), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing performed in step S172 of FIG. 31. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become 0. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decoration symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decoration symbol variation time has elapsed). If the decorative symbol variation time timer value is not 0 (step S711; NO), the execution of the variable display is controlled according to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S712). Then, the variable display effect processing ends. When the decorative symbol variation time timer value becomes 0 (step S711; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step S713), and the value is changed. The on-display effect processing ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720). If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag has not been set (step S720; NO), the special figure hit waiting process ends.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720; YES), effect control CPU 120 clears the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S721), and stops and displays the determined decorative symbol (step S722). ). Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (step S723). If the confirmed decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (step S723: NO), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S726), and the special figure hit waiting process To end.

  If the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (step S723: YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730). That is, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received. If the hit start designation command reception flag is not set (step S730; NO), the special figure hit waiting process ends.

  When the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hit start designation command reception flag (step S731). Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 sets a fanfare effect (step S733), updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174) (step S734), and waits for a special figure hit. The process ends.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit start process executed in step S174 of FIG. In the big hit start process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening flag is set (step S741). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S741; NO), the execution of the fanfare effect set in the special figure hit waiting processing is controlled (step S742), and the big hit start processing ends.

  When the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S741; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening opening flag (step S743) and sets the opening effect (step S744). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the mid-round processing (step S175) (step S745), and the big hit start processing ends.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the in-round process executed in step S175 of FIG. In the mid-round processing shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the post-open-winning-prize mouth opening flag is set (step S751). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notification command after opening the special winning opening has been received. If the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (step S751; NO), the execution of the opening effect set in the big hit start process is controlled (step S752), and the round process ends.

  If the special winning opening flag is set (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening flag after opening (step S753), and sets the effect during closing (step S754). Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the post-round processing (step S176) (step S755), and the round processing ends.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the post-round processing performed in step S176 of FIG. In the post-round processing shown in FIG. 39, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If the hit end designation command reception flag is not set (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S761; NO), execution of the closing effect set in the round processing is controlled (step S762), and the post-round processing ends.

  When the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening opening flag (step S763) and sets the opening effect (step S764). Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the mid-round processing (step S175) (step S765), and the post-round processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760; YES), effect control CPU 120 clears the hit end designation command reception flag (step S766), and sets an ending effect (step S767). ). Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined ending effect time as an initial value of an ending effect time timer value stored in the ending effect time timer provided in effect control timer setting section 192 (step S768). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the post-big hit end processing (step S177) (step S769), and the post-round processing ends.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the post-big hit end processing executed in step S177 of FIG. 31. In the post-big hit end processing shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the ending effect time timer value (step S770), and determines whether the ending effect time timer value has become 0 (step S771). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed). When the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step S771; NO), the execution of the ending effect set in the processing during the round is controlled (step S772), and the processing after the end of the big hit is ended. When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step S771; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S773), and the big hit ends. The post-processing ends.

  Next, a description will be given of an effect operation in the big hit game state. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of a staging operation in the big hit game state. At the time of transition to the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the state shifts to the jackpot game state.

  During the big hit game state, a predetermined effect and a big hit specific effect are executed. For the predetermined effect, information on the big hit at present and in the extended villa is displayed. The special jackpot effect is an effect whose main purpose is to excite the big hit game state. Here, as the predetermined effect and the jackpot specific effect, the first predetermined effect and the big hit first specific effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 41 (B), in the first predetermined effect, the first big hit icon 301 (big hit icon 300) is displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5, and the number of accumulated prize balls is displayed on the upper right of the image display device 5. An effect in which the display area 400 is displayed is executed. The accumulated prize ball count display area 400 displays the accumulated prize ball count. With this first predetermined effect, information that the current big hit is the first big hit and information that is the current accumulated prize ball number are displayed. In the first special jackpot specific effect, an effect in which the first character 351, the second character 352, the third character 353, and the first big hit background image 355 of the animation are displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. The first character 351, the second character 352, and the third character 353 perform an effect whose main purpose is to excite the big hit gaming state.

  The first big hit icon 301 is an icon that is displayed when the game has shifted to the big hit gaming state with the first big hit (6 rounds) shown in FIG. 3B. At the time of transition to the big hit game state with the second big hit (15 rounds) shown in FIG. 3B, a second big hit icon 302 (big hit icon 300) shown in FIG. 43A is displayed. The accumulated prize ball count display area 400 displays the cumulative prize ball count in the extended villa. Along with the progress of the jackpot gaming state, the payout is paid out when the game ball wins the special winning opening (special variable winning ball device 7) or the general winning opening (the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B). As the number of prize balls increases, the number of cumulative prize balls displayed in the cumulative prize ball number display area 400 also increases. In the accumulated prize ball number display area 400 shown in FIG. 41 (B), “372” which is a prize ball paid out so far in this big hit is displayed.

  Further, while the predetermined effect and the jackpot specific effect are being executed, a button icon 410 and a controller icon 420 are displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5. The button icon 410 is an icon imitating the push button 31B, and the controller icon 420 is an icon imitating the stick controller 31A. By displaying the button icon 410 and the stick controller 31A on the image display device 5, the player is notified that the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A can be operated, and the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A is controlled. Urging the player.

  When the big hit game state ends, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), an image based on the ending effect is displayed on the image display device 5. In the ending effect, an image in which the second character 352 bows is displayed. In addition, while the ending effect is being executed, the first predetermined effect is also being executed, and the first big hit icon 301 is displayed, and the accumulated prize ball number is displayed in the accumulated prize ball number display area 400. During the ending effect, a button icon 410 and a controller icon 420 are displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5. During the ending effect, the button icon 410 and the controller icon 420 may not be displayed. Further, when a game ball wins in the general winning opening while the ending effect is being executed, the prize ball paid out by winning the game ball is not added to the total number of prize balls, but the ending effect is executed. When a game ball wins in the general winning opening while the game ball is awarded, the prize ball paid out by winning the game ball may be added to the total number of prize balls.

  When the big hit game state ends, the game state shifts to the certain change game state. During the probable change game state, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the first predetermined effect and the probable change first specific effect are executed. In the first predetermined effect, the first big hit icon 301 is displayed at the upper left of the image display device 5 as in the big hit game state, and the cumulative prize ball display area 400 at the upper right of the image display device 5 displays the cumulative prize ball. The number is displayed.

  In addition, during the probable change game state, a first past prize ball number display area 301A is provided immediately below the first big hit icon 301. In the first past prize ball number display area 301A, the number of past prize balls in the big hit that triggered the display of the first big hit icon 301 is displayed. The first past prize ball number display area 301A is provided not only in the probable change game state but also in the second and subsequent big hit game states in the series. Also, the button icon 410 and the controller icon 420 are displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5 during the execution of the predetermined effect and the probable effect.

  As the jackpot specific effect, a jackpot first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (A) and a jackpot second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B) are provided. FIGS. 42A and 42B show an example in which the first predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined effect. As the predetermined effect, the second predetermined effect may be executed or the predetermined effect may not be executed instead of the first predetermined effect.

  Part of the big hit first specific effect shown in FIG. 42A is, for example, the first character 351, the second character 352, and the third character 353 playing a musical instrument or singing on the image display device 5. Is displayed, and a predetermined big hit first background image 355 is displayed. Part of the jackpot second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B) is, for example, an image in which the first character 351, the second character 352, and the third character 353 fly in the air on the image display device 5, This is an effect in which a predetermined big hit second background image 360 is displayed.

  As the probability-change specific effects, a probability-change first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (C) and a probability-change second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (D) are provided. FIGS. 42C and 42D show an example in which the first predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined effect. As the predetermined effect, the second predetermined effect may be executed or the predetermined effect may not be executed instead of the first predetermined effect.

  42C is an effect in which, for example, the second character 352 performing a dance is displayed large on the image display device 5 and the certain probability variable first background image 357 is displayed. . Part of the second variable background effect shown in FIG. 42 (D) is an effect in which, for example, an image of the second character 352 in a witch style is displayed and a predetermined second variable background image 358 is displayed.

  The big hit first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (A) and the big hit second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B) can be switched by operating the stick controller 31A when the controller icon 420 is displayed. it can. Similarly, the probable change 1 specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (C) and the probable change second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (D) are switched by operating the stick controller 31A when the controller icon 420 is displayed. It is possible.

  As the predetermined effects, a first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) and a second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B) are provided. Also, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), an effect in which the predetermined effect is not executed is provided. In addition, in FIGS. 43 (A) to (C), the big hit first specific effect is executed. As the specific effect, in addition to the jackpot first specific effect, a jackpot second specific effect, a positive change first specific effect, and a positive change second specific effect may be executed.

  The first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) provides an accumulated prize ball number display area 400 at the upper right of the image display device 5 to display the accumulated prize ball number, and also corresponds to the big hit game state that has shifted to the extended game. This is an effect in which the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 are sequentially displayed side by side on the upper left of the image display device 5. Hereinafter, a display in which the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 are arranged in parallel is also referred to as a parallel display. In the first predetermined effect, the big hit icon 300 is displayed in parallel for the same number of times as the number of extended holidays.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43 (A), there are currently six consecutive cottages, and the past five jackpots during the consecutive cottages are “first jackpot”, “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, and “second jackpot”. It is "1st big hit", and "2nd big hit" is currently being executed. In addition, the number of extended villas is determined by the number obtained by adding the count value of the first large hit extended villa number and the count value of the second large hit extended villa number. The first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 (big hit icon 300) sequentially increase as the number of extended villas increases. During the extended cottage, the big hit icons 300 are sequentially displayed from the left end, and the big hit icons 300 are displayed in a horizontal line as the number of the extended villas increases. If five big hit icons are displayed in parallel in one column, the sixth and subsequent icons are displayed in a horizontal row in the lower row. Further, the eleventh and subsequent items are displayed in a horizontal row at the lower stage. Similarly, the big hit icons 300 can be displayed up to 50 icons. This upper limit number may be less than 50 or more than 50. When the consecutive villas exceed the upper limit for displaying the big hit icon 300, the display may be performed by another method. For example, as the number of consecutive villas increases, the old jackpot icon may be deleted, or the new jackpot icon may not be displayed, so that the upper limit number of jackpot icons may be continuously displayed, or the upper limit number may be exceeded. The jackpots that have occurred may be displayed collectively. For example, when the number of consecutive villas exceeds the predetermined number of villas, an icon dedicated to the predetermined number of villas may be displayed. For example, when the number of consecutive villas exceeds 10 The icon for exclusive use of ten consecutive villas that summarizes the consecutive villas and the big hit icon that exceeds ten consecutive villas may be displayed together. In addition, when the number exceeds a predetermined number of villas, a plurality of icons dedicated to the number of predetermined villas may be displayed. The icon dedicated to the predetermined number of consecutive villas may be a display that shows the number of the first big hit and the second big hit, or a display in which the first big hit and the second big hit are put together. The icon dedicated to the predetermined number of villas may be the same as or similar to the collective display 310 (see FIG. 43B) described below, or may be a different form without approximating the collective display 310. .

  In the side-by-side display, when a new jackpot game state is entered during the extended play, a jackpot icon 300 is additionally displayed on the right side. When five big hit icons 300 are displayed in one horizontal row, a new big hit icon 300 is displayed below the big hit icon 300 at the left end thereof.

  In addition, below the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 corresponding to the past big hit game state in the extended house, respectively, a first past prize ball number display area 301A and a second past prize ball number display area 302A. Is provided. In the first past prize ball number display area 301A and the second past prize ball number display area 302A, the number of past prize balls corresponding to each big hit is displayed. The number of past prize balls is a similar number depending on the type of jackpot. For example, in the present embodiment, the first big hit is over 900, and the second big hit is over 2,400. However, the winnings exceeding the upper limit winning number of the big winning opening (so-called over winning) and the general winning opening are won. Therefore, the number of past prize balls often fluctuates even with the same type of jackpot. Therefore, by displaying the past prize ball count in the first past prize ball count display area 301A and the second past prize ball count display area 302A, it is possible to reliably inform the player of the past prize ball count. In particular, the number of past prize balls increases as the number of over prizes or the number of game balls prize in the general prize port increases. In this case, the player can be given a better feeling than usual, but by displaying the number of past prize balls, the player can be more effectively given a feeling of profit.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43 (A), the number of past prize balls “924” is displayed in the first past prize ball number display area 301A corresponding to the first big hit (first big hit), and the second big hit (first big hit) is displayed. The number of past prize balls “918” is displayed in the corresponding first past prize ball number display area 301A, and the number of past prize balls is “2424” in the second past prize ball number display area 302A corresponding to the third big hit (second big hit). The second past prize ball number display area 302A corresponding to the fourth big hit (second big hit) has the past prize ball number “2418” in the second past prize ball number display area corresponding to the fifth big hit (first big hit). The past prize ball count “936” is displayed in 301A. In addition, the accumulated number of past prize balls during the five big hits “7620” is displayed in the accumulated prize ball number display area 400.

