JP6984995B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine that notifies that a V prize has been won is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, a gaming machine that notifies the number of acquired balls is known (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-236851 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-223579

However, although the fact that the V prize has been won and the number of balls won are notified according to the winning, there is a problem that the case where both notifications occur is not dealt with.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, a high accuracy state, a high base state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, a variable approach means (for example, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like) capable of changing to an open state in which the game medium can enter, and an advantageous state control means (for example, the special symbol of FIG. 13) for controlling the advantageous state. The process of step S285 for updating the value of the special figure process flag to "4" corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing as the stop process, the process of step S833 for setting the probability change area passage flag as the probability change determination process of FIG. “4” corresponding to the process of step S385 for setting the high accuracy flag as the jackpot end process, the process of step S386 for setting the high base flag, and the effect process flag value as the special figure hit wait process of FIG. 38 for the jackpot start process. The process of step S733 to update to, the process of step S932 to set the probability change setting flag as the notification flag setting process of FIG. 43, the process of step S774 to set the high accuracy and high base state as the process after the end of the big hit in FIG. (Processing in step S775 to set the low base state, etc.), the granting means for imparting value based on the entry of the gaming medium into the variable approach means, and the first condition (the first condition (the processing of the game medium entering the variable approach means). For example, when the probability change control condition) is satisfied, the first notification means (for example, the probability change confirmation notification as shown in FIG. 48 (d)) is performed (for example, in step S9034 of FIG. 46). Processing, processing in step S9056 of FIG. 47 (B), etc.) and a second condition (for example, the number of continuous ball ejections is a predetermined number of ball ejection notifications) in which the gaming medium enters the variable approach means and is different from the first condition. A second notification means for displaying an image on the image display means (for example, a ball ejection notification as shown in FIG. 49 (c)) when the condition (for example, the condition that the player reaches the ball for the first time) is satisfied. (For example, the process of step S9042 of FIG. 47 (A), the process of step S9045, the process of step S9053 of FIG. 47 (B), etc.), and the first condition is provided in the variable approach means. The second condition is satisfied when the gaming medium passes through the specific area (for example, the probability variation area, etc.), and the second condition is satisfied when the cumulative value of the given values reaches a predetermined value. And the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the first notification (for example, probability change confirmation notification, etc.) by the first notification means and the second notification. It is possible to duplicate the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification) by the notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the probability change confirmation notification and the ball ejection notification are duplicated. The second notifying means is capable of displaying an image smaller than the normal aspect when the first condition is also satisfied when the second condition is satisfied. If the second condition is satisfied during the execution of the first notification, the second notification is executed in the other embodiment.

According to such a configuration, the first notification and the second notification can be effectively executed.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, a high accuracy state, a high base state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. The variable approach means (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like) capable of changing the game medium to the open state and the unit game for changing the variable approach means to the open state are performed a predetermined time. Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, the process of step S285 for updating the value of the special figure process flag to "4" corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing as the special symbol stop process of FIG. 13, and the probability change determination of FIG. 20. The process of step S833 to set the probability variation area passage flag as the process, the process of step S385 to set the high probability flag as the jackpot end process of FIG. 22, the process of step S386 to set the high base flag, and the special figure hit wait of FIG. As a process, the process of step S733 to update the value of the effect process flag to “4” corresponding to the jackpot start process, the process of step S932 to set the probability variation setting flag as the notification flag setting process of FIG. 43, and after the end of the jackpot in FIG. 42. Processing of step S774 to set the high accuracy and high base state, processing of step S775 to set the low accuracy and low base state, etc.) and granting value based on the entry of the gaming medium into the variable approach means. When the gaming medium enters the means and the variable approach means and the first condition (for example, the probability change control condition) is satisfied, the first notification (for example, the probability change confirmation notification as shown in FIG. 48 (d)) is satisfied. Etc.) and the first notification means (for example, the process of step S9034 in FIG. 46, the process of step S9056 in FIG. 47 (B), etc.) and the game medium enter the variable approach means, which is different from the first condition. When the second condition (for example, the condition that the number of continuous balls is reached for the first time) is satisfied, the second notification (for example, the ball output as shown in FIG. 49 (c)) is satisfied. The first condition includes a second notifying means (for example, a process of step S9042 in FIG. 47 (A), a process of step S9045, a process of step S9053 in FIG. 47 (B), etc.) for performing notification and the like. The second condition is satisfied when the gaming medium passes through a specific area (for example, a probabilistic area) provided in the variable approach means, and the cumulative value of the given values reaches a predetermined value. established by, when said first condition and said second condition is satisfied at the same time, the first notification (eg by the first notification means For example, either one of the probability change confirmation notification and the like and the second notification by the second notification means (for example, ball ejection notification and the like) can be executed (for example, shown in FIG. 57 (b)). As described above, the probability change confirmation notification can be executed without executing the ball ejection notification), and the first notification means is said to be the case where the second condition is not satisfied at the same time when the first condition is satisfied. The first notification is executed at the timing when the first condition is satisfied, and the second notification means sets the second condition when the first condition is not satisfied at the same time when the second condition is satisfied. If the second condition is satisfied when the second notification is executed at the timing when the second condition is satisfied and the predetermined unit game is performed in the advantageous state, the second notification is performed after the advantageous state is completed. Is feasible.

According to such a configuration, the first notification and the second notification can be effectively executed.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) controls the game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control timer interrupt process of FIG. 6 executed by the CPU 103) and the effect. The game control means includes an effect control means (for example, the effect control main process of FIG. 33 executed by the effect control CPU 120), and the game control means outputs information (for example, various effect control commands). The effect control means may control the effect based on the information output by the information output means, including means (for example, the command control process of step S17). For example, in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 37 (A), the effect control pattern is set as the usage pattern based on the variation pattern designation command transmitted and set in step S254 of the variation pattern setting process of FIG.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to control the effect according to the progress of the game.

(4) In any of the above (1) to (3), the first notification (for example, probability change confirmation notification, etc.) and the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification, etc.) are duplicated. When executed, the first notification may be executed in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the second notification. For example, the ball ejection simple mode notification in FIG. 50 (d) is smaller than the ball ejection normal mode notification in FIG. 49 (c), and in FIG. 50 (d), the probability change definite notification is larger than the ball ejection notification. It is executed in a manner that is easy for the player to recognize. It should be noted that the mode in which the first notification is easier for the player to recognize than the second notification is recognized because the display related to the first notification is larger than the display related to the second notification. It is not limited to being easy. For example, the display related to the first notification may be easier to recognize because the color is more conspicuous than the display related to the second notification, and the display related to the first notification is the second notification. It may be easy to recognize by being in a prominent position as compared with the display according to.

With such a configuration, it can be reliably recognized that the control to an advantageous state is performed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the first condition (for example, probability variation control condition and the like) and the second condition (for example, the number of consecutive balls to be ejected is a predetermined number of balls to be announced). (For example, the condition that the first notification is reached, etc.) may be satisfied, and the first notification (for example, the probability change confirmation notification, etc.) may be preferentially executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the probability change definite notification is executed in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the ball ejection notification. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 57 (b) and 57 (c), the ball ejection notification is performed after the probability change confirmation notification is completed.

With such a configuration, it can be reliably recognized that the control to an advantageous state is performed.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5) causes the gaming medium to enter the variable approach means (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like) and the first condition (for example, for example). It may be provided with an instruction means (processing of step S743 of the jackpot start processing of FIG. 40, processing of step S763 of the round post-processing of FIG. 41, etc.) instructing that the probability variation control condition) is satisfied. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the message "Aim for V !!" is displayed as an instruction to satisfy the probability variation control condition. When the above message is displayed in the second round, it is set as an open effect in the jackpot start process (step S743), and when the above message is displayed in the second and subsequent rounds, it is set as an open effect in the post-round process. It may be set (step S763).

According to such a configuration, the first condition can be easily satisfied.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in an embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards, etc. mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for a game which is counted on the side of a main board. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the decision example of the special figure display result and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game state transition control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit opening preprocessing. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the big prize opening opening pattern designation table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the big prize opening opening pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an interval time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of opening a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the probability change determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit opening post-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the probabilistic region solenoid control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the winning ball / ejection ball detection processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of probabilistic area control normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the probability change area control pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the probabilistic solenoid pattern specification table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the probabilistic solenoid pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the probability change area control execution processing. It is a timing chart which shows the opening and closing period of a probability change area lid. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing period of the lower prize opening and the opening / closing period of the probability change area lid. It is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize opening, the opening / closing period of the probability change area lid, and the opening / closing period of the upper prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the variable display start setting process, and the example of the variable display during effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game state setting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the jackpot start processing and the example of the processing during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a round post-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing after the end of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the notification flag setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the notification control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ball ejection notification end control process, and an example of a probability change confirmation notification end control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the notification start control processing during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the notification start control processing during a big hit. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in a big hit game state. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the notification control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the big hit middle notification start control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the big hit middle notification start control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the notification start control processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in a big hit game state.

In the following description, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board. The game board is formed with a substantially circular game area 2 surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area 2.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions on the game board. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED or a dot matrix LED (Light Emitting Diode), and are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. The special symbol is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", respectively. indicate. 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" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols.

Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, a game executed with variable display of identification information such as a special symbol (or variable display itself of identification information such as a special symbol) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game (variable display game for variablely displaying the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game in which the second special figure is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special figure game. When the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, it is also simply referred to as a "special figure game".

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, a plurality of types that can be identified in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas, for example, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure game (or the second special figure game). The decorative pattern, which is the identification information, is variably displayed. The above-mentioned variable display game also includes a game (or the variable display of the decorative symbol itself) executed with the variable display of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5.

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Then, the variation of the decorative symbol is started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas. After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas of the image display device 5. The resulting confirmed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game (first special figure game) using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the special figure game using the two special figures (second special figure game), a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. In addition, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop and display the identification information such as the decorative symbol and end 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 display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display has not progressed. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

A start winning memory display area may be arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning prize storage display area, a hold storage display is performed to display the number of hold storages of the variable display game so as to be identifiable.

The hold of the variable display game is based on the fact that the game ball has entered (passed) into the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Although the start conditions for executing the variable display game such as the figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol have been established, the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the jackpot game state. It occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because it is controlled by.

For example, when the start condition (first start condition) for executing the first special figure game is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which the game ball passes through the first start prize opening, the first special figure game If the start condition (first start condition) for starting the game is not satisfied, the reserved storage number of the first special figure game (first special figure reserved storage number) is added by 1, and the execution of the first special figure game is executed. It is put on hold. Further, when the start condition (second start condition) for executing the second special figure game is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball passes through the second start prize opening, the second special figure game If the start condition (second start condition) for starting the game is not satisfied, the reserved storage number of the second special figure game (second special figure reserved storage number) is added by 1, and the execution of the second special figure game is executed. It is put on hold. On the other hand, when the execution of the first special figure game is started, the first special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by 1. When the execution of the second special figure game is started, the second special figure hold storage number is subtracted by 1.

The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. The term "special figure holding memory number" usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number, but in particular, it refers to a part of these. It shall be possible.

A display for displaying the number of reserved special figures may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or in place of the start winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special figure hold storages is displayed on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning prize storage display area. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The second hold display 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are configured to include, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number, respectively. ing.

The game area 2 formed on the board surface of the game board includes a left game area 2A (also referred to as a first game area) on the left side of the top of the image display device 5 and a right game area 2B (second game area) on the right side. Also called).

A normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the center of the image display device 5. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member.

On the right side of the image display device 5 (right game area 2B), a normally variable winning ball device 6B is provided. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a bonus and forms a second start winning opening. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not pass through the second starting winning opening. Put it in a state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. Make it open. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is set to the open state when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, and is in the closed state when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state. It may be configured.

The normal variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined time in response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal figure game executed on the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure". The normal game is executed when the game ball passes through the gate 6C provided on the right side (right game area 2B) of the image display device 5. The normal figure holding display 25C provided on the left side (left game area 2A) of the image display device 5 displays the number of holding storages of the normal figure game (the number of holding storages of the normal figure) in a identifiable manner.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball launched from the hit ball launching device and guided to the left game area 2A cannot pass through the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Or it is difficult. Further, the game ball launched from the hit ball launching device and guided to the right game area 2B cannot pass through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A due to the arrangement PL of the nails or the like. Have difficulty. The game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device and guided to the left game area 2A is formed by the upper special variable winning ball device 7A provided in the right game area 2B by the arrangement PL of nails or the like. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the winning opening or the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A and the first reserved storage number is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, the first start is performed. The condition is satisfied. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B and the second reserved storage number is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, the second start is performed. The condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

Below the normal variable winning ball device 6B, two special variable winning ball devices are provided. The upper special variable winning ball device 7A is provided with an upper winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the upper winning opening door. Form a big winning door. As an example, in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper winning opening door is in the off state, the upper winning opening door closes the upper winning opening. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper winning opening door is on, the upper winning opening door opens the upper winning opening. The game ball that has entered the upper prize opening opened in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is detected by, for example, the upper prize opening switch 23A (also referred to as a count switch) shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the upper prize opening and the lower prize opening have the same door shape, but the shapes of the two major winning openings may be different. For example, one of them may be an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a closed state and an open state, such as the normally variable winning ball device 6B, or is housed in the game area 2. It may be a winning opening that changes to a state of protruding from.

The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is provided with a lower winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82B for the lower winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the lower special winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. Form a lower prize opening. As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, when the solenoid 82B for the lower winning opening door is in the off state, the lower special winning opening door closes the lower winning opening. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, when the solenoid 82B for the lower winning opening door is in the on state, the lower special winning opening door opens the lower winning opening. The game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening formed in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is detected by, for example, the lower large winning opening switch 23B (also referred to as a count switch) shown in FIG.

A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by passing the upper large winning opening formed by the upper special variable winning ball device 7A and the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. That is, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state which is advantageous for the player by opening the upper winning opening by the upper winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state advantageous for the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. On the other hand, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in a second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, by closing the upper winning opening with the upper winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a second state disadvantageous to the player by closing the lower special winning opening with the lower large winning opening door. In addition, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the upper and lower prize openings, or in addition, a partially open state where it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the upper and lower prize openings is provided. May be good.

Inside the upper special variable winning ball device 7A, a discharge path is provided so that the game ball that has entered the upper special winning ball device 7A opened by the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is discharged from the upper special variable winning ball device 7A. There is. The game ball that has entered the upper prize opening opened by the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is detected by the upper special winning opening switch 23A, and subsequently detected by the first discharge switch 24C installed in the discharge path. .. If the game ball that has entered the upper prize opening is detected by the first discharge switch 24C after being detected by the upper prize opening switch 23A, the upper prize opening switch 23A is outside the discharge path (for example,). , It may be installed in the discharge path (for example, a position on the front side in the flow direction of the game ball from the entrance of the discharge path), or in the discharge path (for example, in the flow direction of the game ball from the installation position of the first discharge switch 24C). It may be installed in a position on the front side, etc.). The same applies to the lower special winning opening switch 23B that detects the game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B.

Inside the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, a game ball that has entered the lower special winning opening opened by the lower special winning opening door passes through a predetermined probability variation area and is transmitted from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. A discharge route for discharge and a discharge route for discharge from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B without passing through a predetermined probability variation region are provided.

The game ball that has entered the lower special winning ball device 7B formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is detected by the lower special winning opening switch 23B, and then passes through a predetermined probability variation region and is transmitted from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. It reaches (flows down) a branch point between the discharged path and the discharged path discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B without passing through a predetermined probability variation region. When the game ball that has reached the branch point passes through the predetermined probability change area and flows down the discharge path discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, this game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A and is a big hit game. The probability change control condition for entering the probability change state (high probability state) after the end of the state is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball that has reached the branch point flows down the discharge path discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B without passing through the predetermined probability change area, the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A. Without this, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied. That is, the place where the probability change area switch 24A is installed is set as the probability change area, and a predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied based on the fact that the game ball has passed through this probability change area. Since the probability variation region is inside the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, only the game ball that has won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B can pass through.

The probabilistic region is changed into an open state in which the game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass by the probabilistic region lid driven by the solenoid 82C for the probabilistic region lid. As an example, when the solenoid 82C for the probabilistic region lid is in the off state, the probabilistic region lid moves to a position that closes the probabilistic region (a position that prevents the game ball from passing through the probabilistic region), and the probabilistic region is closed. do. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability change area lid is in the ON state, the probability change area lid moves to a position where the probability change area is not blocked (a position where the game ball can pass through the probability change area), and the probability change area is changed. Make it open. If the probabilistic region is open when the game ball reaches the branch point, the game ball can pass through the probabilistic region and is detected by the probabilistic region switch 24A. On the other hand, if the probabilistic region is closed when the game ball reaches the branch point, the game ball cannot pass through the probabilistic region and is not detected by the probabilistic region switch 24A.

As described above, the game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening of the lower special variable winning ball device 7B passes through the probabilistic region and is detected by the probabilistic region switch 24A. By adjusting the rate at which the game ball wins the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, and the length of time and timing at which the probability-changing area lid does not block the probability-changing area, the probability-changing state is controlled. The ratio of control to (high accuracy state) can be preferably set.

At the branch point, the two branched paths (the discharge path that passes through the predetermined probability variation region and is discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, and the lower special variable winning ball device that does not pass through the predetermined probability variation region). The discharge path discharged from 7B) becomes one at the confluence, and the second discharge switch 24B is installed in the discharge path after the confluence. Therefore, the game ball is detected by the second discharge switch 24B regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability change area (whether or not it is detected by the probability change area switch 24A). That is, the game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is detected by the lower special winning opening switch 23B → detected by the probability change area switch 24A → detected by the second ejection switch 24B → ejected. Either, detection by the lower prize opening switch 23B → detection by the second discharge switch 24B → discharge. In addition, detection by the lower prize opening switch 23B → detection by the probability change area switch 24A → detection by the second discharge switch 24B → when the discharge occurs, it is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state), and the lower prize opening switch 23B When the detection by the second discharge switch 24B → the detection by the second discharge switch 24B → the probability change state (high probability state) is not controlled. By providing the second discharge switch 24B in the discharge path of the game ball that has won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the number of game balls that have won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B It is possible to suitably determine whether or not the number of game balls discharged from the above matches (see FIGS. 24 and 25).

If it is possible to determine whether or not the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B matches the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the second The installation position of the discharge switch 24B is not limited to the above. For example, the second discharge switch 24B may be arranged at a position where the game ball that has not passed through the probability variation region is detected and the game ball that has passed through the probability variation region is not detected. That is, the game ball that has entered the lower prize opening of the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is detected by the lower prize opening switch 23B → detected by the probability variation area switch 24A → discharged, or is discharged. The detection by the second discharge switch 24B → the detection by the second discharge switch 24B → the discharge may be performed. In addition, detection by the lower prize opening switch 23B → detection by the probability change area switch 24A → when it is discharged, it is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state), detection by the lower prize opening switch 23B → second discharge switch 24B When the detection by → discharge occurs, it is not controlled to the probable change state (high probability state).

In addition, in order for the player to visually recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability change area, at least the peripheral portion of the lower special variable winning ball device 7B may be configured, or the game ball may be formed. At least the peripheral portion of the lower special variable winning ball device 7B may be configured so that the player cannot visually recognize whether or not the ball has passed through the probabilistic change region. When the peripheral portion of the probability change area is configured so that the player can visually recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability change area, the probability change confirmation notification (to a high probability state) executed in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed. In addition to the notification to the effect that it is controlled (described later), it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game ball that the game ball has entered into the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B passes through the probability variation region. .. On the other hand, when the peripheral portion of the probabilistic region is configured so that the player cannot visually recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the probabilistic region, the player can visually recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the probabilistic region. As described above, the probability change definite notification can be paid more attention to than the case where the peripheral portion of the probability change region is configured.

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Further, a game effect lamp 9 is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area 2. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

At the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball striking operation handle operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area 2 is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player or the like. The hitting ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor included in the hitting ball launching device, or a touch ring. At a predetermined position below the game area 2, an upper plate for holding a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device is provided. There is. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is installed at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A in the left gaming area 2A, the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first starting condition is satisfied. After that, for example, the first special figure game is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

When the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B in the right game area 2B, the second starting is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The condition is satisfied. After that, for example, the second special figure game is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

Hereinafter, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B between the closed state and the open state is referred to as an electric chew open control. In the present embodiment, low opening control (normal opening control) and high opening control can be executed as the electric chew opening control. The gaming state in which the low opening control is executed is referred to as a low base state, and the gaming state in which the high opening control is executed is referred to as a high base state. The high base state in which the high open control is executed is a more advantageous state for the player than the low base state in which the low open control is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is compared with the case where the game state is controlled to the low base state. ) Is shortened, the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure" in each normal figure game is improved, and the variable display result is "per normal figure". Of the controls that lengthen the time that the normally variable winning ball device 6B is kept open, at least one of the controls is executed as the high open control. As a result, when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the time during which the normally variable winning ball device 6B is open is increased as compared with the time when the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, and the game is played. It becomes easier for the ball to pass through the second starting winning opening. Therefore, the frequency with which the second starting condition is satisfied increases, which is advantageous for the player.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A while being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, until the predetermined number of special figure games after the end of the jackpot gaming state ends. , It is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state). Further, regardless of whether or not the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A while being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the high is high until the predetermined number of special figure games after the end of the jackpot gaming state is completed. It is controlled to the base state. The number of times may be different from the above-mentioned predetermined number of times maintained in the probabilistic state (high probability state) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the above-mentioned predetermined number of times maintained in the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned predetermined number of times that the probability change state (high probability state) is maintained after the end of the big hit gaming state and the above-mentioned predetermined number of times that the high base state is maintained after the end of the big hit gaming state are the same. It is supposed to be.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A while being controlled to the big hit game state, until the predetermined number of special figure games after the end of the big hit game state is finished. During the period, if the game ball is not detected by the probability change area switch 24A while being controlled to the high accuracy high base state (high accuracy state and high base state) and controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state. It is controlled to a low accuracy high base state (low accuracy state and high base state) until the end of the special figure game of a predetermined number of times after the end of. Further, when the special figure game of a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game state ends, it is controlled to the low probability low base state (low probability state and low base state). After the power is turned on, it is controlled to a low accuracy and low base state until the first big hit game state is reached. The low accuracy high base state may be referred to as a time saving state. In addition, the low probability low base state may be referred to as a normal state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, as described above, the low opening control is executed as the electric chew opening control of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, so that the gaming ball is played. Even if the player is guided to the right game area 2B, it is unlikely that the game ball will enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the normal winning ball device 6A is due to the arrangement PL of the nails or the like. It is also unlikely that the game ball will enter the first starting winning opening to be formed. Therefore, when the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, it is preferable to guide the gaming ball to the left gaming area 2A in order to allow the gaming ball to enter the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. .. On the other hand, when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, as described above, the high opening control is executed as the electric chew opening control of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, so that the gaming ball is moved to the right gaming area 2B. If guided, there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, when the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the gaming ball is guided to the right gaming area 2B in order to allow the gaming ball to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. preferable.

