JP2018046962A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest related to winning of a variable winning device.SOLUTION: There are provided: a special variable winning ball device 71; a plurality of routes (a plurality of routes of a first distribution route A1 and a first guide route A2, and a second distribution route B1 and a second guide route B2) which guide game media to a variable winning device; and game nails N which are arranged so that game media can be distributed to any of a plurality of routes. In the plurality of routes, time needed for game media distributed to any of routes to be caught up by game media distributed to another route varies.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming area where gaming media can flow down.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine having a variable winning device having a flat opening / closing door that slides in the front-rear direction of the gaming area (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, by distributing the game media to one of two paths that are provided in front of the variable prize device and have different time required for passing, the prescribed number of winning balls can be obtained by irregularly firing the game media by the player. There has been a gaming machine that suppresses overwinning (so-called overwinning) (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-212365 A JP 2012-217659 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, the game medium is difficult to win after the start of the closing period of the variable winning device, so that the entertainment is insufficient.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest related to winning a variable winning device.

(1) A variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 71 or the like, such as a normal variable winning ball device 6B) that can be changed to an open state in which a game medium can win a winning area (a big winning port, a second start winning port, etc.). May be)
A plurality of routes configured to guide the game medium to the variable winning device (the first distribution route A1, the first guidance route A2, the second distribution route B1, the second guidance route B2, etc. in FIG. 45);
A game nail (game nail N, etc. in FIG. 45) arranged so that game media can be distributed to any of the plurality of paths,
The plurality of routes include a game medium distributed to one of the routes (first guidance route A2 in FIG. 45, etc.) and a game medium distributed to another route (second guidance route B2, etc. in FIG. 45). The time required for passing to catch up is different time (in FIG. 45, the speed of the game ball passing through the second guide route B2 is higher than the speed of the game ball passing through the first guide route A2). Since it is configured to be high speed, the game balls that are distributed to the second distribution route B1 and passing through the second induction route B2 are distributed to the first distribution route A1 and pass through the first induction route Etc.) to catch up with the playing ball.

  According to such a configuration, the game medium distributed to another path catches up with the game medium distributed to one of the paths, and is guided to the variable winning device. For this reason, it becomes easy to generate | occur | produce the situation where a some game media wins immediately before a variable winning apparatus becomes an open state. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest related to the winning of the variable winning device.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
A first variable display portion (first special symbol display portion 25D of the special symbol unit 25, etc.) capable of executing variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol, etc.);
A second variable display section (second special symbol display section 25E etc. of the special symbol unit 25) capable of executing variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol etc.);
A first reserved memory display unit (first reserved display unit 25A of the special symbol unit 25) capable of displaying a first reserved memory (such as a reserved memory of the first special symbol) for the variable display of the first identification information that has not yet started. Etc.)
A second reserved memory display unit (second reserved display unit 25B of the special symbol unit 25) capable of displaying a second reserved memory (such as a reserved memory of the second special symbol) about the variable display of the second identification information that has not yet started. Etc.)
Each of the first variable display unit, the second variable display unit, the first reserved storage display unit, and the second reserved storage display unit is configured by a plurality of light emitting means (such as LEDs) of the same type,
The first variable display unit and the first reserved storage display unit are arranged next to each other (see FIG. 16 and the like),
The second variable display section and the second reserved storage display section are arranged adjacent to each other (see FIG. 16 and the like).

  According to such a structure, the display part of 1st identification information, 2nd identification information, 1st reservation memory, and 2nd reservation memory is comprised by the several light emission means of the same kind. As a result, the types of parts of the light emitting means can be reduced as compared with the case where these display units are configured by a plurality of different types of light emitting means.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The plurality of routes are:
A first distribution route (first distribution route A1, etc.) to which game media are distributed;
A second distribution route (second distribution route B1, etc.) to which game media are distributed;
A first guidance route (first guidance route A2 and the like) for guiding the game medium that has passed through the first distribution route to the variable winning device;
A second guiding path (such as a second guiding path B2) that extends from the first guiding path and guides the game medium that has passed through the second sorting path to the first guiding path;
The game media distributed to the first distribution path passes through the first induction path and is guided to the variable winning device (FIG. 45, etc.)
The game media distributed to the second distribution route passes through the second guide route, and then passes through the first guide route and is guided to the variable winning device (FIG. 45, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium distributed to the second distribution path is distributed to the first distribution path after passing through the second guide path through which the game medium distributed to the first distribution path does not pass. When the game medium passes through the first path through which the game medium passes and is guided to the movable winning device, the game medium distributed to one of the paths catches up with the game medium distributed to one of the paths and is guided to the variable winning device. Can be. For this reason, a situation in which a plurality of game media wins immediately before the variable winning device is not opened is more likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the occurrence of game media that do not win the variable winning device.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
Each of the first guide route and the second guide route has a restricting portion (a restricting piece 118A of the first guide route A2 and a restricting piece 118B of the second guide route B2) that restricts the passage of the game medium. Provided (FIG. 45 etc.).

  According to such a configuration, since each of the first guide route and the second guide route includes the restriction unit that restricts the passage of the game medium, the game medium on the route that guides the game medium to the variable winning device The stay period can be extended, and it is possible to make it easier to win game media in the variable winning device.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (4),
The degree of restriction of the passage of the game medium by the restriction unit is different between the first guidance path and the second guidance path (the regulation piece 118A of the first guidance path A2 is the regulation piece of the second guidance path B2). Compared to 118B, the amount of protrusion to the flow path in the path is small, and the degree of regulation is small).

  According to such a configuration, the game media distributed to the first guide route and the second guide route are different between the first guide route and the second guide route because the degree of restriction of the passage of the game medium by the restricting unit is different. Among them, it is possible to make it easier to make one game medium catch up with the other game medium, and it is possible to make it difficult to generate a game medium that does not win the variable winning device.

(6) Variable winning device (for example, special variable winning ball device 7. Normal variable winning ball device) that can be changed to an open state in which a game medium can be won in a winning area (for example, big winning port 24, second starting winning port). 6B.)
A plurality of paths configured to guide the game medium to the variable winning device (for example, path A and path B of the sorting apparatus 30 in FIG. 8);
Distribution means for distributing game media to any one of the plurality of paths (for example, the distribution unit 301 of the distribution device 30. In the case of two paths, the distribution may be performed alternately or predetermined each time a predetermined number of passes. And may be distributed at predetermined time intervals, or at random time intervals.)
In the plurality of routes, the game media distributed to one of the routes (for example, route B having the longest average transit time) catch up with the game media distributed to the other routes (for example, two routes). In the case of a route, the game ball of the other route catches up with the game ball of one route, and in the case of three or more routes, the game media of the route that has been assigned earlier will have all of the routes that have been assigned later. The game media may catch up, or the game media of one route distributed later may catch up.) The time required for passage is different (for example, FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium distributed to another path catches up with the game medium distributed to one of the paths, and is guided to the variable winning device. For this reason, it becomes easy to generate | occur | produce the situation where a some game media wins immediately before a variable winning apparatus becomes an open state. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest related to the winning of the variable winning device.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
In any one of the routes and the other route, the difference between the average transit time of the game media in any of the routes and the average transit time of the game media in the other route is determined by the predetermined game media. The firing time interval (for example, 0.6 seconds).

  According to such a configuration, when a game medium is launched at a predetermined launch time interval, a previous game medium is distributed to one of the paths, and a subsequent game medium is distributed to another path, the game of both paths The medium is led to the variable winning device almost simultaneously. For this reason, a situation in which a plurality of game media wins immediately before the variable winning device is not opened is more likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the occurrence of game media that do not win the variable winning device.

(8) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above,
The variable winning device is controlled to be in the closed state in response to detection of winning of a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game media,
An effect executing means for executing an effect corresponding to the number of game media won after the predetermined number of game media are detected in the variable winning device until the variable winning device changes to the closed state. (For example, every time a prize winning designation command shown in FIG. 10 transmitted every time a game ball wins from the game control microcomputer to the prize winning opening is received by the production control microcomputer, When the number of winning prizes is counted and exceeds the prescribed number, different presentations are executed with the prescribed number +1, +2,...

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that more game media have been won than the prescribed number of game media. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (6) to (8),
A first variable display section (for example, the first special symbol display section 25D of the special symbol unit 25) capable of performing variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol);
A second variable display portion (for example, the second special symbol display portion 25E of the special symbol unit 25) capable of executing variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol);
A first hold storage display unit (for example, the first hold of the special symbol unit 25, for example) capable of displaying the first hold memory (for example, the hold of the first special symbol) for the variable display of the first identification information that has not yet started. Display unit 25A),
A second on-hold storage display unit (for example, the second on-hold of the special symbol unit 25) capable of displaying the second on-hold storage (for example, the on-hold storage of the second special symbol) regarding the variable display of the second identification information that has not yet started. A display unit 25B),
Each of the first variable display unit, the second variable display unit, the first reserved storage display unit, and the second reserved storage display unit is configured by a plurality of light emitting means (for example, LEDs) of the same type,
The first variable display section and the first reserved storage display section are arranged next to each other (for example, see FIG. 16),
The second variable display section and the second reserved storage display section are arranged adjacent to each other (see, for example, FIG. 16).

  According to such a structure, the display part of 1st identification information, 2nd identification information, 1st reservation memory, and 2nd reservation memory is comprised by the several light emission means of the same kind. As a result, the types of parts of the light emitting means can be reduced as compared with the case where these display units are configured by a plurality of different types of light emitting means.

(10) In any of the gaming machines (6) to (9) above,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (for example, 15R probability variation big hit) in which the probability of becoming the advantageous state is increased after the first amount of game value is obtained, and a second amount different from the first amount. The second advantageous state (for example, 10R probability variation big hit) in which the probability of becoming the advantageous state is increased after the gaming value is obtained, and the third amount of gaming value equivalent to the second amount is obtained. A third advantageous state (eg, 10R normal big hit) that is not likely to become the advantageous state later,
Each of the first variable display section and the second variable display section includes a combination of the light emitting means that emits light and the light emitting means that does not emit light, and displays identification information corresponding to the type of the advantageous state. The results can be displayed,
The number of identification information display results corresponding to the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state is greater than the number of identification information display results corresponding to the first advantageous state.

  According to such a configuration, since the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state have a large number of corresponding display results, it can be difficult to understand which advantageous state is obtained, while the first advantageous state is Since the number of corresponding display results is small, it is possible to prevent the first advantageous state from becoming difficult to understand. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(11) In any of the gaming machines (6) to (10) above,
The game medium can be awarded to the winning area (for example, the big winning opening 24) by the operation of the bottom surface member (for example, the bottom surface member 23) provided in the gaming area and formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the gaming medium flows. A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between an open state and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won;
Opening / closing control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, step S1410 in FIG. 35, step S1468 in FIG. 37) for changing the variable prize-winning device to the open state and the closed state by operating the bottom surface member; Further comprising
The opening / closing control means is configured so that the game medium flows from the upstream region (for example, the upstream region 23U) to the downstream region (for example, the downstream region 23L) of the bottom surface member (for example, the flow time Ta (s) = 1.0). The variable winning device is changed to the closed state for a period shorter than (second) (for example, 0.8 seconds) (for example, the closed state is controlled in step S1468 in FIG. 37, and in FIG. 37, step S1472). Based on the opening / closing time table shown in FIG. 36, 0.8 second is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening, and the closed state is maintained until the timer before opening the big prize opening times out.)

  According to such a configuration, when the variable winning device is closed by the operation of the bottom member, even if the game medium reaches the upstream region of the bottom member, the game medium reaches the downstream region. When the closed state is completed, the variable winning device is opened, and the game medium that has not reached the downstream area wins the winning area of the variable winning device. For this reason, game media that have not been won in the case of not being configured in this way will be awarded, so that the proportion of game media that wins the variable winning device with respect to the launched game media can be improved. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a top view of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view of the drive device which switches opening and closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is provided, (A) is a perspective view in a closed state, and (B) is a perspective view in an open state. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the time of the game ball passing through the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine and the round interval at the time of big hit, (A) is a diagram conceptually showing the flow time of the game ball (B) is a figure which shows the timing chart of opening and closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the outline and operation | movement of the structure of the distribution apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpot types. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structure of a special symbol unit. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table (for 1st special figure) for A probability big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table for 1st probable big hit B (for 1st special figure). It is a figure which shows the display design determination table for 1st probable big hit C (for 1st special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 1st special figure) for non-probability big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit B (for 1st special figure). It is a figure which shows the display design determination table (for 1st special figure) for non-probability big hit C. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table (for 2nd special figure) for A probability big hit A. It is a figure which shows the display design determination table for 2nd probability figures (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table (for 2nd special drawing) for probability variation big hit C. It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit A (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit A (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for non-probable big hit A (for 2nd special figure). It is a figure which shows the display symbol determination table for detachment (for 1st special figure and 2nd special figure). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process 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 a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening / closing time table in which the opening / closing time for every round was set. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S276c. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change stop process. 1 is a partially enlarged front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 showing a configuration example in which game balls are distributed to any one of a plurality of paths for guiding game balls to a special variable winning ball apparatus using game nails. FIG.

An embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side in FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A special symbol unit 25 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right of the game area). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the special symbol unit 25 has the same plural (4 rows × 10 columns = 40 in the present embodiment) of light emitting means (one LED in the present embodiment). It is realized by the configuration.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the special symbol unit 25 includes a first special symbol display unit 25D, a second special symbol display unit 25E, a normal symbol display unit 25F, a first reserved display unit 25A, a second reserved display unit 25B, It includes a figure hold display unit 25C, a round number display unit 25G, and a state display unit 25H. As shown in FIGS. 17 to 29, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E are respectively output from the CPU 103 to the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E. It consists of 2 rows x 4 columns = 8 LEDs that can display numbers and symbols according to output data expressed in binary digits, and displays 256 patterns of display patterns by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of LEDs a to h. It is configured to be possible. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, 22 patterns of display patterns (see FIGS. 17 to 29) having different display modes among the combinations of these 256 patterns can be variably displayed. In addition, wires extending from the main board 11 side are connected to the LEDs a to h of the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E of the present embodiment, and in the output data output from the CPU 103 When the digit value corresponding to each LED is “1”, the LED is turned on, and when the digit value corresponding to each LED is “0”, the LED is turned off. That is, whether or not each LED in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E of the present embodiment is lit is determined based on output data output from the CPU 103 and each LEDa to the main board 11 side. It is determined by the wiring pattern connected to h.

  Hereinafter, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D are also referred to as “first special symbols” and “first special symbols”, and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E are “ Also referred to as “second special figure” and “second special symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both symbols), but the types may be different. Moreover, although the display pattern was applied as an example of the identification information which can identify each, for example, numbers, such as 0-9, 00-99, letters, symbols, etc. may be sufficient, and an external shape is The pattern may be the same or a different color.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. However, as a result of the variable display, any one of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is derived and displayed. If it is, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of identification information. For example, any one of a plurality of types of identification information may be variably displayed. That is, the variable display is not only a display that sequentially displays a plurality of types of identification information, but for example, changes the display mode of one identification information (repeating display and non-display, changing the shape and color, etc.) ).

  In the present embodiment, each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is composed of one special symbol, but may be composed of a combination of two or more display symbols, for example.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A described later) Or, after the game ball has won the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and It is started based on the fact that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (definite stop symbol) is displayed. Derived display. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display unit 25E in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And in response to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, a definite effect symbol that is a result of variation display of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display unit 25D or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display unit 25E. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

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

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning by (entering) is similarly set to a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening. In the present embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  As described above, the special symbol unit 25 shown in FIG. 1 includes a special symbol holding unit adjacent to the lower portions of the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E as shown in FIG. A first hold display unit 25A and a second hold display unit 25B are provided for displaying the number of memories so as to be specified.

  That is, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the first reserved display unit 25A are arranged adjacent to each other in the column direction (vertical direction), and the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second reserved display unit 25B are arranged in the column direction ( Are arranged next to each other in the vertical direction). By being arranged next to each other in this way, it is possible to easily show the player the correspondence between the variable display of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of reserved memories.

  In addition, the region combining the first special symbol display unit 25D and the first reserved display unit 25A and the region combining the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second reserved display unit 25B are the first special symbols. The interval between the symbol display unit 25D and the first hold display unit 25A and the interval between the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second hold display unit 25B are arranged with a wider interval. Thereby, it is possible to easily show the player the distinction between the fluctuation display and holding memory of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display and holding memory of the second special symbol.

  The first hold display unit 25A displays the first special figure hold storage number so that it can be specified. The 2nd reservation display part 25B displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. Each of the first hold display unit 25A and the second hold display unit 25B is composed of 1 row × 4 columns = 4 LEDs. For example, the number of the hold storage is displayed by the number of left-lit LEDs. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this manner, for example, the effect symbol In recent years, there have been a variety of effects such as effects where the contents of the effects, including the variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or effects where the moving object shields all or part of the screen. Have been doing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

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

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a bottom member 23, which will be described later, as a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 106 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 9, and is opened and closed by the large winning opening door. A special winning opening is formed as a specific area that changes to the state.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 106 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the big prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 106 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, a count switch 223 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 223, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a second state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous first state. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  As described above, the special symbol unit 25 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with the normal symbol display section 25F as shown in FIG. As an example, the normal symbol display unit 25F is composed of one row × 4 columns = four LEDs, and is a normal symbol (also referred to as “normal” or “normal”) that is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  As shown in FIG. 16, an ordinary symbol display unit 25 </ b> C is provided on the left side of the normal symbol display unit 25 </ b> F. The normal symbol display unit 25F and the normal symbol display unit 25C are arranged adjacent to each other in the row direction (left-right direction). By being arranged next to each other in this way, it is possible to easily show the correspondence between the normal symbol variation display and the reserved memory to the player. The usual figure hold display section 25C is composed of, for example, 1 row × 4 columns = 4 LEDs, and the usual figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 is, for example, left-lit. Display according to the number. Note that, for example, two LEDs may be used, one to two reserved memories may be represented only by lighting of the LEDs, and three to four reserved memories may be represented only by blinking of the LEDs.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, a round number display unit 25G is provided on the left side of the first special symbol display unit 25D. The round number display unit 25G and the first special symbol display unit 25D have an interval between the first special symbol display unit 25D and the first hold display unit 25A and an interval between the second special symbol display unit 25E and the second hold display unit 25B. It is arranged with a wider interval. Thereby, it is possible to easily show the distinction from the other areas of the round number display section 25D to the player. The number-of-rounds display unit 25G displays the number of rounds of the type of jackpot (number of round games) so as to be distinguishable during the jackpot state. In addition, the character for alert | reporting the number of rounds may be attached | subjected around each LED of round number display part 25D.

  A state display unit 25H is provided below the round number display unit 25G. The round number display unit 25G displays the current state of the gaming machine in a distinguishable manner.

  Above the special variable winning ball device 7, a sorting device 30 is provided. The distribution device 30 is a device for guiding the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 7, and has a plurality of paths therein, and distributes the game balls to any of a plurality of paths having different average transit times. Thus, the time for passing through the sorting device 30 for each game ball is different. The sorting device 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped bottom member 23 formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-rear direction. Then, an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can be won is changed to a large winning opening 24 located below the bottom member 23 and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the specific display result (hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, and the specific display result (hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs, the bottom member 23 is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 23 is moved forward to move backward, and a big winning opening that becomes a winning area The opening control for opening 24 is executed for a plurality of rounds.

  A count switch 223 capable of detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 24 is provided in the big prize opening 24.

  When a game ball is detected by the count switch 223, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, it is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, the gaming ball cannot pass through (enter) the large winning opening 24 to obtain a winning ball, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a base plate portion 101 having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is fixedly supported in the game area by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area with, for example, a screw. A large winning opening 24 opening forward is formed in a substantially central region of the base plate portion 101, and the bottom member 23 moves backward at a position above the large winning opening 24 in the base plate portion 101. When this is done, a slit-like accommodation hole 102 that is long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom surface member 23 on the back side (rear) of the game area is formed. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 24 is specifically formed on the left side slightly from the center in the left-right direction of the base plate portion 101, but may be on the left or right side.

  The bottom member 23 is inclined downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right flows down toward the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is inclined downward to follow the inclination of the bottom member 23. It is formed to do. The bottom surface member 23 can be moved forward and backward in the forwardly moved state shown in FIG. 3 and the backwardly moved state shown in FIG. 4. The back surface of the base plate portion 101 is referred to with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. On the side (rear), a driving device 103 that moves the bottom member 23 back and forth is disposed.

  The driving device 103 is housed in a housing portion 104 (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5 for convenience of explanation) integrally formed on the back surface of the base plate portion 101, and this housing portion 104 is formed in the game area. It is inserted through a hole (not shown) so as to be accommodated inside the game area. In addition, in this embodiment, although the accommodating part 104 is integrally formed in the base board part 101, you may fix to the base board part 101 separately.

  The driving device 103 is supported by a solenoid 106 that moves the plunger 105 forward and backward, and a tip of the plunger 105 so that one end is pivotable about the vertical direction and the other end extends rightward. A first arm portion 108 having a pivotal support hole 107 formed in the central portion thereof, and a shaft portion 110 inserted into a long hole 109 formed in the distal end portion of the first arm portion 108 at one end portion, and the other end And a second arm portion 111 extending in the front-rear direction with the portion fixed to the rear portion of the bottom surface member 23.

  The solenoid 106 is driven based on a command from the main board 40, and a pivot (not shown) is formed in the pivot hole 107 of the first arm portion 108 so that the vertical direction is the axis center (for example, formed in the housing portion 104. Is inserted. Thus, as the plunger 105 moves forward and backward, the first arm portion 108 swings about the pivotal support hole 107 and the end on the side where the long hole 109 is formed swings back and forth. The second arm part 111 is inserted along the longitudinal direction from the long hole 109 according to the swinging of the first arm part 108 by inserting the shaft part 110 so as to be relatively movable in the longitudinal direction of the long hole 109. An acting force is applied, and the bottom member 23 can be moved back and forth along the front-rear direction.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), the bottom member 23 is moved forward in a state where the plunger 105 is propelled backward, while, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), By retracting the plunger 105 from the state of FIG. 6A, the first arm portion 108 swings around the pivot hole 107 and the end on the side where the long hole 109 is formed moves backward. To do. Thereby, when the 2nd arm part 111 is pulled back, it will be in the state which the bottom face member 23 moved backward, and will be in the state which the bottom face member 23 moved forward by reverse operation | movement.

  If the bottom member 23 is moved backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, the bottom member 23 is displaced from the position of the accommodation hole 102 of the base plate portion 101, and the accommodation hole is moved when the bottom member 23 is moved forward. There is a possibility that the forward movement from the accommodation hole 102 may not be properly performed, for example, by being caught by the hook of 102. Therefore, measures may be taken by configuring as follows.

  First, as a first configuration example, a stopper member that suppresses the bottom surface member 23 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 may be provided. For example, when a long hole portion is formed in the front-rear direction of the second arm portion 111, a protrusion as a stopper member is inserted and fixed in the long hole portion, and the bottom member 23 is moved backward to an appropriate position. It is also possible to prevent the bottom surface member 23 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 by the projection portion coming into contact with the front end portion of the long hole portion. Further, as a second configuration example, even when the bottom surface member 23 moves backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, a guide portion (guide rib) that guides the bottom surface member 23 to properly move forward is provided. It is good also as providing in the back surface of the base board part 101, or the accommodating part 104. FIG. Of these first configuration example and second configuration example, either one of the configuration examples may be applied, or both of the configuration examples may be applied.

  Returning to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, a flow path forming base part 112 protruding forward is formed on the front side of the base plate part 101. An upstream channel portion 113 that is continuous with the upstream region 23U that is the upper side end portion (right end portion) of the bottom surface member 23 and the bottom surface member 23 in the longitudinal direction, and that forms a flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23; A downstream region 23L that is a lower side end portion (left end portion) of the bottom surface member 23 and a downstream flow path portion 114 that is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface member 23 and forms a flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23 are formed. ing.

  In addition, the upper part of the flow path forming base 112 is recessed downward from the end on the bottom surface member 23 side of the upstream flow path part 113 and the downstream flow path part 114, and in the front view, the big prize opening 24 is left and right and A guide flow path portion 115 is formed to guide the game ball dropped below the bottom surface member 23 to the special winning opening 24 so as to surround from below.

  The upstream channel portion 113 and the downstream channel portion 114 are formed so as to incline to the left so that the game ball can flow downward. In addition, the bottom of the guide channel portion 115 extends downward to the big winning opening 24 and is recessed at a position in front of the big winning opening 24. In the recessed space at the bottom of the guide channel portion 115, a triangular guide portion 116 that guides the game ball backward toward the big prize opening 24 side (the back side of the game area) is disposed. Yes.