  The jackpot of the sixth consecutive villa currently being executed is a second jackpot, and a second jackpot icon 302 corresponding to the second jackpot is displayed. The two past prize ball number display area 302A is not displayed. As described above, the first past prize ball number display area 301A or the second past prize ball number display area 302A is provided below the first big hit icon 301 or the second big hit icon 302 because of the past big hit in the extended villa. Only the first big hit icon 301 or the second big hit icon 302 corresponding to. The first past prize ball number display area 301A or the second past prize ball number display area 302A may be provided below the first big hit icon 301 or the second big hit icon 302 corresponding to the current big hit.

  In the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B), the accumulated prize ball number display area 400 is provided in the upper right of the image display device 5 to display the accumulated prize ball number, and the number of times of the jackpot game state shifted to the extended play. Is collectively displayed on the right side of the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 in the order of “× N” (N is an integer) sequentially at the lower right of the image display device 5. Hereinafter, a display in which “× N” is displayed on the right side of the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 and the number of times of the big hit gaming state shifted to the extended play is collectively referred to as a collective display 310. In the second predetermined effect, the big hit icon 300 and the number of times controlled to the big hit game state are displayed together. “N” of “× N” displayed on the right side of the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 can be determined based on the first big hit consecutive cottage count value and the second big hit consecutive cottage count value. it can.

  In the case of performing the batch display 310, an area for displaying the cumulative number of past prize balls during the first big hit (hereinafter referred to as “first cumulative prize ball number”) is provided immediately below the number of extended games on the right side of the first big hit icon 301. An area for displaying the cumulative number of past prize balls during the second big hit (hereinafter referred to as “second cumulative prize ball number”) is provided immediately below the number of extended games on the right side of the second big hit icon 302. The effect control board 12 calculates the first cumulative prize ball count and the second cumulative prize ball count from the past prize ball counts and the like during the extended play and displays them as the batch display 310.

  In the batch display 310, as compared with the parallel display, the display area as a whole of the predetermined effect is smaller than the parallel display, and the display position is specified in addition to the upper right corner (cumulative prize ball number display area 400) similar to the parallel display. It is only displayed in the lower right corner, where it is difficult to hinder the performance. For this reason, the collective display 310 is displayed in a mode that is less likely to hinder a specific effect than the parallel display. In the case of one big hit, since the numerical value of “N” on the side where no big hit has occurred among the first big hit and the second big hit is displayed as “0”, the collective display 310 Although the display area is larger than the parallel display, the display area of the collective display 310 is smaller than that of the parallel display when the jackpot is twice or more. When the big hit is once, the display area of the collective display 310 may be displayed smaller than the big hit icon 300. Alternatively, the collective display 310 displays only the jackpot icons 300 (the first jackpot icon 301 or the second jackpot icon 302) corresponding to the generated jackpot among the first jackpot and the second jackpot, and displays the jackpot that has not occurred. The corresponding big hit icon may not be displayed.

  Further, in the batch display 310, the icon corresponding to the current big hit, here, the number of extended villas for the second big hit icon 302 is not added (remains “× 5”), The icon corresponding to the big hit, here, the number of villas of the second big hit icon 302 may be incremented by one, or the big hit icon corresponding to the current big hit may be displayed at the upper left of the screen in addition to the collective display 310. You may.

  In addition, an effect that does not display the predetermined effect is also provided. When the predetermined effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), the image display device 5 is in a state where a specific image, here, the first big hit specific image is displayed. Also, when the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) or the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B) is executed, or when the predetermined effect is not executed as shown in FIG. 43 (C). However, the button icon 410 and the controller icon 420 are displayed on the image display device 5 together with the first big hit special image.

  The first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A), the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B), and the effect in which the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (C) is not executed are when the button icon 410 is displayed. Can be switched by operating the push button 31B. For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), when the push button 31B is operated while the first predetermined effect is displayed on the image display device 5, the first predetermined effect is displayed from the first predetermined effect to the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B). 2 It switches to the predetermined effect. As shown in FIG. 43 (B), when the push button 31B is operated while the second predetermined effect is displayed on the image display device 5, the predetermined predetermined effect is started from the second predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 43 (C). Switch to a production in which the production is not executed. As shown in FIG. 43 (C), when the push button 31B is operated while an effect in which the predetermined effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 is executed, the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A). Is displayed.

  In the gaming machine 1 having the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 43, by operating the push button 31B, the predetermined effect can be switched between the first predetermined effect, the second predetermined effect, and no predetermined effect. . For this reason, it is possible to effect the predetermined effect in accordance with the preference of the player, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 43A, the big hit icon 300 (the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302) is displayed in parallel on the image display device 5 in the first predetermined effect. For this reason, it is possible to provide the player with information such as the number of consecutive games at the jackpot and the number of past prize balls during the games. In addition, the number of consecutive hits of the big hit is the number of times that the game has been controlled to the big hit gaming state during the hit.

  In addition, the number of the big hit icons 300 displayed on the image display device 5 increases as the number of consecutive holidays increases. When the number of the big hit icons 300 displayed on the image display device 5 increases, it is possible to make the player recognize that a large number of extended holidays have occurred at a glance. The feeling can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, when a large number of big hit icons 300 are displayed on the image display device 5, the display area of the specific effect executed on the image display device 5 becomes small. For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), when ten consecutive cottages occur and ten big hit icons 300 are displayed, the display of the image display device 5 is eroded by the big hit icons 300, and the display area of the specific effect is reduced. It becomes smaller, and the big hit icon 300 hides the faces of the first character 351 and the second character 352 in the specific effect.

  As described above, when the screen area of the image display device 5 is eroded by the big hit icon 300, and the display area of the specific effect is reduced, the display of the specific effect for exciting the big hit game state is reduced. For this reason, it is considered that the big hit icon 300 may be disturbed for a player who wants to enjoy a specific effect. In particular, in the example of FIG. 44 (A), among the specific effects, a player who wants to enjoy the expressions of the first character 351 and the second character 352 is more likely to feel the big hit icon 300 in the way.

  In this regard, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), when the predetermined effect is the second predetermined effect and the big hit icon 300 and the like are displayed collectively 310, the big hit icon 300 and the number of executions in the extended villa are displayed. The first total prize ball count and the second total prize ball count are displayed in the one past total prize ball count display area 301B and the second past total prize ball count display area 302B. As a result, the display area can be reduced while the information on the past big hit is displayed, so that the specific effect can be displayed on a large area of the image display device 5. Therefore, the specific effect can be displayed widely, and the big hit gaming state can be excited.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), the predetermined effect may not be executed on the image display device 5. When the predetermined effect is not executed on the image display device 5, the specific effect can be displayed on almost the entire area of the image display device 5. Therefore, the specific effect can be displayed more widely, and the big hit gaming state can be excited.

  When switching the predetermined effect, a player who wants to know the information related to the big hit in the extended villa may display the first predetermined effect, and a player who wants to enjoy the specific effect may not display the predetermined effect. Since the display can be performed according to the player's preference, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of the interest.

  In addition, in the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect, the number of hits during the extended holiday is displayed. For this reason, the player can easily confirm the number of big hits in the extended cottage, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In addition, in the second predetermined effect, the collective display 310 is displayed in a mode at a position where the specific effect is not easily disturbed. For this reason, when displaying the predetermined effect, the player can be changed to a mode that is less likely to hinder the specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect in accordance with the taste of the player, and to contribute to the enhancement of the game entertainment.

  Further, since the collective display 310 is displayed with a smaller area than the parallel display, it is difficult to hinder a specific effect. In addition, since the parallel display is displayed at the upper left of the image display device 5 and is displayed at the lower right corner of the image display device 5, the batch display 310 is displayed at a position where the specific effect is less likely to be disturbed than the parallel display. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect in accordance with the taste of the player, and to contribute to the enhancement of the game entertainment.

  In addition, the first predetermined effect is an effect in which the big hit icons 300 are displayed in parallel, and the second predetermined effect is an effect in which the collective display 310 is displayed in a manner less likely to be subjected to the specific display than the parallel display. In addition, since the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect can be switched by operating the push button 31B, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be adjusted to the player's preference, thereby contributing to the enhancement of interest. Can be.

  In the first predetermined effect, the jackpot icons 300 are displayed in parallel, and a past prize ball number display area 300A is provided immediately below the jackpot icons 300, and the past prize in the jackpot that triggered the display of the jackpot icons 300 is provided. The number of balls is displayed. In addition, in the second predetermined effect, the collective display 310 displays the first cumulative prize ball number and the second cumulative prize ball number in the lower right part of each of the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302. The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect can be switched by the operation of the push button 31B, so that the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be adjusted to the preference of the player, which can contribute to the enhancement of interest. .

  As the specific effects, the jackpot specific effects include a jackpot first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (A) and a second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B). There is a certain probability change first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 and a certain probability change second specific effect shown in FIG. During the big hit game state, the big hit first specific effect and the big hit second specific effect can be switched. During the positive change game state, the positive change first specific effect and the positive change second specific effect can be switched. These specific effects can be switched by operating the stick controller 31A. The predetermined effect can be switched by operating the push button 31B. As described above, even if the specific effect can be switched, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be adjusted to the preference of the player, which can contribute to the enhancement of interest.

  The specific effect can be switched by operating the stick controller 31A, and the predetermined effect can be switched by operating the push button 31B. As described above, since the specific effect can be switched by an operation different from the operation at the time of switching the predetermined effect, it is difficult to confuse whether the effect to be switched is the specific effect or the predetermined effect, and the specific effect is switched to the predetermined effect. It is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being reduced due to being hindered by the game.

  Hereinafter, modified examples of the present invention will be described. In the following modified examples, some or all of the contents already described in the above-described embodiment will be described again (in the same or different expressions as in the above-described embodiment), or will be described in the above-described embodiment. A description may be omitted for a part or all of the contents, or a part or all of the contents for which the description has been omitted in the above embodiments. Different names or symbols may be used for the same or similar objects.

  First, a first modification will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the notification effect. Here, in this modified example, the total number of game balls that can be obtained in one big hit is about 1500. Specifically, in one round, ten payouts are made for one game ball winning, and the round is continued until ten game balls are won, so that about 100 pieces per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. When the big hit continues, the value of the previous display of the total number acquired is carried over. FIG. 45 shows a case where the second and subsequent big hits are executed.

  FIG. 45A is a diagram illustrating a display screen of the effect display device 9 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, an effect is performed in which the effect state during the round can be selected from two modes. On the left side of the screen of the effect display device 9, an A-mode image 211 of the girl character is displayed. On the right side of the screen of the effect display device 9, a B-mode image 212 of the boy character is displayed. The player selects one of the modes according to a mode selection image 210 indicated by left and right arrows that prompts the player to perform a selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as an initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images are selected can be known from the blinking of the images. It is to be noted that the selected image may be surrounded by a bold frame instead of blinking, and any mode may be used as long as it is known which mode is selected.

  The player can select any mode during one round. Such switching of the mode (production state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 31A left and right. Note that the left / right selection may be changed by operating means such as a cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing down the push button 31B. Also, three or more types of effect modes may be provided, or the types of effect modes that can be selected for each number of big hits may be increased. The mode selection period may be a round other than one round, and the selection operation may be performed only for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) during the round. Further, a new effect mode may be set as an initial value (the type of the mode selected first) for each big hit.

  FIGS. 45B to 45D are explanatory diagrams showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 45E to 45G are explanatory diagrams showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the A mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 205 of the number of gaming balls acquired by winning the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 205 increases each time a game ball wins a special winning opening. FIG. 45 (b) shows that the total number of game balls acquired in the big hit is 2,000. Further, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls obtained by winning a large winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 45 (b), when the number of game balls exceeds 2000, which is four times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, a girl image 203 is displayed at the upper right of the screen. Note that the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 are the same display at an instantaneous timing. When the acquired total number is not a well-divided number (for example, when the number is increased by 13), the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 is different from the number displayed as the first notification image 204 ( The number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 may be 2013, and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 may be 2000).