It should be noted that the possibility (frequency) that the game ball flowing down the left game area 2A when the game state is controlled to the low base state enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is higher than the possibility (frequency). When the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, the possibility (frequency) that the gaming ball flowing down the right gaming area 2B enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is increased. In addition, high open control is executed. For example, when the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B (that is, when the player hits the right) while being controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game state, the ball is paid out as a prize ball in the big hit game state. It is advisable to execute the high opening control to the extent that the second special figure game can be executed without reducing the number of game balls (balls).

In the first special figure game executed based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, and in the second special figure game executed based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening. When the variable display result of "big hit" is derived, it is controlled to the big hit game state. Then, in the jackpot gaming state, when the gaming ball enters the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and further passes through the probability variation region (when detected by the probability variation region switch 24A), the predetermined value after the end of the jackpot gaming state is reached. The period (until the end of the specified number of special figure games) is controlled to the high accuracy high base state, while when the probability variation region is not passed (when not detected by the probability variation region switch 24A), the probability variation region is not detected. A predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game state (until the end of a predetermined number of special figure games) is controlled to a low accuracy and high base state. That is, since the high base state is controlled for a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game state (until the end of the special figure game a predetermined number of times), it is preferable to guide the game ball to the right game area 2B. ..

When the first special figure game is started or the second special figure game is started, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol is set as a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result is the question. Variable display Determined before the result is derived and displayed. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined by a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12.

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variable pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variable pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is displayed. Derived and displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display area, variable display of decorative symbols is performed.

In the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game, when the definite special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived in the image display device 5. Is displayed. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. That is, whether or not the variable display game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit", and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the same decorative symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display area of "left", "middle", and "right", so that a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived. It should be displayed.

In the big hit game state, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A or the lower special variable winning ball device 7B becomes the first state advantageous to the player for a predetermined number of times (the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is set a predetermined number of times). , Open state). Specifically, in the big hit game state, a round game is executed in which the upper prize opening and the lower prize opening are controlled to be closed and open. When a game ball enters the upper prize opening during the execution period of the round game, the winning ball is detected by the upper prize opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each detection. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the lower large winning opening switch 23B, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out for each detection. The round game is repeatedly executed in the jackpot game state until a predetermined upper limit is reached. Therefore, in the big hit game state, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls extremely easily, and the game state is advantageous for the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the game balls to be prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of game balls to be prize balls.

After the end of the big hit game state, it is controlled to a high base state in which the high opening control is executed as the electric chew opening control of the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Further, in the big hit game state, when the probability change control condition established by detecting the game ball by the probability change area switch 24A is satisfied, the variable display result is "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state. The probability of becoming is controlled to a higher probability variation state (high probability state) than normal (low probability state). That is, in the jackpot gaming state, when the game ball is not detected by the probability variation area switch 24A, it is controlled to the low probability high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and when the game ball is detected by the probability variation region switch 24A. Is controlled to a high accuracy and high base state after the end of the big hit game state. The low accuracy high base state and the accuracy high base state continue until the predetermined number of special figure games have been executed after the end of the jackpot game state, and when the predetermined number of special figure games have been executed, the high accuracy high base state has been executed. Alternatively, it is controlled from the low accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state. Therefore, if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B (by hitting right) after the big hit, the game ball (ball output) is not reduced so much, and in the second special figure game up to a predetermined number of times. You can expect another big hit (renso).

In the present embodiment, 10 round games are executed in the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) regardless of the jackpot type (big hit type) when the variable display result is "big hit". Hereinafter, the first round game is referred to as a first round (eye) or a first round game, and the second round game is referred to as a second round (eye) or a second round game (third time). The same applies to the 10th round game).

In the present embodiment, in each round game, either the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is opened (upper special variable winning ball device 7A or lower special variable winning ball device 7B). Either one of them is the first state that is advantageous to the player). Specifically, in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th rounds, the upper prize opening is closed and the lower prize opening is open (upper special variable). The winning ball device 7A is in the second state disadvantageous to the player, and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state advantageous to the player). On the other hand, in the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 10th rounds, the upper prize opening is open and the lower prize opening is closed (upper special variable winning ball device). 7A is the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is the second state that is disadvantageous to the player).

As described above, the jackpot game state executed based on one "big hit" includes a plurality of round games (round games of the 1st to 10th rounds). Of these, in the round games of the first, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth rounds, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is the first state advantageous for the player, so 1, 3, 5, Each round game of the 7th and 9th rounds is referred to as a lower open round game. Further, in each round game of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 rounds, since the game ball can enter the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and can pass through the probable change region, 1, 3, 5, 7 , And each of the 9 rounds is also referred to as a probabilistic open round game. On the other hand, in the second, fourth, sixth, eighth, and tenth round games, the upper special variable winning device 7A is the first state advantageous for the player, so 2, 4, 6, Each round game of 8 and 10 rounds is referred to as an upper open round game. Further, in each round game of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 rounds, since the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, 2, 4, 6, 8, and Each round game of 10 rounds is also referred to as a normal open round game.

In the present embodiment, as a big hit type when the variable display result is a "big hit", in a big hit game state controlled based on the "big hit", an upper open round game (normal open round game) or a lower open round game is performed. There are multiple types of jackpots with different upper limit times for executing round games (probability change open round games). In other words, the upper limit time for opening the upper prize opening and the lower prize opening is different depending on the jackpot type.

For example, the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is different depending on whether the jackpot type is "first jackpot" or "third jackpot". Specifically, the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is 52 milliseconds (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 rounds) when the jackpot type is "first jackpot". 52 milliseconds for the game), and 29 seconds (29 seconds for each of the 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 round games) when the jackpot type is "third jackpot". The upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is longer when the jackpot type is "third jackpot" than when it is "first jackpot", so the jackpot type is "third jackpot". Compared to the case where the case is the "first big hit", if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B (by hitting right), more balls can be obtained by winning the lower big winning opening.

In addition, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot", the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is as short as 52 milliseconds, so even if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B (right). Even if you hit it), it is unlikely that the game ball will win the lower prize opening. Therefore, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot", it is difficult to satisfy the probability variation control condition, and it is difficult to enter the probability variation state (high accuracy state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "third jackpot", the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is as long as 29 seconds, so if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B (right-handed hit). If so), there is a high possibility that the game ball will win the lower prize opening. Therefore, when the jackpot type is "third jackpot", the probability variation control condition is likely to be satisfied, and the probability variation state (high accuracy state) is likely to occur after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, when the jackpot type is "second jackpot", the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is 52 milliseconds (1, 3, 5, and 7 rounds of each round game is 52 milliseconds. Seconds) or 29 seconds (29 seconds for 9 rounds). Therefore, when the jackpot type is "second jackpot", the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot in the 9th round is as long as 29 seconds, so that the probability change state (high probability state) after the end of the jackpot game state. It is easy to become.

Further, for example, the upper limit time for opening the upper jackpot is different depending on whether the jackpot type is "second jackpot" or "first jackpot (or" third jackpot ")". .. Specifically, the upper limit time for opening the upper jackpot is 29 seconds (2, 4, 6, 8,) when the jackpot type is "1st jackpot (or" 3rd jackpot ")". And 29 seconds for each round game of 10 rounds), and 29 seconds (29 seconds for each round game of 2, 4, and 6 rounds) or 52 when the jackpot type is "second jackpot". Milliseconds (52 milliseconds for each round of 8 and 10 rounds). The upper limit time for opening the upper jackpot is longer when the jackpot type is "1st jackpot (or" 3rd jackpot ")" than when it is "second jackpot". If is "1st big hit (or" 3rd big hit ")", it is better to guide the game ball to the right game area 2B than in the case of "2nd big hit" (if you hit right). , You can get more balls by winning the top prize.

Which of the plurality of types of jackpots is used is determined at a predetermined ratio, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is "big hit" at the start of the special figure game. When a game ball enters the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, not only a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, but also the game ball passes through the probability change area depending on the position of the probability change area lid, and the variable display result becomes a "big hit". The probability is controlled to a higher probability change state (high probability state) than the non-probability change state (low probability state). Therefore, from the viewpoint of being controlled to the probabilistic state (high probability state), the "second big hit" and the "third big hit" are more advantageous to the player than the "first big hit". Further, the "third big hit" is more advantageous to the player than the "first big hit" and the "second big hit" in terms of paying out a lot of prize balls. Comparing the "first jackpot" and the "second jackpot", the "first jackpot" is more advantageous for the player from the viewpoint of paying out the prize balls, and is controlled to a probable change state (high probability state). From the point of view, the "second big hit" is more advantageous for the player.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 or the like 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, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the game board and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 or the like. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function to output various information to a hall management computer, and the like. Further, the main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the LEDs and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It also has a function to control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as doing.

For example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting the game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, a solenoid 82A for the upper prize-winning door, a solenoid 82B for the lower prize-winning door, and a probability variation area lid. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82C for. In the present embodiment, whether or not the solenoid circuit 111 transmits a drive signal to each solenoid is determined according to the value of the solenoid output data table stored in the game control flag setting unit. Specifically, it is used as a flag indicating whether or not each bit of the solenoid output data table transmits a control signal to a plurality of solenoids. When the flag is set, the corresponding control signal for solenoid drive can be transmitted. On the other hand, in the clear state, the drive control signal is not transmitted. Therefore, by updating the solenoid output data table, it is appropriate to drive and control whether or not to drive and control the ordinary electric accessory, the upper prize winning door, the lower prize winning door, the probability change area lid, etc. according to the progress of the game. You can switch.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive an image display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. , And various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L, 8R, and all or one of the lighting and extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It has a function to determine the control content for causing an electric component for effect such as a unit to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes voice signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a game effect lamp 9 and a power saving notification LED based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives lighting and extinguishing.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the main board 11, a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, an upper prize opening switch 23A, a lower prize opening switch 23B, a probability change area switch 24A, Wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches, such as the second discharge switch 24B, is connected. The various switches may have any configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a switch called a sensor. Further, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like is connected to the main board 11.

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 / received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp. It includes a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the 9 and the decorative LED, as well as the power saving notification LED.

The game control computer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip computer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control computer. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides a work area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and an update of numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. A random number circuit 104 for performing the above and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may have at least a RAM 102 built in in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, hereinafter, the execution by the game control microcomputer 100 means that the CPU 103 specifically executes the control according to the program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 11.

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

In this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, as shown in FIG. 3, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating each is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to enhance the game effect, a random number value other than these may be used.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state. The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is set to "big hit". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance.

FIG. 4 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "big hit".

It should be noted that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol varies with respect to the decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination. Is a continuous display state, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination, so that the "reach" is achieved. As a specific example, when the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed in a part of the decorative symbol display area of "left", "middle", and "right", the display is still stopped. In the remaining decorative pattern display area that is not displayed, the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative pattern is a big hit combination in all or part of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas. It is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of it. Further, in response to the reach state, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, and the variation mode of the decorative pattern is changed. It may cause you to do it. Such changes in the display mode of the character image, the display mode of the background image, and the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern that does not become "reach" is called "non-reach".

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores a control code indicating a user program, fixed data, and the like. Further, in addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. For example, a special map display result determination table for determining a special map display result, a jackpot type determination table for determining a jackpot type, a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern, and the like are stored. Further, the ROM 101 is configured with table data constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data to be used is stored.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the game state, that is, the data corresponding to the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data according to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game. In such a RAM 102, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored.

As an example, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 5 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game. It includes a control counter setting unit 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the hold data of the first special figure game that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A but has not been started yet. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is associated with the hold number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening, and is connected to the hold number by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in the passage of the game ball from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are used as pending data, and the number of stored values reaches a predetermined upper limit. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the first special figure game is held, and the predetermined game value is determined based on the variable display result in the first special figure game. It is a hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is given.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the hold data of the second special figure game that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B but has not been started yet. As an example, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is associated with the hold number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening, and is connected to the hold number by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second start condition in the passage of the game ball from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are used as reserved data, and the number of stored values reaches a predetermined upper limit. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the second special figure game is held, and a predetermined game value is given based on the variable display result in this second special figure game. It is a hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not the game is to be performed.

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 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. For example, in the present embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 secures an area for storing a solenoid output data table in which a solenoid control flag is arranged corresponding to each of a plurality of types of solenoids. There is.

Further, the game control flag setting unit 152 has a switch-on buffer that is updated according to the detection result corresponding to each of the plurality of types of switches that detect the game ball, and whether or not the detection result is abnormal. An area for storing the abnormal winning confirmation table used for detection is secured. The game control timer setting unit 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 timer values for 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 the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count values of each of the plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software. 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 buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. It is configured to include an output port for transmission.

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121 to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data read operation to read various temporarily stored fluctuation data, reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 is I / 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, ROM 121, and RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an illuminated signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's instruction operation to the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection unit 31 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

In the effect control board 12, for example, a random number circuit 124 or the like is used to count updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such an effect operation is also referred to as an effect 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 program for effect control. 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, data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Has been done. Various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 controls the variable display of the decorative pattern and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, or the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be configured.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like and an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31. , And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output. ..

The voice control board 13 is equipped with, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC (Integrated Circuit), a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data shown in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voices and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data according to the sound number data. When the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data, the voice and the sound effect are generated. The stored data in the voice data ROM may be composed of data or the like showing the output mode of voice or sound effect in a predetermined period in time series.

For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the illumination signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the illumination signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the power saving notification LED, and the like.

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 the predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, the loop processing starts after the interrupt is permitted. In the game control main process, the 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.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the CPU 103 first determines the state of the detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 by executing a predetermined switch process (step). S11). For example, in step S11, in the switch-on buffer, when the upper prize opening switch 23A is in the ON state, the corresponding bit is set to "1", and when the lower prize opening switch 23B is in the ON state. The corresponding bit is set to "1", and when the probability variation region switch 24A is in the ON state, the corresponding bit is set to "1". The same applies to other switches. Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). The process executed in step S12 includes a winning notification process. In the prize notification process, when either the upper prize opening switch 23A or the lower prize opening switch 23B is turned on and the entry of the game ball into the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening is detected, the detection is performed. It is determined whether or not the game is normal in the progress of the current game, and if an abnormal detection is made, an abnormal error processing is executed. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output. (Step S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display are displayed. Various processes are selected in order to control the display operation in the device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B according to a predetermined procedure. Will be executed.

Following the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a probability change area solenoid control process for controlling the validity and invalidity of the probability change area depending on the position of the probability change area lid (step S16). In the probabilistic area solenoid control process, the value of the probabilistic area solenoid control flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the probabilistic area lid is based on the probable change solenoid pattern table. Open / close control is executed.

Following the probabilistic region solenoid control process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect is produced according 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 control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the settings in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process executed in step S15 of FIG. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101. When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first starts with the first starting opening based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, when the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the number of reserved first special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved storage of the first special figure game, becomes a predetermined upper limit value. Whether or not it is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 specifies the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, 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. I hope I can. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1". (Step S203).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES). It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. (Step S204). At this time, when the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; YES), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the second special figure game, becomes a predetermined upper limit value. Whether or not it is determined (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 specifies the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, 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. I hope I can. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2". (Step S206).

After executing any of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure reserved storage count value is incremented by 1 according to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the first special figure game is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the second special figure game is satisfied. At this time, for example, the total reserved storage count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is added by 1 (step S208).

Following the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, and the like. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as hold data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the reserved data is set in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the reserved data is set in the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is not limited to the one extracted when passing through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and is not limited to the first special figure game and the second special figure game. The figure may be extracted when the game is started.

Following the process of step S210, the transmission setting of the command (start winning command) at the time of starting winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting the first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is made. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting the second start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is made. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes through the first starting opening winning opening. The second starting opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the second starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes through the second starting opening winning opening. Further, the effect control board 12 may be set to transmit a hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number. The start opening winning designation command and the hold storage number notification command set in this way are, for example, from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 6 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

Following the process of step S211 it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). When the start port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and then the process of step S204 is performed. Proceed to. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214). , The start winning judgment process is terminated.

Following the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. do.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. For example, in the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second is based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A or the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. The special symbol display device 4B performs a process of determining whether or not to start the special symbol game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is to be a "big hit" is performed based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Will be done. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit", the big hit flag is set (turned on) and the big hit type is determined. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a process of determining a definite special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is performed. When the special symbol normal processing is executed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1". The jackpot flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152).

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. For example, in the variation pattern setting process, a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types is performed. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, a process of setting a variable display time (special figure variation time) according to the determined variation pattern is performed. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. For example, in the special symbol variation process, a process of executing a special symbol game (a process of variably displaying a special symbol) is performed. When the elapsed time after the start of the special figure game reaches the special figure fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern setting process, 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 symbol process flag is “3”. For example, in the special symbol stop process, a process of ending the execution of the special symbol game (a process of stopping and displaying the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game) is performed. When the variable display result is "big hit" (when the big hit flag is set), the value of the special figure process flag is set after the process of setting the waiting time for the big hit start effect (fanfare effect). Is updated to "4". When the variable display result is not "big hit" (when the big hit flag is not set), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" after performing the game state transition control process or the like. In the game state transition control process, the special figure change number count value is added by 1, and when the special figure change number count value reaches a predetermined end determination value, the game state is changed to the high accuracy high base state (or low). Change (transition) from (probability high base state) to low probability low base state.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. For example, in the big hit opening pre-processing, a process for setting to execute a round game of each round is performed according to the big hit type. In the setting for executing the round game, for example, a process of setting either a large prize opening or a lower grand prize opening as a large winning opening to be opened, and an open state of the upper large winning opening (or the lower large winning opening). Processing to set the time (opening time), processing to set the time (closed time, interval time) to close the upper prize opening (or lower prize opening), upper prize entrance (or lower prize) It includes processing to drive the mouth) to the open state. When the waiting time for the big hit start effect set in the special symbol stop processing has elapsed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "5" after the above processing is performed. In the big hit opening pre-processing, when the lower opening round game (probability changing opening round game) is set, the value of the probability changing area solenoid control flag referred to in the probability changing area solenoid control processing is updated to "1".

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. For example, in the process of opening the big hit, a process of counting the game balls that have won in the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening is performed. In addition, in the process of opening the big hit, the production control command (upper big prize opening winning notification command, lower big winning opening winning notification command) for notifying the winning to the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening of the game ball is transmitted. The process of setting is performed. Further, in the process of opening the jackpot, the probability change determination process including the process of determining whether or not the probability change control condition is satisfied and the process of setting the transmission of the effect control command (probability change confirmation command) for notifying the establishment of the probability change control condition. Is done. Further, in the process of opening the big hit, a process of determining whether or not the number of game balls (number of winnings) that have won in the upper-ranking prize opening or the lower-ranking winning opening has reached a predetermined maximum winning number is performed. When the number of winnings reaches the predetermined maximum number of winnings (or when the elapsed time after the open state reaches the opening time set in the big hit opening pre-processing), the upper big winning opening (or lower) The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after the process of driving the large winning opening) to the closed state is performed. In the big hit opening process, when the lower open round game (probability change open round game) is being executed, the value of the probability change area solenoid control flag referred to in the probability change area solenoid control process is updated to "3".

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. For example, in the big hit opening post-processing, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening is open has reached a predetermined upper limit number (10 rounds in this embodiment). Processing is performed. When the elapsed time after the closed state reaches the closing time (interval time) set in the jackpot opening pre-processing, the value of the special figure process flag is "4" or "7" after performing the above processing. Is updated to. Specifically, when the number of executions of the round game has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" after processing for setting the waiting time for the big hit end effect (ending effect). .. The effect at the end of the big hit (ending effect) is an effect that notifies that all rounds (advantageous state) have been completed.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. For example, in the jackpot end process, a process of setting a game state is performed depending on whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the probability variation control condition is satisfied, the gaming state is set to the high accuracy high base state, and when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the gaming state is set to the low accuracy high base state. In addition, in the jackpot end process, the special figure fluctuation count value for managing the period for changing (transitioning) the gaming state from the high-accuracy high-based state (or the low-accuracy high-based state) to the low-accuracy low-base state is set. The process of initializing to "0" is performed. When the waiting time for the effect at the end of the big hit set in the big hit opening post-processing has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" after performing the above-mentioned processing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal processing executed in step S110 of FIG. 7. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it may be determined whether or not the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 is “0”.

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

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure holding is performed. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" in the storage unit 151B is shifted upward one entry at a time (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may subtract 1 from the total hold storage count value stored in the total hold storage counter. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designation 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 or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 may determine whether or not the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter is “0”. As described above, the process of 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". Judge whether or not. As a result, the execution of the second special figure game is started with priority over the first special figure game.

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

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure holding is performed. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" in the storage unit 151A is shifted upward one entry at a time (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may subtract 1 from the total hold storage count value stored in the total hold storage counter. At this time, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 101 is selected and set as a table used for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the special figure according to whether or not it is the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed. It suffices if the display result is assigned to the decision result of whether to make a "big hit" or a "loss". The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation.

FIG. 10A shows a determination example in the process of step S239. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" is different depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the rate is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability state (low probability state). The figure display result is determined to be a "big hit". Therefore, when it is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is more advantageous for the player than when it is in the non-probability change state (low probability state). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state) with reference to the high probability flag (probability change flag). The high accuracy flag is information for determining the current game state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152), and when it is set (when it is in the ON state), it is information. When it is in the high accuracy state and not set (when it is in the off state), it indicates that it is in the low accuracy state.

Following the process of step S239, the CPU 103 determines (predetermines) whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S240; YES), for example, the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set (step S241). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 101 is selected and set as a table used for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the determination result of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be determined according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value and the like. Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for variation.

FIG. 10B shows a determination example in the process of step S242. In the present embodiment, depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (depending on whether the first special figure game is executed or the second special figure game is executed). , The decision rate of the jackpot type is different. When the variable special figure designated buffer value is "1", the first special figure game is executed, and when the variable special figure designated buffer value is "2", the second special figure game is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable special map is the first special figure, one of "first big hit", "second big hit", and "third big hit" is determined. To. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, only the "third big hit" is determined. Therefore, when the game state is a low base state (low probability low base state, etc.), the game ball is guided to the left game area 2A, and if a big hit is obtained in the first special figure game, the "first big hit" is obtained. , "2nd big hit" or "3rd big hit", but guides the game ball to the right game area 2B in the high base state (high accuracy high base or low accuracy high base state). Whenever a big hit is made in the second special figure game (that is, right-handed), it becomes the most advantageous "third big hit" for the player.