  Furthermore, the front part (player side) of the flow path forming base part 112 is integrally formed with a covering part 117 that covers the upstream flow path part 113, the downstream flow path part 114, and the guide flow path part 115 from the front. Has been. The covering portion 117 covers the upstream flow passage portion 113, the downstream flow passage portion 114, and the guide flow passage portion 115 from the front, so that the game balls flowing down these flow passage portions jump to the glass door frame 4 side. It has a function to prevent it. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base 112, but may be fixed separately.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, a flow of game balls that are connected in the left-right direction, including the upstream-side channel portion 113, the bottom surface member 23, and the downstream-side channel portion 114, between the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. A path F is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces 118 that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path F.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting piece 118 is formed integrally with the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape protruding forward from the base plate portion 101 or protruding backward from the covering portion 117. When there is no restriction piece 118, the flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball flowing down to the left meanders with the movement of the longitudinal component by interfering with Than delay. These regulating pieces 118 are formed so as to be arranged at a predetermined interval in the flow direction of the game ball in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. In addition, the restriction piece 118 is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom member 23, and is set to a width dimension that allows a game ball to pass between adjacent ones. Yes. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one restriction piece 118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream-side passage portion 113 from the front, and the downstream-side passage portion of the covering portion 117. One restriction piece 118 is formed at a portion covering 114 from the front. In addition, a total of five restricting pieces 118 formed alternately on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed at portions of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that cover the bottom surface member 23. Note that the number of such restriction pieces 118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the regulating piece 118 is covered by the covering portion 117 from the front (player side).

  With the arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 of the present embodiment, the game ball P about to flow down the flow path F is placed on the flow path F. It will flow down like meandering. In the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in which such a flow path F is formed, the game ball P basically passes through the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 without winning the big winning opening 24. On the other hand, with reference to FIG. 4, in the open state of the special variable winning ball device 7 in which the bottom member 23 has moved backward, the game ball P can fall into the guide flow path portion 115 of the flow path forming base portion 112. Accordingly, it is possible to flow down the guide channel portion 115 and win a prize winning opening 24.

  FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the time required for the game ball P delayed by the restriction piece 118 to flow from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L in the bottom member 23 (hereinafter referred to as the flow time) and the round interval in the big hit gaming state. FIG.

  In FIG. 7A, the flow time of the game ball P from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L in the bottom surface member 23 is indicated by a symbol Ta (s) for convenience. On the other hand, in FIG. 7B, the round interval in the big hit gaming state is indicated by Tin (s). The round interval Tin (s) is a time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the open state to the closed state and then to the open state again in the big hit gaming state. Note that the round interval Tin (s) may be a value in consideration of the prize ball detection waiting time. The winning ball detection waiting time is the time it takes for a game ball won immediately before closing the bottom member 23 to pass through the count switch 223, and the length of the winning ball guiding path from the big winning opening 24 to the count switch 223. It is set accordingly.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the restriction piece 118 is provided so that the relationship of the flow-down time Ta (s)> the round interval Tin (s) is established. Specific means for achieving such a relationship include, for example, a game when the flow distance of a game ball meandering from the upstream area 23U on the bottom member 23 to the downstream area 23L and reaching the upstream area 23U is reached. The number and arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 may be arithmetically determined based on dividing by the average speed of the sphere. Specifically, as will be described later, the round interval at the normal jackpot or the probable big hit A or the round interval round interval Tin (s) in the first to eighth rounds of the probable big hit B is 0.8 seconds. If the restriction piece 118 is provided so that (s) is 1.0 second, the relationship of the flow time Ta (s)> the round interval Tin (s) is established.

  Next, the distribution device 30 will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a schematic structure and operation of the sorting device 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Referring to FIG. 8, distribution device 30 mainly includes distribution unit 301, route A, route B, inlet 302, and outlet 303.

  The distribution unit 301 is formed so as to be tilted to the left and right around an axis shown in the figure, and a ball receiving unit on which a game ball can be placed on the right side and the left side is formed. However, when the sorting part 301 is tilted to the right, it is placed on the left ball receiver, while when the sorting part 301 is tilted to the left, it is formed to be placed on the right ball receiver. When the game ball is placed on the left ball receiving portion, the sorting portion 301 is tilted to the left side, while when the game ball is placed on the right ball catch portion, the sorting portion 301 is tilted to the right side. Formed.

  Accordingly, when a game ball enters from the entrance 302 in a state where the distribution unit 301 is tilted to the right, the game ball is placed on the ball receiver on the left side, and the game unit is distributed by the distribution unit 301 tilting to the left side. They are distributed to the left side of the unit 301 and guided to the path B. On the other hand, if a game ball enters from the entrance 302 in this state, that is, the distribution unit 301 is tilted to the left, the game ball is placed on the right ball receiving unit, and the distribution unit 301 is tilted to the right. The sphere is distributed to the right side of the distribution unit 301 and guided to the path A. In this way, the game balls that have entered from the entrance 302 are alternately distributed to the route A or the route B by the tilting of the distribution unit 301.

  The path A and the path B are inclined so that the game ball rolls from the direction of the entrance 302 to the direction of the exit 303. In the path B, obstacles (a plurality of ribs) are provided so that the game ball does not advance smoothly. On the other hand, the path A is not particularly provided with an obstacle. As a result, the route A and the route B have different times for passing. In particular, the obstacle of the route B is designed so that the game ball distributed to the route A next to the game ball catches up with the game ball distributed to the route B that requires time to pass.

  Since 100 game balls are fired per minute, the time interval at which the game balls are fired into the game area is 0.6 seconds. Therefore, ideally, if the hitting operation handle is set to the maximum operation amount, a game ball distributed to the route A 0.6 seconds after the game ball distributed to the route B reaches the entrance 302 of the distribution device 30. The sphere reaches. For this reason, the average time that the game ball enters the entrance 302 of the sorting apparatus 30 and then passes through the path B and reaches the exit 303 is the average time that the game ball enters the entrance 302 of the sorting apparatus 30 and passes through the path A. Thus, the obstacle of the route B is designed so that the firing time interval is 0.6 seconds than the average time to reach the exit 303. As a result, the game ball fired next to the game ball passing through the route B passes through the route A, catches up with the game ball passing through the route B, and reaches the exit 303 at substantially the same timing. Note that an obstacle may also be provided in the route A, and the time required for passing through the route A and the route B may be adjusted.

  For example, when it is determined that the bottom member 23 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a closed state when nine game balls are won in one round at the big winning opening, the bottom member 23 is large in the open state. When the game ball that has passed the route B at the winning opening is detected by the count switch 223 as the eighth game ball, the next game ball that has passed the route A and the next game ball that has passed the route B are almost simultaneously won. After winning the mouth, the bottom member 23 is closed by detecting 9 winnings. As described above, by the function of the distribution device 30, ten game balls can be awarded to the large winning opening which is closed when the winning of nine game balls is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the sorting device 30 has two paths A and B. However, as it has three or more paths, the sorting apparatus 30 is assigned to a path having a long average transit time. The path may be configured such that the game balls distributed to other paths catch up with the game balls. In this case, the number of paths to catch up with the game balls allocated to the path having a long average transit time may be two or more instead of one.

  Further, the distribution of routes by the distribution device 30 is not limited to being alternate, and may be distributed to a plurality of routes in a predetermined order every predetermined number, or may be distributed to a plurality of routes every predetermined time. Alternatively, it may be distributed to a plurality of routes at random times, or the distribution rate may be variable. In any case, it is configured such that the game balls distributed to other routes catch up with the game balls distributed to the route having a long average transit time. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing of distribution and improve the interest of the game. In addition, the game balls are distributed by the distribution unit 301 that moves passively (specifically, by the weight of the game balls) like the distribution device 30 of the present embodiment. Instead, the game balls may be actively distributed by a motor, a solenoid, or the like.

  Further, even in the case of a game ball that has reached the special variable winning ball device 7 during the round as in the present embodiment, the bottom member 23 is opened when passing over the bottom member 23. Thus, when the special variable winning ball device 7 capable of winning a prize is provided, the distribution device 30 has a plurality of paths, and the game balls are distributed to each path one by one, and among the plurality of paths If the game balls that have passed through at least two routes reach the exit 303 almost simultaneously, if the number of specified winning balls in one round is different from the multiple of the number of routes, the specified winning ball in all rounds The actual number of winning balls can be made larger than the total number. In addition, it is preferable that the number of routes is not divisible by the number of specified winning balls and the number of routes exceeds the remainder by dividing the number of specified winning balls by the number of routes. It can be the number of winnings.

  For example, as in this embodiment, when the prescribed number of winning balls (the number of winnings per round managed by the winning number counter and serving as a round end condition) is nine in one round and there are two paths, If the ball is a route B that takes time, the second ball is the route A,..., The ninth ball is the route B, and the tenth ball catches up with the ninth ball. For this reason, the tenth winning is detected almost simultaneously with the detection of the ninth big winning opening. For this reason, game balls exceeding the prescribed number of winning balls win.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the time for which the big prize opening between rounds is closed is shortened, the bottom member 23 that closes the big prize opening 23 between rounds has a game ball on the bottom member 23. Since it opens again while being placed, it is possible to reduce the game balls that flow down without winning the big winning opening 23 between rounds to almost zero. In such a case, the first ball of the round after the round in which the number of game balls won that exceeds the specified number of winning balls is also distributed to the route B, so that the number of game balls exceeding the specified number of winning balls as in the previous round Won the prize.

  On the other hand, when the first ball is distributed to the route A, the second ball is the route B,..., The eighth ball is the route B, and the ninth ball is the route A, so the ninth ball is the eighth ball. It catches up, but the 10th ball cannot catch up to the 9th ball. For this reason, when the winning of the ninth winning prize opening is detected, the tenth winning prize is not yet reached, so the tenth winning prize is not detected. For this reason, game balls that exceed the prescribed number of winning balls will not win. However, even in this case, since the first ball of the next round is distributed to the route B, as described above, game balls exceeding the prescribed number of winning balls win in this round.

  In this way, since the number of wins to the big prize opening changes depending on which route is distributed to the first ball (in this embodiment, the distribution unit 301 is inclined to), the first ball is changed. It may be informed which route the game ball is distributed to which is advantageous for the player, or in which route the game ball is distributed in the current state. Good (in this embodiment, a sensor is provided to detect which of the distribution units 301 is tilted (with or without the game control microcomputer), and the signal is captured by the production control microcomputer. In accordance with the detection signal, the distribution unit 301 is informed by display or voice output by the effect display device 5).

  In addition, if notification is made in this way, the number of balls to be fired between rounds is adjusted even if the game balls that flow down without winning the big prize opening 23 between rounds are not made almost zero. By doing this (in this embodiment, by firing several game balls and tilting the distribution unit 301 in a desired direction), the first ball of the next round is distributed to an advantageous route. So that the player can make adjustments (eg, by operating a single shot switch). The game control microcomputer monitors whether the distribution unit 301 is operating normally by using a signal from a sensor that detects which direction the distribution unit 301 is tilted. When it is not possible to confirm that they are operating alternately, the distribution unit 301 may be notified that an abnormality has occurred.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display unit 25 </ b> F displays a variation display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 9. For example, the normal symbol display unit 25F is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous normal symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common symbol) of a specific pattern (for example, all four LEDs are lit) is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, The fluctuation display result is “per normal map”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state is completed, the special figure game by the first special symbol display unit 25D is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state, the special game by the second special symbol display unit 25E is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the special symbol variation display The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

  After the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol in the special game and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 2nd state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

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

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

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E, the display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” than when super reach α appears. The expectation level for jackpot is high (the expectation level for jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 12). The big hit expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect that continuously notifies the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  If the special symbol that will be a losing symbol is stopped (derived) as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol is changed to the reach state after the production symbol variation display is started. Instead, the finalized design symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the production symbol variation display is started. Corresponding to this, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When the big win symbol corresponding to the non-probable variable big hit, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed as a special bonus symbol in the special figure game, the change display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the “non-probable change” big hit type (non-probable variable big hit A, non-probable variable big hit B, non-probable variable big hit C, which will be described later) After completion, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-short control, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, any one of 100 times, 50 times, and 20 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. What is necessary is just to complete | finish, when either conditions are satisfied previously.