  FIG. 45 (c) shows a display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 45 (b) is 2500. As shown in FIG. 45 (c), the acquired total number display image 205 indicates that the total number of acquired gaming balls is 2500. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. Further, the girl image 203 is displayed by a different person from that in FIG. 45 (b). Further, at the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 45D shows that the number of acquired total display images 205 is 5,000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5,000 which is ten times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed by a different person from those in FIGS. 45 (b) and 45 (c). As described above, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 changes together with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until the next first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are changed. However, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, the case where the B mode is selected in FIG. As shown in FIG. 45 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 215 increases each time a game ball wins a large winning opening. Here, the acquired total display image 215 in the B mode and the acquired total display image 205 in the A mode have different character display modes. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions differs depending on the effect mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. FIG. 45 (e) shows that the total number of game balls obtained in the big hit is 2,000. Also, a boy image 213 is displayed at the upper right of the screen. In the B mode, such an effect based on the boy image 213 is executed. However, unlike the A mode, in the B mode, an effect of notifying the total number of game balls acquired at the center of the screen is not executed even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 2,000. In FIG. 45E, another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 45 (f) shows a display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 45 (e) becomes 2500. As shown in FIG. 45 (f), the acquired total number display image 215 indicates that the total number of acquired gaming balls is 2500. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, the second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen each time the number of game balls obtained by winning the winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 45 (f), the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is one time of 2500. The second notification image 214 is deleted after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, two seconds after being displayed).

  Further, at the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 45 (g) shows that the number of acquired total display images 215 is 5000. In addition, when the number of game balls exceeds 5,000 which is twice 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 displays an image of the same person without changing the character as in the A mode.

  As shown in FIG. 45, when the mode is controlled to the A mode, the first notification image 204 executes a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. When the mode is controlled to the B mode, a notification effect based on the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, by the notification effect according to whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 45 (b) to (d), each time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500, a notification effect based on the acquisition of game balls is executed by the first notification image 204. Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 (e) to (g), each time the acquired total number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, a notification effect based on the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  Further, as shown in the acquired total display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total display image 215 in the B mode in FIG. 45, each time a game ball wins in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7, a game awarded is given. The display in which the sphere increases by 10 is performed. Therefore, the number of game balls provided can be variably displayed, so that the interest in the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by changing the display of the acquired total number.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting between the A mode and the B mode during the round is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to select an effect state during the round, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  Next, Modification 2 will be described. In the second modification, in the above-described embodiment, the connection ratio and the winning combination are displayed. In the second modification, the gaming machine 1 has two start winning openings, two special symbol display devices 8AX and 8BX, and four general winning openings. In the gaming machine 1 of the second modification, in the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31, each winning opening (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning opening, The number of game balls that have entered the winning opening (hereinafter, also referred to as the “entry area”) is counted. Further, in the gaming machine 1, information such as the connection ratio and the winning combination can be displayed on the display monitor 29 shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 provided on the main board 31.

  On the gaming machine maker side, it is usual that the gaming board surface is designed so that the gaming medium enters the general prize area at a predetermined frequency (to pass the test). When the test is performed, it is confirmed whether or not the game medium has entered the general winning area at a predetermined frequency. Furthermore, even after the gaming machine is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment has been performed, and as a result of the adjustment, whether the game medium has entered the general prize area with the frequency as designed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the second modification, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made in the gaming machine having the general winning area. Hereinafter, the display of the accessory ratio and the like will be described. Hereinafter, the display of the total of the game balls and the ratio of the accessory on the main board 31 will be described.

  The main board 31 shown in FIG. 46 is a board that performs control related to a game in the second modification. The main board 31 is sealed in a board case 201 (corresponding to the board storage case 200) as shown in FIG. 48, and as shown in FIG. For example, 7 segments) are arranged. The display monitor 29 is arranged in front of the main board 31 when viewing it. Since the main board 31 cannot be viewed when the glass door frame is not opened, the front face when viewing the main board 31 is the front face when viewing the back side of the game board with the glass door frame opened. And is different from the front of the gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 31 and the front of the gaming machine 1 may be common.

  The main board 31 has information on winning of a game, for example, the number of prize balls due to a prize in the first starting opening (navel), the number of prize balls due to a prize in the second starting winning opening (electric chew), a large winning opening ( The number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls by winning a prize to the attacker) are input and totaled, and the display monitor 29 displays the ratio of the number of prize balls occupied by the prize to the large winning opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. Ratio (%), which is the ratio of the number of prize balls in the second starting winning opening (denchu) to the total number of prize balls and the number of prize balls in the large winning opening (attacker). ) Is displayed. The repetition ratio is the proportion of the total number of prize balls occupied by the number of prize balls (the number of continuous character-acquired balls described below) due to winning in the big winning opening (attacker). The winning combination is the number of winning balls in the second starting winning opening (electric chew) and the winning number of balls in the large winning opening (attacker) out of the total number of winning balls (the following number of acquired balls). Is the percentage that is accounted for. The total number of prize balls (the total number of balls obtained below) is calculated based on the number of prize balls by winning in the grand prize opening port (attacker), the number of prize balls by prize in the second starting prize port (electric chew), and the grand prize port. (Attacker) and the number of prize balls by winning a prize port (first start prize port, general prize port) other than the second start prize port (electric chute). The special winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (electric chew) are variable characters, and the passing ratio of the game ball varies, so that the expected winning ratio of the game ball varies. is there. In addition, the winning openings (first starting winning opening, general winning opening) other than the large winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (electric chute) are fixed auditoriums, and the passable width of the game ball is fixed. As a result, the expected winning percentage of the game balls is a fixed character.

  Aggregation and calculation methods of information related to the winning of the game include the number of prize balls (general prize balls) and the number of prize balls in the first starting port (navel) and the general prize port (sode) in 6000 prize balls. 2) Special electric prize award, which is the number of prize balls by winning in the opening prize mouth (Den Chu), the number of prize balls by the prize ball in the general winning prize opening (Attacker), which is the number of prize balls awarded in the winning prize opening (Dec. Count the number of balls (Attacker Prize balls). The total is defined as one set, and the connection ratio (%) and the combination ratio (%) for 10 sets, that is, 60000 pieces are calculated. In addition, the number of award balls (general award balls), the number of ordinary electric pole awards balls (the number of electric chute award balls), and the number of special electric players The number of prize balls (the number of attacker prize balls) is recorded in a ring buffer, has a recording capacity of at least 11 sets, and is updated every set. Furthermore, a considerable number (for example, several bytes) of 6000 storages for 11 sets are stored, and the cumulative ratio (%) and the winning combination (%) of the totals can be calculated.

  The display monitor 29 switches and displays the connection ratio (%), combination ratio (%), and the total connection ratio (%) and combination ratio (%) for 6000 units at predetermined time intervals (for example, 30 seconds). be able to. That is, four displays are switched and displayed by one display means. In this case, it takes two minutes to display all, but the number of prize balls due to winning in the first starting port (navel) and the winning in the second starting winning port (electric chew) are counted as the game progresses. The number of prize balls due to the prize ball, and the number of prize balls due to the prize in the large winning opening (attacker) change. Then, for example, if the number of winning balls won after displaying the connection ratio (%) for 6000 pieces is reflected in the winning combination (%) for 6000 pieces displayed thereafter, for example, There is a possibility that a discrepancy occurs between the repetition ratio (%) and the combination ratio (%) of 6000 pieces. Therefore, the number of prize balls by winning in the first starting opening (navel), the number of prize balls by winning in the second starting winning opening (electric chew), the number of prize balls by winning in the large winning opening (attacker), and the total prize balls Such discrepancies can be prevented by inputting and counting the numbers at a predetermined timing in the switching display (for example, a display timing of the connection ratio (%) of 6000).

In the following, as an example of the calculation method, the total number of prize balls is 60,000, and the number of prize balls by winning in the second starting winning opening (denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning in the large winning opening (attacker) is described. A method of calculating the ratio of the bonuses (ratio (%)) when the total number of the bonuses acquired balls is 42,000 will be described. In the following description, the total number of obtained balls refers to the total number of game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. In addition, the number of the possession object acquisition balls refers to the cumulative number of game media paid out when the game media wins the attacker and the electric chew. In addition, the number of continuous bonus item acquisition balls refers to the cumulative number of game media paid out by winning the game media to the attacker. Therefore, the connection ratio can be obtained by the following equation (1). The winning combination can be obtained by the following equation (2).
Connection ratio = [Number of consecutive bonus ball acquisitions / Total number of acquisitions] × 100 (1)
Role ratio = [(number of consecutive acquired ball + number of acquired ball) / total acquired number] × 100 (2)

  When the total number of prize balls is 60000 and the number of obtained bonus balls is 42000, the bonus ratio is obtained by dividing 42000 by 60,000 and truncating 0.70 decimal places to three decimal places). However, microcomputers used in gaming machines cannot perform calculations below the decimal point, and thus require calculations using the following method.

  First, the first calculation method will be described. In the first calculation method, first, the number of the accessory acquisition balls is multiplied by 100 to be 4200000. Then, this 4200000 is divided by 60000. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the accessory ratio is obtained as 70%. That is, by multiplying the dividend by 100, the calculation result up to two decimal places can be obtained. Here, when calculating the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, the calculation result may be multiplied by 1000.

  Next, a second calculation method will be described. In the second calculation method, first, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 to be 600. Then, 42000 is divided by the 600. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the accessory ratio is obtained as 70%. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two decimal places can be obtained. Here, when calculating the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, the calculation result may be divided by 1000.

  In this example, the total number of prize balls is 60000, but a three-byte area is provided as an area for storing the total number of prize balls in order to calculate a long-lived bonus ratio. That is, in this example, 00EA60h is stored in the 3-byte storage area. Similarly, 00A410h is also stored in the storage area of 3 bytes for the number of the accessory acquisition balls.

  Here, a microcomputer used in a gaming machine can only perform an operation between values of a maximum of 2 bytes. Therefore, the lower one byte may be truncated to facilitate the operation.

  Here, a third calculation method which is performed by simplifying the second calculation method will be described. In the third calculation method, the lower one byte of 60h is truncated to 00EA60h of the total number of prize balls, and the total number of prize balls is 00EAh, that is, a decimal number, so that the calculation by the microcomputer used in the gaming machine becomes easier. 234 is calculated in the notation. Similarly, the lower one byte of 10h is rounded down to 00A410h of the number of the accessory acquisition balls, and the number of the accessory acquisition balls is calculated as 00A4h, that is, 164 in decimal notation.

  Then, similarly to the second calculation method, 2 is calculated by dividing the total number of winning balls by 100 (273/100). Then, 156 is divided by 2 to obtain 78 as a quotient. From the 78 obtained here, the accessory ratio is obtained as 78%.

  In the third calculation method, calculation by a microcomputer used in a game machine is facilitated, but an error of + 12% occurs. However, when both the total number of prize balls and the number of winning ball obtained are 10 times, the error is + 1%. That is, as the period for calculating the accessory ratio becomes longer, the error is reduced and approximates the original value.

  The substrate case 201 is formed of a light-transmitting material, and the main substrate 31 and the display monitor 29 are visible. The board case 201 has a hole (not shown) through which a wiring connector connected to the main board 31 is inserted, and a heat radiating hole for releasing heat of electric components of the main board 31. The display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 is arranged at a position where the heat radiating hole is not directly in front. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 is not blocked by the heat radiating holes. Here, “directly in front” means directly in front of the main board 31 as a viewpoint, and means between an employee or the like who wants to view the main board 31 and the main board 31.

  The board case 201 is provided with a seal for displaying the type, model, specifications, and the like of the main board 31. These holes, heat radiating holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, when the display monitor 29 is arranged on the first portion of the main substrate 31 (for example, at the center of the main substrate 31), the second portion different from the first portion on the main substrate 31 is formed. Another electrical component or the like may be disposed in a portion (for example, a peripheral portion of the main substrate 31), and a hole, a heat radiation hole, and a seal may be disposed in a portion of the substrate case corresponding to the second portion of the main substrate 31. Good. In particular, it is preferable that the heat radiating hole is provided near the display monitor 29 in order to release the heat generated by the display monitor 29. Also in this case, it is preferable that the heat radiating hole is arranged at a position not in front of the display monitor 29. According to this, the visibility on the display monitor 29 is not hindered, so that it is easy to confirm information related to winning.

  Further, it is preferable that the wiring does not overlap with the portion of the board case 201 corresponding to the second portion of the main board 31. Specifically, the portion of the board case 201 corresponding to the second portion of the main board 31 does not overlap the hole to which one connector of the wiring is connected and the connection destination to which another connector of the wiring is connected. To According to this, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 from being hindered by the wiring.