Following the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). In the process of step S243, data (big hit type buffer value) indicating the determination result of the big hit type may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155.

When it is not a "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; NO), or after the processing of step S243 is executed, a preliminary determination result of whether or not it is a "big hit", and further, a "big hit". A confirmed special symbol is determined (set) according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of determination (step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not a "big hit", the special figure display result becomes a "missing symbol" in response to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "missing". The special symbol indicating the "-" symbol is determined as the finalized special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. It may be decided as a definite special symbol. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot", the special symbol "5" or the special symbol "9" is set as the definite special symbol, and when the jackpot type is "second jackpot", the special symbol is used. "3" is a definite special symbol, and in the case of "third big hit", the special symbol "7" is a definite special symbol.

Following the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step S245), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" in step S245, the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

When the number of reserved first special figures is "0" in step S235 (step S235; YES), the predetermined demo display setting is made (step S246), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. In this demo display setting, for example, has the effect control command for designating the demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Judge whether or not. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. 7. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S250). When the jackpot flag is set (step S250; YES), the transmission setting of the effect control command (display result specification command) according to the jackpot type (first jackpot, second jackpot, third jackpot) is set (display result specification command). Step S251). If the jackpot flag is not set (step S250; NO), the transmission setting of the effect control command (display result designation command) indicating that the game is lost is set (step S252).

After the process of step S251 or the process of step S251 is executed, the variation pattern is determined according to the special figure display result (step S253). In the process of step S253, a variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is assigned to any of the plurality of types of fluctuation patterns depending on whether or not the special figure display result is a big hit. You just have to. The CPU 103 may determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, one of a plurality of types is a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, depending on whether or not the special figure display result is a big hit and the number of reserved storages. It may be assigned to the fluctuation pattern of.

Following the process of step S253, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the effect control command (variation pattern designation command) according to the determined variation pattern (step S254). In addition to the variation pattern specification command, the CPU 103 sets transmission of a first variation start command (or a second variation start command that specifies the start of the second special figure game) that specifies the start of the first special figure game. May be done. Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the special figure fluctuation time timer value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 (step S256), and sets the value of the special figure process flag. Is updated to "2" corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S112) (step S256), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S256, the special symbol change process is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol variation processing executed in step S112 of FIG. In the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the special figure variation time timer value (step S260), and determines whether or not the special figure variation time timer value becomes 0 (step S261). .. That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer has timed out. When the special symbol fluctuation time timer value is not 0 (step S261: NO), the special symbol fluctuation processing is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure process flag remains "2", the special symbol change process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

When the special figure fluctuation time timer value becomes 0 (step S261: YES), the transmission setting of the effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the display result (confirmed special symbol) is derived and displayed is set (step S261: YES). Step S262), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step S113) (step S263), and the special symbol variation processing is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "3" in step S263, the special symbol stop process is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first derives and displays a confirmed special symbol (step S270). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step S271).

When the jackpot flag is set (step S271; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high accuracy flag is set (step S272). The high accuracy flag is information for determining the current game state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152), and when it is set (when it is in the ON state), it is information. When it is in the high accuracy state and not set (when it is in the off state), it indicates that it is in the low accuracy state. When the high accuracy flag is not set (step S272; NO), it is determined whether or not the high base flag (time saving flag) is set (step S273). The high base flag is information for determining the current game state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152), and when it is set (when it is in the ON state), it is information. When it is in the high base state and not set (when it is in the off state), it indicates that it is in the low base state.

When the high accuracy flag is set (step S272; YES) or when the high base flag is set (step S273; YES), the CPU 103 executes the game state transition control process (described later) (step). S274). When the high base flag is not set (step S273; NO), or after the process of step S274 is executed, the CPU 103 sets the value of the special figure process flag to "0" corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110). (Step S275), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "0" in step S275, the special symbol normal process is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (step S271; YES), the CPU 103 sets a predetermined fixed time as the effect waiting time at the start of the big hit (step S280). That is, the CPU 103 sets the end waiting time (that is, the execution time of the fanfare effect) of the big hit start effect (fanfare effect). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the effect control command (big hit start designation command) indicating that the big hit is started (step S281). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot start flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 to the ON state (step S282). The jackpot start flag is a flag set to start the first round game in the jackpot gaming state. Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the high accuracy flag and sets it in the off state (step S283), and clears the high base flag and sets it in the off state (step S284). Subsequently, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (step S114) (step S285), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "4" in step S285, the big hit start pre-processing is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

In the flowchart of FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not to execute the game state transition control process by referring to the respective values of the high accuracy flag and the high base flag, but only the high base flag is referred to. , It may be determined whether or not to execute the game state transition control process. That is, in a mode in which it is possible to determine whether or not the game state is in the low probability low base state by referring to one of the flags, it is determined whether or not to execute the game state transition control process by referring to only one of the distinguishable flags. You may. In a mode in which it is not possible to determine whether or not the state is in the low-probability low-base state by referring to one of the flags (for example, in a mode in which the low-probability high-base state or the high-probability low-base state may occur). As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13, it may be determined whether or not to execute the game state transition control process by referring to the values of both flags.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state transition control process executed in step S274 of FIG. In the game state transition control process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first adds 1 to the special figure change number count value, which is the stored value of the special figure change number counter (step S801). The special figure fluctuation count counter is information for counting the number of fluctuations (number of executions of the special game) of the special symbol provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit 154). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high accuracy flag is set (step S802). When the high-accuracy flag is set (step S802; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation count value exceeds a predetermined determination value (high-accuracy end determination value) (step S803). When the special figure fluctuation count value exceeds the high probability end determination value (step S803; YES), the CPU 103 clears the high probability flag and sets it to the off state (step S804), and sets the current gaming state. The transmission setting of the effect control command (game state designation command) to be shown is set (step S805).

When the high-accuracy flag is not set (step S802; NO), when the special figure fluctuation count value does not exceed the high-accuracy end determination value (step S803; NO), or after the processing of step S805 is executed. Determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step S806). When the high base flag is set (step S806; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation count value exceeds a predetermined determination value (high base end determination value) (step S807). When the special figure fluctuation count value exceeds the high base end determination value (step S807; YES), the CPU 103 clears the high base flag and sets it to the off state (step S808), and sets the current gaming state. The transmission setting of the effect control command (game state designation command) to be shown is set (step S809).

When the high base flag is not set (step S806; NO), when the special figure fluctuation count value does not exceed the high base end determination value (step S807; NO), or after the processing of step S809 is executed. Determines whether or not the high accuracy flag is set by the CPU 103 (step S810). When the high accuracy flag is set (step S810; YES), the game state transition control process is terminated. When the high accuracy flag is not set (step S810; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step S811). When the high base flag is set (step S811; YES), the game state transition control process is terminated. When the high base flag is not set (step S811; NO), the CPU 103 initializes the special figure change number count value to "0" (step S812), and ends the game state transition control process. That is, the CPU 103 initializes the special figure fluctuation count value to "0" when it is in the high accuracy and high base state.

The high probability end determination value and the high base end determination value may be different from each other, but in the present embodiment, the high probability end determination value and the high base end determination value are the same value. Therefore, when the high accuracy flag is cleared in step S804, the high accuracy flag is also cleared in step S808. That is, when the current gaming state is the high-accuracy high-based state and the special figure fluctuation frequency count value exceeds the high-accuracy end determination value (high-accuracy end determination value), the gaming state is low from the high-accuracy high-base state. It changes to the probability low base state, and the special figure fluctuation count value is also initialized to "0".

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening preprocessing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the jackpot opening preprocessing shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot start flag is set (step S291).

When the jackpot start flag is on in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S292). When the effect waiting time at the start of the big hit has not elapsed (step S292; NO), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure process flag remains “4”, the big hit pre-opening process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

When the effect waiting time at the start of the big hit has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; YES), the CPU 103 clears the big hit start flag and turns it off (step S293), and then rounds, which is a stored value of the round counter. The initial value "1" is set in the count value (step S294). The round counter is information for counting the number of times a round game is executed in a jackpot game state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control counter setting unit 154).

When the jackpot start flag is not turned on in step S291 (step S291; NO), or after the process of step S294 is executed, the CPU 103 is released in the round game to be started based on the jackpot type and the round count value. The large winning opening to be in the state is determined to be either the upper large winning opening formed in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A or the lower large winning opening formed in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B (step S296). .. The CPU 103 may specify the jackpot type by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the special symbol normal process (step S110).

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a large winning opening opening pattern designation table. According to the configuration example shown in FIG. 16, regardless of the jackpot type, the open large winning opening is the lower large winning opening when the round count value is odd, and the open large winning opening is the open large winning opening when the round count value is even. It is an even-numbered winning opening. That is, according to the configuration example shown in FIG. 16, the round count value is "1" regardless of whether the jackpot type is "first jackpot", "second jackpot", or "third jackpot". , "3", "5", "7", "9", the lower prize opening is open and the round count values are "2", "4", "6", "8". , If it is any of "10", the upper prize opening is open. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 16, the large winning opening to be opened is determined simply based on the round count value, but the large winning opening to be opened is determined based on the jackpot type and the round count value. May be determined.

In addition, in the process of step S296, the CPU 103 may set the switch for detecting the game ball in addition to determining the large winning opening to be opened as either the upper winning opening or the lower winning opening. good. For example, when the round count value is any one of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9", in addition to determining the open winning opening as the lower winning opening. Then, it may be set to enable the detection of the game ball by the lower prize opening switch 23B. On the other hand, when the round count value is any of "2", "4", "6", "8", and "10", in addition to determining the large winning opening to be open as the upper winning opening. Then, it may be set to enable the detection of the game ball by the upper prize opening switch 23A.

Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the lower prize opening that is opened (step S297). That is, the CPU 103 determines in step S296 whether or not the lower special winning opening is determined as the large winning opening to be opened.

When it is the lower prize opening that is opened (step S297; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the probabilistic area solenoid control flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is “0” (step S297; YES). Step S298). The probabilistic region solenoid control flag is information for controlling the progress of the probabilistic region solenoid control process (see FIGS. 6 and 23). When the open / close control of the probability change area lid is performed, the value of the probability change area solenoid control flag is set to a value other than "0", and when the open / close control of the probability change area lid is not performed, the value of the probability change area solenoid control flag is set. "0" is set. When the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is "0", the probability variable region lid opening / closing control is not performed, but the probabilistic region control normal process (FIGS. 23 and 25) is executed.

When the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is not "0" (step S298: NO), the jackpot opening preprocessing is terminated. That is, when the opening / closing control of the probability change area lid is performed, the jackpot opening preprocessing is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure process flag remains "4", the big hit pre-opening process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs. As a result, even if it is decided to open the lower prize opening, if the opening / closing control of the probability variable area lid corresponding to the previous round to open the lower prize opening is not completed, the round to open the lower prize opening is performed. I try not to start.

When the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is "0" (step S298; YES), the CPU 103 sets the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag to "1" (step S299). That is, the CPU 103 has determined to open the lower prize opening, and has also completed the opening / closing control of the probabilistic region lid corresponding to the previous round of opening the lower prize opening. To start, set the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag to "1". When the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is "1", the probabilistic region control pattern setting process (FIGS. 23 and 26) is executed.

When it is not the lower prize opening that is opened (step S297; NO), or after the processing of step S299 is completed, the CPU 103 determines the big winning opening opening pattern table based on the jackpot type and the round count value. (Step S300). If it is decided to open the upper prize opening (step S297; NO), the process of step S300 is executed regardless of the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag.

According to the configuration example shown in FIG. 16, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot", the round count value may be any one of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9". For example, if the large winning opening opening pattern table 1 (denoted as table 1 in FIG. 16) is determined and the round count value is any one of "2", "4", "6", "8", and "10". The large winning opening opening pattern table 2 (denoted as table 2 in FIG. 16) is determined. If the jackpot type is "second jackpot" and the round count value is any of "1", "3", "5", "7", "8", and "10", the jackpot will be a big prize. The open pattern table 1 is determined, and if the round count value is any of "2", "4", "6", and "9", the large winning opening open pattern table 2 is determined. Further, when the jackpot type is "third jackpot", the jackpot opening pattern table 2 is determined regardless of whether the round count value is "1" to "10".

Therefore, in the process of step S300, for example, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot" and the round count value is "1", the CPU 103 determines the jackpot opening pattern table 1 and the jackpot type is "second". When "big hit" and the round count value is "9", the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined.

Following the process of step S300, the CPU 103 sets the time data at the head of the large winning opening opening pattern table determined in step S300 as the current opening time (timer value T1) (step S301). For example, the CPU 103 stores the time data in the work table before opening the big winning opening.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a large winning opening opening pattern table. FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the large winning opening opening pattern table 1 (table 1 in FIG. 16). FIG. 17B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the large winning opening opening pattern table 2 (table 2 in FIG. 16). The large winning opening opening pattern tables 1 and 2 are tables relating to the opening / closing control pattern of the large winning opening, and are tables that store the opening time as time data.

For example, in the large winning opening opening pattern table 1, as shown in FIG. 17A, the large winning opening opening time 1 “52 milliseconds” is set as the head time data (time data corresponding to the buffer value “1”). Is stored, and the end code "0000" is stored as the next time data (time data corresponding to the buffer value "2"). Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, the large prize opening opening time 2 "29000 milliseconds (29 seconds)" is stored as the head time data in the large winning opening opening pattern table 2, and is used as the next time data. The end code "0000" is stored. The exit codes in the large winning opening opening pattern tables 1 and 2 indicate the end of each round game.

Therefore, in the process of step S301, when the CPU 103 determines the large winning opening opening pattern table 1 in the process of step S300, the large winning opening opening time 1 "52 milliseconds" is set as the opening time this time, and the large winning opening opening time 1 "52 milliseconds" is set. When the large winning opening opening pattern table 2 has been determined in the process of, the large winning opening opening time 2 "29000 milliseconds (29 seconds)" is set as the opening time this time.

Following the process of step S301, the CPU 103 identifies the solenoid to be driven according to the opening of the large winning opening (step S302). Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the solenoid 82B for the lower prize opening door when the opening grand prize opening is the lower major winning opening, and when the opening major winning opening is the upper major winning opening, the upper major winning opening. Identify the solenoid 82A for the door. Subsequently, the CPU 103 drives the solenoid specified in step S302 to open the large winning opening (step S303). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of an effect control command (round start command) indicating that the round is to be started (step S304).

Following the process of step S304, the CPU 103 executes the interval time setting process (step S305), and updates the value of the special figure process flag to "5" corresponding to the jackpot open process (step S115) (step S306). ), End the jackpot opening pre-processing. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "5" in step S306, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the jackpot open processing is executed.

FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing an example of the interval time setting process executed in step S305 of FIG. In the interval time setting process shown in FIG. 18A, the CPU 103 first determines the big winning opening opening pattern table based on the big hit type and the next round count value (step S820). The next round count value is a round count value indicating the number of rounds of the round game to be started after the round game to be started this time. For example, when the first round is started this time, the next round count value is "2". Also, when starting the second round this time, the next round count value will be "3". Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a value obtained by adding 1 to a round count value (current round count value) which is a stored value of a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control counter setting unit 154). The next round count value may be used.

Following the process of step S820, the CPU 103 sets the time data at the head of the large winning opening opening pattern table determined in step S820 as the next opening time (timer value T2) (step S821). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether the large winning opening to be opened this time is the lower winning opening or the upper winning opening, the opening time this time (timer value T1), and the next opening time (timer value T2). Based on this, the interval time (closed time) is determined (step S822), the determined interval time (closed time) is set (step S823), and the interval time setting process is terminated.

FIG. 18B is a diagram showing an example of setting the interval time. In the process of step S822 of FIG. 18A, the CPU 103 sets the interval time as shown in FIG. 18B. Specifically, in the CPU 103, when the large winning opening opened this time is the lower large winning opening, the opening time (timer value T1) of the lower large winning opening this time is 52 milliseconds, and the next upper large winning opening is used. When the opening time (timer value T2) is 52 milliseconds, the interval time is determined to be 200 milliseconds, the opening time (timer value T1) of the lower prize opening this time is 52 milliseconds, and the next upper prize is won. When the mouth opening time (timer value T2) is other than 52 milliseconds (29 seconds), the interval time is determined to be 100 milliseconds, and the opening time (timer value T1) of the lower prize-winning mouth this time is 52 milliseconds. When the opening time (timer value T2) of the next upper prize opening is 52 milliseconds other than seconds (29 seconds), the interval time is determined to be 100 milliseconds, and the opening time of the lower prize opening this time (timer value T2). When the timer value T1) is other than 52 milliseconds (29 seconds) and the opening time of the next upper prize opening (timer value T2) is other than 52 milliseconds (29 seconds), the interval time is determined to be 100 milliseconds. do.

Further, in the CPU 103, when the large winning opening opened this time is the upper large winning opening, the opening time (timer value T1) of the upper large winning opening this time is 52 milliseconds, and the opening time of the next lower large winning opening (timer value T1). When the timer value T2) is 52 ms, the interval time is determined to be 200 ms, the opening time of the upper prize opening this time (timer value T1) is 52 ms, and the opening of the next lower prize opening. When the time (timer value T2) is other than 52 milliseconds (29 seconds), the interval time is determined to be 200 milliseconds, and the opening time (timer value T1) of the upper prize opening this time is other than 52 milliseconds (timer value T1). 29 seconds), when the opening time (timer value T2) of the next lower prize opening is 52 milliseconds, the interval time is determined to be 200 milliseconds, and the opening time of the upper prize opening this time (timer value T1) is determined. ) Is other than 52 milliseconds (29 seconds), and when the opening time (timer value T2) of the next lower prize winning opening is other than 52 milliseconds (29 seconds), the interval time is determined to be 100 milliseconds.

According to the setting example of FIG. 18B, the opening time (timer value T1) this time is also the next opening time (timer) regardless of whether the opening time is the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening. If both values T2) are short (52 ms), a longer interval time (200 ms) is determined. In addition, regardless of whether the opening time is the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening, the opening time (timer value T1) this time and the next opening time (timer value T2) are both long (29 seconds). ), A short interval time (100 milliseconds) is determined.

Further, according to the setting example of FIG. 18B, if one of the current opening time (timer value T1) or the next opening time (timer value T2) is short and the other is long, the lower prize is to open this time. If it is a mouth, a short interval time (100 milliseconds) is determined, and if it is the upper prize winning mouth that is opened this time, a long interval time (200 milliseconds) is determined. That is, since there is a flow time of the game ball flowing down from the position of the upper special variable winning ball device 7A to the position of the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the lower special winning opening is opened after the upper special winning opening is closed. The interval time until the state is set is set to be long (200 milliseconds).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first turns on the count switch by checking the detection signal transmitted from the count switch (upper big winning opening switch 23A, lower big winning opening switch 23B) or the like. It is determined whether or not there is (step S310). Specifically, the CPU 103 checks each of the detection signal transmitted from the upper prize opening switch 23A and the detection signal transmitted from the lower prize opening switch 23B, and checks the upper prize opening switch 23A and the lower university. It is determined whether or not at least one of the winning opening switches 23B is on. When the count switch is on (step S310; YES), that is, when at least one of the upper prize opening switch 23A and the lower prize opening switch 23B is on, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the winning number count value. (Step S311). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the prize has been awarded to the lower prize opening (step S312). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lower prize opening switch 23B is on.

When the prize is won in the lower prize opening (step S312; YES), the CPU 103 sets the transmission setting of the effect control command (lower grand prize winning notification command) for notifying the prize in the lower prize opening (step). S313). On the other hand, when the prize is not won in the lower prize opening (step S312; NO), the CPU 103 sets the transmission setting of the effect control command (upper prize winning opening notification command) for notifying the winning in the upper prize opening (step S312; NO). Step S314). Following the process of step S313 or the process of step S314, the CPU 103 executes a probability change determination process (described later) (step S315).

When the count switch is not on (step S310; NO), or after executing the probability variation determination process in step S315, the CPU 103 reaches a predetermined maximum winning determination value (for example, 10 (pieces)). It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S316). When the maximum winning determination value has not been reached (step S316; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the end code is set in the work table before opening the large winning opening (step S317). When the end code is not set (step S317; NO), the CPU 103 subtracts "1" from the opening time (timer value T1) (step S318), and whether or not the opening time (timer value T1) becomes 0. (Step S319). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the opening time has timed out. When the opening time (timer value T1) becomes 0 (step S319: YES), the CPU 103 sets the next time data (end code) of the large winning opening opening pattern table (step S320). For example, the CPU 103 stores an exit code in the work table before opening the big winning opening.

When the opening time (timer value T1) is not 0 (step S319: NO), or after the processing in step S320 is executed, the processing during jackpot opening is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure process flag remains "5", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the jackpot open processing is executed again.

On the other hand, when the maximum winning determination value is reached (step S316; YES) or when the end code is set in the work table before opening the big winning opening (step S317; YES), the CPU 103 performs the big hit opening pre-processing (step S317; YES). The solenoid specified in step S114) is driven to close the winning opening (step S321). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the effect control command (round end command) indicating that the round is ended (step S322).

Following the process of step S322, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lower prize opening is open, in other words, whether or not the ending round is the round that opens the lower prize opening. (Step S323). When the lower prize opening is open (step S323; YES), the CPU 103 sets the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag to “3” (step S324). When the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is "3" (the same applies when it is "2"), the probabilistic region control execution process (FIGS. 23 and 29) is executed.

When it was not the lower prize opening (step S323; NO) that was open, or after the process of step S324 was executed, the value of the special figure process flag was changed to "6" corresponding to the big hit post-processing (step S116). (Step S325), and the process of opening the jackpot is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "6" in step S325, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the jackpot release post-processing is executed.

In the flowchart of FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the prize is won in the lower prize opening (step S312), but it is determined whether or not the open large prize opening is the lower prize opening. You may. Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 19, the probability change determination process (step S315) is executed regardless of whether the prize is won in the lower prize opening or the upper prize opening, but the upper prize opening is entered. When it is a prize, it is not necessary to execute the probability change determination process. That is, following the transmission setting (step S314) of the upper prize winning opening winning notification command, it may be determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined maximum winning determination value (step S316).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability change determination process executed in step S315 of FIG. In the probability variation determination process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a probability variation area passing flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set (step S830). The probability change area passage flag is a flag set based on the establishment of the probability change control condition (or the transmission of the probability change confirmation command) in the big hit game state.