  As a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot described later is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal (non-probable change)” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability change big hit combination among a plurality of types of big hit combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. In the present embodiment, the confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is a symbol that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols with numbers “1” to “8”, even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” and odd numbers “3”, “7”, whose symbol numbers normally constitute a jackpot combination The effect symbols are “stop” and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Among these, the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “3” and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In the present embodiment, the “big change” jackpot type (probability big hit A, probability variation big hit B, and positive probability big hit C, which will be described later) is “big hit” in the fluctuation display result corresponding to the positive probability big hit as a definite special symbol. On the basis of this, the control is normally performed in the open big hit state, and after the completion, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 25F controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game to have a shorter variation time (ordinary symbol variation time) than in the normal state, Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

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

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

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

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each of the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E to control the variation display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. And a function for controlling the variation display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display unit 25F by performing lighting / extinction / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display unit 25F. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 106 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 223. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 223 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 25D, a second special symbol display unit 25E, a normal symbol display unit 25F, a first hold display unit 25A, a second hold display unit 25B, and a general map hold display unit 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 10A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display unit 25D. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8C0YH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a change display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit C”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. When generating a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8C08H) corresponding to the small hit is set, and a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit” is notified. It ’s fine.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display unit 25D is established. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on the second special symbol display unit 25E, a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

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

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

  The grand prize winning prize designation command D100H is an effect control command for notifying the prize winning to the big prize winning opening. The command D100H is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time one game ball wins a prize winning opening. The effect control board 12 counts the number of times of receiving the winning prize winning designation command D100H from the receiving of the winning prize opening notification command A1XXH to the receiving of the notification command A2XXH after opening of the winning prize opening, When the number exceeds the prescribed number of winning balls in one round, an effect corresponding to the number exceeding the number is executed (for example, changing according to the number exceeding the special sound when winning). Also, the person with the larger number will perform a flashy performance. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that more game balls have been won than the prescribed number of winning balls, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random hit value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, “non-probable big hit A”, “ This is a random value used to determine either “non-probable variation big hit B” or “non-probable variation big hit C”, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display unit 25F is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. Yes. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is set to “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set high. In the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation of jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the variation pattern type is determined in advance, for example, the non-reach type, the normal reach type, the super reach type, etc. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The variation to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value of Turn may be determined.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small In the case of generating a win, if different winning probabilities for the small hits are made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. It may be used.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display unit 25D or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the result determination random value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more determination values are “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). Assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display unit 25D) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display unit 25E, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit” It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “C”, “non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B”, and “non-probable variation big hit C”.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and short-time control are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, the probability variation big hit C, and the non-probable big hit A, non Probabilistic big hit B and non-probable big hit C are set.

  As described above, the big hit gaming state by the “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state by the “non-probable big hit A” and “non-probable big hit B” make the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 a second state advantageous to the player. The number of rounds to be changed is 15 times (so-called 15 rounds), which is a regular open big hit that is repeatedly executed. Further, as described above, the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit C” have 10 rounds in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the second state advantageous to the player. This is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed (so-called 10 rounds), and the big hit gaming state due to the “non-probable big hit A” is the second state that makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 advantageous to the player as described above. The number of rounds to be changed is five times (so-called five rounds), which is a regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed.

  The high-accuracy control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, and the probable big hit C is continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, or the probable big hit C, since the high probability control is executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, the big hit gaming state must be via the normal state. It is a so-called continuous resort state that occurs continuously.

  In addition, the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, the probable big hit C, and the non-probable big hit C is that the special game is executed 100 times or the predetermined number of times. The game ends when the big hit game state is entered before the special figure game is executed. Note that the time reduction control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the non-probable big hit A is that 50 special figure games are executed or the big hit gaming state is executed before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. The time-shortening control that is executed after the end and becomes after the end of the big hit gaming state of the non-probable big hit B is that 20 special figure games are executed or the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 14A, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, The allocation of judgment values to the big hit types of “probable big hit C”, “non-probable big hit A”, “non-probable big hit B”, and “non-probable big hit C” is different. Of these, paying attention to “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “probable big hit C”, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the judgment value is in the range of “1” to “40”. While the value is assigned to the big hit type of “probable big hit A” with a large number of rounds (15 rounds), the value in the range of “41” to “60” in the judgment value has a small number of rounds (10 rounds, (5 rounds) “probable big hit B” and “probable big hit C”. When the variation special chart is the second special chart, the value in the range of “1” to “50” in the determination value is assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit A” having a large number of rounds (15 rounds). On the other hand, the values in the range of “51” to “60” in the determination value are assigned to “probability variation big hit B” and “probability variation big hit C” with a small number of rounds (10 rounds, 5 rounds). With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display unit 25D is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the first special figure is used because the ratio of controlling the big hit gaming state with a small number of rounds is reduced by setting the big hit type as “probable big hit B” and “probable big hit C”. It is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit gaming state with fewer prize balls obtained compared to the special game, and to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating.

  When attention is paid to “non-probable variable big hit A”, “non-probable variable big hit B”, and “non-probable big hit C”, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of “61” to “80” in the judgment value Is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit A” for executing the special figure game of 50 times, while the value in the range of “81” to “95” in the judgment value is 20 times. Is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit B”. When the variation special chart is the second special figure, the value in the range of “61” to “85” in the determination value is set to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit A” for executing the special figure game 50 times. On the other hand, the value in the range of “86” to “95” in the determination value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit B” for executing the special figure game 20 times. It should be noted that, in both cases where the variation special chart is the first special chart and the second special chart, the value in the range of “96” to “100” in the determination value is executed 100 times. It is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit C”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display unit 25D is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “non-probable big hit A” for executing 50 special figure games and “non-probable big hit B” for executing 20 special figure games can be made different.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 14A, the decision values are assigned to the big hit types of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “probable big hit C”. Regardless of whether it is a 1 special figure or a 2nd special figure, it is in the range of “1” to “60”. ) And the probability of non-probable variation big hit (“non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B”, or “non-probable variation big hit C”). Or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, in “probability variation big hit A”, “probability variation big hit B”, and “probability variation big hit C”, the allocation of the judgment value to “probability big hit B” and “probable variation big hit C” is the fluctuation special chart. Depending on whether it is a 1 special figure or a 2nd special figure, the allocation of the decision value to the “probable big hit A” is also the fluctuation special figure or the second special figure. Depending on the situation, “probability big hit A” with a large number of rounds is set to be more easily determined when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when it is the first special figure. Yes.

  In addition, as described above, in the “non-probability variation big hit A”, “non-probability variation big hit B”, and “non-probability variation big hit C”, the determination value is assigned to the “non-probability variation big hit A” and “non-probability variation big hit B”. Depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, whether the fluctuation special figure is also the first special figure in the assignment of the judgment value to the “non-probable big hit A” Depending on whether or not it is the second special figure, for the “non-probable big hit A” for executing the special figure game 50 times, the first special figure is the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set to be easier to determine than the case.

  In the present embodiment, the decision value is assigned to “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C” depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. ”Is an example in which different ranges are set in the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure Regardless of this, the decision value allocation may be set to be the same for the big hit types of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “probable big hit C”.

  In the present embodiment, the decision value is assigned to the big hit types “non-probability variable big hit A” and “non-probable big hit B” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. However, the present invention is not limited to this, regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. The determination value allocation may be set to be the same for the big hit types of “non-probable variation big hit A” and “non-probable big hit B”.

  17 to 22 are display symbol determination tables used for determining a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D when the variation special symbol is the first special symbol. In the present embodiment, the display symbols derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D are different for each jackpot type according to the value of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination.

  Specifically, FIG. 17 is a display pattern determination table for a probable variation jackpot A (for the first special diagram) used when the variation special chart is the first special chart and the jackpot type is “probable variation big hit A”. is there. In the probability variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol), the values in the range of “1” to “40” of the determination values are assigned to the display symbol of pattern 0 that lights all the LEDs a to h. Yes. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special chart and the jackpot type is determined as “probable variation big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is uniquely determined.

  FIG. 18 is a probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. In the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol), the values in the range of “41” to “46” of the judgment values are the display symbols of pattern 1 for lighting the LEDs a, d, g, h. The values in the range of “47” to “49” of the judgment values are assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 2 for lighting the LEDs c, d, e, h, and the judgment values of “50” to “55” are assigned. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 3 for turning on the LEDs a, c, e, and f. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special chart and the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 1 to pattern 3.

  FIG. 19 is a probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “probable big hit C”. In this probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol), the values in the range of “56” to “57” of the judgment values are assigned to the display symbols of pattern 4 for lighting the LEDs a, d, g. The determination value “58” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 5 for lighting the LEDs c, d, e, and the determination values “59” to “60” are in the range of the LEDs a, c, e, It is assigned to the display pattern of pattern 6 that lights up f and h. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, when the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of patterns 4 to 6.

  FIG. 20 is a non-probability variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A”. In this non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol), the display symbol of the pattern 7 in which the values in the range of “61” to “68” of the judgment values turn on the LEDs b, c, e, f. The value in the range of “69” to “71” of the judgment value is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 8 that lights the LEDs a, b, f, g, h, and the judgment value “72”. A value in the range of “80” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 9 for lighting the LEDs a, b, d, f, and g. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probable variable big hit A”, the display graphic derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. Is set to be any one of Pattern 7 to Pattern 9.

  FIG. 21 is a non-probability variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. In this non-probable variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure), the values in the range of “81” to “87” of the judgment values of the pattern 10 for lighting the LEDs b, c, e, f, h It is assigned to the display symbol, and the judgment value “88” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 11 for lighting the LEDs a, b, f, g, and the judgment value is in the range of “89” to “95”. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 12 for lighting the LEDs a, b, d, f, g, h. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, when the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variation big hit B”, the display graphic derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. Is set to be any one of patterns 10 to 12.

  FIG. 22 is a non-probability variable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) used when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. In this non-probable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure), the values in the range of “96” to “97” of the judgment values are those of the pattern 13 for lighting the LEDs a, b, d, g, h. It is assigned to the display symbol, and the judgment value “98” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 14 for lighting the LEDs b, c, d, e, h, and the judgment value “99” to “100” range. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 15 that lights the LEDs a, b, c, e, and f. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special chart and the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable variation big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. Is set to be any one of the patterns 13 to 15.

  FIG. 23 is a probability variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probability big hit A”. In this probability variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the values in the range of “1” to “50” of the determination values are assigned to the display symbol of pattern 0 that lights all the LEDs a to h. Yes. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, when the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit A”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is The determination value is set so that the pattern 0 is uniquely determined.

  FIG. 24 is a probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probability big hit B”. In this probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the judgment values “51” to “52” are assigned to the display symbols of pattern 1 for turning on LEDs a, d, g, and h. , A value in the range of “53” to “55” of the determination value is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 2 for turning on the LEDs c, d, e, h, and “56” to “57” of the determination value is the LEDb, It is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 16 that lights up d, g, and h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure and the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit B”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 1, pattern 2, and pattern 16.

  FIG. 25 is a probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “probability big hit C”. In the probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the determination value “58” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 4 for turning on the LEDs a, d, g, and the determination value “59”. "Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 5 for lighting the LEDs c, d, e, and the determination value" 60 "is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 17 for lighting the LEDs b, c, g, h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, when the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit C”, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is The determination value is set so as to be determined as any one of pattern 4, pattern 5, and pattern 17.

  FIG. 26 is a non-probable variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit A”. In this non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the display symbol of pattern 7 in which the values in the range of “61” to “68” of the judgment values turn on the LEDs b, c, e, f. The value in the range of “69” to “71” of the judgment value is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 8 that lights the LEDs a, b, f, g, h, and the judgment value “72”. A value in the range of “85” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 18 for lighting the LEDs b, d, f, g, h. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, when the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit A”, the display graphic derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The determination value is set so that is determined as any one of pattern 7, pattern 8 and pattern 18.

  FIG. 27 is a non-probability variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit B”. In this non-probable large hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special diagram), the values in the range of “86” to “91” of the judgment values of the pattern 10 for lighting the LEDs b, c, e, f, h It is assigned to the display symbol, and the judgment value “92” is assigned to the display symbol of the pattern 11 for lighting the LEDs a, b, f, g, and the judgment value is in the range of “93” to “95”. Is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 19 for turning on the LEDs b, d, f, and g. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, when the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variation big hit B”, the display graphic derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The determination value is set so that is determined as any one of pattern 10, pattern 11 and pattern 19.

  FIG. 28 is a non-probability variable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) used when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. In this non-probable large hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special symbol), the display symbols of the pattern 13 in which the values in the range of “96 to 97” of the determination values light the LEDs a, b, d, g, h. The determination value “98” is assigned to the display pattern of the pattern 14 that lights the LEDs b, c, d, e, and h, and the determination value is in the range of “99” to “100”. Are assigned to the display symbols of the pattern 20 for lighting the LEDs a, b, c, d, e. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable big hit C”, the display graphic derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The determination value is set so that is determined as any one of pattern 13, pattern 14, and pattern 20.

  FIG. 29 shows a display symbol determination table for loss that is used when the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is outside the range of the jackpot determination value in both the first special figure and the second special figure. (For the first special figure and the second special figure). In the display symbol determination table for detachment (for the first special figure and the second special figure), all outside the range of the big hit judgment value is assigned to the pattern 21 for lighting the LEDd. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special figure display result (variable display result) is determined to be out of sync, when the special figure is the first special figure, it is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. When the determination value is set so that the display symbol is uniquely determined as the pattern 21, and the variation special symbol is the second special symbol, the display symbol derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E is A determination value is set so that the pattern 21 is uniquely determined.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the pattern 0 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11111111”. Is a pattern that is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “10010011”. The pattern 2 is a pattern in which the CPU 103 outputs the output data “00111001”. The pattern is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by outputting, and the pattern 3 is the first special symbol display unit by the CPU 103 outputting the output data “10101100”. This is a pattern derived and displayed at 25D.