  The main board 31 is provided with a seven-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine. However, in order to avoid erroneous recognition with the seven segments of the display monitor 29, the main board 31 is separated by a predetermined distance or other electronic components. It is preferable to arrange them so as to sandwich them. The other electronic components referred to here are desirably large control components such as a CPU, for example.

  In addition, a storage area in which information on game winning is stored (ring buffer, 10 sets total buffer (sum of information on game winning stored in a ring buffer provided with 10 counters of maximum 2 bytes), award ball The total number buffer is not initialized when the reset button is operated, and may be stored continuously. The ring buffer will be further described later. It should be noted that the stored value of the checksum is calculated and initialization is performed when an abnormality is detected. Initialization of the storage area for storing information related to the winning of a game when an event that cannot occur as a situation is detected, such as when the value of the number of consecutive bonus balls obtained is larger than the value of the number of balls obtained. Processing may be performed. Further, an error display, a warning display, or the like may be performed without performing the initialization process, or an initialization process may be performed while performing the error display or the warning display. The error display and the warning display will be further described later.

  For example, assuming that the total number of acquired balls is 34321 and the number of acquired accessory balls is 19876, the calculation of the winning combination (%) is performed by dividing 34876 by 19321 and dividing the number by 34321 to calculate the ratio. 19876/34321 = 0.57912... It is calculated that the winning combination (%) is about 57.9%. When performing an operation in the game control microcomputer 560, the calculation at the decimal point must be avoided. In the division of 19876/34321, the denominator 34321 is divided by 100, and the decimal point is truncated to be 19876/343 = 57.9475. Since the fractional part is rounded down, it is calculated that it is 57% of the duty ratio (%) and is displayed on the display monitor 29. In this case, the value calculated by the accurate calculation is different from the value calculated by the accurate calculation in the display. There will be no.

  The minimum value in 16 bits is 32768 (the value other than the value of the most significant bit is 0), and the value with the maximum error is when the total number of acquired balls and the number of accessory acquired balls are 32799. When this is calculated by the above method, 32799/32799 = 100%, and when it is replaced with the calculation by the game control microcomputer 560, 32799/327 = 100.3%, resulting in an error of + 0.3%. When the calculation is performed with the decimal point truncated, for example, the accurate value is 69.9%, and when the value calculated by the game control microcomputer is 70.1%, the display is changed from 69% to 70% by 1%. It is conceivable that an error of% is displayed, but even on the display of the error of 1%, the winning ratio (%) (or the connection ratio (%)) can be displayed with a very small error.

  In addition, when the above calculation method is used, the total number of obtained balls is divided by 100, so that the calculation cannot be performed if the total number of obtained balls is less than 100. Further, when the value is less than 32768, the error gradually increases. If it is less than 10,000, the error may exceed 1% and may be even larger. That is, the error increases as the total number of acquired balls decreases. Therefore, until the total number of acquired balls equal to or more than a specific number (for example, 32768 which is the minimum value of 16 bits) is counted by the counter, the display ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) are not displayed on the display monitor. Even if the display is performed, the fact that the error may be large may be notified by emitting a dedicated lamp, outputting a notification sound, or blinking the displayed value.

  The display monitor 29 displays the winning combination (%) and the connection ratio (%) on seven segments, and switches and displays each value every predetermined period (for example, every 30 seconds). In this case, for example, while the position ratio (%) is displayed for 30 seconds, an event occurs in which a game medium newly wins the electric chute or the attacker, and the value calculated according to the event is changed to the consecutive ratio ( %), The value of the combination ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) may deviate. For this reason, it is preferable that the combination ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) are calculated within the same interrupt and the calculated values are sequentially displayed.

  Further, when the numerical value that can be displayed in seven segments is two digits (for example, when two seven segments are provided), 100% cannot be displayed as 100. In this case, 99 may be displayed instead of 100. In the display monitor 29 shown in FIG. 47, a numerical value can be displayed in the lower two digits, but in this case, the numerical value may be displayed without using the upper two digits. Alternatively, a numerical value may be displayed in a part of the upper two digits under a specific condition.

  Also, in the above calculation method, an example is shown in which the total number of acquired balls, the number of acquired balls, and the number of consecutive acquired balls are counted in a counter. A sensor provided is used to detect that the game medium has won, and based on the detection result, the number of prize balls is counted individually, and then a counter for the number of balls for the role-acquisition and a counter for the number of balls for the consecutive role-acquisition The value to be totaled may be calculated. Further, a sensor provided separately to the attacker and a sensor provided after a discharge path from which the game medium winning the attacker and the game medium winning the electric chew are discharged are combined, and based on the detection result, Then, a value to be summed up to the counter of the number of the acquired bonus balls and the counter of the number of the continuous acquired bonus balls may be calculated. Hereinafter, the display of the duty ratio will be specifically described. In the following specific example, an example will be described in which sensors provided on each of the attacker and the electric chew detect that a game medium has won, and the number of award balls is individually counted based on the detection result.

  As shown in FIG. 46, a display monitor 29 is connected to the main board 31 of the gaming machine 1. In the gaming machine 1, the main board 31 is provided on the back side of a gaming board provided in the gaming machine frame 30, as shown in FIG. On the back side of the game board, in addition to the main board 31, peripheral boards such as an effect control board 80, an audio control board 70X, a lamp control board 35X, a power supply board, a payout control board, and a firing control board are also provided. . The main substrate 31 is arranged at a position that does not overlap with each peripheral substrate other than the main substrate 31. The main board 31 may overlap with each of these peripheral boards. In particular, the main board 31 may overlap so as to be above each peripheral board.

  The RAM 55 on the main board 31 has a first gate passing number counter, a second gate passing number counter, a first starting winning number counter, a second starting winning number counter, a first general winning number counter, a second general winning number counter, A third general winning number counter, a fourth general winning number counter, and a large winning number counter are provided.

  The first gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first gate switch 17A. The second gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second gate switch 17B. The first start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first start port switch 22A. The second start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second start port switch 22B.

  The first general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first general winning opening switch 24A. The second general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second general winning opening switch 24B. The third general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the third general winning opening switch 24C. The fourth general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. The large winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  A clear switch is connected to the main board 31. The clear switch is arranged at a position on the back side of the game board where an employee or the like cannot easily operate. By operating the clear switch, the data used for the connection ratio and the combination stored in the RAM 55 described later is cleared. The clear switch is a switch that is operated when the calculation of the connection ratio or the winning ratio has to be performed again, for example, when the calculation of the connection ratio or the winning ratio has an obstacle. For this reason, this switch does not need to be operated when collecting data for calculating a normal connection ratio or a winning combination. When the clear switch is operated, a clear switch operation signal is transmitted to the main board 31 in addition to clearing the data.

  The main board 31 is provided with an RTC 506. The main board 31 can detect the current time by the RTC 506. The RTC 506 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by performing initial settings. In the second modification, the RTC 506 can measure the business hours of the game hall.

  The main board 31 is housed in a board case 201 as shown in FIG. A caulking pin 31B is attached to the board case 201. With the provision of the caulking pins 31B, the main board 31 is completely sealed in the board case 201, thereby preventing improper acts on the main board 31. The board case 201 is a swaged board case (hereinafter also referred to as a “swaging board case”).

  The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31. Further, a sealing seal 31S for proving that the main substrate 31 is sealed is attached to the substrate case 201. The seal 31 </ b> S is affixed, for example, across the removed portion of the board case 201. The sealing seal 31S is arranged at a position distant from the main substrate 31, and is arranged at a position different from a position where visibility of the display monitor 29 is blocked, such as directly in front of the display monitor 29. Thus, the display monitor 29 is arranged at a position that is not hidden by the seal 31S.

  The display monitor 29 includes a first display unit 29A, a second display unit 29B, a third display unit 29C, and a fourth display unit 29D. Each of the first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D is composed of seven segments composed of seven segments that draw the character “8” and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D can be turned on and off in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. Further, these colors can be displayed in different colors or so-called rainbows while being changed in a very short cycle.

  The display monitor 29 displays items of display Nos. 1 to 4 shown in FIG. The tally period is displayed on the first two digits of the first display part 29A and the second display part 29B, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third and fourth display parts 29C and 29D of the lower two digits. In display No. 1, a short-term connection ratio is displayed, and in display No. 2, a short-term winning ratio is displayed. In the display No. 3, the connection ratio of the total total is displayed, and in the display No. 2, the combination ratio of the total total is displayed.

  Here, the short term means a period in which the number of awarded balls (acquired balls) is 60,000. The period for obtaining the total sum means the total period after the calculation of the connection ratio and the winning ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the connection ratio and the winning ratio is once reset.

  In the above example, the connection ratio and the winning combination are calculated irrespective of the game state, but may be calculated in consideration of the game state. For example, the repetition ratio may be a percentage of the total number of prize balls occupied by the number of prize balls due to winning in the special winning opening during the jackpot game state. The winning combination is the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is the total winning prize balls in the second starting winning opening in the high base state and the winning prize opening in the jackpot game state. May be the ratio occupied by the number of prize balls due to winning.

  When the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed, “y6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the short-term role ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed, the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B are displayed. “Y7.” Is displayed on the display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. When the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the first display portion 29A and the second display portion 29B, and the short-term duty ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed. In this case, the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B display the short-term winning combination as a percentage (% display).

  When the total cumulative ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed, “A6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the total cumulative combination ratio of the display No. 4 is displayed, “A7.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. When the total cumulative connection ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D, and the total cumulative combination of the display No. 4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total display ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D.

  In calculating the connection ratio and the winning combination, the main board 31 calculates the number of game balls entered from the attacker, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the first general winning opening to the fourth general winning opening. Tallying. In the main process, the CPU 56 controls the first gate switch 17A and the second gate switch 17B, the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general winning opening switch 24A to the fourth general port switch. A state confirmation process for confirming the state of each switch of the winning opening switch 24D (the presence or absence of a detection signal) is performed.

  In the state confirmation processing of each switch, it is specified which entry area the game ball has entered based on the detection signal output from each switch. When the detection signals are output from the first gate switch 17A and the second gate switch 17B, the values of the first gate passage number counter and the second gate passage number counter are added, and the first starting port switch 22A, When the detection signal is output from the second start opening switch 22B, the values of the first start winning number counter and the second start winning number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the count switch 23, The value of the large winning number counter is added, and the detection signal is output from the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. Is calculated by adding the values of the first general winning number counter, the second general winning number counter, the third general winning number counter, and the fourth general winning number counter, and Aggregate entering the number of tricks cells (winning number of game balls to each of the winning openings). The value of each counter is stored in the RAM 55.

  As described above, the step of counting the number of game balls entering each entry area is also executed in a series of processing for confirming the state of the switch corresponding to each entry area (included in the switch state confirmation processing). This makes it possible to count the number of game balls entering each entry area without having to execute a separate counting program, that is, without causing a problem of insufficient capacity due to an increase in the number of execution programs. .

  The CPU 56 of the main board 31 calculates the number of prize balls due to winning in each winning opening based on the totaled number of game balls winning in each winning opening, and stores the calculated number of winning balls in the RAM 55 for each winning opening. Let it. The number of prize balls obtained by winning a game ball is calculated by multiplying the number of game balls paid out by one prize to the prize port by the number of wins to the prize port. The number of prize balls obtained by winning game balls is determined in advance for each winning port.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the number of prize balls for each prize port divided here is a general prize port prize ball (prize ball by prize winning from the first general prize port to the fourth general prize port (sode)), 1st starting winning opening prize ball (winning prize ball in the 1st starting winning opening (navel)), ordinary electric prize prize ball (winning prize ball in electric chu), special electric prize winning ball (winning in attacker) Prize balls). The RAM 55 also stores the total number of prize balls. Although the CPU 56 separately counts the number of game balls won to the general winning opening and the number of game balls won to the first starting opening, the number of game balls winning to the general winning opening and the first starting opening. The number of game ball winnings may be summed up. Although the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize ball and the number of prize balls of the first starting opening prize ball are calculated individually, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize ball and the first starting opening prize ball are calculated. May be collectively calculated.

  The RAM 55 has a ring buffer and an active buffer for storing the number of award balls. The ring buffer includes ten first to tenth storage areas each having a maximum 2-byte counter for storing the number of winning balls in each winning opening for each of the 6,000 winning balls. As described above, the ring buffer has a storage area of a predetermined unit (up to 2 bytes). The active buffer also has a 0-th storage area consisting of a 2-byte maximum counter for storing the number of winning balls in each winning opening for each of the 6,000 winning balls. In the 0th storage area, the number of prize balls for each winning opening that increases as the game progresses is added. The eleven storage areas from the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area can store 256 × 256 = 65536 data, and up to 6000 data can be stored with a margin.