When the probability change area passage flag is set (step S830; YES), the probability change determination process ends. This is because if the probability change region passage flag is set, the probability change control condition is already satisfied and the transmission setting of the probability change confirmation command is completed.

When the probability variation region passage flag is not set (step S830; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the lower prize winning opening that is open (step S831). If it is not the lower prize opening that is open (step S831; NO), the probability variation determination process is terminated. The reason why it is open is that the probability variation control condition cannot be satisfied unless it is a lower prize opening.

When it is the lower prize opening that is open (step S831; YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation region switch 24A is on (step S832). That is, the process of step S832 is a process of determining whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied. When the probability change area switch 24A is not on (step S832; No), the probability change determination process ends. When the probability change area switch 24A is on (step S832; YES), that is, when the probability change control condition is satisfied, the transmission setting of the effect control command (probability change confirmation command) for notifying the establishment of the probability change control condition is performed (probability change confirmation command). Step S833), the probability change area passage flag is set (step S834), and the probability change determination process is terminated.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the jackpot opening post-processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first subtracts "1" from the interval time (closing time) (step S361), and determines whether or not the interval time has become 0 (step S362). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the closing time has timed out. When the interval time is not 0 (step S362: NO), the process after opening the jackpot is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure process flag remains "6", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the jackpot release post-processing is executed again.

When the interval time becomes 0 (step S362: YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the round count value is “10” corresponding to the upper limit round (final round) (step S363). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the opening of the final round is completed.

When the round count value is not "10" corresponding to the upper limit round (step S363; NO), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the round count value (step S364), and the value of the special figure process flag is preprocessed to open the jackpot (step). It is updated to "4" corresponding to S114) (step S365), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "4" in step S365, the big hit start pre-processing is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs. That is, until the upper limit round (final round) is completed, the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114), the jackpot opening processing (step S115), and the jackpot opening post-processing (step S116) are repeatedly executed, whereby the jackpot gaming state is executed. It is possible to execute multiple rounds with the big winning opening open.

When the round count value is "10" corresponding to the upper limit round (step S363; YES), a predetermined fixed time is set as the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit (step S366). That is, the CPU 103 sets the end waiting time (that is, the execution time of the ending effect) of the effect at the end of the big hit (ending effect). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the effect control command (big hit end designation command) indicating that the big hit is ended (step S367), and sets the value of the special figure process flag to the big hit end process (step S117). It is updated to 7 ”(step S368), and the post-processing after opening the jackpot is completed. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "7" in step S368, the jackpot end process is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of FIG. 7. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot has elapsed (step S381). When the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed (step S381; NO), the big hit end process is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure process flag remains "7", the jackpot end process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

When the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed (step S381; YES), the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and puts it in the off state (step S382). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation region passage flag is set (step S383). The probability change region passage flag is set in the probability change determination process (step S315) based on the establishment of the probability change control condition (or transmission of the probability change confirmation command).

When the probability change area passage flag is set (step S383; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability change area passage flag (step S384) and sets the high probability flag (step S385).

When the probabilistic region passage flag is not set (step S383; NO), or after the process of step S385 is executed, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag (step S386).

That is, when the probability variation control condition is satisfied, both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set, so that the gaming state becomes the high probability high base state. On the other hand, when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the high probability flag is not set and only the high base flag is set, so that the gaming state becomes the low probability high base state.

Following the process of step S386, the CPU 103 initializes the special figure change number count value counted in the game state transition control process (step S274) to "0" (step S390). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines the transmission setting (step S391) of the effect control command (game state specification command) indicating the current game state, and the effect control command (end effect) for designating the end of the jackpot end effect (ending effect). The transmission setting of the end designation command) is set (step S392), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step S393), and the jackpot end process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "0" in step S393, the special symbol normal processing is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the probabilistic region solenoid control process executed in step S16 of FIG. In the probabilistic region solenoid control process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first executes a winning ball / ejection ball detection process (step S410). For example, in the winning ball / discharging ball detection process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the lower large winning opening switch 23B, the probability variation area switch 24A, and the second discharging switch 24B is in the ON state.

Following the winning ball / discharging ball detection processing in step S410, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processing of steps S420, S430, and S440 shown in FIG. 23 according to the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag.

The probabilistic region control normal process in step S420 is executed when the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is “0”. In the probabilistic area control normal process, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B matches the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. Will be done.

The probabilistic region control pattern setting process in step S430 is executed when the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is “1”. In the probability change area control pattern setting process, a process of setting a control pattern of the probability change area is performed.

The probabilistic region control execution process in step S440 is executed when the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is “2” or “3”. In the probabilistic area control execution process, a process of controlling the probabilistic area is performed.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning ball / discharging ball detection process executed in step S410 of FIG. In the winning ball / discharging ball detecting process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the lower large winning opening switch 23B is on (step S411). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. When the lower prize opening switch 23B is on (step S411; YES), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the mismatch count value which is the stored value of the mismatch counter provided in the RAM 102 (step S412).

When the lower prize opening switch 23B is not on (step S411; NO), or after the process of step S412 is executed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation region switch 24A is on (step S413). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability variation region. When the probability change area switch 24A is on (step S413; YES), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the mismatch count value (step S414), and ends the winning ball / ejection ball detection process.

On the other hand, when the probability change region switch 24A is not on in step S413 (step S413; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second discharge switch 24B is on (step S416). When the second discharge switch 24B is on (step S416; YES), the mismatch count value is subtracted by 1 (step S417), and the winning ball / discharge ball detection process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second discharge switch 24B is not turned on in step S416 (step S416; NO), the winning ball / discharge ball detection process is terminated.

As described above, the game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is detected by the lower large winning opening switch 23B → detected by the probability change area switch 24A → by the second discharge switch 24B. Either detection → discharge, or detection by the lower prize opening switch 23B → detection by the second discharge switch 24B → discharge. Therefore, according to the winning ball / discharging ball detection process, the discrepancy count value becomes "0" when the detection by the lower prize opening switch 23B → the detection by the probability change area switch 24A → the detection by the second discharge switch 24B → the discharge. Further, the discrepancy count value is also set to "0" when the detection by the lower prize opening switch 23B → the detection by the second discharge switch 24B → the discharge.

Since the winning ball / ejection ball detection process is executed as the game control timer interrupt process regardless of the value of the special figure process flag in the special figure process process in step S15, for example, the next round game starts. Even after it is done, it will continue to be executed.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the probabilistic region control normal process executed in step S420 of FIG. 23. In the probabilistic region control normal process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the mismatch count value is less than "0" (step S421). When the mismatch count value is not less than "0" (step S421; YES), the probability variation area control normal process is terminated. On the other hand, when the mismatch count value is less than "0" (step S421; YES), an error state is notified (step S422), and the probabilistic region control normal process is terminated.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability variation region control pattern setting process executed in step S430 of FIG. 23. In the probability variation area control pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first specifies the jackpot type (step S431) and specifies the round count value (step S432).

Following the process of step S432, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation solenoid pattern specification table (step S433), and determines the probability variation solenoid pattern table according to the jackpot type and the round count value (step S434).

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a probabilistic solenoid pattern designation table. According to the configuration example shown in FIG. 27, the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 (denoted as table 1 in FIG. 27) and the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 2 (denoted as table 2 in FIG. 27) according to the jackpot type and the round count value. , Any of the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 3 (denoted as table 3 in FIG. 27) is assigned. Specifically, for the "first jackpot", all the round count values ("1", "3", "5", "7", "9" related to the lower open round game (probability change open round game) ) Is assigned the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1. For the "second big hit", the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 is assigned to "1", "3", "5", and "7" among the round count values related to the lower open round game, and the lower open round game is played. The probabilistic solenoid pattern table 2 is assigned to "9" among the round count values according to the above. Regarding the "third jackpot", the probability changes for all the round count values ("1", "3", "5", "7", "9") related to the lower open round game (probability change open round game). The solenoid pattern table 3 is assigned.

Therefore, in the process of step S434, for example, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot" and the round count value is "1", the CPU 103 determines the probability variation solenoid pattern table 1, and the jackpot type is "second jackpot". When the round count value is "9", the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 2 is determined.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a probabilistic solenoid pattern table. FIG. 28A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 (table 1 in FIG. 27). FIG. 28B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 2 (table 2 in FIG. 27). FIG. 28C is a diagram showing a configuration example of the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 3 (table 3 in FIG. 27). The probabilistic solenoid pattern tables 1, 2, and 3 are tables relating to the opening / closing control pattern of the probabilistic region lid, and are tables for storing time data (closing time, opening time) related to opening / closing control. As described above, the probabilistic region is in the closed state during the closing time of the probabilistic region lid, and the probabilistic region is in the open state during the opening time of the probabilistic region lid.

As shown in FIG. 28A, the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 shows the closing time 1 “52 milliseconds” as time data related to the open / close control of the probabilistic region lid in association with the value “1” of the probabilistic region solenoid buffer. Is stored, and the opening time 1 "52 milliseconds" is stored as time data related to the open / close control of the probability change area lid in association with the value "2" of the probability change area solenoid buffer, and is stored in the value "3" of the probability change area solenoid buffer. The closing time 2 "4000 milliseconds" is stored as time data related to the open / close control of the probabilistic region lid in association with it, and as time data related to the open / close control of the probabilistic region lid in association with the value "4" of the probabilistic region solenoid buffer. The opening time 1 "52 milliseconds" is stored, and the closing time 3 "2000 milliseconds" is stored as time data related to the opening / closing control of the probability changing area lid in association with the value "5" of the probability changing area solenoid buffer. The end code "0000" is stored in association with the value "6" of the solenoid buffer. The end codes in the probabilistic solenoid pattern tables 1, 2 and 3 indicate the end of the open / close control of the probabilistic region lid. The description of the probabilistic solenoid pattern tables 2 and 3 will be omitted.

The time data and the like (closing time, opening time, end code) are also referred to as solenoid output designation data. On / off of the solenoid 82C for the probability variable region lid is controlled based on the solenoid output designation data.

Following the process of step S434, the CPU 103 sets the solenoid output designation data of "1" in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table determined in the process of step S434 to the probabilistic region open / close timer value (step S435). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the closing time or opening time corresponding to the initial value "1" of the probabilistic region solenoid buffer to the probabilistic region opening / closing timer value. The value of the probabilistic area solenoid buffer is set to "2" in step S436 of this process (probability change area control pattern setting process), and is incremented by 1 in step S448 of the probabilistic area control execution process.

Following the process of step S435, the CPU 103 sets the value of the probabilistic area solenoid buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to "2" (step S436). The value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is set to "2" (step S437), and the probabilistic region control pattern setting process is terminated.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the probabilistic region control execution process executed in step S440 of FIG. 23. In the probabilistic region control execution process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is “3” (step S441). In the jackpot opening process (step S115), when the lower jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state (that is, when each lower opening round game (probability change opening round game) is completed), the probability change area The value of the solenoid control flag is set to "3".

When the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is "3" in step S441 (step S441; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the mismatch count value is "0" (step S450).

When the value of the probability change control flag is not "3" (step S441; NO), or when the mismatch count value is not "0" (step S450; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the probability change area open / close timer value has become 0. (Step S442). When the probability change area open / close timer value is not 0 (step S442; NO), the CPU 103 subtracts the probability change area open / close timer value by "1" (step S443), and the subtracted probability change area open / close timer value becomes 0. It is determined whether or not (step S444). When the probability change area open / close timer value is not 0 (step S444; NO), the probability change area control execution process is terminated.

When the probability change area open / close timer value becomes 0 (step S442; YES, step S444; YES), the CPU 103 uses the probability change area solenoid from the probability change solenoid pattern table determined in step S434 of the probability change area control pattern setting process. The solenoid output designation data corresponding to the value of the buffer is loaded (step S445), and it is determined whether or not it is an exit code (step S446). When the loaded solenoid output designation data is not an end code (step S446; NO), the CPU 103 sets the solenoid output designation data (closed time, open time) in the probabilistic region open / close timer value (step S447). Subsequently, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the probabilistic region solenoid buffer (step S448), switches on / off of the solenoid 82C for the probabilistic region lid (step S449), and ends the probabilistic region control execution process.

In step S450, when the mismatch count value is "0" (step S450; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability change area open / close timer value (step S451), and sets the initial value "1" to the value of the probability change area solenoid buffer. Is set (step S452). Subsequently, the CPU 103 turns off the solenoid 82C for the probability change area lid (step S453), sets the value of the probability change area solenoid control flag to “0” (step S454), and ends the probability change area control execution process.

In step S446, when the loaded solenoid output designation data is an exit code (step S446; YES), a setting is made by the image display device 5 or the like to notify that an error state has occurred (step S455), and a probability change area is established. Terminate the control execution process.

According to the probabilistic region control execution process of FIG. 29, the solenoid output designation data (closed) is sequentially performed while each lower open round game is being performed (while the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag is “2”). Time, opening time) is loaded, and the solenoid 82C for the probability variable region lid is switched on and off. After the value of the probabilistic region solenoid control flag becomes "3" corresponding to the end of the lower open round game, it is determined whether or not the mismatch count value is "0". Normally (for example, if there is no ejection error or fraudulent activity due to ball clogging in the lower variable winning ball device 7B), the mismatch count is performed before the exit code is loaded as the solenoid output designation data (early). Since the value is set to "0", error notification (processing in step S455) is not performed. In other words, the exit code is loaded as solenoid output designation data so that the exit code is not normally loaded as solenoid output designation data in consideration of the opening time of the lower prize opening and the flow time of the game ball in the discharge path. Since the time until the error is set (see FIGS. 16, 17, 27, 28, 30, 31, and 32), the error notification is not normally performed. On the other hand, the end code may be loaded as solenoid output designation data before the mismatch count value becomes "0" (early). In such a case, some abnormality (for example, lower variable winning) Since it is assumed that there was a discharge error or fraudulent act due to a ball jam in the ball device 7B, an error notification is performed.

FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the probability variable region lid. FIG. 30A is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid based on the solenoid output designation data (closing time, opening time, end code) stored in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 of FIG. 28A. .. For example, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 1 is determined in the process of step S434 of FIG. 26, the open / close control of the probability variation region lid is the value of the probability variation region solenoid buffer (“1” → “2” → “3” → “4”. ”→“ 5 ”→“ 6 ”), specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the closed state of the closing time 1“ 52 ms ”→ the opening time 1“ 52 ms ”. Open state → Closing time 2 “4000 ms” closed state → Opening time 1 “52 ms” open state → Closing time 3 “2000 ms” closed state → (End code “0000”). As described above, for each lower open round game, the next solenoid output designation data is not loaded after the mismatch count value becomes "0" (see FIG. 29), but for convenience of explanation, FIG. 30 (see FIG. 30). A) shows the timing chart when all the solenoid output designation data up to the end code is loaded. The same applies to FIGS. 30 (B) and 30 (C).

FIG. 30B is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid based on the solenoid output designation data (closing time, opening time, end code) stored in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 2 of FIG. 28B. .. For example, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 is determined in the process of step S434 of FIG. 26, the open / close control of the probability variation region lid is the value of the probability variation region solenoid buffer (“1” → “2” → “3” → “4”. ”→“ 5 ”→“ 6 ”→“ 7 ”→“ 8 ”). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), the closed state with a closing time of 1“ 52 ms ”→ Opening time 1 "52 ms" open state → Closing time 2 "4000 ms" closed state → Opening time 2 "35986 ms" open state → Closing time 3 "2000 ms" closed state → Opening time 1 Open state of "52 ms" → Closing time 3 Closed state of "2000 ms" → (End code "0000").

FIG. 30C is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid based on the solenoid output designation data (closing time, opening time, end code) stored in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 3 of FIG. 28 (C). .. For example, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 3 is determined in the process of step S434 of FIG. 26, the open / close control of the probability variation region lid is the value of the probability variation region solenoid buffer (“1” → “2” → “3” → “4”. ”→“ 5 ”→“ 6 ”), specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (C), the closed state of the closing time 1“ 52 ms ”→ the opening time 3“ 39948 ms ”. Open state → Closing time 3 “2000 ms” closed state → Opening time 1 “52 ms” open state → Closing time 3 “2000 ms” closed state → (End code “0000”).

FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize opening and the opening / closing period of the probability variable region lid. FIG. 31 (A) shows the lower prize opening based on the time data (large prize opening time 1 “52 milliseconds”, end code “0000”) stored in the large winning opening opening pattern table 1 of FIG. 17 (A). It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing period of, and the opening / closing period of the probability variable region lid shown in FIG. 30 (A). For example, in the process of step S300 of FIG. 15, when the large winning opening opening pattern table 1 is determined, the opening / closing control of the lower winning opening is executed in the order of the buffer values (“1” → “2”), and concretely. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the open state of the large winning opening opening time 1 “52 milliseconds” → the closed state due to the end code “0000”). The 200 ms after 52 ms is an example of the interval time (closed time).

According to FIG. 16, when the open big winning opening is the lower big winning opening, the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 is determined when the big hit type is "first big hit" and the round count value is "1". , "3", "5", "7", "9", or the jackpot type is "second jackpot" and the round count value is "1", "3", " This is the case of either "5" or "7". In other words, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot" and the round count value is any of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9", or the jackpot type is If it is the "second big hit" and the round count value is any of "1", "3", "5", and "7", the lower big prize opening is based on the big winning opening opening pattern table 1. Open / close control is performed. Further, according to FIG. 27, when the jackpot type is "first jackpot" and the round count value is any one of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9", or When the jackpot type is "second jackpot" and the round count value is any of "1", "3", "5", and "7", the probability change in the process of step S434 in FIG. The solenoid pattern table 1 is determined. When the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 is determined, the opening / closing control of the probabilistic region lid is performed as shown in FIG. 30 (A) (that is, as shown in FIG. 31 (A)).

In the case of FIG. 31 (A), in order for the game ball to pass through the probabilistic region, the lower grand prize opening is won in 52 milliseconds when the lower grand prize opening is open, and the probability variation region lid is open. Must be in position of the probabilistic region lid for 52 milliseconds. However, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball wins the lower prize opening at any timing of 52 milliseconds when the lower prize opening is open, the game ball winning the lower prize opening is The probabilistic region lid is provided so that it cannot exist at the position of the probabilistic region lid in the subsequent 52 milliseconds when the probabilistic region lid is in the open state. In other words, the solenoid output designation data (closed) of the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 so that the probabilistic region lid is always closed when the game ball winning the lower prize opening reaches the position of the probabilistic region lid. Time, opening time, exit code) are set.

From the above, in the case of FIG. 31A, since the game ball cannot pass through the probability variation region, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied. Therefore, when the "1st jackpot" is reached, the probability variation control conditions are not satisfied in all the probability variation open round games (1st round, 3rd round, 5th round, 7th round, 9th round), so that the jackpot game After the end of the state, it does not shift to the probable change state. That is, the "first jackpot" is a normal (non-probability) jackpot. In addition, when it becomes the "second big hit", the probability variation control condition is not satisfied in some probability variation open round games (1st round, 3rd round, 5th round, 7th round), but FIG. 31 (B). As will be described later in the above section, since the probability variation control condition is satisfied in some of the other probability variation open round games (9th round), the probability variation state is entered after the jackpot game state ends. That is, the "second jackpot" is a probabilistic jackpot.

FIG. 31 (B) shows the lower prize opening based on the time data (large prize opening time 2 “29000 milliseconds”, end code “0000”) stored in the large winning opening opening pattern table 2 of FIG. 17 (B). It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing period of, and the opening / closing period of the probability variable region lid shown in FIG. 30 (B). For example, when the large winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined in the process of step S300 of FIG. 15, the opening / closing control of the lower winning opening is executed in the order of the buffer values (“1” → “2”), and concretely. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the open state of the large winning opening opening time 2 “29000 milliseconds” → the closed state due to the end code “0000”). The 200 ms after 29000 ms is an example of the interval time (closed time).

According to FIG. 16, when the open big winning opening is the lower big winning opening, the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined when the big hit type is "second big hit" and the round count value is "9". , Or when the jackpot type is "third jackpot" and the round count value is any one of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9". In other words, when the jackpot type is "second jackpot" and the round count value is "9", or when the jackpot type is "third jackpot" and the round count value is "1", "3". , "5", "7", or "9", the opening / closing control of the lower winning opening is performed based on the large winning opening opening pattern table 2. Further, according to FIG. 27, when the jackpot type is "second jackpot" and the round count value is "9", the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 is determined in the process of step S434 of FIG. 26. .. When the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 2 is determined, the opening / closing control of the probabilistic region lid is performed as shown in FIG. 30 (B) (that is, as shown in FIG. 31 (B)).

In the case of FIG. 31 (B), the opening time of the lower large winning opening and the opening time of the probabilistic area lid are sufficiently long, and the opening time of the lower large winning opening and the opening time of the probable change area lid are sufficiently long. Since it is long, at least one game ball of the game ball that has won the lower prize opening reaches the position of the probability change area lid when the probability change area lid is in the open state. Specifically, for a game ball that has won a prize in the lower prize opening after about 4 seconds or more have passed since the opening of the lower prize opening, the position of the probability change region lid is reached when the probability change region lid is in the open state. do.

From the above, in the case of FIG. 31B, since the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation control condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the "second big hit" is reached, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the probability change control is performed in some probability change open round games (1st round, 3rd round, 5th round, 7th round). Although the condition is not satisfied, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), since the probability variation control condition is satisfied in some other probability variation open round games (9th round), the probability variation state is entered after the jackpot game state ends. do. That is, the "second jackpot" is a probabilistic jackpot.

FIG. 31 (C) shows the lower prize opening based on the time data (large prize opening time 2 “29000 milliseconds”, end code “0000”) stored in the large winning opening opening pattern table 2 of FIG. 17 (B). It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing period of, and the opening / closing period of the probability variable region lid shown in FIG. 30 (C). For example, when the large winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined in the process of step S300 of FIG. 15, the opening / closing control of the lower winning opening is executed in the order of the buffer values (“1” → “2”), and concretely. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the open state of the large winning opening opening time 2 “29000 milliseconds” → the closed state due to the end code “0000”). The 200 ms after 29000 ms is an example of the interval time (closed time).