  The pattern 4 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “10010010”, and the pattern 5 is output by the CPU 103 with the output data “00111000”. ”Is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the pattern 6 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 10101101 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

  The pattern 7 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01101100”, and the pattern 8 is output by the CPU 103 with the output data “11000111”. ”Is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the pattern 9 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 11010110 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

  The pattern 10 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01101101”. The pattern 11 is output by the CPU 103 with the output data “11000110”. ”Is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the pattern 12 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 11010111 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

  The pattern 13 is a pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11010011”, and the pattern 14 is output by the CPU 103 with the output data “01111001”. ”Is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the pattern 15 is the first special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data“ 11101100 ”. It is a pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25D.

  The pattern 16 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01010011”, and the pattern 17 is generated when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “01100011”. The pattern 18 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The pattern 18 is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “010110111”. Is a pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “010110110”, and the pattern 20 is the second special symbol when the CPU 103 outputs the output data “11111000”. A pattern derived and displayed on the display unit 25E, Turn 21 is a pattern CPU103 is derived displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E by outputting the output data "00010000".

  Of these display symbol determination tables, attention is paid to the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 18 and the probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. The only difference between Pattern 1 and Pattern 4, Pattern 2 and Pattern 5, and Pattern 3 and Pattern 6 is whether or not the LEDh of the dot is lit. For this reason, when the display symbols of pattern 1 to pattern 3 showing the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 25D, and the display symbols of patterns 4 to 6 showing the probability variation big hit C are derived and displayed. In this case, the player must determine whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the probability variation big hit B pattern or the probability variation big hit C display symbol only by whether or not the LEDh of the dot is lit. Don't be. That is, a case where the display symbols of patterns 1 to 3 indicating the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and a case where the display symbols of the patterns 4 to 6 indicating the probability variation big hit C are derived and displayed. Then, the display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D only by the difference between turning on and off the LED h. Can be done.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which the LEDs c, d, e and LEDh are turned on has three random values (47, 48) in the range (41 to 55) that the random value MR2 can take. 49) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 19, the display pattern of the pattern 5 in which the LEDs c, d, e are lit as in the case of the pattern 2, the range of the random value MR2 (56 ˜60), one random number value (58) is assigned to the determination value. For this reason, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, if the display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, e are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, 3/4 (75%) The probability hit game of probability change big hit B having a larger number of rounds than the probability change big hit C is executed with the probability of. In other words, when a display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, e are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, the jackpot game of the probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variation big hit C is executed. The judgment value is set so that the player can expect it.

  It should be noted that LEDc, d, e and LEDh are also used in the second special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, as in the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. In the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which is lit, three random values (53, 54, 55) out of the range (51 to 57) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination value, while the pattern 2 Similarly to the display pattern of the pattern 5 in which the LEDs c, d, e are lit, one random value (59) is assigned to the determination value in the range (58-60) that the random value MR2 can take. For this reason, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a probable big hit C, even when a display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, e are lit is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, the round is more round than the probable big hit C. The judgment value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the large probability variation big hit B is executed.

  Further, paying attention to the display pattern determination table for probability variation big hit B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 18 and the display symbol determination table for non-probable variable big hit C (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 13, the difference between each of the pattern 2 and the pattern 14, and the pattern 3 and the pattern 15 is only whether or not the LEDb is lit. Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 25D, the display symbols of pattern 1 to pattern 3 showing the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of pattern 13 to pattern 15 showing the non-probable big hit C are derived and displayed. In some cases, the player must determine whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the probability variation big hit B pattern or the display symbol of the non-probable big hit C based only on whether or not the LEDb is lit. Don't be. That is, when the display symbols of pattern 1 to pattern 3 indicating the probability variation big hit B are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the display symbols of pattern 13 to pattern 15 indicating the non-probable variation big hit C are derived and displayed. In this case, the display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot type is the probable big hit B or the non-probable big hit C is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D only by turning on and off the LEDb. Can be done.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which the LEDs c, d, e and LEDh are turned on has three random values (47, 48) in the range (41 to 55) that the random value MR2 can take. 49) are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 22, the display pattern of the pattern 14 in which the LEDs c, d, e, and LEDh are lit and the LEDb is lit as in the pattern 2, One random value (98) is assigned to the determination value in the range (96 to 100) that MR2 can take. Therefore, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, if a display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, e, h are lit is displayed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, 3/4 ( The probability winning big hit game B is executed in which probability changing control is executed after completion of the big hit game with a probability of 75%). In other words, if a display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, e, and h are lit and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, the player can expect that the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game ends. A judgment value is set for.

  It should be noted that LEDc, d, e and LEDh are also displayed in the second special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 28 as in the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. In the display pattern of the pattern 2 in which is lit, three random values (53, 54, 55) out of the range (51 to 57) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination value, while the pattern 2 Similarly, in the display pattern of the pattern 14 in which the LEDs c, d, e, and LEDh are turned on and the LEDb is turned on, one random number value (98) in the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take is a determination value. Assigned to. For this reason, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, the big special game ends even when a display symbol in which the LEDs c, d, e, h are lit is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. The determination value is set so that the player can expect that the probability variation control will be executed later.

  Further, when attention is paid to the non-probable variation big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 20 and the non-probability variable big hit B display symbol decision table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. The only difference between the pattern 10, the pattern 8 and the pattern 11, and the pattern 9 and the pattern 12 is whether or not the LEDh is lit. Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 25D, the display symbols of the patterns 7 to 9 indicating the non-probable variation big hit A are derived and displayed, and the display symbols of the patterns 10 to 12 indicating the non-probable big hit B are derived and displayed. In this case, the player determines whether the display symbol derived and displayed is the display symbol of the non-probable variation big hit A pattern or the display symbol of the non-probable big hit B only by whether or not the LEDh is lit. There must be. That is, the display symbols of the patterns 7 to 9 indicating the non-probable variation big hit A are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, and the display symbols of the patterns 10 to 12 indicating the non-probable big hit B are derived and displayed. In some cases, the display symbol that is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot type is the non-probable big hit A or the non-probable big hit B is only displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D. Derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the display pattern of the pattern 8 in which the LEDs a, b, f, g and LEDh are turned on has three random values (69 in the range (61-80) that the random value MR2 can take. , 70, 71) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, the display pattern of the pattern 11 in which the LEDs a, b, f, and g are lit as in the pattern 8, takes the random value MR2. One random value (88) in the possible range (81 to 95) is assigned to the determination value. For this reason, if a display symbol in which LEDs a, b, f, and g are lit is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, the probability of 3/4 (75%) is obtained from the uncertain variable big hit B after the big hit game ends. However, the big hit game of the uncertain change big hit A with a large number of special figure games (variable display) in which the time-shortening control is executed is executed. In other words, when the big hit type is non-probable big hit A or non-probable big hit B, if a display symbol in which LEDs a, b, f, g are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, A determination value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the non-probable big hit A is executed more frequently than the non-probable big hit B. ing.

  Note that the display symbols determining table for the second special symbol shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is similar to the display symbols determining table for the first special symbol shown in FIGS. In the display pattern of the pattern 8 in which the LEDh is lit, three random values (69, 70, 71) out of the range (61 to 85) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. Like the pattern 8, one random number value (92) is assigned to the determination value in the display pattern of the pattern 11 in which the LEDs a, b, f, and g are turned on, out of the range (86 to 95) that the random value MR2 can take. ing. For this reason, even when the jackpot type is non-probable variation big hit A or non-probable variation big hit B, even when a display symbol in which LEDs a, b, f, g are lit is displayed and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. After completion, the judgment value is set so that the player can expect that the big hit game of the non-probable big hit A is executed more frequently than the non-probable big hit B. Is set. As described above, while the time-shortening control is being executed, as described above, the control and fluctuation display result that improves the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal map” than in the normal state. Is a control that makes the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable blade piece in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the “successful hit” is “normal”, and the number of tilts is greater than that in the normal state. Control that increases the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to increase the control (electricity support control). It is supposed to be executed. That is, while the time reduction control is being executed, the fluctuation display of the second special figure is mainly executed.

  In this way, the jackpot type is the same in the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 17 to 22 and the second special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 23 to 28 in the present embodiment. Even so, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, there is a place where the range of the assigned judgment value and the assigned display pattern are different To do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g, and the LED h are turned on has a range that the random value MR2 can take ( 41 to 55), six random numbers (41 to 46) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22, LEDs a, d and g and LEDs b and h are lit as in pattern 1. In the display pattern of the pattern 13, two random number values (96 to 97) out of the range (96 to 100) that the random number value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. Therefore, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, if a display symbol in which the LEDs a, d, g, h are lit is displayed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, 3/4 ( The probability winning big hit game B is executed in which probability changing control is executed after the big hit game is finished with a probability of 75%).

  Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, as shown in FIG. 24, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are turned on has a range (51 to 57) that the random number MR2 can take. ), Two random number values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the display symbol, two random numbers (96 to 97) out of the range (96 to 100) that the random number MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C, a display symbol with LEDs a, d, g, h lit is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. A probability winning big hit game B is executed in which probability changing control is executed after completion of the big hit game with a probability of 50%).

  Further, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, as shown in FIG. 18, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are turned on has a range (41 to 55) that the random number MR2 can take. ), Six random number values (41 to 46) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the range (56-60) that the random value MR2 can take, two random values (56-57) are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, if the display symbol in which the LEDs a, d, g are lit is displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, 3/4 (75%) The probability variation big hit B big hit game is executed in which the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game ends with the probability of.

  Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, as shown in FIG. 24, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are turned on has a range (51 to 57) that the random number MR2 can take. ), Two random number values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the range (58-60) that the random value MR2 can take, one random value (58) is assigned to the determination value. For this reason, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, if the display symbol in which the LEDs a, d, g are lit is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, it is 2/3 (about 66. 67%), a jackpot game of probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than probability variation big hit C is executed.

  Further, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, as shown in FIG. 20, the display pattern of the pattern 7 in which the LEDs b, c, e, and f are turned on has a range (61-80) that the random number MR2 can take. ) Are assigned to the determination values, as shown in FIG. 21, the pattern of the pattern 10 in which the LEDs b, c, e, f and LEDh are lit as in the pattern 7. In the display symbol, seven random values (81 to 87) out of the range (81 to 95) that the random value MR2 can take are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the big hit type is the non-probable variation big hit A or the non-probable variation big hit B, when the display symbols for turning on the LEDs b, c, e, and f are displayed and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D, 3/4 A jackpot game of probability variation big hit B is executed in which probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game ends with a probability of (75%).

  Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, as shown in FIG. 24, the display pattern of the pattern 1 in which the LEDs a, d, g and LEDh are turned on has a range (51 to 57) that the random number MR2 can take. ), Two random number values (51 to 52) are assigned to the determination values. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. In the range (58-60) that the random value MR2 can take, one random value (58) is assigned to the determination value. Therefore, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B or the probable big hit C, if the display symbols in which the LEDs a, d and g are lit are displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E, 8/15 (approximately 53. 33%), the big hit game of the non-probable big hit A is executed more frequently than the non-probable big hit game B.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, such as pattern 1 and pattern 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, and pattern 7 and pattern 10. By providing display symbols having different ratios (probabilities) derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E It is difficult for the player to specify the jackpot type based on the empirical rules based on the display symbols derived and displayed in the past from the display symbols that are derived and displayed.

  Further, in addition to these patterns 1 and 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, there are first variation special patterns such as pattern 2 and pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, pattern 8 and pattern 11. Regardless of whether it is a special symbol or a second special symbol, there are mixed display symbols having the same ratio (probability) derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. This causes a shift in the empirical rule based on the display symbols derived and displayed in the past of the player, and the player from the display symbols derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. However, it is more difficult to specify the type of jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, in the display symbols of pattern 1 and pattern 4, pattern 1 and pattern 13, and pattern 7 and pattern 10, the jackpot type on the more advantageous side (For example, the probability variation big hit B and the probability variation big hit C are the probability variation big hit B, the probability variation big hit B and the non-probable variation big hit C are the probability variation big hit B, and the non-probability variable big hit A and the non-probable variation big hit B are the non-probable variation big hit A). When the decision value is assigned so that the probability of executing the big hit game is lower than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the pattern 2 The probability that the jackpot game of the jackpot type on the more advantageous side will be executed is the first special chart when the variation special chart is executed in the display time pattern of pattern 5, pattern 2, pattern 14, pattern 8, and pattern 11. Compared with However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation special figure is the second special figure, pattern 1 and pattern 4, Probability that the jackpot game of the more advantageous jackpot type is executed in the display patterns of pattern 1 and pattern 13, pattern 7 and pattern 10, pattern 2 and pattern 5, pattern 2 and pattern 14, pattern 8 and pattern 11 However, the determination value may be assigned so as to be higher than the case where the variation special chart is the first special figure.