  Further, the RAM 55 is provided with a storage area for a total sum of the number of prize balls (for 10 sets) stored in the first storage area to the tenth storage area for each winning opening, and a total sum. The storage area of the total sum and the total sum of 10 sets is constituted by a counter of a maximum of 3 bytes. Therefore, 256 × 256 × 256 = 16777216 data can be stored, and up to 60000 data can be stored with a margin. I can remember.

  Further, the RAM 55 is provided with a connection ratio storage area for storing the combination ratio and the connection ratio of 10 sets and the total total. The CPU 56 of the main board 31 calculates the winning combination and the total ratio of the ten sets and the total total based on the number of prize balls based on the winning number of the game balls to each of the winning ports of the ten sets and the total total. In addition, the winning combination and the connecting ratio of the total total are stored in a connecting role storing area. The duty ratio storage area that stores the duty ratio and the connection ratio of the 10 sets and the total total is configured by a counter of a maximum of 1 byte. When the combination ratio and the connection ratio of the 10 sets and the total total are stored, for example, as integers, they can be stored with a margin with a maximum 1-byte counter.

  Here, the memory space of the CPU 56 of the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a memory map of the CPU on the main board. The CPU 56 has a memory space for accessing the above-described internal registers, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the like. More specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 50, the address / data signal lines of the ROM 54 are connected to the ROM area of the memory space (in the second modification, 0000H to 2FFFH (H indicates a hexadecimal number. The same applies hereinafter.) ) Are allocated to 0000H to 2FBFH. 2FC0H to 2FFFH are allocated to a program management area, and the CPU 56 specifies this ROM area to read data from the ROM 54. In the second modification, the ROM area is managed by dividing it into eight areas, a first area to an eighth area, and the first area is an area starting from 0000H.

  The address / data signal line of the built-in register is allocated to a register area (FE00H to FEBFH in the second modification) of the memory space, and the CPU 56 reads data from the built-in register and registers the data through the register area. Write data to

  The address / data signal lines of the RAM 55 are allocated to the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in the second modification) of the memory space, and the CPU 56 designates the RWM area to read data from the RAM 55 or to transfer data to the RAM 55. Is written. The other areas of the memory space (in the second modification, 3000H to EFFFH, F400H to FDFFH, and FEC0H to FFFFH) are not used.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the RAM area corresponding to the storage area of the RAM 55 (the 16 Kbyte area of 0000H to 2FFFH in the second modification) includes a RAM control area, a non-use area, a RAM data area, and other areas. It is configured. In a storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the RAM control area, instruction data (opcode) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU 56 and supplementary data (operand) necessary for the CPU 56 to execute each instruction are stored. The data for the configured control program (which may be simply referred to as control program data) is temporarily stored, and the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the RAM data area has the reference data referred to by the control program. (For example, the various lottery data described above) are temporarily stored.

  Further, data used for displaying the connection ratio and the winning combination is temporarily stored in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the unused area and the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other areas. For example, the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use area is provided with a storage area for storing the total sum of the number of prize balls for each winning opening and a storage area for the total winning combination ratio. The storage areas of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other areas include an active buffer having a 0th storage area for each winning opening, a ring buffer having a 1st storage area to a 10th storage area, and the number of prize balls (10 sets) for each winning opening. ), And a storage area for 10 sets. In the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use area and the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other areas, data having different subroutine start addresses are stored.

  In the second modification, 1-byte (8-bit) data can be stored in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to each address of the RAM area, and the above-described data (instruction data, supplementary data, reference data) can be stored. If the data (management data) is more than one byte (for example, two bytes), the data is divided into bytes in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to a plurality of consecutive addresses in the RAM control area. I remember.

  The main board 31 controls the display monitor 29 to display the connection ratio and the winning combination. Here, the main board 31 performs control to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 52 (A) is a time chart showing display times of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 52A, when the display on the display monitor 29 is started, first, the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed. The display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-1), the character “y” is displayed on the first display unit 29A, and the character “6.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. Further, the short-term ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term connection ratio is 41%, the character “4.” is displayed on the third display unit 29C, and the character “1.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D.

  When the display of display No. 1 continues for 30 seconds, the short-term role ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. The display of the short-term role ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term duty ratio of display No. 2, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-2), the character “y” is displayed on the first display unit 29A, and the character “7.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. In addition, the third display portion 29C and the fourth display portion 29D display the short-term winning ratio. For example, when the short-term role ratio is 63%, the character “4.” is displayed on the third display unit 29C, and the character “3.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D.

  When the display of the display No. 2 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative connection ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative connection ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative connection ratio of the display No. 3, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-3), the character “A” is displayed on the first display unit 29A, and the character “6.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. The third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D display the total cumulative connection ratio. For example, when the total cumulative connection ratio is 58%, the character "5." is displayed on the third display 29C, and the character "8." is displayed on the fourth display 29D.

  When the display of the display No. 3 is continued for 30 seconds, the total total winning combination of the display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of the display No. 4 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-4), the character "A" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, and the character "7." is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. The total display ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the total total winning combination is 68%, the character “6.” is displayed on the third display unit 29C, and the character “8.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D.

  When the display of the display No. 4 continues for 30 seconds, the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 52 (B-5). Thereafter, the display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 to the total total winning combination of the display No. 4 is sequentially displayed every 30 seconds. In the display color, only the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is green, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 to the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is red. In this way, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the total cumulative ratio, and the total cumulative ratio every 30 seconds.

  Further, when the total prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reach the predetermined capacity of 6000, the main board 31 updates the storage in the 0th to 10th storage areas in the ring buffer. Further, the storage area of the sum and total sum of 10 sets and the storage of the combination ratio storage area for storing the combination ratio and the connection ratio of 10 sets and the total total are respectively updated.

  In updating in the active buffer and the ring buffer, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer. Further, the numerical values stored in the first to ninth storage areas of the ring buffer are moved to the second to tenth storage areas, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 53, the prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 0th storage area to the ninth storage area are “27”, “81”, “120”, “36”, “225”, “87”, and “66”, respectively. "117", "45", and "21". At this time, when the total prize balls in the 0th storage area of the active buffer reach 6000, the prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 1st storage area to the 10th storage area are respectively set to “27” “81” “ 120, 36, 225, 87, 66, 117, 45, and 21. Also, the number of award balls in the 0th storage area is set to “0”, and the number of award balls in the 10th storage area is deleted.

  When updating the number of prize balls stored in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area, the stored number of prize balls may be temporarily deleted and then a new number of prize balls may be stored. Alternatively, a new prize ball number may be stored by overwriting the stored prize ball number.

  Further, the abnormality detection sensor group 226 shown in FIG. 46 includes a door opening sensor that detects the opening of the glass door frame. The opening of the glass door frame does not correspond to an abnormality when performed by an employee, but often corresponds to an abnormality when performed by a person other than the employee. For this reason, in the second modification, a door opening sensor that detects the opening of the glass door frame is included in the abnormality detection sensor group 226. The door opening sensor transmits an opening signal to the main board 31 when detecting the opening of the glass door frame.

  The door opening includes the normal opening of the glass door frame by an employee and the abnormal opening of the glass door frame by a person other than the employee. Here, door opening detection is performed assuming an abnormal opening of the glass door frame. In addition, even if the employee has opened the glass door frame normally, the door opening is detected, but since the employee etc. often recognizes the opening of the glass door frame, No particular problem can occur.

  Next, control on display of the duty ratio executed on the main board 31 will be described. In the main board 31, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM control area and the RAM data area in the RAM 55 are cleared. For this reason, when the power supply from the power supply board is started, the data used for displaying the connection ratio and the combination stored in the non-use area and other areas of the RAM 55 is maintained without being cleared. Data used for displaying the connection ratio and the combination stored in the non-use area and other areas of the RAM 55 is cleared by operating the clear switch. Further, the register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. After performing the initial setting, the CPU 56 can periodically execute the timer interrupt processing. The connection ratio / combination ratio related processing is executed by this timer interrupt processing.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the connection ratio / combination ratio related process. In the main board 31, as shown in FIG. 54, it is determined whether or not an abnormal operation is detected in the connection ratio / combination ratio related processing (step S151). Whether or not an abnormal operation has been detected is determined based on whether or not a clear switch operation signal has been transmitted from the clear switch.

  As a result, when the clear switch operation signal is transmitted and an abnormal operation is detected (step S151; YES), a warning display preparation is performed (step S152), and the process proceeds to step S153. If no clear switch operation signal is transmitted and no abnormal operation is detected (step S151; NO), winning information is acquired (step S103). The winning information is that the game ball is detected by any of the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general winning port switch 24A to the fourth general winning port switch 24D. Is obtained by

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current time is within business hours (step S154). Whether or not the current time is within business hours is measured and determined by the RTC 506. As a result, if the current time is within business hours (step S154; YES), it is determined whether or not the glass door frame is closed (step S155). Whether or not the glass door frame is closed is determined based on whether or not an opening signal has been transmitted from the door opening sensor.

  As a result, if the opening signal is not output from the door opening sensor and the glass door frame is closed (step S155; YES), the attacker receives a predetermined number of game balls per unit time by the attacker per unit time. It is determined whether or not there is (step S156). Here, the unit time and the predetermined number of balls are set to numerical values assuming that a normal game cannot be won. More specifically, since the maximum number of the game balls to be fired is 100 per minute, for example, the number of the game balls can be appropriately determined with an upper limit of 100 per minute. More specifically, the predetermined number of balls is 5 when the unit time is 1 second, or 30 when the unit time is 10 seconds. The unit time is measured by the RTC 506. The winning number of game balls to the attacker is measured by the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  As a result, if the predetermined number of game balls have not been won by the attacker per unit time (step S156; NO), the number of prize balls added to the number of prize balls according to the prize information acquired in step S153. The processing is performed (step S157). The prize ball number adding process is performed when the warning display preparation is not performed. Here, when the warning display preparation is performed, the connection ratio / combination ratio-related processing is ended as it is. In the prize ball number adding process, the general winning opening (sword), the general winning opening (navel), the normal electric winning prize ball (denchu), and the special electric winning prize ball (attacker) in the 0th storage area shown in FIG. Add the number of each prize ball.

  In addition, in the prize ball number adding process, a general winning opening (sword), a general winning opening (navel), a normal electric winning prize ball (electric Chu), a special electric winning prize ball (attacker) in the 0th storage area in the active buffer Is calculated for each prize ball number. Here, when the total prize ball of the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches the predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is stored in the first storage area of the ring buffer. Move. Further, the numerical values stored in the first to ninth storage areas of the ring buffer are moved to the second to tenth storage areas, respectively. Further, the numerical value stored in the tenth storage area in the ring buffer is deleted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time of the calculation timer has expired (calculation timer = 0) (step S158). As a result, if the time of the calculation timer has not expired (step S108; NO), the connection ratio / combination ratio-related processing ends as it is. If the calculation timer has expired (step S158; YES), the calculation timer is set (calculation timer = 2000 ms) (step S159).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls (total prize balls) obtained by adding in step S157 is the number of calculation executions (step S160). The number of calculation executions can be an appropriate number. For example, a reference for moving the numerical values stored in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area in the ring buffer to the 1st storage area to the 10th storage area, respectively. The number may be slightly less than the total 6000 prize balls, for example, 5900. Further, it is preferable that the number of calculated executions is a number slightly smaller than the number obtained by subtracting the maximum number of payout balls from 6000.

  As a result, when the number of awarded balls (total awarded balls) is not the number of times of calculation execution (step S160; NO), the connection ratio / combination ratio related processing is terminated as it is. If the number of winning balls is the number of times of execution (step S160; YES), the connection ratio and the winning combination are calculated (step S161). Here, the short term ratio, the short term position ratio, the cumulative ratio (total cumulative ratio), and the cumulative position ratio (total cumulative ratio) are calculated. Therefore, the short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, cumulative connection ratio, and total combination ratio are all calculated within the same interrupt. Thereafter, a connection ratio / combination ratio display process is performed (step S162), and the connection ratio / combination ratio-related process ends.

  If it is determined in step S154 that it is not during business hours (step S154; NO), if it is determined in step S155 that the door frame is not closed (step S155; NO), the attacker per unit time is determined in step S156. If it is determined that the game balls have won a predetermined number of balls or more (step S156; YES), an error display preparation is performed (step S163). Thereafter, the connection ratio / combination ratio related processing is terminated.