According to FIG. 16, when the open big winning opening is the lower big winning opening, the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined because the big hit type is "second big hit" and the round. When the count value is "9", or when the jackpot type is "third jackpot" and the round count value is "1", "3", "5", "7", or "9". There is a case. Further, according to FIG. 27, when the jackpot type is "third jackpot" and the round count value is any one of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9". , The probabilistic solenoid pattern table 3 is determined in the process of step S434 of FIG. 26. When the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 3 is determined, the opening / closing control of the probabilistic region lid is performed as shown in FIG. 30 (C) (that is, as shown in FIG. 31 (C)).

In the case of FIG. 31 (C), the opening time of the lower prize-winning opening and the opening time of the probability-changing area lid are sufficiently long, and the opening time of the lower-ranking winning opening and the opening time of the probability-changing area lid are sufficiently long. Since it is long, at least one game ball of the game ball that has won the lower prize opening reaches the position of the probability change area lid when the probability change area lid is in the open state. Specifically, almost all of the game balls that have won the lower prize opening reach the position of the probability change region lid when the probability change region lid is in the open state.

From the above, in the case of FIG. 31C, since the game ball passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation control condition is satisfied. Therefore, when it becomes the "third big hit", at least a part of the probabilistic open round games (actually all the probabilistic open round games (1st round, 3rd round, 5th round, 7th round, 9th round) Since the probability change control condition is satisfied in)), the state shifts to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game state. That is, the "third jackpot" is a probabilistic jackpot.

FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize opening, the opening / closing period of the probability variable region lid, and the opening / closing period of the upper prize opening. FIG. 32 (A) shows the timing showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize-winning opening, the opening / closing period of the probability-changing area lid, and the opening / closing period of the upper-ranking winning opening in the case of the “first big hit (non-probability change)”. It is a chart. That is, FIG. 32 (A) shows the lower size based on the time data (large prize opening time 1 "52 milliseconds", end code "0000") stored in the large winning opening opening pattern table 1 of FIG. 17 (A). The opening / closing period of the winning opening, the opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid shown in FIG. 30 (A), and the time data stored in the large winning opening opening pattern table 2 of FIG. 17 (B) (large winning opening opening time 1 "29000"). It is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the upper prize opening based on "milliseconds" and the end code "0000"). When the jackpot type is "first jackpot (non-probability variation)", in the process of step S300 in FIG. 15, as shown in FIG. 16, all lower open round games (first round) in which the lower jackpot is opened. The large winning opening opening pattern table 1 is decided as the large winning opening opening pattern table for the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th rounds, and all the upper opening round games (3rd round, 5th round, 7th round, 9th round) that open the upper winning opening are opened. The large winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined as the large winning opening opening pattern table for the second round, the fourth round, the sixth round, the eighth round, and the tenth round). If the jackpot type is "1st jackpot (non-probability change)", the probability change solenoid is used for all lower open round games (1st round, 3rd round, 5th round, 7th round, 9th round). The pattern table 1 is determined. Further, in FIG. 32 (A), the opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid based on the solenoid output designation data (closing time, opening time, end code) stored in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 of FIG. 28 (A) is simplified. It is described.

As described above, in the case of "first big hit (non-probability change)", as shown in FIG. 32 (A), all round games (1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round, ..., Of the 9th and 10th rounds), the opening time is short (52 milliseconds) for the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th rounds, which is practically 5 rounds. You can only get the balls (2nd round, 4th round, 6th round, 8th round, 10th round).

FIG. 32 (B) is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize opening, the opening / closing period of the probability change area lid, and the opening / closing period of the upper prize opening in the case of the “second big hit (probability change)”. Is. As mentioned above, in the case of "1st big hit (probability change)", the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 is decided for the lower opening round game of the 1st round, the 3rd round, the 5th round, the 7th round, and the 9th round. On the other hand, in the case of "second big hit (probability change)", the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 is decided for the lower open round game of the first round, the third round, the fifth round, and the seventh round. For the 9th round lower open round game, the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is decided. In the case of "1st big hit (probability change)", the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is decided for the 2nd round, 4th round, 6th round, 8th round, and 10th round upper open round game. On the other hand, in the case of "2nd big hit (probability change)", the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is decided for the 2nd round, 4th round, and 6th round upper open round game, and the 8th round. For the 10th round upper open round game, the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 is determined. When the jackpot type is "second jackpot (probability change)", the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 is determined for the last lower open round game (9th round), and the lower open round game (1 round) other than the last is determined. The probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 is determined for the third round, the fifth round, and the seventh round). Further, in FIG. 32 (B), the opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid based on the solenoid output designation data (closing time, opening time, end code) stored in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 1 of FIG. 28 (A), and FIG. 28. The opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid based on the solenoid output designation data (closing time, opening time, end code) stored in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 2 of (B) is simplified and described.

As described above, in the case of "second big hit (probability change)", as shown in FIG. 32 (B), all round games (1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round, ..., 9). Of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 10th rounds), the opening time is short (52 milliseconds), and it is practically. You can only get 4 rounds (2nd, 4th, 6th, 9th rounds).

FIG. 32 (C) is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize opening, the opening / closing period of the probability change area lid, and the opening / closing period of the upper prize opening in the case of the “third big hit (probability change)”. Is. In the case of "third big hit (probability change)", the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is decided for all round games (1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round, ..., 9th round, 10th round). Will be done. If the jackpot type is "3rd jackpot (probability change)", the probability change solenoid pattern is used for all lower open round games (1st round, 3rd round, 5th round, 7th round, 9th round). Table 3 is determined. Further, in FIG. 32 (C), the opening / closing period of the probabilistic region lid based on the solenoid output designation data (closing time, opening time, end code) stored in the probabilistic solenoid pattern table 3 of FIG. 28 (C) is simplified. It is described.

As described above, in the case of "third big hit (probability change)", as shown in FIG. 32 (C), all round games (1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round, ..., 9). For the rounds (10th round), the opening time is long (29000 milliseconds), and you can get 10 rounds (1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round, ..., 9th round, 10th round). Can be done.

As in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine that establishes a predetermined probability change control condition based on the passage of the game ball through the probability change area is such that the game ball passes through the probability change area or the game ball passes through the probability change area. It is uncertain whether or not a probable change state will occur after the end of the jackpot until the jackpot ends without passing. Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, since the determination ratio of whether or not the game is a big hit differs depending on whether the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a non-probable changing state, when the gaming state is uncertain. It is not possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit. Therefore, in such a pachinko gaming machine, even if there is hold information during the jackpot, if the game state is uncertain, whether or not the jackpot will be a jackpot based on the hold information (that is, the hold internal ream after the jackpot ends). Whether or not it will be a villa) cannot be determined. That is, when the game state is uncertain, it is not possible to execute the effect of whether or not the villa is on hold. On the other hand, if the game ball passes through the probability change area and the game state (probability change state) after the end of the big hit is confirmed, it is possible to execute an effect that the villa will be on hold after the end of the big hit even before the end of the big hit. ..

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), in the case of the "second big hit (probability change)" in which the big winning opening (lower big winning opening, upper big winning opening) and the probability change area lid open and close, 9 If the game ball that has won the lower prize opening in the round passes through the probability change area, it is confirmed that the game state will be in the probability change state after the end of the big hit, so after the game ball passes through the probability change area in the ninth round. Or, in the 10th round, or during the period when the ending effect is being executed, it is possible to execute the effect that the villa will be on hold after the big hit. For example, when the game ball passes through the probabilistic change area in the ninth round of the "second big hit (probability change)", a character may appear and notify the confirmation of the pending villa. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), in the case of the "third big hit (probability change)" in which the big winning opening (lower big winning opening, upper big winning opening) and the probability change area lid open and close, for example, in the first round. If the game ball that has won the lower prize opening passes through the probability change area, it is confirmed that the game state will be in the probability change state after the end of the big hit, so after the game ball passes through the probability change area in the first round, or 2 In each round after the round, and during the period when the ending effect is being executed, it is possible to execute the effect that the villa will be on hold after the big hit. For example, when the game ball passes through the probable change area in the first round of the "third big hit (probability change)", the story is directed in the second to tenth rounds and then held as the end of the story production in the ending. You may notify the confirmation of the consecutive villas.

Next, the operation on 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. 33. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 33 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the CTC mounted on the.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined period elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined period 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 disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically disabled is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue an 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, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Capture the signal. The command captured at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command reception buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit or the like). 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 reception buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and the 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 reception buffer. Settings and controls corresponding to the read effect control command are performed.

Following the command analysis process in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED. , The control content of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the drive operation in the effect model is determined and set according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

34 and 35 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of FIG. 33. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501). For example, the effect control command received on the effect control board 12 side is stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads out the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer and contains the contents. It suffices if the received effect control command can be specified by confirming.

When the first start opening winning designation command is received in step S501 (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the update of the display corresponding to the first starting opening winning designation (step S502). For example, in the process of step S502, a setting for displaying the hold display in the start winning memory display area provided in the display area of the image display device 5 may be made.

When the first start opening winning designation command has not been received in step S502 (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second starting opening winning designation command has been received (step S503). ). When the second start opening winning designation command is received (step S503; YES), the display update corresponding to the second starting opening winning is set (step S504). For example, in the process of step S504, a setting for displaying the hold display in the start winning memory display area provided in the display area of the image display device 5 may be made.

After executing any of the processes of steps S502 and S504, the effect control CPU 120 sends the notification contents of the first start opening winning designation command and the second start opening winning designation command to a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, effect control). It is stored in the winning determination result buffer provided in the buffer setting unit or the like (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, the EXT data of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is used as the reserved storage information at the beginning of the empty entry in the winning determination result buffer. By setting to, the reserved storage information may be stored. At this time, the start opening information corresponding to the MODE data of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command is also included in the hold storage information and set at the beginning of the empty entry in the winning determination result buffer 200. Just do it.

Following the processing of step S505, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the maximum value of the determination result storage number (step S506), and ends the command analysis processing. For example, in the process of step S506, the determination result is added by 1 by adding the determination result storage count value which is the stored value of the determination result storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control counter setting unit or the like). The maximum value of the storage number may be added by 1. The determination result storage counter is for counting the number of stored information on hold in the winning determination result buffer, and is notified by the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command to determine the winning determination result. The maximum value of the storage number associated with the determination result stored in the buffer can be specified by the determination result storage count value.

When the second start opening winning designation command has not been received in step S503 (step S503; NO), the effect control CPU 120 has received a change start command such as a first change start command or a second change start command. Whether or not it is determined (step S507). When the variation start command is received (step S507; YES), for example, the variation start command reception flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit or the like) is set to the ON state (step S508). .. Further, the stored contents of the winning determination result buffer are shifted (step S509). For example, in the winning determination result buffer, the reserved storage information stored in association with the storage number "1" is deleted, and the reserved storage information stored in the entry lower than the storage number "1" is set to 1. Shift up by entry. Then, for example, by subtracting 1 from the determination result count value, the maximum value of the determination result storage number is subtracted by 1 (step S510), and the command analysis process is terminated.

When the fluctuation start command is not received in step S507 (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step S511 in FIG. 35). When the jackpot start designation command is received (step S511; YES), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the jackpot start designation command reception flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit or the like). It is set (step S512), and the command analysis process is terminated.

When the jackpot start designation command has not been received in step S511 (step S511; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round start command has been received (step S513). When the round start command is received (step S513; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the large winning opening opening flag (step S514), and ends the command analysis process.

When the round start command has not been received in step S513 (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round end command has been received (step S515). When the round end command is received (step S515; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the flag after opening the big winning opening (step S516), and ends the command analysis process.

When the round end command has not been received in step S515 (step S515; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot end designation command has been received (step S517). When the jackpot end designation command is received (step S517; YES), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the jackpot end designation command reception flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit or the like). It is set (step S516), and the command analysis process is terminated.

When the jackpot end designation command has not been received in step S517 (step S517; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect end effect designation command has been received (step S519). When the end-time effect end designation command is received (step S519; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is provided with an end-time effect end designation command reception flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like). Is set to the on state (step S520), and the command analysis process is terminated.

When the effect end designation command at the end is not received in step S519 (step S519; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the lower prize winning opening winning notification command has been received (step S521). .. When the lower grand prize opening prize notification command is received (step S521; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is provided with a lower grand prize opening prize notification command provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like). The reception flag is set to the on state (step S522), and the command analysis process is terminated.

When the lower prize winning opening notification command has not been received in step S521 (step S521; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the upper winning opening winning notification command has been received (step S523). ). When the upper prize winning opening prize notification command is received (step S523; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is provided with a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like). The reception flag is set to the on state (step S524), and the command analysis process is terminated.

When the upper prize winning opening winning notification command has not been received in step S523 (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability change confirmation command has been received (step S525). When the probability change confirmation command is received (step S525; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change confirmation command reception flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit or the like) to the ON state. (Step S526), the command analysis process is terminated.

When the probability change confirmation command is not received in step S525 (step S525; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is set according to other commands received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 (step S527). ), Ends the command analysis process. For example, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 sets the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit, etc.) to the ON state, and commands. End the analysis process. Further, for example, when a variation pattern designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control CPU 120 in a variation pattern specification command storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit or the like), and performs command analysis processing. To finish.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed in step S75 of FIG. 33. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determination process (step S150), executes a notification flag setting process (step S151), and performs a notification control process (step S152). To execute. After that, 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.

In the process of determining the effect at the time of winning in step S150, for example, a process of determining the effect mode of the effect at the time of starting winning is performed. For example, the display mode of the hold display is determined according to the setting of the command analysis process (process of step S502, process of step S504), and is displayed in the start winning memory display area of the image display device 5. Specifically, based on the content of the start winning command (for example, based on whether the variable display of the identification information based on the hold information is a big hit or a loss), the display mode of the hold display is determined and the start is started. Display in the winning memory display area. Further, it may be determined whether or not there is a reserved ream (reserved ream) based on the content of the start winning command, and the notification may be given in the ending effect or the like.

In the notification flag setting process of step S151, for example, a process of counting the number of consecutive balls to be ejected, a process of determining whether or not the number of consecutive balls to be ejected reaches a predetermined number of balls to be announced for the first time, and a process of continuously ejecting balls. When the player reaches a predetermined number of ball ejection notifications for the first time, a process of setting a ball ejection notification pre-notification flag, a process of setting a probability change confirmation pre-notification flag, and the like are performed. It should be noted that the predetermined number of balls to be notified may be at least one type. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of ball ejection notification numbers such as 3000, 5000, and 10000 are defined. Further, when the number of consecutive balls to be ejected reaches a predetermined number of balls to be notified for the first time, the number of consecutive balls to be ejected is changed from a number less than a certain number of balls to be notified to a number equal to or more than the number of balls to be notified. For example, when the number of continuous balls is changed from 2999 to 3013, the number of balls is changed from 2999, which is less than the number of balls to be notified "3000", to 3013, which is more than the number of notifications of "3000". This means that the number of balls to be ejected has reached "3000" for the first time. In addition, when the number of continuous balls is changed from 4986 to 5000, the number of balls is changed from 4896, which is less than the number of notifications of "5000", to 5000, which is more than the number of notifications of "5000". This means that the number of balls to be ejected has reached the number of balls to be notified "5000" for the first time. Further, when the number of consecutive balls ejected increased from 9990 to 10004, the number of balls ejected was changed from 9990, which was less than the number of notified balls "10000", to 1004, which was more than the number of notified balls "10000". This means that the number of balls to be ejected has reached the number of notified balls of "10,000" for the first time. That is, when a plurality of types of ball ejection notifications are set, it is determined whether or not any of the plurality of types of ball ejection notifications is reached for the first time. Therefore, for example, when the number of continuous balls is changed from 4800 to 4814, the number of balls to be notified "3000" has already been reached, but the number of balls to be notified is less than the number of balls to be notified. Since the number is not more than the number of balls to be notified, it does not correspond to the fact that the number of consecutive balls to be released reaches the predetermined number of balls to be notified for the first time.

In the notification control process of step S152, for example, a process of controlling ball ejection notification (ball ejection normal mode notification or ball ejection simple mode notification), a process of controlling probability change confirmation notification, and the like are performed.

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 is based on whether or not a predetermined effect control command (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a first variation start command, or a second variation start command) is received. The process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect 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 order to perform variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 and other various effect operations in response to the start of the special figure game, the variation pattern is supported. Processing for determining the effect control pattern and the like is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

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

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

The jackpot 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 open effect to be executed when the big winning opening is in the open state are performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

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

The round post-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 executing a closed effect or a process of setting an open effect when it is not the final round is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5". When it is the final round, the process of setting the ending effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

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

FIG. 37A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. 36. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 37 (A), the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) based on the special symbol display result (step S701). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether the special figure display result is a big hit or a loss by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the 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 specified by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digestion process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the decorative symbol variation time timer value according to the variation pattern in the decorative symbol variation time timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit or the like) (step). S704), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" corresponding to the effect process (step S172) during variable display (step S705), and the variable display start setting process is terminated.

FIG. 37B is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 36. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 37 (B), the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer value becomes 0. Is determined (step S711). When the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer value is not 0 (step S711; NO), the variable display during effect processing is terminated. When the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer value becomes 0 (step S711; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step S712) and is variable. Ends the display processing. During the period until the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer value becomes 0, various effects such as variable display of the decorative symbol are executed.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure hit waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special figure hit waiting process shown in FIG. 38, 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 is not set (step S720; NO), the special symbol hit wait process is terminated.

When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S721), and stops and displays the confirmation decoration symbol (step S722). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fixed decoration symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S723). When the confirmed decorative symbol is not a jackpot symbol (step S723: NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S724). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the current gaming state based on the value of a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like). When the current gaming state is not in the low probability low base state (step S724; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the gaming state setting process (described later) (step S725). When the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (step S724; YES), or after the process of step S725 is executed, the value of the effect process flag is changed to the variable display start waiting process (step S170). It is updated to 0 ”(step S726), and the waiting process for hitting a special figure is terminated.

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

When the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (step S730; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S731) and sets the gaming state to the low probability low base state. (Step SS732). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set the game state to the low probability low base state by using the value of the flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit or the like). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect (step S732), updates the value of the effect process flag to "4" corresponding to the jackpot start process (step S174) (step S733), and waits for a special figure hit. End the process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state setting control process executed in step S725 of FIG. 38. In the game state setting control process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first adds 1 to the decorative symbol variation count value, which is a stored value of the decorative symbol variation counter (step S901). The decorative symbol variation counter is information for counting the number of variations of the decorative symbol provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control counter setting unit). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a highly accurate state (step S902). When the current gaming state is a high-accuracy state (step S902; YES), it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation count value exceeds a predetermined determination value (high-accuracy end determination value) (step S903). .. When the decorative symbol variation count value exceeds the high-accuracy end determination value (step S903; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets (changes) the gaming state from the high-accuracy state to the low-accuracy state (step S904). ).

When the current gaming state is not a high-accuracy state (step S902; NO), when the decorative symbol variation count value does not exceed the high-accuracy end determination value (step S903; NO), the process of step S904 is executed. Later, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (step S906). When the current gaming state is the high base state (step S906; YES), it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol change count value exceeds a predetermined determination value (high base end determination value) (step S907). .. When the decorative symbol change count value exceeds the high base end determination value (step S907; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets (changes) the gaming state from the high base state to the low base state (step S908). ).

When the current gaming state is not in the high base state (step S906; NO), when the decorative symbol change count value does not exceed the high base end determination value (step S907; NO), the process of step S908 is executed. Later, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S910). When the current gaming state is not the low probability low base state (step S910; NO), the gaming state setting control process is terminated. When the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (step S910; YES), the decorative symbol change count value is initialized to "0" (step S912), and the continuous ball output count value is set to "0". Initialization (step S913) is performed, and the game state setting control process is terminated.

FIG. 40A is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot start process executed in step S174 of FIG. 36. In the big hit start process shown in FIG. 40 (A), 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 round start command has been received. If the flag for opening the big winning opening is not set (step S741; NO), the big hit start process is terminated. In addition, the fanfare production is executed until the flag during the opening of the big winning opening is set.

When the large winning opening opening flag is set (step S741; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the large winning opening opening flag (step S742) and sets the opening effect (step S743). , The value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the processing during the round (step S175) (step S744), and the jackpot start processing is terminated.

FIG. 40B is a flowchart showing an example of the processing during the round executed in step S175 of FIG. 36. In the process during the round shown in FIG. 40 (B), the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the flag is set after the large winning opening is opened (step S751). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round end command has been received. If the flag is not set after opening the large winning opening (step S751; NO), the post-round processing is terminated. In addition, during the period from the opening of the big winning opening to the setting of the flag, the effect during opening is executed.

When the flag after opening the big winning opening is set (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag after opening the large winning opening (step S752) and sets the closing effect (step S753). , The value of the effect process flag is updated to "6" corresponding to the post-round processing (step S176) (step S754), and the processing during the round is terminated.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the round post-processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the round post-processing shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot end designation command has been received. When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot opening opening flag is set (step S761). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round start command has been received. If the flag for opening the large winning opening is not set (step S761; NO), the post-round processing is terminated.

When the large winning opening opening flag is set (step S761; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the large winning opening opening flag (step S762) and sets the opening effect (step S763). , The value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the processing during the round (step S175) (step S764), and the post-round processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S760; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S765) and sets the ending effect (step S766). ), The value of the effect process flag is updated to "7" corresponding to the jackpot post-processing (step S177) (step S767), and the round post-processing is terminated. During the period until either the jackpot end designation command reception flag or the jackpot opening flag is set, the closing effect is executed.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end post-processing executed in step S177 of FIG. In the post-hit processing shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the end-time effect end designation command reception flag is set (step S770). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect end designation command at the end has been received. When the effect end designation command reception flag at the end is not set (step S770; NO), the processing after the end of the big hit ends. It should be noted that the ending effect is executed during the period until the end-time effect end designation command reception flag is set.

When the end-time effect end designation command reception flag is set (step S770; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the end-time effect end designation command reception flag (step S771), and determines a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, step S771). (Step S772), it is determined whether or not the probability variation setting flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like is set (step S772). The probability change setting flag is set to the ON state according to the first set of the probability change confirmation command reception flag in the notification flag setting process (step S151) of FIGS. 36 and 43.

When the probability variation setting flag is set (step S772; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the probability variation setting flag (step S773) and sets the gaming state to the high accuracy / high base state (step S774). On the other hand, when the probability variation setting flag is not set (step S772; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the gaming state to the low probability high base state (step S775).

Following the process of step S774 or the process of step S775, the effect control CPU 120 initializes the decorative symbol variation count value to "0" (step S776), and changes the value of the effect process flag to the variable display start wait process. It is updated to "0" corresponding to (step S170) (step S777), and the post-processing after the big hit is completed.