  Further, when the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 18 to 22 and the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 23 to 28 are compared, the second special symbol display table shown in FIGS. In the special symbol display symbol determination table, the pattern 3, the pattern 6, the pattern 9, the pattern 12, and the pattern to which the determination values are assigned in the first special symbol display symbol determination table shown in FIGS. Determination values are assigned to the display patterns of pattern 16, pattern 17, pattern 18, pattern 19, and pattern 20, which are different from the 15 display symbols. Therefore, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E have different display symbols to be derived and displayed, and the player can use the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit. Even if it is possible to discriminate by storing a display symbol derived and displayed in either one of 25E, it is difficult to discriminate a display symbol derived and displayed in the other special symbol display unit.

  Moreover, as shown in the display symbol determination table for the first special figure shown in FIGS. 18 to 22 and the display symbol determination table for the second special figure shown in FIGS. 23 to 28, the big hit type is a probable big hit A. In this case, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is one (only the display symbol of pattern 0), whereas the big hit type is a probable big hit A The number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is three for each jackpot type. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A, the number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is that the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A. The number of display symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is smaller.

  Further, paying attention to the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) and the non-probability variable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. The non-probability variation jackpot C is set with three display symbols as corresponding stop symbols, and the probability variation jackpot B is assigned 15 judgment values from 41 to 55. The big hit C is assigned five judgment values from 96 to 100. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit C. 1 ”is smaller than a value“ 3 ”obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of decision values assigned to the non-probability big hit.

  Further, when paying attention to the display pattern determination table for probability variation big hit B (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 18 and the display symbol determination table for probability variation big hit C (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. Three patterns of display symbols are set for the probability variation big hit C as corresponding stop symbols, and 15 judgment values from 41 to 55 are assigned to the probability variation big hit B. Are assigned five judgment values from 56 to 60. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit C. 1 ”is smaller than a value“ 3 ”obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability big hit C.

  Further, when attention is paid to the non-probability variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) and the non-probable big hit B display symbol determination table (first special figure) shown in FIG. The big hit A and the non-probable big hit B are set to display three patterns as corresponding stop symbols. The non-probable big hit A is assigned 20 judgment values from 61 to 80. In addition, 15 decision values from 81 to 95 are assigned to the non-probable large hit B. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit B. “1” is smaller than a value “about 1.333” obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probable big hit B.

  Similarly, when paying attention to the display symbol determination table for probability variation big hit B (for the second special diagram) shown in FIG. 24 and the display symbol determination table for non-probable variation big hit C (for the second special diagram) shown in FIG. In B and non-probable big hit C, three display symbols are set as corresponding stop symbols, and seven judgment values from 51 to 57 are assigned to probable big hit B. Five determination values from 96 to 100 are assigned to the probability variation big hit C. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit C. 1 ”is smaller than a value“ 1.4 ”obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability big hit.

  Further, when paying attention to the display pattern determination table for probability variation big hit B (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 24 and the display symbol determination table for probability variation big hit C (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. The probability variation jackpot C is set with three display symbols as corresponding stop symbols. The probability variation jackpot B is assigned seven judgment values 51 to 57. Are assigned three judgment values from 58 to 60. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit B by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit C. 1 ”is smaller than a value“ about 2.333 ”obtained by dividing the number of judgment values assigned to the probability variation big hit B by the number of judgment values assigned to the non-probability big hit C.

  Further, when attention is paid to the non-probability variable big hit A display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 26 and the non-probable variable big hit B display graphic decision table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. The big hit A and the non-probable big hit B have three display symbols set as corresponding stop symbols, and the non-probable big hit A is assigned 25 judgment values from 61 to 85. In addition, fifteen judgment values from 86 to 95 are assigned to the non-probable big hit B. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, in the present embodiment, the value is obtained by dividing the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of display symbols corresponding to the non-probable big hit B. “1” is smaller than a value “about 1.666” obtained by dividing the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable variation big hit A by the number of determination values assigned to the non-probable big hit B.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 28, the number of display symbols assigned to each jackpot type is smaller than the number of determination values assigned to each jackpot type. Compared with the case where display symbols are assigned 1: 1 for each determination value assigned for each type, the capacity of display symbols stored in advance can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the number of display symbols assigned to each jackpot type is set to be smaller than the number of determination values assigned to each jackpot type. In addition to the pattern 21, the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is a jackpot display symbol (a display symbol indicating any jackpot type) Or it may be difficult for the player to determine whether the display symbol is out of place. It should be noted that the number of display symbols of the outliers is the number of symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E (in this embodiment). 256) or less.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when the types of big hits are “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit When the type is “non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B”, or “non-probable variation big hit C”, the super-reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined. Is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “probability variation big hit A”, “probability variation big hit B” or “probability variation big hit C”.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 15 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 15 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display unit 25D) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (the special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display unit 25E) is not stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

  The general figure holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the normal game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 25F even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with 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.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling 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 in 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 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 value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store 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. 9 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 9 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 9 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

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

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing a hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. In each storage area, data indicating the presence / absence of a start prize (specifically, “0” indicating no start prize and “1” indicating the presence of a start prize) is stored. Note that the data of these start winning buffers is the effect control described later in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. While being updated in the hold display update process (S72, see FIG. 40) in the process process, the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when the first start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the first start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D. When the first change start command is received based on the fact that the first special figure has started to be newly changed, the highest (first-to-first) of the hold storage displays in the hold storage display area 5D. The white display of the hold-type memory that has won the start-up) is erased, and the hold-up display is updated so that the other round white display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, the left direction). Similarly, when a second start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the second start winning opening, a round white display is newly added to the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5U. On the other hand, when the second variation start command is received based on the fact that the variation of the second special figure is newly started, the highest level (start first) of the reserved storage displays in the reserved storage display area 5U. The round display of the winning storage) is deleted, and the hold display is updated so that the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward).

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 223 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol are processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display unit 25E and setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the LED) of the normal symbol display unit 25F by executing the normal symbol process, so that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and the movable wing in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are controlled. Enables the tilting operation setting of the piece.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding 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 effect 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. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 30 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the free entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A And in the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game on the display unit 25E. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the change display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (display symbol; in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E). Either a big win symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the special symbol display unit 25D or the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E, Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, whether the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, “non-probable big hit A”, “non-probable big hit B”, or “non-probable big hit C”. Corresponding to the above, an upper limit of a period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “probability big hit A In the case of “non-probability variation big hit A” or “non-probability variation big hit B”, setting to “15 times” may be performed so that the normal open big hit state is set. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B” or “non-probable big hit C”, it is normally opened by setting the number of times the big winning opening is opened to “10 times” which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round. It is only necessary to set the big hit state, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit C”, by setting the number of times of opening the big winning opening as the upper limit number of times to execute the round to “5 times”, It suffices to make a setting for a normally open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time since the big winning opening is in an open state, a measured winning time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 223, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 106 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read and the big hit types are “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, “non- It is specified whether the probability variation big hit A, “non-probable big hit B”, or “non-probable big hit C”. If it is determined that the specified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit A”, “non-probable variation big hit B” or “non-probable variation big hit C”, a setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) )I do.

  In addition, according to the specified jackpot type, a setting for starting the time reduction control (a count initial value set in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control) In the embodiment, any one of “100”, “50”, and “20”) is set in the time-count counter.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 31 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display unit 25E. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure displayed by the first special symbol display unit 25D. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing in S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 13 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “lost”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). When it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the CPU 103 determines a display symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. As the determination table, the display symbol determination table for detachment shown in FIG. 29 (for the first special figure / second special figure) is selected (S156a). Then, the CPU 103 displays the display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E based on the display symbol determination table for detachment (for the first special symbol / second special symbol). The pattern 21 is determined (S156b), and the process proceeds to S157.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the big hit type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and “probability variation A” and “probability variation B” in the big hit type determination table. Depending on which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type of "probability change C", "non-probability change A", "non-probability change B", "non-probability change C" Is determined (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “probable variation big hit A”, the big hit type buffer value is “1”, if “big change big hit B”, the big hit type buffer value is “2”, and the big hit type is “probable big hit C”. If it is, the jackpot type buffer value is “3”, if it is “non-probability variable big hit A”, the jackpot type buffer value is “4”, if it is “non-probable big hit B”, the big hit type buffer value is “5”. If the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”, the big hit type buffer value may be set to “6”.

  After execution of S155, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value updated in S144 or S148 is “1”, that is, whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is determined whether there is (S156c). When the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure (S156c; Y), the display design determination table for the first special figure corresponding to the jackpot type is selected. (S156d). Specifically, if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is “1”, the probability variation jackpot A display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 17 is selected, and the jackpot type set in S155. If the buffer is “2”, the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 18 is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “3”, it is shown in FIG. If the probable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) is selected and the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “4”, the non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (first one) shown in FIG. If the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “5”, the non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the first special figure) shown in FIG. 21 is selected, and in S155 Set jackpot type Ffa may be selected non-probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 22, if "6" (for first Japanese view).

  Further, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is not “1”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2” and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure (S156c; N), the jackpot type is set. The corresponding display symbol determination table for the second special figure is selected (S156e). Specifically, if the jackpot type buffer set in S155 is “1”, the display pattern determination table for probability variation jackpot A shown in FIG. 23 (for the second special figure) is selected, and the jackpot type set in S155. If the buffer is “2”, the probability variation big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 24 is selected, and if the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “3”, it is shown in FIG. If the probable big hit C display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) is selected and the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “4”, the non-probable big hit A display symbol determination table (second) shown in FIG. If the big hit type buffer set in S155 is “5”, the non-probable variable big hit B display symbol determination table (for the second special figure) shown in FIG. 27 is selected, and in S155 Set jackpot type Ffa may be selected non-probability variation big hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. 28, if "6" (for the second Laid view).

  After the execution of S156d or S156e, the display derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E based on the display symbol determination table selected in S156d or S156e and the random value MR2. The symbol is determined as one of pattern 0 to pattern 20 (S156f), and the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing (S157), and then the special symbol normal processing Exit.

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S23 of FIG. 31 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is the certain change state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S165; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167).

  When the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S167; N), the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  Further, when the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E in accordance with the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 25E is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the special symbol fluctuation display time, is the time required from the start of special symbol fluctuation in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that is the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 31 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 25D is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 25E is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the hourly flag if the probability change flag and the hourly flag are set (S184), and the effect control board 12 Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command (probable variation jackpot A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation jackpot B), jackpot start 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot C), jackpot start 4 designation command ( Non-probable big hit A), big hit start 5 designation command (non-probable variation big hit B), big hit start 6 designation command (non-probable big hit C) are set (S185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). In addition, the number of times of opening the winning prize opening number counter (for example, 15 for the probability variation big hit A, non-probability variation big hit A, non-probability variation big hit B, 10 times for the probability variation big hit B, non-probability big hit C, the probability variation) In the case of big hit C, 5 times) is set (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. ”(S193; Y), in order to end the time reduction control, after clearing the time reduction flag (S194), the gaming state (specifically, the low probability After setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command corresponding to (low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening. In the pre-winner opening pre-processing, first, the CPU 56 decrements the pre-winner pre-open timer (step S1401). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the pre-winner opening timer has timed out (step S1402). If timed out, the CPU 56 sets the value of the round number counter in the EXT data, and transmits a special winning opening open designation command (step S1403).

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 sets 0 to a winning number counter indicating the number of winning game balls in the same round (step S1404), and sets an opening time corresponding to the round number counter to an opening time timer (step S1408). Here, the opening time is set according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds. Specifically, step S1408 is realized by using the opening / closing time table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an open / close time table in which open / close times for each round are set. For example, FIG. 36 (1) shows the opening / closing time in each round when the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit A. Specifically, in step S1408, if the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit A, 27 seconds is set as the opening time for any number of rounds. In addition, when the open state in the round ends, if the number of rounds (that is, the value of the round number counter) is 1 to 14, 0.8 seconds, and if the number of rounds is 15, 3.0 seconds. , Set as closing time respectively.