  Next, the connection ratio / prize ratio display control process will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the connection ratio / combination ratio display control process. As shown in FIG. 55, in the connection ratio / gain ratio display control process, it is determined whether or not the preparation for the connection ratio / gain ratio display is completed (step S381). When it is determined that the connection ratio / combination ratio display preparation processing has not been completed (step S381; NO), it is determined whether error display preparation has been completed (step S382).

  As a result, when it is determined that the error display preparation is completed (step S382; YES), an error display is performed (step S383). The error display can be appropriately performed. For example, "E" and "R" can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29, and "0" and "1" can be displayed in the lower two digits. When an error is displayed, a predetermined error may be displayed on another display device, for example, the image display device 9X, the first special symbol display device 8AX, the second special symbol display device 8BX, or the like. The effect lamp 28X may be lit or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined alarm sound may be generated from the speaker 27. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be provided on a seven-segment display provided on the main board 31 for displaying an error of the gaming machine. Further, these may be performed in combination.

  After the error display, it is determined whether or not the warning display preparation is completed (step S384). Also, when it is determined in step S382 that it is not determined whether the error display preparation is completed (step S382; NO), it is determined whether the warning display preparation is completed (step S384).

  As a result, when it is determined that the warning display preparation is completed (step S384; YES), a warning display is performed (step S385). The warning display can be appropriately performed so as to be different from displays other than the warning display. For example, "E" and "R" can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29, and "0" and "6" can be displayed in the lower two digits. At this time, the display monitor 29 may be flickered to indicate that a warning is given, or may be displayed while changing the display color of the display monitor 29. Alternatively, the display may be performed by increasing the brightness of the display on the display monitor 29. As described above, it is preferable that the warning display is performed so as to be more conspicuous than other displays.

  When a warning is displayed, a predetermined warning may be displayed on another display device, for example, the image display device 9X, the first special symbol display device 8AX, the second special symbol display device 8BX, or the like. The effect lamp 28X may be lit or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined warning sound may be generated from the speaker 27. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be provided on a seven-segment display provided on the main board 31 for displaying an error of the gaming machine. Further, these may be performed in combination.

  After the warning is displayed, the connection / combination ratio control process is terminated. Also, when it is determined in step S384 that the warning display preparation has not been completed (step S384; NO), the connection / combination ratio control process is terminated.

  In addition, when it is determined that the preparation for the display of the ratio and the winning combination is completed (step S381; YES), the short-term ratio display is performed (step S386). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the short-term ratio display (step S387). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S387; NO), the process returns to step S386, and the short-term ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S387; YES), the process proceeds to step S388. Thus, the short-term ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds (30000 ms).

  Subsequently, the short-term role ratio is displayed (step S388), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the short-term role ratio display (step S389). Here, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S389; NO), the process returns to step S388, and the short-term role ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S389; YES), the process proceeds to step S390. In this way, the short-term position ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, the cumulative connection ratio is displayed (step S390), and it is determined whether a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed after the start of the cumulative connection ratio display (step S391). Here, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S391; NO), the process returns to step S390, and the cumulative ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S391; YES), the process proceeds to step S392. Thus, the cumulative connection ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, the display of the cumulative combination ratio is performed (step S392), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the display of the cumulative combination ratio (step S393). Here, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S393; NO), the process returns to step S392, and the display of the accumulated combination ratio is continued. In this way, the short-term role ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S393; YES), the connection ratio / combination ratio control process ends.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 displays the short-term connection ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the cumulative connection ratio, and the cumulative combination ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31 for controlling the game so that the visibility is not hindered. For this reason, it is possible to recognize what adjustments have been made to the game nails (obstacle nails), windmills, and the like provided on the game board.

  Further, the display monitor 29 is arranged on the front side when the main board 31 is visually recognized. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 from being hindered. Further, the main board 31 is arranged at a position where the heat radiating holes provided in the board case 201 are not directly in front. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main substrate 31 from being obstructed by the heat radiating holes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main substrate 31 from being hindered.

  The main substrate 31 is arranged at a position that does not overlap with each peripheral substrate other than the main substrate 31. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main substrate 31 from being obstructed by the peripheral substrate such as the effect control substrate 80. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main substrate 31 from being hindered.

  Further, on the display monitor 29, it is possible to display a connection ratio and a duty ratio relating to a relationship between a prize ball paid out by passing an electric chute or an attacker and a prize ball paid out by passing through a general winning opening. . The display monitor 29 can switch and display predetermined information such as a short-term connection ratio and a cumulative connection ratio every predetermined period. Therefore, there is no need to provide a display for displaying information for a plurality of periods, which can contribute to a reduction in the number of components.

  The display monitor 29 displays the connection ratio (short-term connection ratio) and the winning combination (short-term winning ratio) each time the number of prize balls reaches 6000, so that the total number of prize balls reaches 6000. It is possible to easily recognize the numerical value of the period corresponding to a certain unit. The period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be a period other than when the number of prize balls becomes 6000. For example, a period in which the number of award balls becomes 1,000 or 10,000 may be used. Alternatively, time may be used as a unit instead of the number of prize balls. For example, the period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be an appropriate time such as 1 hour, 3 hours, or 10 hours.

  In addition, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the ratio (short-term ratio) and the winning ratio (short-term winning ratio) each time the number of prize balls reaches 6000, as well as the cumulative ratio and the cumulative winning ratio. Therefore, it is possible to easily compare the short-term ratio and the short-term position ratio for each predetermined unit with the cumulative ratio and the cumulative position ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31 housed in the caulked board case. For this reason, it is possible to contribute to prevention of fraud such as falsification of the display on the display monitor 29.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a detection unit that detects and detects fraud that makes it impossible to display appropriate predetermined information. The fraud here includes, for example, counting the number of prize balls outside the business hours of the game, counting the number of prize balls while the door frame is open, and winning a game ball exceeding the allowable number of wins. The gaming machine 1 operates during the business hours of the game arcade, and the counting of prize balls at times other than the business hours is highly likely to be fraudulent. Further, the gaming machine 1 performs a game with the door frame closed, and the counting of prize balls while the door frame is open is highly likely to be an illegal act.

  Further, during the game of the gaming machine 1, the gaming ball cannot be fired at a speed exceeding a certain speed. For example, the firing of a game ball is 100 at maximum for one minute. For this reason, the upper limit of winning of a game ball in one minute is almost 100 pieces. Therefore, for example, when the winning of more than 100 game balls per minute or 20 game balls per 12 seconds is detected, the probability of the cheating becomes extremely high.

  In the gaming machine 1, in order to detect fraud, the number of awarded balls when the number of game balls is equal to or more than a predetermined number per game unit per unit time, if not during business hours, if the glass door frame is not closed, Has been eliminated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress tampering of the information on the connection ratio and the winning combination due to the fraud. It should be noted that fraud may be detected based on the number of payout balls per unit time, instead of the number of prize balls in the case where a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the attacker per unit time.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the 0th storage area of the active buffer included in the RAM 55 reaches the predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 10th storage area of the ring buffer is deleted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ring buffer from becoming insufficient.

  In the ring buffer, first to tenth storage areas are provided. When data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer moves to the first storage area of the ring buffer, data in the tenth storage area is stored. Will be erased. For this reason, since the data to be erased is set for each predetermined unit, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ring buffer from becoming insufficient. Further, it is possible to increase the amount of data remaining without being erased.

  When data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, data of the ninth storage area in the ring buffer is moved to the 10th storage area. At this time, the data in the tenth storage area may be deleted and the data in the ninth storage area may be moved, or the data in the tenth storage area may be overwritten with the data in the ninth storage area. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ring buffer from becoming insufficient.

  When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the 1st storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 10th storage area, which is a partial storage area, is deleted in the ring buffer. Therefore, the amount of data to be erased can be reduced, so that the shortage of the capacity of the ring buffer can be prevented, and the link ratio and the combination ratio can be calculated with a large amount of data.

  When erasing the data in the ring buffer, not only the part of the data in the tenth storage area but also all the data in the first to tenth storage areas may be erased. . In this case, the capacity shortage of the ring buffer can be more suitably prevented. Further, a part or all of the data in the ring buffer may be deleted according to a predetermined condition. For example, at the beginning of business hours, all data in the ring buffer may be erased, and thereafter, some data in the ring buffer may be erased.

  Further, in the above example, the movement of data in the ring buffer is described. However, a part or all of data other than the ring buffer, for example, a storage area for storing the total sum is also erased. You may.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 described above, each data of the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the cumulative ratio, and the cumulative ratio is displayed every 30 seconds. Therefore, each data can be easily compared. The cycle for displaying each data is not limited to 30 seconds, but may be an appropriate cycle. For example, it may be every 10 seconds or every minute. Alternatively, it may be every hour. Further, the data to be displayed may be data other than the data of the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the cumulative ratio, and the cumulative ratio, or may be a part of these data.

  In displaying each data of the short term ratio, the short term ratio, the cumulative ratio, and the cumulative ratio, every 30 seconds, the short term ratio is displayed differently from other data. Specifically, the short-term ratio is displayed in red, and other data is displayed in green. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that new data is to be displayed from the short-term ratio.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, a warning is displayed when an abnormal operation is performed. Specifically, when the clear switch is operated, a warning is displayed as an abnormal operation. The clear switch is a so-called emergency switch that is operated when a failure occurs in the calculation of the connection ratio or the winning combination. When this switch is operated, alteration of the data of the connection ratio and the combination ratio can be performed, so that the operation of the clear switch is detected as an abnormal operation. In the gaming machine 1, since this abnormal operation can be warned by a warning display, it is possible to suppress fraud such as data falsification.

  In the gaming machine 1, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, and the third general winning opening switch 24C. In addition, the connection ratio and the winning combination are calculated based on the number of prize balls obtained based on the detection signal from the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. For example, using a sensor (count switch 23) individually provided in the attacker, and a sensor provided after a discharge path from which the game medium winning the attacker and the game medium winning the electric chew are merged, Based on the detection result, when the total number and the winning ratio are calculated by summing up to the counter of the number of the winning ball and the consecutive number of the winning ball based on the detection result, it is difficult to specify the winning opening from which the payout is to be made. The calculation of the ratio and the connection ratio may be complicated. In this regard, the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening. The switch 24D detects that the game medium has won, and calculates the connection ratio and the winning ratio based on the number of winning balls obtained from the detection result, thereby determining the number of winning balls based on the winning in each winning opening. it can. Therefore, it is possible to easily calculate the connection ratio and the winning combination, and it is also possible to calculate with high accuracy.

  In the second modification, a ring buffer provided with 10 counters of a maximum of 2 bytes is used as a storage area for storing information on winning of a game, but a counter of a maximum of 3 bytes and a counter of a maximum of 4 bytes are used. Can also be provided. At this time, the calculation for displaying the above two types of the winning combination (%) and the connection ratio (%) on the display monitor 29 from the total number of the game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. The method is not limited to the method described above, and may be as follows. As shown in FIG. 56, when the total number of acquired balls, the number of acquired accessory balls, and the number of consecutive accessory acquired balls are totaled by a counter consisting of a maximum of 4 bytes, calculation is performed using the upper 16 bits. May go. By the way, assuming that the number of obtained balls is 30,000 / day by a 4-byte counter, 4294832625 (4 bytes) / 30000 (number of obtained balls per day) = 143316.2075, 143161.2075 / 365 days = 392, which is a calculation that can cover the total of 392 years.

  In the second modification, the example in which the display monitor 29 is provided at the center of the main substrate 31 accommodated in the substrate case 201 as shown in FIG. May be provided at other positions.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 57A, a main substrate 31C having no display monitor and a display substrate 31D separately from the main substrate 31C are provided, and the main substrate 31C and the display substrate 31D are connected by a harness 31E. Thus, the display monitor 29 may be provided on the display substrate 31D. In this case, the calculation of the connection ratio and the winning combination displayed on the display monitor 29 and the reception of data used for the calculation are performed by the main board 31C. The main board 31C transmits the calculated connection ratios and combination ratios, as well as information on control for displaying these, to the display board 31D via the harness 31E. In the display board 31D, the connection ratio and the winning combination may be displayed on the display monitor 29 based on the data transmitted from the main board 31C.

  The main board 31C and the display board 31D are housed in a board case 201A which is a caulked board case. The caulking pin 31B is attached to the board case 201A, similarly to the board case 201 shown in FIG. With the provision of the caulking pins 31B, the main board 31C and the display board 31D are completely sealed in the board case 201A, thereby preventing improper acts on the main board 31C. Also, in the substrate case 201A, similarly to the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 48A, a hole and a heat radiation hole are provided, and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat radiating holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 57B, the display substrate 31D may be provided outside the substrate case 201B which is a caulked substrate case, and the main substrate 31C may be sealed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display substrate 31D is connected to the main substrate 31C by a harness 31E.