In the flowchart of FIG. 42, the execution of the ending effect is terminated based on the reception of the effect control command (end-time effect end designation command) (step S770; YES), and the process is controlled to wait for the variable display start. However (step S777), a timer may be used. For example, a timer for the ending effect is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control timer setting unit or the like), the timer value of the timer is set in the round post-processing (step S176), and the jackpot end post-processing (step). In S177), the execution of the ending effect may be terminated based on the timeout of the timer, and the process may be controlled to wait for the variable display start.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification flag setting process executed in step S151 of FIG. 36. In the notification flag setting process shown in FIG. 43, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S920). That is, the effect control CPU 120 is executed during the jackpot as the effect control process process in step S75 (big hit start process in step S174, round process in step S175, round post-process in step S176, end of jackpot in step S177). It is determined whether or not any one of (time processing) is being executed. If the value of the effect process flag is not 4 or more (step S920; NO), the notification flag setting process is terminated.

When the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S920; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the lower grand prize opening prize notification command reception flag is set (step S921). When the lower prize opening prize notification command reception flag is set (step S921; YES), the lower prize opening prize notification command reception flag is cleared (step S922), and the number of prize balls corresponding to the lower prize opening. Is added to the continuous payout count value (step S923).

When the lower prize opening prize notification command reception flag is not set (step S921; NO), or after the process of step S923 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the upper prize entrance prize notification command reception flag. It is determined whether or not the command is performed (step S924). When the upper prize entrance prize notification command reception flag is set (step S924; YES), the upper prize prize opening notification command reception flag is cleared (step S925), and the number of prize balls corresponding to the upper prize entrance is Is added to the continuous payout count value (step S926).

When the winning notification command reception flag is not set (step S924; NO), or after the process of step S926 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 has a continuous payout count value of a predetermined payout number. It is determined whether or not the number of notifications has been reached for the first time (step S928). It should be noted that the predetermined number of balls to be notified may be at least one type. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of ball ejection notification numbers (for example, 3000 pieces, 5000 pieces, 10000 pieces, etc.) are defined. When a plurality of types of ball ejection notifications are specified, it is determined whether or not the number of ball ejection notifications of any of the plurality of types is reached for the first time. For example, it is determined whether or not 3000 pieces have been reached for the first time, whether or not 5000 pieces have been reached for the first time, and whether or not 10,000 pieces have been reached for the first time.

When the continuous payout number count value reaches a predetermined payout notification number for the first time (step S927; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a ball payout notification pre-flag according to the ball payout notification number reached for the first time. (Step S928). Specifically, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like), a ball ejection notification pre-flag (for example, a ball ejection notification pre-flag when 3000 pieces are reached), 5000, corresponding to each ball ejection notification number. A flag before ball ejection notification when the number of balls is reached, etc.) is provided, and the effect control CPU 120 turns on the flag before ball ejection notification corresponding to the number of ball ejection notifications reached for the first time. Just set it to the state.

When the continuous payout number count value does not reach the predetermined payout notification number for the first time (step S927; NO), or after the process of step S928 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change confirmation command reception flag. It is determined whether or not it is set (step S929). If the probability change confirmation command reception flag is not set (step S929; NO), the notification flag setting process is terminated.

When the probability change confirmation command reception flag is set (step S929; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the probability change confirmation command reception flag (step S930). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variation setting flag is set (step S931). When the probability change setting flag is set (step S931; YES), the notification flag setting process is terminated.

When the probability change setting flag is not set (step S931; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change setting flag to the ON state (step S932). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change confirmation pre-notification flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit or the like) to the ON state (step S933), and ends the notification flag setting process. ..

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification control process executed in step S152 of FIG. In the notification control process shown in FIG. 44, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the ball ejection notification end control process (step S940). The ball ejection notification end control process will be described later. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 6 (step S941). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round post-processing of step S176 is executed as the effect control process process of step S75.

When the value of the effect process flag is 6 (step S941; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the probability change confirmation notification end control process (step S942). The probability change confirmation notification end control process will be described later. When the value of the effect process flag is not 6 (step S941; NO), or after the process of step S942 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S941; NO). Step S943). When the value of the effect process flag is not 4 or more (step S943; NO), the notification control process is terminated. When the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S943; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the jackpot middle notification start control process (step S944), and ends the notification control process.

FIG. 45A is a flowchart showing an example of the ball ejection notification end control process executed in step S940 of FIG. 44. In the ball ejection notification end control process shown in FIG. 45 (A), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (or the ball ejection simple mode notification flag) is set ( Step S9000). The ball ejection normal mode notification flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like), and is set to the ON state while the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed in the normal mode. The flag. The ball ejection simple mode notification flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like), and the ball ejection notification is performed in a simple mode that is simpler than the normal mode. The interval is set to the on state. When the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (or the ball ejection simple mode notification flag) is not set (step S9000; NO), the ball ejection notification end control process is terminated. That is, when the ball ejection notification is not performed in either the normal mode or the simplified mode, there is no target for ending the notification, so the ball ejection notification end control process is terminated.

When the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (or the ball ejection simple mode notification flag) is set (step S9000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the ball ejection notification timer value (step). S9001), it is determined whether or not the timer value during ball ejection notification has become 0 (step S9002). The ball ejection notification timer value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control timer setting unit or the like) when the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (or the ball ejection simple mode notification flag) is set. It is a timer value set in the provided timer during ball ejection notification. That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the payout notification timer has timed out. When the timer value during the ball ejection notification is not 0 (step S9002; NO). The ball ejection notification end control process is terminated. That is, since it has not yet reached the time to end the notification, the ball ejection notification end control process is terminated.

When the payout notification timer value becomes 0 (step S9002; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the payout normal mode notification flag is set (step S9003). When the ball ejection normal mode notification flag is set (step S9003; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the ball ejection normal mode notification (step S9004), and clears the ball ejection normal mode notification flag. (Step S9005), the ball ejection notification end control process is terminated. That is, since the notification time of the ball ejection notification that has been performed in the normal mode has expired (time-out), the ball ejection notification (normal aspect) is terminated and the ball ejection normal mode notification flag is cleared.

When the ball ejection normal mode notification flag is not set (step S9003; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the ball ejection simple mode notification (step S9006), and clears the ball ejection simple mode notification flag. (Step S9006), the ball ejection notification end control process is terminated. That is, since the notification time of the ball ejection notification that has been performed in the simplified mode has expired (time-out), the ball ejection notification (simplified mode) is terminated and the ball ejection simple mode notification flag is cleared.

As described above, according to the ball ejection notification end control process (step S940) shown in FIG. 45A, the ball ejection normal mode notification and the ball ejection simple mode notification are terminated by the timeout of the ball ejection notification timer.

FIG. 45B is a flowchart showing an example of the probability change confirmation notification end control process executed in step S942 of FIG. 44. In the probability change confirmation notification end control process shown in FIG. 45B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability change confirmation notification in progress flag is set (step S9010). The probability change confirmation notification flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like), and is set to the ON state while the probability change confirmation notification is being performed. If the probability change confirmation notification in progress flag is not set (step S9010; NO), the probability change confirmation notification end control process is terminated. That is, when the probability change confirmation notification is not performed, there is no target to end the notification, so the probability change confirmation notification end control process is terminated.

When the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (step S9010; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the probability change confirmation notification (step S9011), clears the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S9012), and changes the probability change. The final notification end control process is terminated.

As described above, according to the probability change confirmation notification end control process (step S942) shown in FIG. 45B, the probability change confirmation notification ends when the probability change confirmation notification end control process is executed. That is, the probability change confirmation notification ends when the round post-processing of step S176 corresponding to the value of the effect process flag of 6 is executed (when the open state of the large winning opening ends).

46 and 47 are flowcharts showing an example of the big hit middle notification start control process executed in step S944 of FIG. 44. In the jackpot notification start control process shown in FIG. 46, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ball ejection notification flag is set (step S9030). In this embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of ball ejection notification numbers such as 3000, 5000, and 10000 are defined. Further, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit or the like), a flag before ball ejection notification corresponding to each number of ball ejection notifications (for example, a flag before ball ejection notification when 3000 pieces are reached) reaches 5000 pieces. A flag before ball ejection notification at the time is provided (such as a flag before ball ejection notification when 10,000 pieces are reached). Therefore, in the process of step S9030, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not any of the ball ejection notification pre-flags is set, in other words, a plurality of ball ejection pre-notification flags (for example, when 3000 balls are reached). It is determined whether or not any one of the pre-notification flag, the pre-notification flag when 5000 pieces are reached, the pre-ball ejection flag when 10,000 pieces are reached, and the like) is set.

When the ball ejection notification flag is set (step S9030; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (step S9032).

When the probability change confirmation notification flag is set in step S9032 (step S9032; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S9033) and starts the probability change confirmation notification (step S9034). ). As a result, in the display area of the image display device 5, an image or a message indicating that the high accuracy state is controlled after the big hit is displayed. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S9035), and ends the jackpot notification start control process. That is, when both the ball ejection notification pre-notification flag and the probabilistic change confirmation pre-notification flag are set (step S9030; YES, step S9032; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the probability change confirmation notification (step S9034).

When the probabilistic change confirmation notification pre-flag is not set in step S9032 (step S9032; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probabilistic change confirmation notification in progress flag is set (FIG. 47 (A)). Step S9040).

When the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set in step S9040 (step S9040; NO), the effect control CPU 120 clears the pre-ball ejection flag (step S9041) and starts the ball ejection normal mode notification (step S9041). Step S9042). As a result, in the display area of the image display device 5, an image or a message indicating that the number of continuously ejected balls has reached the number of ejected balls (for example, 3000, 5000, 10000, etc.) is displayed in a normal display mode. It is displayed in. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (step S9043), and outputs the ball output to the ball ejection notification timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit or the like). The ball notification timer value is set (step S9047), and the jackpot notification start control process is terminated. That is, when the flag before ball ejection notification is set and the flag before probability change confirmation notification is not set (step S9030; YES, step S9032; NO), and when the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set (step S9030; YES, step S9032; NO). Step S9040; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs ball ejection notification in a normal manner (step S9042).

When the probability change confirmation notification flag is set in step S9040 (step S9040; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the pre-ball ejection flag (step S9044) and starts the ball ejection simple mode notification (step S9044). S9045). As a result, in the display area of the image display device 5, an image or a message indicating that the number of continuously ejected balls has reached the number of ejected balls (for example, 3000, 5000, 10000, etc.) is displayed in a simple display mode. It is displayed in. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the ball ejection simple mode notification flag (step S9046), and outputs the ball output to the ball ejection notification timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit or the like). The ball notification timer value is set (step S9047), and the jackpot notification start control process is terminated. That is, even when the flag before ball ejection notification is set (step S9030; YES) and the flag before probability change confirmation notification is not set (step S9032; NO), the flag during probability change confirmation notification is set. When (step S9040; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the ball ejection notification in a simple mode that is simpler than the normal mode (step S9045).

In this embodiment, the ball ejection notification timer value set in the ball ejection notification timer in the process of step S9047 is 5 seconds. However, the ball ejection notification timer value set in the ball ejection notification timer is not limited to 5 seconds. For example, a value (time) of less than 5 seconds may be set as the ball ejection notification timer value in the ball ejection notification timer, or a value (time) exceeding 5 seconds may be set as the ball ejection notification timer value. May be good. Further, different timer values during the ball ejection notification are set in the process of step S9047 when the ball ejection normal mode notification is started in the process of step S9042 and when the ball ejection simple mode notification is started in the process of step S9045. You may. For example, when starting the ball ejection simple mode notification, a timer value during the ball ejection notification may be set to a shorter value (time) than when the ball ejection normal mode notification is started. As a result, since the display mode is simple and the display time is short, it is possible to more easily (simply) notify the ball ejection. Further, for example, when starting the ball ejection simple mode notification, a timer value during the ball ejection notification may be set to a longer value (time) than when the ball ejection normal mode notification is started. Thereby, the simple display mode can be covered by the length of the display time, and the notification can be performed more reliably.

When the ball ejection notification flag is not set in step S9030 (step S9030; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (FIG. 47 (B)). Step S9050). When the probabilistic change confirmation pre-notification flag is not set (step S9050; NO), the big hit middle notification start control process is terminated. That is, when neither the ball ejection notification pre-notification flag nor the probability change confirmation notification pre-notification flag is set (step S9030; NO, step S9500; NO), there is no target to start the notification, so that the big hit middle notification start control process is performed. finish.

When the probabilistic change confirmation pre-notification flag is set in step S9500 (step S9050; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the probabilistic change confirmation pre-notification flag (step S9051), and the ball ejection normal mode notification flag is set. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S9052).

When the ball ejection normal mode notification flag is not set in step S9052 (step S9052; NO), the effect control CPU 120 starts the probability change confirmation notification (step S9056) and sets the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S9056). Step S9057), the jackpot notification start control process is terminated. That is, even when the flag before ball ejection notification is not set (step S9030; NO) and the flag before probability change confirmation notification is set (step S9050; YES), the flag during ball ejection normal mode notification is set. If not (step S9052; NO), the effect control CPU 120 simply performs the probability change confirmation notification (step S9057).

When the ball ejection normal mode notification flag is set in step S9052 (step S9052; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the ball ejection normal mode notification and starts the ball ejection simple mode notification (step S9053). ). As a result, the image or message indicating that the number of continuous balls has reached the number of balls to be notified is switched from the normal display mode to the simple display mode. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 clears the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (step S9054), and sets the ball ejection simple mode notification flag (step S9055). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 starts the probability change confirmation notification (step S9056). As a result, in the display area of the image display device 5, an image or a message indicating that the high accuracy state is controlled after the big hit is displayed. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change confirmation notification in progress flag (step S9057), and ends the big hit middle notification start control process. That is, when the flag before ball ejection notification is not set (step S9030; NO) and the flag before probability change confirmation notification is set (step S9050; YES), the flag during ball ejection normal mode notification is set. When this is done (step S9052; YES), the effect control CPU 120 switches the ball ejection normal mode notification to the ball ejection simple mode notification (step S9053, step S9054, step S9055), and performs the probability change confirmation notification (step S9053). S9057).

As described above, according to the jackpot notification start control process (step S944) shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, when neither the ball ejection notification flag nor the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (step S9050; NO). Since there is no target to start the notification, the notification start control process during the big hit ends. When only the probabilistic change confirmation pre-notification flag is set (step S9050; YES), the probabilistic change confirmation notification is started (and when the ball ejection normal mode notification is being performed, the ball ejection simple mode notification is switched to). When only the ball ejection notification pre-flag is set (step S9032; NO), either the ball ejection normal mode notification or the ball ejection simple mode notification is started depending on whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification is executed (probability variation confirmation). If the notification is not performed, the ball ejection normal mode notification is started, and if the probability change confirmation notification is not performed, the ball ejection simple mode notification is started). When both the ball ejection notification pre-notification flag and the probabilistic change confirmation pre-notification flag are set (step S9032; YES), the probability change confirmation notification is started (step S9034). In this case, since the flag before the probability change confirmation notification is cleared (step S9033) and the probability change confirmation notification in progress flag is set (step S9035), the ball ejection simple mode notification is started when the next jackpot notification start control process is executed. (Step S9045).

Subsequently, the flow of the game according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, as described above, after the big hit ends, the game state becomes the high base state (high accuracy high base or low accuracy high base state) until the end of the special figure game a predetermined number of times. , It is more advantageous for the player than when it is in a low base state (low probability low base state, etc.). Specifically, when the player is in the high-accuracy high-base state, the player is in terms of the jackpot probability (improvement of probability) and the amount of ball ejection (reduction of consumption) as compared with the case of the low-accuracy low-base state. It is advantageous. Further, when the low accuracy and high base state is set, the player is advantageous in terms of the consumption amount (reduction of the consumption amount) of the balls to be ejected as compared with the low accuracy and low base state. Therefore, it is assumed that the player will continue to play the game in the high base state, and it is difficult to assume that the player will be vacant (non-operating state) in the high base state. That is, basically, the vacant platform is in a low base state.

A player who sits on a vacant table in a low-probability and low-base state and starts a game guides the game ball to the left game area 2A so that the normal winning ball device 6A can win the game ball. A game ball wins a prize in the normal winning ball device 6A, and the first special figure game is played. Since the current gaming state is a non-probability state (low probability low base state), as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the probability of becoming a "big hit" as compared with the probability change state (high probability high base state). Is low, and even when it becomes a big hit, the variable special map is the first special map, so as shown in FIG. 10 (B), "first big hit (substantially 5R normal)", "second It is either a big hit (substantial 4R probability variation) or a "third jackpot (substantial 10R probability variation)".

In the case of "first big hit (substantial 5R normal)", as described above, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, so after the end of "first big hit (substantial 5R normal)" (a predetermined number of special figure games). Until the end of), the game state becomes a low accuracy high base state. In the case of "second jackpot (substantial 4R probability variation)", as described above, the probability variation control condition is satisfied, so that after the end of "second jackpot (substantial 4R probability variation)" (a predetermined number of special figure games). Until the end of), the game state becomes a high accuracy and high base state. In the case of "third jackpot (substantial 10R probability variation)", as described above, the probability variation control condition is satisfied, so that after the end of "third jackpot (substantial 10R probability variation)" (a predetermined number of special figure games). Until the end of), the game state becomes a high accuracy and high base state. When the game state is a high base state (high accuracy high base or low accuracy high base state), the game ball is moved to the right game area 2B in order to pass through the gate 6C and allow the normal variable winning ball device 6B to win the game ball. To induce.

In the low probability high base state after the end of the "first jackpot (substantial 5R normal)", as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the "second jackpot (substantial 4R probability variation)" and the "third jackpot (substantial 10R probability variation)" Compared to the high-accuracy high-base state after the end of ")", the probability of becoming a "big hit" is low, but when it becomes a big hit, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, so as shown in FIG. 10 (B). In addition, it is the most advantageous "third big hit" for the player. In the high-accuracy high-base state after the end of the "second jackpot (substantial 4R probability variation)" and "third jackpot (substantial 10R probability variation)", as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the probability of becoming a "big hit" is high. Further, when it becomes a big hit, since the variable special figure is the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 10B, it becomes the most advantageous "third big hit" for the player.

As described above, when the first hit (big hit in the low probability low base state) is the "first big hit (substantially 5R normal)", the number of balls to be hit at the first hit is small and the probability of becoming a big hit is improved. However, it is possible to play the game while suppressing the consumption of the balls until the end of the special figure game of a predetermined number of times. When the first hit is "the second big hit (substantially 4R probability change)", the number of balls to be hit is small, but the probability of becoming a big hit is improved, so until the end of the specified number of special figure games. It is possible to expect a "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)" while suppressing the consumption of balls. When the first hit is the "third big hit (actually 10R probability change)", the number of balls to be hit at the first hit is large and the probability of becoming a big hit is improved. It is possible to expect a "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)" while suppressing the consumption of balls. That is, in the present embodiment, after the first hit, it is possible to expect another big hit (ream villa) in the second special figure game up to a predetermined number of times without reducing the number of game balls (balls). In addition, at the time of consecutive villas, it becomes a "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)", so a sharp game is realized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive balls (cumulative number of balls released from the first hit) is the number of multiple types of ball output notifications (for example, 3000 or 5000) when a consecutive villa is being held. It is designed to notify the ball ejection that it has reached any of (10000 pieces, etc.) for the first time. For example, when the number of continuous balls reaches 3000 for the first time, the display area of the image display device 5 notifies that the number of balls has reached 3000, and when the number of continuous balls reaches 5000 for the first time, the image display device. In the display area of 5, the ball ejection notification that the number of balls has reached 5,000 is given, and when the number of continuous balls reaches 10,000 for the first time, the ball ejection notification that the number of consecutive balls has reached 10,000 is given in the display area of the image display device 5. I am doing it.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the probability change control condition is satisfied during the big hit, the probability change confirmation notification that the probability change control condition is controlled to the high probability state after the big hit is performed. For example, when the probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability change confirmation notification is performed in the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the ball ejection notification, a ball ejection normal mode notification and a ball ejection simple mode notification are prepared, and when the time when the ball ejection notification is performed and the time when the probability change confirmation notification is performed overlap with each other. Is set to perform a ball ejection simple mode notification as a ball ejection notification during the time when the probability change confirmation notification is being performed.

Specifically, when the number of continuous balls reaches the number of balls to be notified for the first time during the probability change confirmation notification (step S9040; YES of the jackpot notification start control process in FIG. 47 (A)). , The ball ejection simple mode notification is started as the ball ejection notification (step S9045 in FIG. 47 (A)).

More specifically, when the probability change confirmation notification is started, the probability change confirmation notification pre-flag is cleared (step S9033 in FIG. 46 or step S9051 in FIG. 47 (B)). Further, when the probability change confirmation notification is started, the probability change confirmation notification in progress flag is set (step S9035 in FIG. 46 or step S9057 in FIG. 47 (B)). Further, the probability change confirmation pre-notification flag is set so as not to be set more than once for one big hit by the probability change setting flag (see the notification flag setting process in FIG. 43 and the big hit end process in FIG. 42). That is, while the probability change confirmation notification is being performed, the probability change confirmation notification pre-probability flag is not set, and the probability change confirmation notification in progress flag is set. From the above, when the number of consecutive balls is reached for the first time and the pre-ball ejection flag is set during the probability change confirmation notification (see the notification flag setting process in FIG. 43). The ball ejection simple mode notification is started (step S9045 in FIG. 47 (A)).

Further, when the probability variation control condition is satisfied during the ball ejection normal mode notification (step S9052; YES of the big hit middle notification start control process in FIG. 47 (B)), the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed. While switching to the ball simple mode notification (step S9053 in FIG. 47 (B)), the probability change confirmation notification is started (step S9056).

More specifically, when the ball ejection normal mode notification is started, the ball ejection notification pre-notification flag is cleared (step S9041 in FIG. 47 (A)). Further, when the ball ejection normal mode notification is started, the ball ejection normal mode notification in progress flag is set (step S9043 in FIG. 47 (A)). That is, while the ball ejection normal mode notification is being performed, the ball ejection normal mode notification flag is not set, and the ball ejection normal mode notification in progress flag is set. From the above, when the probability change control condition is satisfied and the probability change confirmation notification pre-flag is set (see the notification flag setting process in FIG. 43) during the ball ejection normal mode notification, the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed. Is switched to the ball ejection simple mode notification (step S9053 in FIG. 47 (B)), and the probability change confirmation notification is started (step S9056).