  Also, for example, FIG. 36 (2) shows the opening and closing times in each round when the big hit type is a probable big hit B. Specifically, in step S1408, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B, if the number of rounds (that is, the value of the round number counter) is 1 to 8, 27 seconds is set as the opening time, and the number of rounds Is any one of 9 to 15, 0.1 seconds is set as the opening time. Further, when the open state in the round ends, if the number of rounds (that is, the value of the round number counter) is any of 1 to 8, 0.8 seconds and the value of the round number counter) is any of 9 to 14. If the number of rounds is 15, then 3.0 seconds is set as the closing time. As a result, the opening / closing pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 shown in FIG. 7 is realized.

  After step S1408, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the open state (step S1410), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the large winning opening opening process (step S27) ( Step S1412).

  FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing the special winning opening opening process. In the big winning opening opening process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the count switch 25a is turned on, that is, whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 24 is detected (step S1451). If not, the process proceeds to step S1453. If the count switch 25a is on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1452).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 9 (step S1453). If it is not 9, the release time timer is decremented by 1 (step S1454), and whether the release time timer has timed out. It is determined whether or not (step S1455). If it has not timed out, the process for opening the big prize opening is ended as it is. If the value of the winning number counter is 9 in step S1453 or if the open time timer has timed out in step S1455, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 to be closed (step S1468). As a result, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to be closed when nine game balls are won in the big winning opening 24 or when the opening time timer times out. Note that the order of determining whether or not nine game balls have won in the big winning opening 24 and whether or not the opening time timer has timed out is not limited to this.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 sets the value of the round number counter in the EXT data and transmits a designation command after the special winning opening is released (step S1470), whether or not the value of the round number counter is 15, that is, whether the final round is It is determined whether or not the processing has been completed (step S1471). If the final round has not ended, a timer for opening a big prize opening is set according to the value of the round number counter (step S1472). Here, specifically, the closing time is set in the pre-award winning opening timer using the opening / closing time table described above with reference to FIG. Then, the CPU 56 increments the value of the round number counter (step S1473), updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S26) (step S1475), Terminate the process during opening.

  If it is determined in step S1471 that the value of the round number counter is 15, the CPU 56 sets the closing time in the timer for opening the big prize opening according to the value of the round number counter (step S1476). The timer after opening the big prize opening is a timer that measures the time from the end of the 15th round until the end of the big hit gaming state. At this time, since the number of rounds is 15, 3.0 seconds is set as a timer after the big winning opening is opened for any type of big hit. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening post-processing (step S28) (step S1477), and ends the special winning opening open process.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 31 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is one of the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, or the probability variation big hit C (S207).

  When the big hit type is any one of the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, and the probable big hit C (S207; Y), the probable variation flag is set (S208), and the short time flag is set (S211). Also, when the big hit type is neither probable big hit A, probable big hit B, or probable big hit C (S207; N), that is, the big hit type is any of non-probable variable big hit A, non-probable variable big hit B, or non-probable big hit C. If there is, only the time reduction flag is set (S211).

  After execution of S211, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the big hit type in the hourly number counter (S212). Specifically, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit B, a probable big hit C, or a non-probable big hit C, set the time counter to “100” and the big hit type is a non-probable big hit A. Sets “50” in the hour / count counter, and if the big hit type is non-probable big hit B, sets “20” in the hour / count counter and proceeds to S213.

  In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis processing, which command (see FIG. 10) is the presentation control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first uses the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 as the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer. A hold display update process for updating to the corresponding display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the production control command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped, control is performed to stop the variation of the production symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number of the first special figure holding memory in the start winning prize received command buffer, buffer number 1. The data is shifted upward by one (S272). Note that the contents of the first buffer number are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  After execution of S272, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received variable display result specifying command) is read (S276), and whether the read variable display result specifying command is the first variable display result specifying command. It is determined whether or not the change display result is out of order (S276a). When the read variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command (S276a; Y), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the deviation is determined (S276b), and the process proceeds to S281. In S276b, for example, if the variation pattern command read in S275 is a non-reach variation pattern command, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a combination (“148”, “392”, etc.) of representation symbols in which all three symbols are different. If the variation pattern command read in S275 is a reach variation pattern command, a combination of effect symbols (“121”, “434”, etc.) that will be out of reach may be determined.

  If the read variation display result designation command is not the first variation display result designation command, that is, if it is a big hit (S276b; N), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the jackpot type indicated by the variation display result designation command Is determined (S276c). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, when the variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 as the stop symbol at a rate of 50%. A combination of effect symbols (“333”) that is matched with “3” symbols is determined, and a combination of effect symbols (“777”) that is aligned with “7” as a stop symbol at a ratio of 50%. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot A, the stop symbol is determined to be the “3” or “7” alignment that is the probability variation symbol. .

  When the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B, the combination of the production symbols (“222”) in which the three symbols are “2” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50% is determined. Then, the combination of production symbols (“444”) in which three symbols are arranged as “4” as the stop symbols at a ratio of 50% is determined. If the variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit C, it is determined as a combination of production symbols (“222”) in which three symbols are aligned with “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%. Then, the combination of production symbols (“444”) in which three symbols are arranged as “4” as the stop symbols at a ratio of 50% is determined.

  When the variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit A, the combination of the production symbols (“666”) in which 3 symbols are arranged as “6” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. The combination of production symbols (“888”) in which three symbols are aligned at “8” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50% is determined. When the variation display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the uncertain variation big hit B, the combination of the production symbols (“666”) in which the three symbols are “6” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. The combination of production symbols (“888”) in which three symbols are aligned at “8” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50% is determined. When the variation display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the uncertain change big hit C, the combination of the production symbols (“222”) in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as the stop symbols at a rate of 50%. The combination is determined to be a combination of production symbols (“444”) in which three symbols are arranged as “4” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50%.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the stop symbols are non-probable variable symbols “2”, “4”, “6” unless the big hit type is a probable big hit A. ”Or“ 8 ”as a set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is any one of the probable big hit B, the probable big hit C, and the non-probable big hit C, the three symbols as “2” as the stop symbols of the production symbols. ”Or“ 4 ”to determine the combination of production symbols (“ 222 ”or“ 444 ”), so when the 3 symbols are derived and displayed as“ 2 ”or“ 4 ”as stop symbols, the player From the stop symbol, it is difficult to specify whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a probable big hit C or a non-probable big hit C.

  Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a non-probable variable big hit A or a non-probable variable big hit B, the three symbols are “6” or “8” as the stop symbols of the production symbols. Therefore, when the 3 symbols are derived and displayed as “6” or “8” as stop symbols, the player determines whether the jackpot type is non-probable big hit A from the stop symbols. Therefore, it is difficult to specify whether or not the non-probable big hit B.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the combination of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “3” or “7” as the stop symbols of the production symbols. Decided, but because the only big hit type that has 3 symbols with “3” or “7” as the stop symbol of the production symbol is only probable big hit A, it is derived and displayed with 3 symbols as “3” or “7” as the stop symbol. At this point, the player can specify that the jackpot type is a probable jackpot A.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In this embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B and when the variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit C, 50% respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result designation command is a probabilistic big hit B. In the case of the third variation display result designating command indicating the number 4 and the case of the fourth variation display result designating command indicating the probability variation jackpot C, a combination of effect symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as stop symbols at different ratios. And a combination of performance symbols in which the three symbols are “4”. Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B, a combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, when the display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot C, the combination decision of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as the stop symbols at a rate of 25% is decided. Just do it.

  As described above, when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot B and when the variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot C, the three symbols are “ By differentiating the decision ratio of the combination of production symbols that are aligned at “2” and the combination of production symbols that are aligned at “4”, the combination of production symbols that are aligned at “2” as 3 symbols as the stop symbol is derived on the production display device 5. When displayed, the jackpot game of probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than probability variation big hit C is executed with a probability of 3/4 (75%). In other words, when a combination of effect symbols with 3 symbols equal to “2” is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, the jackpot game of probability variation big hit B having a larger number of rounds than the probability variation big hit C is executed. The player can expect.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B and when the variation display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the non-probability variation big hit C, 50 respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result designation command is a probable big hit. In the case of the third variation display result designation command indicating B and the case of the seventh variation display result designation command indicating non-probable big hit C, the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as stop symbols at different ratios. And a combination of performance symbols in which the three symbols are “4” may be determined. Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit B, a combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, when the display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit C, the combination decision of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “2” as a stop symbol at a rate of 25%. Just decide.

  In this way, there are three symbols as stop symbols when the variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot B and when the variation display result designation command is the seventh variation display result designation command indicating the non-probability variation jackpot C. By differentiating the determination ratio of the combination of effect symbols that are aligned at “2” and the effect symbol combination that is aligned at “4”, the effect display device 5 has a combination of effect symbols that are aligned at “2” as a stop symbol on the effect display device 5. When the derivation display is made, the jackpot game of probability variation big hit B is executed with probability change control executed after the jackpot game is finished with a probability of 3/4 (75%). That is, when a combination of effect symbols with 3 symbols equal to “2” is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, the probability change control is not executed after the big hit game is finished. The player can expect that the big hit game of probability variation big hit B for which control is executed is executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit A and when it is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit B, respectively. The combination of production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “6” or “8” as a stop symbol at a rate of 50% is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result designation command is not In the case of the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the probability variation big hit A and the case of the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probability variation big hit B, three symbols are arranged as “6” as stop symbols at different ratios. You may determine the combination of a production | presentation symbol and the combination of the production | presentation symbol in which 3 designs are set to "8". Specifically, for example, when the display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit A, a combination of effect symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “6” as a stop symbol at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, when the display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable big hit B, the combination of the production symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as “6” as a stop symbol at a rate of 25% is determined. You just have to decide.

  In this way, 3 symbols are used as stop symbols when the variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit A and when the variation display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command indicating the non-probable variation big hit B. By changing the ratio of the combination of the production symbols that are aligned at "6" and the combination ratio of the production symbols that are aligned at "8", the combination of the production symbols that 3 symbols are aligned at "6" on the effect display device 5 Is displayed with a probability of 3/4 (75%) than the non-probability variable big hit B. The special figure game (fluctuation display) where the short-time control is executed after the end of the big hit game is larger than the non-probable big hit B. A game is executed. That is, when a combination of effect symbols with 3 symbols equal to “6” is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5, a special-purpose game in which the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit game is completed rather than the uncertain change big hit B ( Fluctuation display) The player can expect that the big hit game of the uncertain variable big hit A having a large number of times will be executed.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 43 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S306). If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has expired (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (S851). If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol variation stop processing is terminated. If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the symbol confirmation command reception flag is reset (S852). Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol determined in S276b or S276c of the variation start process is performed (S853). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S854). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol. If it is not determined to be a big hit, the effect symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804). (S855) and the effect symbol stop process is terminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of display symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit A derived and displayed as the display result is the probability variation big hit B or the non-probability big hit C derived and displayed as the display result. Since there are fewer display symbols corresponding to the number of symbols, it is possible to specify that the jackpot game of probability variation big hit A can be specified by the combination of the production symbols, but the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E Since it is possible to prevent the display design that is derived and displayed from becoming difficult to understand that it is a big hit game of probability variation big hit A, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, since only one display symbol is derived and displayed as the display symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, it can be easily understood that the probability variation jackpot A is a jackpot game.

  In addition, even if the decision ratio at which the probability variation big hit B and the non-probability variation big hit C are changed, the decision ratio of the display symbols that are derived and displayed in conjunction with the change in the decision proportion of the probability variation big hit C and the non-probability big hit C Since the rate of change of the probability variation big hit B and the non-probable variation big hit C is changed, the probability of the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B and the big hit game of the non-probable big hit C from the displayed display pattern is changed. It is possible to prevent the situation from being easily discriminated and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, since different display symbols are derived and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
[Configuration that allows game balls to be distributed to multiple paths to special variable winning ball devices by game nails]
In FIG. 1 and FIG. 8 and the like, an example in which the sorting device 30 is provided above the special variable winning ball device 7 is shown, but in the following, a game nail is used instead of the sorting device 30 and a special nail is used. A configuration in which the game balls are distributed to any one of a plurality of paths for guiding the game balls to the special variable winning ball device 71 similar to the variable winning ball device 7 will be described.

  FIG. 45 is a partially enlarged front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 showing a configuration example in which game balls can be distributed to a plurality of paths to the special variable winning ball device by game nails. 45, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 provided in place of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 45, in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, instead of the special variable winning ball device 7 provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball. The device 71 is provided at the same position as the special variable winning ball device 7.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 71 has the same configuration as the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 shown in FIGS. Specifically, it is as follows.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 71, the upstream channel portion 113A, the downstream channel portion 114A, and the guide channel portion (the guide shown in FIG. A covering portion 117 </ b> A that covers a guide passage portion corresponding to the passage portion 115 and is not shown) is integrally formed. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 71, the flow of game balls that are connected in the left-right direction, including the upstream channel portion 113A, the bottom surface member 23A, and the downstream channel portion 114A, between the base plate portion 101A and the covering portion 117A. A path FA is formed. A plurality of regulating pieces 118A (regulating pieces corresponding to the regulating pieces 118 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4) that reduce the flow-down speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path FA are provided at predetermined intervals on the base plate portion 101A and the covering portion 117A. They are alternately formed in such a manner that they are lined up.