  As shown in FIG. 57C, the display substrate 31D may be sealed in the substrate case 201C, and the main substrate 31C may be sealed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display substrate 31D is connected to the main substrate 31C by a harness 31E. Also, in the substrate case 201C, similarly to the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 48A, holes and heat radiation holes are provided, and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat radiating holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29. The substrate case 201C for enclosing the display substrate 31D does not have to be a caulked substrate case, and may be a caulked substrate case.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), a label is attached to the surface of the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 47 (A), and a caulking use record is written on the label 31R. Is also good. Here, the label 31R may be arranged at a position that hides a part of the display monitor 29. In this way, since the part of the display monitor 29 is hidden by the label 31R, for example, when the glass door frame is opened, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the connection ratio and the combination ratio. Further, even when the label 31R is attached, the label 31R may be attached at a position where the display monitor 29 is not hidden.

  Further, in the above-described Modification Example 2, as the movable accessory, an electric accessory such as a large winning opening (attacker) or a second starting winning opening (electric chew) which is opened and closed by a solenoid is used. Instead, a so-called mechanical accessory that opens and closes under its own weight of the game ball may be used as the movable accessory. Although the display monitor 29 uses a 7-segment LED, a dot display or a display screen may be used instead of the 7-segment. Further, instead of the LED, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL, a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used.

  In the second modification, the glass door frame may be opened irrespective of the contents displayed on the display monitor 29, for example, the display of the connection ratio or the winning combination, to take measures such as error cancellation. For example, in order to pay out game balls, a supply mechanism for supplying game balls (supply balls) may be provided on the back side of the game board. In this replenishment mechanism, when a ball is clogged or the like, an error may be released by opening the glass door frame to eliminate the ball clogging. For example, when the error is cleared by opening the glass door frame irrespective of the content displayed on the display monitor 29, the display of the connection ratio, the winning combination, and the like on the display monitor 29 may not be performed. .

  At this time, in order to prevent the display of the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the like on the display monitor 29, the condition may be that no error occurs in the display of the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the like. The error with respect to the display of the connection ratio, the winning combination, and the like is, for example, detection of an abnormal operation determined in step S381 shown in FIG. 54, acquisition of winning information during business hours determined in step S384, and step S396. The detection of a predetermined number or more of winnings for the attacker per unit time determined by the above may be performed. By setting such a condition that no error occurs in the display of the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the like, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the player can view information such as the connection ratio and the combination ratio.

  Further, regardless of the content displayed on the display monitor 29, the glass door frame is opened to release the error, and after the error release is completed, for example, a predetermined period of time is displayed until the connection ratio, the role ratio, and the like on the display monitor 29 are displayed. The display may be made after waiting for one minute and after a predetermined time has elapsed. After the occurrence of the error is canceled, the cause of the occurrence of the error cannot be completely removed, and the same error often occurs in many cases. By displaying the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the like on the display monitor 29 after the elapse of a predetermined time, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the player can view information such as the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the like even when such an error occurs. . The predetermined period here can be set arbitrarily, and may be longer than 1 minute such as 5 minutes or 10 minutes, or shorter than 1 minute such as 30 seconds. Further, the predetermined time may be set according to the cause of the error. For example, in the case of a clogged ball in the replenishment mechanism and in the case of a failure of the image display device 9X, the predetermined period of the clogged ball in the replenishment mechanism may be set longer.

  The main board 31 is provided with a display device other than the display monitor 29, for example, a 7-segment display (hereinafter, referred to as an "error display") for displaying an error. This error indicator is preferably arranged at a position distant from the display monitor 29. Specifically, the display monitor 29 may be arranged at a position on the right-hand side of the main board 31, and the error indicator may be arranged at a position on the left-hand side of the main board 31. In order to make the display monitor 29 easy to understand, the location of the display monitor 29 on the main board 31 may be printed in characters on the board case 201, or a sticker may be attached to the board case 201. You may keep it.

  In the second modification, the description has been given of calculating the winning ratio (%) and the link ratio (%) by using a pachinko gaming machine as an example, and displaying the calculated ratio on a display monitor. (%) Or a value corresponding to the connection ratio (%) may be calculated and displayed.

  Hereinafter, a method of calculating the connection ratio (%) in the slot machine will be described. In the slot machine, the symbol change can be started by setting the bet number, and a prize is generated according to the result of the symbol change. The prize in the slot machine is shifted to a special prize state in which the award winning accompanied with the provision of a gaming value, a re-game prize in which the symbol can be changed without setting the number of bets, and a special winning state in which the probability of occurrence of the prize winning is improved. There is a bonus prize. Here, the link ratio (%) in the slot machine is a cumulative value of gaming values obtained as a result of a symbol change during a predetermined number of symbol variations during a given number of times (the aforementioned pachinko game). (Equivalent to the total number of obtained balls in the game machine), the cumulative value of the gaming value obtained by the award winning due to the change of the symbol during the period of shifting to the special game state (in the aforementioned pachinko machine) (Corresponding to the number of consecutive character acquisition balls). For example, in a period in which symbols are changed 6,000 times, when the number of medals, which is an example of a gaming value obtained in the period, is 16,000, a prize is awarded in a period in which the game is in a special game state. When the number of medals obtained by the above is 9,000, 0.56 obtained by dividing 9000 by 16000 is the connection ratio (%).

  Although the calculated combination ratio (%) and connection ratio (%) are displayed on the display monitor (for example, 7 segments) provided at the center of the main board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the payout control board and the like are not limited thereto. A display monitor may be provided on another substrate, a game board surface, a game machine frame (underframe), or the like. Further, the present invention is not limited to the one provided with a dedicated display monitor for displaying the combination ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%), but may be an existing display device (for example, an image display device 9X, a 7-segment display for displaying an error). The winning combination (%) and the connection ratio (%) may be displayed using a credit indicator or a payout number indicator in a slot machine or a slot machine.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment and Modification 2, the specific area (in the present example, the first start-up) to which the value is given by passing the game medium (in this example, the game ball) passes. A winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a large winning opening, a general winning opening in the second modification) and predetermined information relating to a value provided by passing a game medium to a specific area (in this example, a serial ratio, a role ratio) ) (Display monitor 29 in this example). The information display means is provided on a board for controlling the game so that visibility is not hindered (see FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made.

  Note that, in the above-described embodiment and Modification 2, the case where the information display means (the display monitor 29 in this example) is provided on the main substrate 31 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, if the display monitor 29 is provided so as not to hinder the visibility, the display monitor 29 may be provided on another substrate such as the effect control board 80, the payout control board 37, and the relay board 177. . In addition, for example, the display monitor 29 is provided on a dedicated board for displaying predetermined information (in this example, the connection ratio and the combination ratio), and the predetermined information such as the connection ratio and the combination ratio is displayed. You may comprise.

  Note that the gaming machine can be configured by appropriately combining the configurations described in the above-described embodiment and each of the modifications. That is, a plurality of any of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be appropriately combined, or all of the configurations may be combined to form a gaming machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, fluctuations such as the fluctuation time, the type of the reach effect, and the presence / absence of a pseudo-run (an effect in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-changed during one variable display) are performed. An example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern indicating the aspect to the effect control microcomputer has been described. You may make it notify a microcomputer. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect as a first command, before reaching (or when reaching, the so-called A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode (before the second stop) is transmitted, and as a second command, the type of reach, the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect, and the like, from the time when reach is reached (if the reach is not reached, the so-called A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after the second stop may be transmitted. In that case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may notify the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and select a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing by the effect control microcomputer. When two commands are transmitted, two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period elapses after the first command is transmitted (for example, the next A second command may be transmitted (at a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “different ratios” means not only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes ones with different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as “1” to “9”, effect symbols, and ordinary symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol variably displayed and the symbol derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol different from the symbol variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  In the present embodiment, the number of past prize balls and the cumulative number of prize balls are displayed as the predetermined effect, but another display may be performed. For example, it is possible to display the number of permissible winnings to the big winning opening in one round during the big hit gaming state. The allowable number of winnings in the special winning opening in one round is, for example, a number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls winning in the special winning opening in one round from the upper limit winning number in one round. For example, if three gaming balls are awarded in the special winning opening during one round, and if the upper limit winning number in one round is 10, the allowable number of winnings in the special winning opening in one round is "7". Further, in the predetermined effect, the number of winnings in the special winning opening in one round may be displayed instead of the allowable number of winnings in the special winning opening in one round.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the end of the game-changing game state without shifting to the jackpot game state is a condition for terminating the extended game, and the effect control board 12 sets the extended game when the command for designating the change in time is received. Although the end is determined, the effect control board 12 may determine the end of the extended house based on other conditions. For example, after receiving the hit end command transmitted from the main board 11, the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 is checked up to the number of times of the probability change (100 in this embodiment), and the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the big hit is received. If not, the end of the extended holiday may be determined. Alternatively, the main board may transmit a probability change number designation command to the effect control board 12, and determine the end of the extended house based on the probability variation number designation command and the variation pattern command.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state always shifts to the surely changing gaming state, but another mode may be adopted. For example, the game state after the big hit game state ends may be any of the following patterns.

1. The first pattern after the big hit game state is over After the big hit game state is finished, the game is shifted to the probable change game state (high-precision high base game state) at an appropriate ratio, for example, 50%, and the time-saving game state at 50% ratio. (Low-probability and high-base gaming state), the probability-changing gaming state is continued until the transition to the big hit gaming state, and the time-saving gaming state is a predetermined number of times of saving time (for example, 100 times) or until it shifts to the big hit gaming state. The game is continued when the game shifts to the jackpot game state within the number of time savings or when the special figure game with the number of time savings is executed. In this case, it may be configured that the special figure game of the number of times saved is executed and the time-saving gaming state ends to be the extended holiday ending condition.

2. The second pattern after the big hit game state is over After the big hit game state is finished, the game is shifted to a certain change game state (high-precision high base game state) at an appropriate ratio, for example, 50%, and a time-saving game state at 50% ratio. (Low-probability and high-base game state), the probability-change game state continues until a predetermined number of times of change (for example, 100 times) or a transition to the jackpot game state, and the time-saving game state is a predetermined number of time-saving times (for example, (100 times) or until the game shifts to the jackpot game state, and ends when the game shifts to the jackpot game state within the number of time savings or when the special figure game with the number of time savings is executed. In this case, the extended map end condition may be such that the special figure game with the certain number of times of change or the special figure game with the number of times of saving is executed and the certain state of variable play state or the time saving game state ends.

3. Third pattern after the end of the big hit game state After the big hit game state ends, the game always shifts to the probable change game state and continues until a predetermined number of times of change (for example, 100 times) or to the big hit game state. After the game is executed and the probable change game state ends, the game shifts to the time saving game state, and the game shifts to the jackpot game state within the number of time savings, or ends when the special figure game with the number of time savings is executed. In this case, it may be configured that the time-saving number of special figure games are executed and the time-saving game state ends to be the extended holiday ending condition.

4. Fourth pattern after the end of the big hit game state After the big hit game state ends, the game mode shifts to the appropriate change game state (high-precision high base game state) at an appropriate ratio, for example, 50%, and the normal game state at 50% ratio (Low-probability low-base game state), and the probable change game state continues until the game transitions to the jackpot game state. In this case, the end of the big hitting game state which shifts to the normal game state may be set as the extended game end condition.

5. Fifth Pattern After End of Big Hit Game State After satisfying the extended game end conditions shown in the first to fourth patterns after the end of the big hit game state, a chance time effect may be executed until the CT end condition is satisfied. In this case, satisfying the CT end condition may be the extended house end condition. The CT termination condition may be, for example, that a predetermined number of CT games, for example, 20 special figure games have been executed. The chance time effect may be executed, for example, in a normal game state (low-probability low-base game state).

  In the first to fifth patterns after the end of the big hit gaming state, in a pattern having a plurality of gaming states other than the big hit gaming state, a predetermined effect may or may not be executed for each gaming state. Is also good. For example, in the first pattern, the predetermined effect is executed in the probable change game state, the predetermined effect may not be performed in the time reduction game state, or the predetermined effect may not be performed in the probable change game state, and the predetermined effect may be performed in the time reduction game state. May be performed. In the fifth pattern after the second pattern, a predetermined effect is executed during CT after the probable game state, and the predetermined effect is not executed during CR after the time saving game state, or during the CT after the probable game state. The predetermined effect may not be executed, and the predetermined effect may be executed during the CR after the time saving game state. Also, the predetermined effect may or may not be executed in units other than the gaming state. For example, in the third pattern, the predetermined effect may be executed in the big hit game state after the probability change game state, and the predetermined effect may not be executed in the big hit game state after the time saving game state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the predetermined effect, in the first predetermined effect, the cumulative prize ball number and the past prize ball number and the cumulative prize ball number for each big hit, and in the second predetermined effect, the cumulative prize ball number and the big prize type for each big hit. Is displayed, but other types of prize balls may be displayed. For example, a predetermined number of rounds, for example, the number of prize balls for every three big hits, may be displayed along with the big hit icon, or the number of rounds for each big hit type, for example, each of the first big hit and the second big hit. The prize ball number may be displayed along with the big hit icon for every three big hits.