Further, when the timing at which the number of continuous balls reaches the number of balls to be notified for the first time and the timing at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied coincide with (or substantially match) (step S9032 of the big hit middle notification start control process in FIG. 46). ; YES), the probability change confirmation notification is started (step S9034 in FIG. 46), and subsequently, the ball ejection simple mode notification is started (step S9042 in FIG. 47 (A)).

More specifically, when the timing when the number of continuous balls reaches the number of balls to be notified for the first time and the timing when the probability change control condition is satisfied match (substantially match), the pre-ball ejection flag and the probability change confirmation notification It may be set together with the previous flag. For example, in the notification flag setting process of FIG. 43, after the process of step S928 is executed and the ball ejection notification flag is set, the process of step S933 is executed and the probability change confirmation notification flag is set. be. When both the ball ejection notification pre-notification flag and the probability change confirmation notification pre-notification flag are set, the probability change confirmation notification pre-notification flag is cleared (step S9033) in the jackpot middle notification start control process of FIG. 46, and the probability change confirmation notification is started. (Step S9034), the probability change confirmation notification in progress flag is set (step S9035), and the ball ejection simple mode notification is started at the next execution of the jackpot notification start control process (step S9042).

Next, a specific production operation during the jackpot game state will be described. 48 to 52 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation during a big hit game state. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of screen display when the probability variation control condition is satisfied. The screen display shows typical scenes in the order of (a) in FIG. 48 → (b) in FIG. 48 → (c) in FIG. 48 → (d) in FIG. 48 → (e) in FIG. 48. Is. The same applies to other figures.

(A) of FIG. 48 represents a scene of "second big hit (substantially 4R probability change)". FIG. 48B is a scene where the first round is being performed. Since each round is digested by right-handed, the message "Right-handed →" is displayed in the upper right corner of the display screen. The message of "right-handed →" in the first round may be set as the opening effect of the first round in the jackpot start processing (step S174) of FIG. 40. Further, the message of "right-handed →" after the second round may be set as an open effect when starting the second and subsequent rounds in the round post-processing (step S176) of FIG. 41. FIG. 48 (c) is a scene where the ninth round is being performed. Since the ninth round is a round related to the establishment of the probability change control condition, the message "Aim for V !!" is displayed to alert the player. The message "Aim for V !!" may be set as an open effect when the ninth round is started in the round post-processing (step S176) of FIG. 41, for example.

FIG. 48 (d) is a scene in which the probability change confirmation notification is performed in the ninth round. That is, as shown by the balloon in the figure, when the game ball passes through the probability variation region switch 24A (detected by the probability variation region switch 24A) and the probability variation control condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 48 (d). In addition, the probability change confirmation notification is performed. The image of “V” shown in FIG. 48 (d) is an example of the probability change definite notification. The image of "V" is set in the probabilistic confirmation notification start (step S9056 in FIG. 47B) of the big hit middle notification start control process (step S944).

After the end of the "second big hit (substantially 4R probability change)", the game shifts to a high accuracy and high base until the predetermined number of special figure games are completed.

As shown in FIG. 32, the "second big hit (substantially 4R probability change)" is a long-term opening (29000 milliseconds) in the second, fourth, sixth, and ninth rounds, and one round. The 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 10th rounds are short-term open (52 milliseconds). The number of rounds may be displayed for long-term open rounds. That is, the second round may be displayed as "1R", the fourth round may be displayed as "2R", the sixth round may be displayed as "3R", and the ninth round may be displayed as "4R". .. For example, in FIG. 48 (d), "9R" is displayed in the upper left of the display screen, but "4R" may be displayed.

FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of screen display when the number of continuous balls is reached for the first time. (A) of FIG. 49 represents a scene of "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)".
(B) of FIG. 49 is a scene where the first round is being performed. Specifically, it is a scene immediately after the start of the first round.

FIG. 49 (c) is a scene in which the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed in the seventh round. That is, as shown by the balloon in the figure, the game ball passes through the count switch (lower grand prize opening switch 23B) (detected by the count switch), and the number of continuous balls is the number of balls notified "3000". When the ball is first reached, the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed as shown in FIG. 49 (c). The character image shown in FIG. 49 (c) and the message "3000 shots GET !!!" are examples of the normal mode notification of the ball ejection. The character image and the message "3000 shots GET !!!" are set in the ball ejection normal mode notification start (step S9042 in FIG. 47 (A)) of the big hit middle notification start control process (step S944).

Although not shown in FIG. 49, in the case of "third big hit (substantial 10R probability variation)", the probability variation control condition is basically satisfied in the first round, and the "third jackpot (substantial 10R probability variation)" is satisfied. After the end of "Probability change)", the game shifts to a high probability high base until the predetermined number of special figure games are completed.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of screen display when the probability variation control condition is satisfied and the number of continuous balls is reached for the first time. FIG. 50A shows a scene in which the “third big hit (substantially 10R probability variation)” is reached. FIG. 50B is a scene where the first round is being performed. Specifically, it is a scene immediately after the start of the first round. FIG. 50 (c) is a scene in which the first round is also performed. Since the first round is a round related to the establishment of the probability change control condition, the message "Aim for V !!" is displayed to alert the player.

In addition, in the "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)", in addition to the first round, the third round, the fifth round, the seventh round, and the ninth round are also rounds related to the establishment of the probability change control condition, so the "third round". It is not important to alert the player as compared to "2 big hits (substantially 4R probability change)". Therefore, it is not necessary to display the message "Aim for V !!". If, for some reason, the probability variation control condition is not yet satisfied after the digestion in the 7th round, the message "Aim for V !!" may be displayed in the 9th round.

FIG. 50 (d) is a scene in which the probability change confirmation notification and the ball ejection simple mode notification are performed in the first round. That is, as shown by the balloon in the figure, the game ball passes through the probability variation region switch 24A (detected by the probability variation region switch 24A), and at the same time (or substantially at the same time) the probability variation control condition is satisfied, the game ball. Passes through the count switch (lower big winning opening switch 23B) (detected by the count switch), and when the number of continuous balls reaches the number of balls to be notified "3000" for the first time, it is shown in FIG. 50 (d). As described above, the probability change confirmation notification and the ball ejection simple mode notification are performed. The message “3000 shots GET !!!” shown in FIG. 50 (d) is an example of a simple ball ejection mode notification. The ball ejection notification in FIG. 50 (d) is simpler than the ball ejection notification in FIG. 49 (c). Specifically, in the simple ball ejection mode notification in FIG. 50 (d), the character image present in the ball ejection normal mode notification in FIG. 49 (c) is omitted, and the “ball ejection normal mode notification” in FIG. 49 (c) is omitted. The message "Get 3000 shots !!!" is made smaller.

When the probabilistic change confirmation flag and the ball ejection notification pre-flag are set at the same time, the image of the "V" is the probability change confirmation notification start (step of FIG. 46) of the big hit middle notification start control process (step S944). The message of "3000 shots GET !!!", which is set in S9034) and is a simple mode, is in the ball ejection simple mode notification start (step S9045 in FIG. 47 (A)) of the jackpot medium notification start control process (step S944). Set.

Further, when the flag before the probability change confirmation is set slightly earlier than the flag before the ball ejection notification, the image of the "V" is the probability change confirmation notification start of the big hit middle notification start control process (step S944). The message of "3000 shots GET !!!", which is set in (step S9056 of FIG. 47 (B)) and is a simple mode, is the start of the ball ejection simple mode notification (step S944) of the big hit medium notification start control process (FIG. 47). It is set in step S9045) of (A).

If the flag before the ball ejection notification is set slightly earlier than the flag before the probability change is confirmed, the character image and the message "3000 shots GET !!!", which are the normal modes, are displayed for a moment (or). The display is set but not displayed), and the message "3000 GET !!!", which is a simple mode, is displayed. That is, when the flag before the ball ejection notification is set slightly earlier than the flag before the probability change confirmation, first, the character image or "3000 shots GET!" Which is the normal mode in step S9042 of FIG. 47 (A). The message "!!" is set, and the message is instantly switched to the message "3000 shots GET !!!" in step S9053 of FIG. 47 (B), and "V" is set in step S9056 of FIG. 47 (B). Image is set.

It should be noted that the ball ejection simple mode notification is not limited to the one in which the message is made smaller or the image is omitted as compared with the ball ejection normal mode notification. For example, the ball ejection simple mode notification has a smaller number of characters in the message than the ball ejection normal mode notification, or displays a character image or a message at a position that is less noticeable (inconspicuous) than the ball ejection normal mode notification. A character image or a message may be displayed in a color that is less conspicuous than the normal mode notification.

After the end of the "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)", the game shifts to a high accuracy and high base until the predetermined number of special figure games are completed.

FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an example of screen display such as an ending effect. (A) of FIG. 51 represents a scene of "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)". FIG. 51 (b) is a scene where the tenth round is being performed. FIG. 51 (c) is a scene where the ending effect is being performed. The character image displayed as the ending effect and the message "ST continue !!" are set in the round post-processing (step S176) of FIG. 41. As shown by the balloon in the figure, the game ball related to the last winning (10th on the 10th round) passes through the count switch (upper large winning opening switch 23A) (detected by the count switch). It is assumed that the number of consecutive balls is "4920". That is, FIG. 51 shows a scene in which the number of consecutive balls ejected does not reach the predetermined number of balls ejected for the first time. FIG. 51 (d) is a scene in which the variable display is started after the end of the “third big hit (substantially 10R probability variation)”.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display when the number of continuous balls is reached for the first time in the final round. (A) of FIG. 52 represents a scene of "third big hit (substantially 10R probability change)". FIG. 52 (b) is a scene where the tenth round is being performed. FIG. 52 (c) is a scene in which the ball ejection notification is performed in the ending effect. For example, as shown by a balloon in the figure, the game ball related to the last winning (10th in the 10th round) passes through the count switch (upper large winning opening switch 23A) (detected by the count switch). When the number of consecutive balls is changed from "4996" to "5010", the ball ejection notification is performed as shown in FIG. 52 (c). FIG. 52 (d) is a scene in which the variable display is started after the end of the "third big hit (substantially 10R probability variation)".

The message "3000 shots GET !!!" in FIG. 52 (c) is an example of a simple ball ejection mode notification. In the notification control process (step S152) shown in FIG. 44 and the big hit middle notification start control process (step S944) shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, when the ball ejection notification is performed during the ending effect, the ball ejection normal mode is used. Although the notification is performed, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), when the ball ejection notification is performed during the ending effect, the ball ejection simple mode notification may be performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ball ejection notification is based on the winning of the final round (10th round), and in the case of the ball ejection notification based on the winning of the final round, the ball ejection normal mode notification is used. Alternatively, the ball ejection simple mode notification may be started. In addition, in the case of ball ejection notification based on the second half of the final round (for example, the winning of the 5th and subsequent winnings in the 10th round), and in the case of the ball ejection notification based on the final winning of the final round (10th in the 10th round). It is also possible to start the ball ejection simple mode notification instead of the ball ejection normal mode notification.

Further, in the case of a ball ejection notification based on a prize (for example, 1st to 9th) other than the end of the final round (for example, the 10th), the ball ejection normal mode notification is started and the ball ejection normal mode notification is ended. (Before the timer value during the ball ejection notification becomes 0), when the ending effect is started, the process for performing the probability change confirmation notification while the ball ejection normal mode notification is being performed (step 47 (B)). Similar to the process of S9053), the ball ejection normal mode notification may be switched to the ball ejection simple mode notification.

Subsequently, a modification will be described. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing another example of the notification control process. The notification control process of FIG. 53 mainly has the following two differences from the notification control process of FIG. 44.

(Difference 1)
In the notification control process of FIG. 44, when the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S943; YES), the big hit middle notification start control process (step S944) of FIGS. 46 and 47 is executed. In the notification control process of FIG. 53, when the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S943; YES), the big hit middle notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55 is executed.

(Difference 2)
In the notification control process of FIG. 44, the process ends when the value of the effect process flag is not 4 or more (step S943; NO) or after the big hit middle notification start control process (step S944) is executed. In the notification control process of FIG. 53, when the value of the effect process flag is not 4 or more (step S943; NO), or after the jackpot notification start control process (step S1944) is executed, the value of the effect process flag is 1. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1945), and when the value of the effect process flag is 1 (step S1945; YES), the variable display during notification start control process (step S1944) of FIG. 56 is executed.

In the notification control process shown in FIG. 53, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the ball ejection notification end control process of FIG. 45 (A) (step S940). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 6 (step S941).

When the value of the effect process flag is 6 (step S941; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the probability change confirmation notification end control process of FIG. 45 (B) (step S942). When the value of the effect process flag is not 6 (step S941; NO), or after the process of step S942 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S941; NO). Step S943). When the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S943; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the jackpot notification start control process of FIGS. 54 and 55 (step S1944). On the other hand, when the value of the effect process flag is not 4 or more (step S943; NO), or after the process of step S1944 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 1. (Step S1945). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display start setting process of step S171 is being executed as the effect control process process of step S75.

When the value of the effect process flag is not 1 (step S1945; NO), the notification control process is terminated. When the value of the effect process flag is 1 (step S1945; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the notification start control process during variable display of FIG. 56 (step S1944).

54 and 55 are flowcharts showing an example of the big hit middle notification start control process executed in step S1944 of FIG. 53. The jackpot notification start control process of FIGS. 54 and 55 mainly has the following two differences from the jackpot notification start control process of FIGS. 46 and 47.

(Difference 1)
In the jackpot notification start control process of FIGS. 46 and 47, it is first determined whether or not the ball ejection notification flag is set (step S9030), whereas the jackpot notification start of FIGS. 54 and 55 is started. In the control process, first, it is determined whether or not the flag is set after the big winning opening is opened (step S9020). When the flag after opening the big winning opening is set (step S9020; YES), each process of FIG. 55 (B) is executed, and when the flag after opening the big winning opening is not set (step S9020; NO). ), It is determined whether or not the ball ejection notification flag is set (step S9030).

(Difference 2)
In the jackpot notification start control process of FIGS. 46 and 47, when the probabilistic confirmation notification pre-flag is not set in the process of step S9032 (step S9032; NO), each process of FIG. 47 (A) is executed. On the other hand, in the big hit middle notification start control processing of FIGS. 54 and 55, when the probabilistic change confirmation notification pre-flag is not set in the processing of step S9032 (step S9032; NO), each processing of FIG. 55 (A) is performed. Run.

In the big hit middle notification start control process shown in FIG. 54, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the flag is set after the big winning opening is opened (step S9020). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the round post-processing of step S176 is executed as the effect control process process of step S75. When the flag after opening the big winning opening is not set (step S9020; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the flag before ball ejection notification is set (step S9030).

When the ball ejection notification flag is not set (step S9030; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (step S9032).

When the probability change confirmation notification flag is set in step S9032 (step S9032; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S9033) and starts the probability change confirmation notification (step S9034). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S9035), and ends the jackpot notification start control process.

When the probabilistic change confirmation notification pre-flag is not set in step S9032 (step S9032; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probabilistic change confirmation notification in progress flag is set (FIG. 55 (A)). Step S9040).

When the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set in step S9040 (step S9040; NO), the effect control CPU 120 clears the pre-ball ejection flag (step S9041) and starts the ball ejection normal mode notification (step S9041). Step S9042). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (step S9043), and outputs the ball output to the ball ejection notification timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit or the like). The ball notification timer value is set (step S9047), and the jackpot notification start control process is terminated.

When the probability change confirmation notification flag is set in step S9040 (step S9040; YES), the jackpot notification start control without executing the process of step S9041, the process of step S9042, the process of step S9043, and the process of step S9047. End the process. That is, even when the flag before ball ejection notification is set (step S9030; YES) and the flag before probability change confirmation notification is not set (step S9032; NO), the flag during probability change confirmation notification is set. When (step S9040; YES), the ball ejection notification is not started. Specifically, since the pre-ball ejection flag has not been cleared, the ball ejection normal mode notification is started after the probability variation confirmation notification is completed (after the probability variation confirmation notification flag is cleared).

When the ball ejection notification flag is not set in step S9030 (step S9030; NO), each process of FIG. 47 (B) is executed.

When the flag is set after opening the large winning opening in step S9020 (step S9020; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not this is the 10th round (step 55 (B)). S9060). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ending effect is executed without the next round. If it is not the 10th round this time (step S9060; NO), the jackpot notification start control process is terminated.

This time, when it is the 10th round (step S9060; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ball ejection notification flag is set (step S9061). When the ball ejection notification pre-flag is not set (step S9061; NO), the jackpot notification start control process is terminated.

When the ball ejection notification flag is set (step S9061; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the ball ejection notification pre-flag (step S9062), and a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Etc.), the ball ejection non-notification flag is set to the on state (step S9063), and the big hit middle notification start control process is terminated. When the ball ejection non-notification flag is set, the ball ejection notification is performed in the variable display after the end of the big hit. That is, when the flag after opening the big winning opening is set (step S9020; YES), this time is the 10th round (step S9060; YES), and the flag before ball ejection notification is set (step S9061; NO). , The effect control CPU 120 sets the ball ejection non-notification flag so that the ball ejection notification is performed in the variable display after the big hit is completed. In addition, although the flag before ball ejection notification is set, if this time is not the 10th round, the flag before ball ejection notification has not been cleared, so in the next and subsequent rounds (the flag after opening the big winning opening) (After being cleared), the ball ejection normal mode notification is started.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display notification start control process executed in step S1946 of FIG. 53. In the variable display notification start control process shown in FIG. 56, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ball ejection non-notification flag is set (step S9070). When the ball ejection non-notification flag is not set (step S9070; NO), the variable display during notification start control process is terminated.

When the ball ejection non-notification flag is set (step S9070; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the ball ejection non-notification flag (step S9071) and sets the start of the ball ejection normal mode notification (step). S9072). As a result, the notification of the normal mode of paying out balls is started in the effect processing during variable display (step S172). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the ball ejection normal mode notification flag (step S9073), sets the ball ejection notification timer value in the ball ejection notification timer (step S9074), and starts the variable display notification. End the control process.

57 and 58 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation during a big hit game state. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of screen display when the probability variation control condition is satisfied and the number of continuous balls is reached for the first time. Specifically, an example of screen operation when the big hit middle notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55 is executed is shown. In addition, in FIG. 57, a part of the common portion with FIG. 50 ((a) and (b) in FIG. 50) is omitted. Specifically, a representative scene is shown in the order of (a) in FIG. 50 → (b) in FIG. 50 → (a) in FIG. 57 → (b) in FIG. 57 → (c) in FIG. 57.

FIG. 57 (a) is a scene following FIG. 50 (b), as in FIG. 50 (c). FIG. 57 (b) is a scene in which the probability change confirmation notification is performed in the first round. In FIG. 50 (d), the probability change confirmation notification and the ball ejection simple mode notification are performed in the first round, whereas in FIG. 57 (b), the ball ejection simple mode notification is not performed in the first round. The point is different. When the jackpot notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55 is executed, the probability change confirmation notification is performed as shown in FIG. 57 (b). That is, in the jackpot notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55, the ball ejection notification pre-flag is set (step S9030; YES), and the probability change confirmation pre-notification flag is not set. (Step S9032; NO), when the probabilistic change confirmation notification flag is set (step S9040; YES), the ball ejection notification is not started.

FIG. 57 (c) is a scene in which the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed in the second round. When the jackpot notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55 is executed, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed after the probability change confirmation notification is completed. That is, in the jackpot notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55, the ball ejection normal mode notification is started after the probability change confirmation notification is completed (after the probability change confirmation notification flag is cleared).

FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a screen display example when the number of consecutive balls is reached for the first time in the final round. Specifically, a screen operation example is shown when the jackpot notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55 and the variable display notification start control process (step S1946) of FIG. 56 are executed.

FIG. 58 (a) represents a scene in which the “third big hit (substantially 10R probability variation)” is reached. FIG. 58 (b) is a scene where the tenth round is being performed. FIG. 58 (c) is a scene where the ending effect is being performed. For example, as shown by a balloon in the figure, the game ball related to the last winning (10th in the 10th round) passes through the count switch (upper large winning opening switch 23A) (detected by the count switch). Even when the number of consecutive balls is changed from "4996" to "5010", as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the ball ejection notification is not performed. That is, in the big hit middle notification start control process (step S1944) of FIGS. 54 and 55, the flag after opening the big winning opening is set (step S9020; YES), and this time it is the 10th round (step S9020; YES). In step S9606; YES), when the pre-ball ejection flag is set (step S9061; YES), the ball ejection notification is not started.

FIG. 58 (d) is a scene in which the ball ejection normal mode notification is performed in the variable display after the end of the "third big hit (substantially 10R probability variation)". That is, the ball ejection non-notification flag is set in step S9063 of FIG. 55, and the start of the ball ejection normal mode notification is set in step S9072 of the variable display during notification start control process of FIG. ), The ball ejection normal mode notification is performed in the variable display.

As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a high accuracy state, a high base state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and the gaming medium can win a prize. A variable winning device that can be changed to an open state (for example, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like) and an advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state (for example, the value of the special figure process flag as the special symbol stop process of FIG. 13). The process of step S285 to update to "4" corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-process, the process of step S833 to set the probability variation region passage flag as the probability variation determination process of FIG. 20, and the high probability flag set as the jackpot end process of FIG. Process of step S385 to be performed, process of step S386 to set a high base flag, process of step S733 to update the value of the effect process flag to "4" corresponding to the jackpot start process as the process of waiting for the special figure hit in FIG. 38, FIG. The process of step S932 for setting the probability variation setting flag as the notification flag setting process of 43, the process of step S774 for setting the high accuracy high base state as the post-hit processing in FIG. 42, and the process of step S775 for setting the low accuracy low base state. (Processing, etc.) and when the gaming medium wins a prize in the variable winning device and the first condition (for example, probability variation control condition, etc.) is satisfied, the first notification (for example, probability variation as shown in FIG. 48 (d)) is satisfied. The first notification means (for example, the process of step S9034 in FIG. 46, the process of step S9056 in FIG. 47 (B), etc.) for performing definite notification, etc., and the variable winning device in which the gaming medium wins the first condition. When a different second condition (for example, a condition that the number of consecutive balls is delivered for the first time reaches a predetermined number of balls to be notified) is satisfied, the second notification (for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (c)) is satisfied. A second notification means (for example, a process of step S9042 in FIG. 47 (A), a process of step S9045, a process of step S9053 in FIG. 47 (B), etc.) for performing ball ejection notification, etc.) is provided, and the first condition is described above. Is established when the gaming medium passes through a specific region (for example, a probability variation region) provided in the variable winning device, and when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the first condition is satisfied. The first notification (for example, probability change confirmation notification) by the notification means and the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification) by the second notification means can be executed in duplicate (for example, FIG. As shown in (d) of 50, the probability change confirmation notification and the ball ejection notification can be executed in duplicate).

According to such a configuration, the first notification and the second notification can be effectively executed.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a high accuracy state, a high base state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and the gaming medium can win a prize. A variable winning device that can be changed to an open state (for example, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like) and an advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state (for example, the value of the special figure process flag as the special symbol stop process of FIG. 13). The process of step S285 to update to "4" corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-process, the process of step S833 to set the probability variation region passage flag as the probability variation determination process of FIG. 20, and the high probability flag set as the jackpot end process of FIG. Process of step S385 to be performed, process of step S386 to set a high base flag, process of step S733 to update the value of the effect process flag to "4" corresponding to the jackpot start process as the process of waiting for the special figure hit in FIG. 38, FIG. The process of step S932 for setting the probability variation setting flag as the notification flag setting process of 43, the process of step S774 for setting the high accuracy high base state as the post-hit processing in FIG. 42, and the process of step S775 for setting the low accuracy low base state. (Processing, etc.) and when the gaming medium wins a prize in the variable winning device and the first condition (for example, probability variation control condition, etc.) is satisfied, the first notification (for example, probability variation as shown in FIG. 48 (d)) is satisfied. The first notification means (for example, the process of step S9034 in FIG. 46, the process of step S9056 in FIG. 47 (B), etc.) for performing definite notification, etc., and the variable winning device in which the gaming medium wins the first condition. When a different second condition (for example, a condition that the number of consecutive balls is delivered for the first time reaches a predetermined number of balls to be notified) is satisfied, the second notification (for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (c)) is satisfied. A second notification means (for example, a process of step S9042 in FIG. 47 (A), a process of step S9045, a process of step S9053 in FIG. 47 (B), etc.) for performing ball ejection notification, etc.) is provided, and the first condition is described above. Is established when the gaming medium passes through a specific region (for example, a probability variation region) provided in the variable winning device, and when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the first condition is satisfied. It is possible to execute either one of the first notification (for example, probability change confirmation notification) by the notification means and the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification) by the second notification means (for example). , As shown in FIG. 57 (b), it is possible to execute the probability change confirmation notification without executing the ball ejection notification).

According to such a configuration, the first notification and the second notification can be effectively executed.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control timer interrupt process of FIG. 6 executed by the CPU 103) and an effect controlling means for controlling the effect (for example,). , The effect control main process of FIG. 33 executed by the effect control CPU 120, etc.), and the game control means outputs information (for example, various effect control commands) (for example, step S17). The effect control means controls the effect based on the information output by the information output means (for example, in the variable display start setting process of FIG. 37 (A), the variation of FIG. 11). The effect control pattern is set as the pattern to be used based on the variation pattern specification command set for transmission in step S254 of the pattern setting process).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to control the effect according to the progress of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the first notification (for example, probability change confirmation notification or the like) and the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification or the like) are executed in duplicate, the first notification is executed. The first notification is executed in a mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the notification of No. 2 (for example, the ball ejection simple mode notification in FIG. 50 (d) is in FIG. 49 (c). It is smaller than the ball ejection normal mode notification, and in FIG. 50 (d), the probability variation definite notification is executed in a mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the ball ejection notification). It should be noted that the mode in which the first notification is easier for the player to recognize than the second notification is recognized because the display related to the first notification is larger than the display related to the second notification. It is not limited to being easy. For example, the display related to the first notification may be easier to recognize because the color is more conspicuous than the display related to the second notification, and the display related to the first notification is the second notification. It may be easy to recognize by being in a prominent position as compared with the display according to.

With such a configuration, it can be reliably recognized that the control to an advantageous state is performed.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first condition (for example, probability variation control condition and the like) and the second condition (for example, the condition that the number of continuous balls is reached for the first time). When and is satisfied, the first notification (for example, probability change confirmation notification, etc.) is preferentially executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the probability change definite notification is executed in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the ball ejection notification. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 57 (b) and 57 (c), the ball ejection notification is performed after the probability change confirmation notification is completed.

With such a configuration, it can be reliably recognized that the control to an advantageous state is performed.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game medium is won by the variable winning device (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like), and the first condition (for example, the probability variation control condition or the like) is satisfied. It is provided with an instruction means for instructing the fact (process of step S743 of the jackpot start process of FIG. 40, process of step S763 of the round post-processing of FIG. 41, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the message "Aim for V !!" is displayed as an instruction to satisfy the probability variation control condition. When the above message is displayed in the second round, it is set as an open effect in the jackpot start process (step S743), and when the above message is displayed in the second and subsequent rounds, it is set as an open effect in the post-round process. It may be set (step S763).

According to such a configuration, the first condition can be easily satisfied.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a high accuracy state, a high base state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and the gaming medium can win a prize. A variable winning device that can be changed to an open state (for example, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like) and an advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state (for example, the value of the special figure process flag as the special symbol stop process of FIG. 13). The process of step S285 to update to "4" corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-process, the process of step S833 to set the probability variation region passage flag as the probability variation determination process of FIG. 20, and the high probability flag set as the jackpot end process of FIG. Process of step S385 to be performed, process of step S386 to set a high base flag, process of step S733 to update the value of the effect process flag to "4" corresponding to the jackpot start process as the process of waiting for the special figure hit in FIG. 38, FIG. The process of step S932 for setting the probability variation setting flag as the notification flag setting process of 43, the process of step S774 for setting the high accuracy high base state as the post-hit processing in FIG. 42, and the process of step S775 for setting the low accuracy low base state. (Processing, etc.) and when the gaming medium wins a prize in the variable winning device and the first condition (for example, the execution condition of the ending effect, etc.) is satisfied, the first notification (for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (c)). The first notification means (for example, the process of step S766 in FIG. 41, the process of FIG. 42, etc.) and the second condition in which the gaming medium wins the variable winning device and is different from the first condition. (For example, the condition that the number of consecutive balls is reached for the first time) is satisfied, and the second notification (for example, the ball ejection notification as shown in FIG. 49 (c)) is satisfied. The second notification means (for example, the process of step S9042 of FIG. 47 (A), the process of step S9045, the process of step S9053 of FIG. 47 (B), etc.) is provided, and the first condition is the advantageous state. Is satisfied (for example, when the final round is completed), and when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the first notification (for example, ending effect) by the first notification means is satisfied. Etc.) and the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification) by the second notification means can be executed in duplicate (for example, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the ending effect and the output. It is possible to duplicate the ball notification).

According to such a configuration, the first notification and the second notification can be effectively executed.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a high accuracy state, a high base state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and the gaming medium can win a prize. A variable winning device that can be changed to an open state (for example, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the like) and an advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state (for example, the value of the special figure process flag as the special symbol stop process of FIG. 13). The process of step S285 to update to "4" corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-process, the process of step S833 to set the probability variation region passage flag as the probability variation determination process of FIG. 20, and the high probability flag set as the jackpot end process of FIG. Process of step S385 to be performed, process of step S386 to set a high base flag, process of step S733 to update the value of the effect process flag to "4" corresponding to the jackpot start process as the process of waiting for the special figure hit in FIG. 38, FIG. The process of step S932 for setting the probability variation setting flag as the notification flag setting process of 43, the process of step S774 for setting the high accuracy high base state as the post-hit processing in FIG. 42, and the process of step S775 for setting the low accuracy low base state. (Processing, etc.) and when the gaming medium wins a prize in the variable winning device and the first condition (for example, the execution condition of the ending effect, etc.) is satisfied, the first notification (for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (c)). The first notification means (for example, the process of step S766 in FIG. 41, the process of FIG. 42, etc.) and the second condition in which the gaming medium wins the variable winning device and is different from the first condition. (For example, the condition that the number of consecutive balls is reached for the first time) is satisfied, and the second notification (for example, the ball ejection notification as shown in FIG. 49 (c)) is satisfied. The second notification means (for example, the process of step S9042 of FIG. 47 (A), the process of step S9045, the process of step S9053 of FIG. 47 (B), etc.) is provided, and the first condition is the advantageous state. Is satisfied (for example, when the final round is completed), and when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the first notification (for example, ending effect) by the first notification means is satisfied. Etc.) and the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification) by the second notification means can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 58 (c)). It is possible to execute the ending effect without executing the notification).

According to such a configuration, the first notification and the second notification can be effectively executed.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the first notification (for example, ending effect, etc.) and the second notification (for example, ball ejection notification, etc.) are executed in duplicate, the second notification is executed. The first notification is executed in a mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the notification in FIG. 52 (for example, the ball ejection simple mode notification in FIG. 52 (c) is output in FIG. 49 (c). It is smaller than the ball normal mode notification, and in (c) of FIG. 52, the ending effect is executed in a mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the ball ejection notification). It should be noted that the mode in which the first notification is easier for the player to recognize than the second notification is recognized because the display related to the first notification is larger than the display related to the second notification. It is not limited to being easy. For example, the display related to the first notification may be easier to recognize because the color is more conspicuous than the display related to the second notification, and the display related to the first notification is the second notification. It may be easy to recognize by being in a prominent position as compared with the display according to.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably recognize that the advantageous state has ended.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first condition (for example, the execution condition of the ending effect, etc.) and the second condition (for example, the condition that the number of consecutive balls to be ejected reaches a predetermined number of balls to be announced for the first time). Etc.), the first notification (for example, ending effect, etc.) is preferentially executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the ending effect is executed in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than the ball ejection notification. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 58 (c) and 58 (d), the ball ejection notification is performed after the ending effect is completed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably recognize that the advantageous state has ended.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the holding storage means for storing the holding information for the variable display of the identification information that has not been started (for example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B). , Production control command reception buffer, etc.) and whether or not the variable display of the identification information results in a specific display result based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means, the variable display corresponding to the hold information starts. The first determination means is provided with pre-determination means (for example, the start winning determination process of FIG. 8 executed by the CPU 103, the winning effect determination process of FIG. 36 executed by the effect control CPU 120, etc.). In the aspect of the notification (for example, ending effect, etc.), the variable display of the identification information based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means when the advantageous state ends is the specific display result (for example). That is, when there is a specific mode (for example, an ending effect for notifying that the hold ream is determined) to notify the hold ream), and the first notification of the specific mode is executed, the second. (For example, ball ejection notification, etc.) may be restricted. For example, when the first notification of the specific aspect is executed, the first notification of the specific aspect may be displayed more easily recognizable than the second notification, or the first notification of the specific aspect may be displayed more easily. The second notification may be started after the first notification is completed, or the second notification may be stopped (cancelled).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the mode of the pending ream determination.

In the above embodiment, the probability change determination process (step S315) is performed in the jackpot opening process (step S115), but in addition to the jackpot opening process, the jackpot opening post-processing (step S116) and the jackpot opening process are performed. Probability change determination processing (step S315) may also be performed in the pre-processing (step S114) and the jackpot end processing (step S117). Specifically, for example, the processing of steps S310 to S315 in the processing during the opening of the big hit may be executed in the processing after the opening of the big hit, the processing before the opening of the big hit, and the processing for ending the big hit. As a result, it becomes possible to cope with over-winning and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the variation count value (special figure variation frequency variation count value, decorative symbol variation count value) is counted up for each variation, and the end determination value (high probability end determination value, high base end determination) is performed. Although it is determined whether or not the value (value) has been exceeded, a value corresponding to the above-mentioned end determination value may be set in the fluctuation count value, and each fluctuation may be counted down to determine whether or not it has become zero. ..

Further, in the above embodiment, on the sub side, the game state after the big hit is controlled by using the decorative symbol fluctuation number counter, and the continuous ball ejection number count value is initialized when the low probability and low base state is reached. (Fig. 39), the game state is grasped based on the effect control command (game state specification command) transmitted from the main side, and the continuous ball ejection number count value is initialized when the low probability low base state is reached. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of consecutive balls to be ejected is initialized when the high base state is completed (step S913 of the game state setting control process in FIG. 39), but the number of consecutive balls to be ejected is determined. The conditions for initialization are not limited to this. For example, the number of consecutive balls may be initialized by an operation of a player (for example, pressing an operation button 30) or when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off and on.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification is prioritized in the ball ejection notification and the probability variation confirmation notification, but the ball ejection notification may be prioritized. In the above-described embodiment, the ending effect is prioritized in the ball ejection notification and the ending effect, but the ball ejection notification may be prioritized.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the relationship between the ball ejection notification and the probability change confirmation notification and the relationship between the ball ejection notification and the ending effect have been described, but other relationships may also be applied. For example, in the instruction notification (instruction effect) and the ball ejection notification, either the instruction notification (instruction effect) or the ball ejection notification may be prioritized.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of consecutive balls ejected exceeds a predetermined number (number of balls ejected), the ball ejection notification is performed, but instead of or in addition to the ball ejection notification, the number of continuous rounds is predetermined. When the number exceeds a predetermined number, the cumulative number of rounds may be notified. The number of consecutive rounds may be, for example, the total number of rounds that have been digested without falling into a low-probability low-base state even once since the first hit. The number of consecutive rounds may include rounds with substantially no balls (for example, rounds with an opening time of 52 milliseconds), but it is preferable not to include rounds with substantially no balls. The relationship between the continuous round number notification and the probability change confirmation notification when notifying the number of consecutive rounds, the relationship between the continuous round number notification and the ending effect, the relationship between the ball ejection notification and the probability variation confirmation notification, and the relationship between the ball ejection notification and the ending effect. May be the same as.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the pre-ball ejection flag is set (when the number of continuous ball ejection exceeds the predetermined number of ball ejection notifications), finally (for example, the end of the probability change confirmation notification). Later, after the end of the ending effect), the ball ejection notification is made, but the ball ejection notification (ball ejection normal mode notification, ball ejection simple mode notification) may not be performed. For example, if the pre-ball ejection flag is set when the probability change confirmation notification is being performed, or if the pre-balling ball notification flag is set immediately before the ending effect, the ball ejection notification (normal ball ejection) is performed. It is also possible not to perform the mode notification, the ball ejection simple mode notification).

Further, in the above embodiment, the notification time of the ball ejection normal mode notification and the notification time of the ball ejection simple mode notification are the same, but the notification time of the ball ejection normal mode notification and the notification time of the ball ejection simple mode notification are the same. May be different. Further, in the above embodiment, the ball ejection notification (ball ejection normal mode notification, ball ejection simple mode notification) ends due to a time-out, but like the probability change confirmation notification, at the end of the round (the large winning opening is closed). When it becomes), it may end. Further, in the above embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification ends at the end of the round, but like the ball ejection notification, it may end by a timeout up to the end of the ending effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode of counting the number of continuous balls to be ejected based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 is shown on the side of the effect control board 12 (notification flag setting process in FIG. 43). , The number of continuous balls may be counted on the side of the main board 11. Further, in the above embodiment, the mode of determining whether or not the number of continuous ball ejections exceeds a predetermined number of ball ejection notifications is shown on the side of the effect control board 12 (notification flag setting process in FIG. 43). When counting the number of consecutive balls ejected on the side of the substrate 11, it may be determined on the side of the main substrate 11 whether or not the number of consecutive balls ejected exceeds a predetermined number of balls ejected.

It should be noted that the notification of the ball ejection (normal ball ejection mode notification, ball ejection simple mode notification) and the probabilistic change confirmation notification are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 48, 49, 50 and the like. As an example, the above notification may be displayed semi-transparently. For example, when the timings of the ball ejection notification and the probability change confirmation notification overlap, "3000 shots GET !!" or the like may be displayed semi-transparently as the ball ejection simple mode notification. As another example, the notification may be accompanied by voice. For example, the probability change confirmation notification may output a specific notification sound indicating that the V prize has been won together with the display indicating that the V prize has been won, and the payout notification may be an indication that the number of balls has exceeded 3000, for example. In addition, it may output a voice (for example, a voice of a character) to the effect that the number of voices exceeds 3000. When the timings of the ball ejection notification and the probability change confirmation notification overlap, the voice output of the ball ejection notification may be omitted.

In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which two special variable winning ball devices, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B having a probability changing region and an upper special variable winning ball device 7A having no probability changing region, are provided. However, for example, a special variable winning ball device having a probabilistic region may be provided without providing a special variable winning ball device having no probabilistic region.

Further, in the above embodiment, the interval time is set in the big hit opening pre-processing in step S114 (step S305), but other processing (for example, the big hit opening processing in step S115 and the big hit opening post-processing in step S116). Etc.) may be used to set the interval time.

Further, in the above embodiment, as an instruction notification (instruction effect), the message "Aim for V !!" is displayed, and the player is instructed to launch the game ball to the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. However, it is not limited to such a mode, but the instruction notification (instruction production) displays a message such as "Aim for the attacker !!!" or "Right-handed !!" The player may be instructed to launch the game ball to the variable winning ball device 7B. The "attacker" in the above message refers to an attacker (lower special variable winning ball device 7B) corresponding to a probabilistic open round game.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the jackpot type determined when the variable special map is the second special figure is one type (third big hit), but the variable special map is used. When the figure is the second special figure, any one of a plurality of types (for example, a second big hit and a third big hit) may be determined.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different according to the variable special chart, but the determination ratio of the jackpot type is determined according to the gaming state. It may be different. For example, when the gaming state is in the high probability state, the third big hit is determined, and when the gaming state is in the low probability state, either the first big hit, the second big hit, or the third big hit is determined. May be good. Further, for example, when the gaming state is in the high base state, the third big hit is determined, and when the gaming state is in the low base state, either the first big hit, the second big hit, or the third big hit is determined. You may do so.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the first big hit (substantially 5R normal), the game state is in the low accuracy and high base state until the predetermined number of special figure games is completed. After one big hit (substantially 5R normal), the gaming state may remain in the low probability low base state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the high-accuracy state is cut off the number of times (the high-accuracy state continues until the predetermined number of special figure games is completed), but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure (or when the gaming state is the high probability state), the probabilistic big hit (for example, the second big hit and the third big hit of the present embodiment) and the non-probable variable big hit (for example). , The first) of the present embodiment may be determined, and the high-accuracy state may be maintained in the high-accuracy state until a non-probability change jackpot is reached. In addition, when shifting to the high base state after the end of the non-probability change jackpot won in the high probability state, the number of continuous balls may be initialized when the high base state ends. In addition, when the non-probability change jackpot that was won in the high probability state does not shift to the high base state after the end, all the pending information stored after the end of the non-probability change jackpot (or at the end of the non-probability change jackpot) is stored. After digestion), the number of consecutive balls may be initialized.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various production operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in each of the above embodiments, one is used when starting the variation in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, and the like. Although an example of transmitting a variation pattern designation command is shown, 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 100 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. (2) A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop) may be transmitted. In this case, on the effect control board 12, the effect control in the variation display may be performed based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode shown by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the "ratio" is any element (A, B) such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B: C = 20%: 50%: 30%. , C) is not limited to those exceeding 0%. For example, any element is 0, such as A: B = 100%: 0%, A: B: C = 0%: 40%: 60%, or A: B: C = 0%: 0%: 100%. It is a concept that includes those that are%.

In addition, various production operations including the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, and production image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to change and modify it arbitrarily as long as it does not.

For example, a game score to be used for a game is given by using a frequency which 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, and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, an example is a gaming machine in which a gaming medium is used as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine in which a gaming medium such as a ball is enclosed and a score is given when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of the machine. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

The specific game state (big hit game state) is a big prize after a predetermined time (symbol confirmation stop time + big hit start production time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. An example is shown in which the mouth is opened and a specific game state starts, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is provided in the game area after a specific combination of symbols (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific passage gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time when the big hit occurs, and even if the ball is exhausted before the big hit starts, the ball can be lent and the ball can be replenished.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of jackpot rounds may be different depending on which specific region is passed. Further, a lottery for the number of big hit rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be different depending on which specific area is passed.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game area 2A Left game area 2B Right game area 3 Game machine frame 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Ordinary winning ball device 6B Ordinary variable winning ball device 7A Upper special variable winning ball device 7B Lower special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Directional control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Ordinary symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A 1st Starting port switch 22B 2nd starting port switch 23A Upper prize opening switch 23B Lower winning opening switch 24A Probability change area switch 24B 2nd discharge switch 24C 1st discharge switch 25A 1st hold indicator 25B 2nd hold indicator 25C Hold indicator 81 Solenoid (for ordinary electric accessories)
82A Solenoid (for top prize winning door)
82B solenoid (for lower prize-winning door)
82C solenoid (for probability change area lid)
100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 Random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for production control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Variable approach means that can change to an open state where the game medium can enter,
The advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state and
An giving means that gives value based on the entry of the game medium into the variable approach means, and
When the game medium enters the variable approach means and the first condition is satisfied, the first notification means for performing the first notification and the first notification means.
When the game medium enters the variable approach means and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, a second notification means for displaying an image on the image display means and a second notification means.
Equipped with
The first condition is satisfied when the game medium passes through the specific area provided in the variable approach means, and the first condition is satisfied.
The second condition is satisfied when the cumulative value of the given value reaches a predetermined value.
When the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the first notification by the first notification means and the second notification by the second notification means can be executed in duplicate. ,
The second notification means is
If the first condition is also satisfied when the second condition is satisfied, the second notification is executed in another aspect of displaying an image smaller than the normal aspect.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the second condition is satisfied during the execution of the first notification, the second notification is executed in the other embodiment. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Variable approach means that can change to an open state where the game medium can enter,
An advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state in which the unit game for changing the variable approach means to the open state is performed a predetermined number of times,
An giving means that gives value based on the entry of the game medium into the variable approach means, and
When the game medium enters the variable approach means and the first condition is satisfied, the first notification means for performing the first notification and the first notification means.
When the game medium enters the variable approach means and a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied, the second notification means for performing the second notification and the second notification means.
Equipped with
The first condition is satisfied when the game medium passes through the specific area provided in the variable approach means, and the first condition is satisfied.
The second condition is satisfied when the cumulative value of the given values reaches a predetermined value.
When the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, either one of the first notification by the first notification means and the second notification by the second notification means can be executed. And
If the second condition is not satisfied at the same time when the first condition is satisfied, the first notification means executes the first notification at the timing when the first condition is satisfied.
The second notification means is
If the first condition is not satisfied at the same time when the second condition is satisfied, the second notification is executed at the timing when the second condition is satisfied.
A gaming machine characterized in that if the second condition is satisfied while the predetermined unit game is being performed in the advantageous state, the second notification can be executed after the advantageous state is completed. A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
Production control means to control the production and
Equipped with
The game control means includes information output means for outputting information.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means controls the effect based on the information output by the information output means.

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