  Further, only the number of award balls may be displayed without displaying the big hit icon. Alternatively, a unit such as "individual" may be added to the number of past prize balls or the number of cumulative prize balls and displayed. The unit to be added may be a display indicating a numerical value such as "point" in addition to "individual", or a display such as "gold" or "mile" may be performed in relation to the background effect.

  In addition, during the big hit gaming state, the past prize ball count and the cumulative prize ball count are displayed in all rounds, but the presence or absence of the display may be changed for each round. For example, the number of past prize balls may be displayed in an even round, and the cumulative number of prize balls may be displayed in an odd round. Also, in order to allow the player to select whether or not to display each round or each round, the button icon 410 is displayed in a large size at the start of each round or each round, and characters such as "Please select the display method" are displayed. May be displayed. You may make it. Similarly, at the start of one round or each round, the controller icon 420 may be displayed in a large size to urge the selection of a specific effect.

  The number of award balls such as the number of past award balls and the number of cumulative award balls uses a value calculated by actually counting such as a past award ball number display count value and a cumulative award ball number count value. It may be an approximate value. For example, an average value or the like of the number of prize balls paid out for each round may be assumed, and the average value may be accumulated to obtain a prize ball.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out by winning a general winning opening is also included in the number of past prize balls and the number of cumulative prize balls, but the number of prize balls paid out by winning a general winning opening is not included. Alternatively, the number of prize balls paid out due to winning in the special winning opening may be counted.

  Further, when counting the number of prize balls such as the number of past prize balls and the number of cumulative prize balls, the number of prize balls paid out by winning game balls in the large winning opening and the general winning opening is used. The number of prize balls paid out by winning in the mouth may be counted together. Alternatively, the number of awarded balls may be counted by subtracting the number of awarded balls or the number of awarded balls from a hit ball launching device without entering the winning opening from the actual number of awarding balls.

  In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls in the jackpot game state is counted as the number of past prize balls or the cumulative number of prize balls. You may make it count and display. In this case, the number of prize balls in the probable change game state may be displayed alone, or may be displayed by adding to the number of past prize balls in the jackpot before the probable change game state. Further, in a gaming machine in which the extended play is continued in a time-saving game state or a big hit during CT, the number of prize balls in the time-saving game state or CT may be handled in the same manner as the number of prize balls in the probability-change game state. .

  In the present embodiment, the present prize ball number and the cumulative prize ball number are counted by different prize ball number display counters, and the current prize ball number (past prize ball number) and the cumulative prize ball number are obtained. The number of award balls (the number of past award balls) and the cumulative number of award balls may be counted by a common award ball number display counter. In this case, the number of prize balls this time is counted by the prize ball number display counter, and when one big hitting game state ends, the number of past prize balls is determined. Just ask.

  In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls this time is not displayed during the special jackpot effect or the ending effect. However, the number of prize balls this time may be displayed during the jackpot specific effect or the ending effect. In this case, for example, the current prize ball count and the cumulative prize ball count may be displayed together, or one of them may be displayed. Also, the number of past prize balls may be displayed during the ending effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when displaying the past prize ball count and the cumulative prize ball count, no sound is generated, but the past prize ball count and the cumulative prize ball count are notified to the player by sound as appropriate. Is also good. In this case, when the number of past prize balls exceeds the upper limit threshold value, for example, when there are 1000 or more prize balls in the first big hit, or when the cumulative prize ball number is a sharp numerical value (so-called “kill number”) For example, the number of past prize balls and the number of cumulative prize balls may be notified by voice when the number of balls reaches 10,000. Also, a blessing sound such as “congratulations” may be generated together with the sound of the past prize ball count and the cumulative prize ball count.

  Also, in the present embodiment, switching between the predetermined effect and the specific effect can be switched in principle during the big hit game state and the probable change game state. The predetermined effect or the specific effect can be switched between the start and the reach formation in the decorative symbol, and after the reach formation, the predetermined effect and the specific effect cannot be switched. For this reason, it is possible to suppress problems caused by switching between the predetermined effect and the specific effect during the reach effect. In addition, even when reach formation is not performed, switching of the predetermined effect or the specific effect may be disabled when the decorative symbol is stopped. In this case, it is possible to prevent the stop of the decorative symbol from being difficult to see by switching between the predetermined effect and the specific effect.

  Even during the probable change game state, the special figure game may be interrupted, and when the special figure game is interrupted, a standby effect (demo effect) may be executed until the special figure game is started. Even when the demonstration effect is executed during the probable change game state, the controller icon 420 and the button icon 410 may be displayed so that the specific effect and the display effect can be switched. Further, one of the controller icon 420 and the button icon 410 may be displayed, and one of the specific effect and the display effect may be switched. In addition, one of the controller icon 420 and the button icon 410 is changed and displayed every predetermined demonstration display time, for example, every 10 seconds, so that the effect that can be switched is changed between the specific effect and the display effect. You may.

  In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined effect is switched by operating the push button 31B, and the specific effect is switched by operating the stick controller 31A. For example, common operations such as operating the push button 31B are performed. The predetermined effect and the specific effect may be switched by using. In this case, for example, an operation effective condition for switching each effect may be set, and the effect may be switched by satisfying the operation effective condition. As the operation valid condition, for example, the switching of the predetermined effect may be a pressing operation in which the pressing time is 1 second or less, and the switching of the specific effect may be a pressing operation in which the pressing time exceeds 1 second. Further, the predetermined effect and the specific effect may be switched by operating the stick controller 31A. In this case, the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A forward may be the operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect, and the operation of pushing the stick controller 31A into the gaming machine may be the operation effective condition for switching the specific effect. Alternatively, the operation in the left and right direction of the stick controller 31A may be an operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect, and the operation in the up and down direction of the stick controller 31A may be an operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect. . Further, the gaming state may be the operation valid condition. For example, during the big hit game state and during the probable change game state, the operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect may be set, and during the big hit game state, the operation effective condition for switching the specific effect may be set. Further, the operation effective conditions may be set by appropriately replacing or combining these operation effective conditions.

  In the above-described embodiment, the animation character and the specific background image are displayed on the image display device 5 in the specific effect. However, another effect may be used. For example, a promotion video of an artist may be used as a background image or the like. When an artist's promotion video is used as a background image, music of the artist may be played.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first big hit or the second big hit in which the big winning opening is opened once in each round game is provided, but the big winning opening is opened twice or more in all or some round games. A jackpot for setting a state may be provided.
(1) As an example, a short round may be performed a plurality of times at the beginning, and a round may be provided after which the state is closed. For example, short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds or the like) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds or the like) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds or the like) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds or the like) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds or the like) ) Opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) opening → long-term closing (for example, 23.1 seconds) may be provided.
(2) As another example, a round in which the short-term opening is executed a plurality of times at the beginning and the long-term opening state is set thereafter may be provided. For example, short-term (for example, 0.1 second or the like) opening → closed (for example, 2 seconds or the like) → short-term (for example, 0.1 second or the like) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds or the like) → short-term (for example, 0.1 second or the like) ) Opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → long-term (for example, 21.1 seconds) opening round Good. (3) As another example, a round may be provided in which the long-term opening state is executed at the beginning, and the short-term opening is executed a plurality of times thereafter. For example, long-term (for example, 21.1 seconds) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 second) Open → closed (eg 2 seconds) → short term (eg 0.1 seconds) open → closed (eg 2 seconds) → short term (eg 0.1 seconds) round Good.
(4) As another example, the short-term opening may be performed a plurality of times at the beginning and the end, and the other round may be set to the long-term opening state. For example, short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) opening → closed (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) opening → closed (for example, 2 seconds) → long-term (for example, 21.1 seconds) Open → closed (eg 2 seconds etc.) → short term (eg 0.1 seconds etc.) open → closed (eg 2 seconds etc.) → short term (eg 0.1 seconds etc.) round Good.

  Note that the above (1) to (4) are examples in which the special winning opening is opened two or more times in the round game, and the special winning opening is opened two or more times in the round game. Is not limited to the above (1) to (4). For example, in the above examples (1) to (4), the short-term open time is set to the same time (for example, 0.1 second), but a plurality of short-time open times (for example, 0.1 second, 0.2 seconds). In the above examples (1) to (4), the closing time during the short opening time is the same time (for example, 2.0 seconds), but the same applies to the closing time. Further, the number of times of opening and the like may be different from the above (1) to (4).

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game state is controlled and the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. In other words, the display in which the big hit symbol is derived is an advantageous condition for leading an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is controlled to be in the big hit game state and the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. May be opened. For example, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 may be opened by providing a sudden probability (sudden probability change) that is controlled in a case where the sudden symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be opened by providing a small hit that is controlled when the small hit symbol is displayed and displayed.

  The embodiments and the like of the present invention have been described above. However, the device configuration, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the ordinary symbol display device Various effecting operations including the display operation of the display 20 and the general-purpose hold display 25C can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the number of prize balls of the special winning opening is “15”, and the count number (the number corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value) is “10”, but may be another example.

  In the present embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at the left and right center of the game area. However, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be provided at the right or left side of the left and right center of the game area. Regardless of the position in the game area, the special variable winning ball device 7 in a form in which an over-win is likely to occur may be arranged. For example, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a maximum width (for example, 135 mm or the like) in width (length in the left-right direction) may be arranged. The special variable prize ball device 7 does not have to have a prize opening door unless the winning is over. For example, the special variable winning ball device 7 may have a movable wing piece, or may have a movable bottom member on which a game ball flows down.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the type of the big hit (the first big hit and the second big hit) is determined based on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. Not limited. For example, a specific area may be provided near or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on a game ball entering (passing) into the specific area. . For example, in a case where a probability-variable big hit and a normal big hit are provided, a mode in which the certain-variability big hit is determined based on a game ball entering the specific area may be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the big hit game state is controlled based on the big hit symbol being displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The mode of performing is not limited to this. For example, a specific region is provided near or inside the second start winning opening, and the game state is controlled to a big hit game state based on a game ball entering (passing) into the specific region. It may be.

  Note that, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols 0 to 9 are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is described, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, a special symbol variably displayed may be different from a special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result. In other words, a special symbol that is not included in the plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols may be derived and displayed as a variable display result, or a special symbol that is not specially derived and displayed as a variable display result among a plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols. May be included. Also, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol may be used. As the variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lighted) last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but may be a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0%. This is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, the concept includes a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

  In addition, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one variation is started when the variation is started. Although the example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control board 12. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (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 appropriately changed. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, so that the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, for example, using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in the game is given and given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using the gaming score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

  Also, in the above description, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine is described. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and may be a game medium such as a game ball. The present invention can also be applied to a sealed-type gaming machine that gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Starting winning storage memory display area 6A Ordinary winning ball device 6B Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 Special variable Winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Effect control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start switch 22B Second start switch 23 Count switch 100 Control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 Effect Control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 display control unit 124 random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine comprising operation means operable by a player, the gaming machine being controllable to a plurality of advantageous states advantageous to the player,
Predetermined effect performing means for executing a predetermined effect during the advantageous state ,
An effect display means capable of displaying an effect display corresponding to the predetermined effect and a specific effect different from the predetermined effect ,
Based on the operation of the operation unit state, and are capable of changing the execution mode of the predetermined effect,
The effect display means can display the effect display of the predetermined effect by a first display mode and a second display mode that does not hinder the effect display of the specific effect than the first display mode,
The first display mode is a display mode in which, for each of the controlled advantageous states, the type of the advantageous state and the number of game media acquired in the advantageous state are identifiably displayed,
The second display mode is a display mode in which the number of controlled advantageous states for each type and the total number of acquired game media are identifiably displayed.
The gaming machine which is characterized a call. A predetermined area to which value is given by passing the game medium,
Information display means capable of displaying predetermined information relating to a value given by passing the game medium to a predetermined area,
The information display means is provided on a board that controls a game so that visibility is not hindered.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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