  The restricting piece 118A is configured by the same setting as the restricting piece 118 shown in FIG. Thereby, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 71, the game ball about to flow down the flow path FA flows down in a meandering manner on the flow path FA. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 in which such a flow path FA is formed, in a closed state in which the bottom surface member 23A protrudes forward and the flow path FA is formed, the game ball is placed in the big winning opening (see FIG. 3 and the like). It passes through the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 without winning a prize (corresponding to the big winning opening 24 shown). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 71, in the open state of the special variable winning ball device 71 in which the bottom member 23A is moved backward, the game ball is guided to the guide channel portion (the guide shown in FIG. It is possible to fall to the flow path portion 115) and flow down this guide flow path portion, so that the game ball can win a big winning opening.

  In such a special variable winning ball apparatus 71, various structures are formed based on the same technical idea as that of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 described above, but redundant description is omitted here.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 71, the bottom surface member 23A has a configuration in which the front portion is exposed from the covering portion 117A in a state where the bottom surface member 23A protrudes forward and is closed, but as shown in FIG. May be configured to be covered with the covering portion 117A.

  Referring to FIG. 45, a gaming ball falling from above can be received at the upstream end portion of upstream flow path portion 113A in special variable winning ball apparatus 71, and the received gaming ball is guided downstream. A first guide route A2 is provided. The first guide path A2 is a path included in the upstream-side flow path portion 113A, and a plurality of regulating pieces 118A that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the first guide path A2 are alternately arranged on both sides of the path at a predetermined interval. Is formed.

  The upstream end portion of the first guide route A2 can receive a game ball falling from above, and includes a second guide route B2 that guides the received game ball to the first guide route A2 over a specific distance. The path portion 33 is provided in a manner connected so that the guide path extends. In the second guide route B2, like the first guide route A2, a plurality of restricting pieces 118B that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the second guide route B2 are alternately formed on both sides of the route at a specific interval. ing.

  The regulation piece 118B provided in the second guidance path B2 is set so that the degree of regulation of passage for reducing the flow speed of the flowing down game ball is smaller than the regulation piece 118A provided in the first guidance path A2. Has been. Specifically, the restriction piece 118B is set so that the protruding amount of the restriction piece into the flow path is smaller than that of the restriction piece 118A, thereby reducing the degree of passage restriction that reduces the flow down speed of the game ball flowing down. Is set smaller. Thereby, in the 2nd guidance route B2, the flow-down speed of a game ball is higher than the 1st guidance route A2. With regard to the flow velocity of the game balls in the second guide route B2 and the first guide route A2, for example, the game balls are distributed to the first guide route A2 and the second guide route B2 at substantially the same time. Sometimes, the flow velocity is set such that the game ball guided by the second guide route B2 follows the game ball guided by the first guide route A2.

  The game balls flowing down above the special variable winning ball device 71 are collected above the special variable winning ball device 71 and guided toward the upstream flow path portion 113 of the special variable winning ball device 71. A possible guide member 31 is provided. In this example, the guide member 31 is formed of, for example, a resin structure, but may be formed of a metal structure or a plurality of game nails. Guiding member 31 When the guiding member 31 is viewed from the front, an opening 31A is formed in the lower right portion of the guiding member 31 so that the guided game ball can be dropped downward.

  Below the opening 31A of the guide member 31, the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2 described above are provided in such a manner that the game balls guided from above are opened so as to be received. Therefore, the game ball falling from the opening 31A of the guide member 31 can be received in either the first guide path A2 or the second guide path B2.

  A space having a predetermined height and a predetermined width is formed between the opening 31A of the guide member 31 and each of the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2. In the space portion, the game ball falling from the opening 31A is formed in such a manner as to guide the first distribution route A1 formed in a manner in which the game ball is guided to the first guide route A2 side and the second guide route B2 side. In addition, a plurality of game nails N are arranged (planted) in an arrangement manner that can be assigned to any one of the second distribution paths B1. The plurality of game nails N constitutes a sorting nail portion N0.

  In the distribution nail portion N0, as shown by the broken line arrows in the figure, the dropped game balls P collide immediately below the opening 31A of the guide member 31, and the first distribution route A1 and the second distribution route B1 Arranged in a mountain-shaped manner (a manner in which the central game nail N protrudes to the top and the other game nails N expand and line up diagonally to the left and right) so that they can be distributed to either A plurality of game nails N that have been made are planted. In the sorting nail portion N0, the game balls P fall toward the game nails N arranged in a mountain shape on the left and right sides when viewed from the front, near the exit of the opening 31A of the guide member 31. A plurality of game nails N that can be guided to are arranged.

  The plurality of game nails N arranged in a mountain-like manner in the distribution nail portion N0 form a first distribution path A1 on the left side when viewed from the front, and a second distribution path B1 on the right side when viewed from the front. Yes.

  The game balls distributed to the first distribution route A1 by the distribution nail portion N0 are guided to the upstream end portion in the first induction route A2. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the second distribution route B2 by the distribution nail portion N0 are guided to the upstream end portion in the second induction route B2. Thereby, the game balls distributed to the first distribution route A1 pass only through the first guidance route A2 and are guided to the special variable winning ball device 71, and the game balls distributed to the second distribution route B1 are It passes through both the two guide paths B2 and the first guide path A2, and is guided to the special variable winning ball apparatus 71.

  Further, the regulation piece 118B provided in the second guidance path B2 has a lower degree of regulation than the regulation piece 118A provided in the first guidance path A2, and the flow speed of the game ball in the second guidance path B2 is the first speed. It is comprised so that it may become faster than the flow-down speed of the game ball in guidance path | route A2. Thereby, for example, the game balls distributed to the first guidance route A2 and the second guidance route B2 at the same time flow down at a low speed along the first guidance route A2 due to a high velocity flow along the second guidance route B2. In order to catch up with the game ball being played, the time required for passage differs between the first guide route A2 and the second guide route B2, etc., so that the game ball assigned to one of the routes is assigned to another route. The game balls can catch up, and a plurality of (for example, two) game balls can be guided to the special variable winning ball device 71 in a continuous guidance mode.

  For this reason, a situation in which a plurality of game media wins immediately before the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 is not in the open state is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest related to the winning of the special variable winning ball apparatus 71.

  In addition, a restriction part (a restriction piece 118A of the first guide path A2 and a restriction piece 118B of the second guide path B2) that restricts the passage of the game ball is provided in each of the first guide path A2 and the second guide path B2. As a result, each of the first guide route A2 and the second guide route B2 includes a restricting portion that restricts the passage of the game ball, so that the game on the route that guides the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 71 The staying period of the ball can be prolonged, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 can be made easier to win the game ball. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, for example, in the case of big hit round control in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 is opened a plurality of times with a predetermined interval period, from the closing period after the opening of the previous round to the opening of the next round. During this period, many game balls stay on the flow path of the special variable winning ball device, and the staying game balls win the special variable winning ball device. Interest can be further improved.

  In addition, the restriction piece 118B of the second guide path B2 is smaller in the amount of protrusion to the flow path in the route and less restrictive than the restriction piece 118A of the first guide path A2, so that the first guide Of the game balls distributed to the route A2 and the second guide route B2, it is possible to make it easier to make one game ball catch up with the other game ball, and the special variable winning ball device 71 is not won. It is possible to make it difficult to generate game balls.

  Note that the restriction piece 118B of the second guide path B2 has been described as having a smaller amount of protrusion to the flow path in the path and a smaller degree of restriction than the restriction piece 118A of the first guide path A2. Not limited to this, the amount of protrusion to the flow path in the path may be larger and the degree of regulation may be larger than the regulation piece 118A of the first guide path A2. That is, the restriction piece 118B of the second guide route B2 only needs to have a different degree of restriction compared to the restriction piece 118A of the first guide route A2.

  In addition, in FIG. 45, the example in which the member for distributing the game ball guided to the special variable winning ball device 71 is configured by the game nail N has been described. For example, in the distribution device 30 as illustrated in FIG. As a configuration in which game balls can be distributed to A and route B, game nails arranged so that game balls can be distributed to route A and route B may be used instead of the distribution unit 301.

  In FIG. 45, the example in which the first guide path A2 is included in the upstream flow path portion 113A is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first guide path A2 is connected to the upstream flow path portion 113A. The first guide path A2 may be provided separately from the upstream flow path portion 113A. In that case, the restriction piece provided in the first guide path A2 may be set to the same degree of restriction as the restriction piece provided in the upstream flow path portion 113A, or the restriction piece provided in the upstream flow path portion 113A. The degree of regulation may be set differently. The restriction piece provided in the first guide route A2 may be set to at least a degree of restriction different from that of the second guide route B2 as described above.

  The configuration for distributing game balls described as the prior art is such that the distribution structure is made of a resin structure, etc., and makes it easy for the game store (game hall) side to win the game balls in the variable winning device. Since the degree cannot be adjusted, there is a problem that the amusement shop side may be dissatisfied. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the game balls are distributed to any one of a plurality of paths for guiding the game balls to the special variable winning ball apparatus using the game nails as shown in FIG. 45, the game store (game room) side By adjusting the game nail N, the degree to which the special variable winning ball device 71 can easily win the gaming ball can be adjusted. By adjusting the game nail N, for example, if the ratio of distributing the game balls to the first guide route A2 and the second guide route B2 is set to a ratio of “50:50”, for example, two distributed game balls are provided. It becomes possible to guide to the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 in a row. Further, by adjusting the game nail N, for example, if the ratio of the game balls to be distributed to the first guide route A2 and the second guide route B2 is set to a ratio of “0: 100”, the distributed game balls are connected. It is possible to guide to the special variable winning ball apparatus 71 without the need. In this way, by adjusting the game nail N, for example, if the proportion of the game balls to be distributed to the first guide route A2 and the second guide route B2 can be adjusted, a guide pattern other than the guide pattern of the game balls described above. Thus, the game ball can be guided to the special variable winning ball device 71, and a guiding pattern of the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 71 can be realized in accordance with the hope of the game store.

  45, the arrangement of the game nails N is not limited to the arrangement mode shown in FIG. 45, and the game balls may be divided into the first guide route A2 and the second guide route B2. Other arrangement modes may be used as long as possible.

  Further, the configuration shown in FIG. 45 may be applied to a variable winning device such as the normal variable winning ball device 6B. In addition, among the various structures and various control configurations shown for the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the sorting device 30 and the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIGS. Is possible.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming ball with a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of loaned balls encapsulated inside and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted The present invention is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in memory.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example of transmitting one variation pattern designation command when starting variation in order to notify the variation control pattern 120 indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach production to the effect control CPU 120. However, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit A, the display symbol of the pattern 0 is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. In the case where the big hit type is other than the probable big hit A, the mode of determining the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E from each of the three patterns of display symbols is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the display symbol determined as the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E The number of patterns is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the big hit type is other than the probability variation big hit A. It may be a small number than the number of patterns of the display symbol that.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit A, the display symbol of the pattern 0 is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. In the case where the big hit type is other than the probable big hit A, the mode of determining the stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E from each of the three patterns of display symbols is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit type is other than the probable big hit A, the display symbol determined as the stop symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. The number of patterns is determined as a stop symbol to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E when the big hit type is a probable big hit A It may be a large number than the number of patterns of the display symbol that.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example of arrangement | positioning of eight LEDa-h shown in FIG. 16 was illustrated as 1st special symbol display part 25D and 2nd special symbol display part 25E, this invention is limited to this. For example, the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E may be arranged with dot-like light emitting means a to h in a straight line. It may be an arrangement of segments h indicating segments a to g and decimal points (dots) (8-segment display). In addition, the first hold display unit 25A and the second hold display unit 25B are configured by four LEDs. For example, the first hold display unit 25A and the second hold display unit 25B each have two LEDs, ˜2 reserved memories may be represented only by lighting of LEDs, and 3-4 reserved memories may be represented only by blinking of LEDs.

  As described above, when the LEDs a to h of the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E are arranged in other arrangements, the output data is output from the CPU 103 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. May be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E.

  When the LEDs a to h are linearly arranged on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the second special symbol display unit 25E as described above, the difference between the pattern 2 and the pattern 5 is similar to the above embodiment. It may be difficult for the player to distinguish between the display patterns of pattern 2 and pattern 5 by only determining whether or not LEDh is lit, but the pattern in which the LED lit in pattern 2 is shifted to the left one by one By using the display design of 5, the player may make it difficult to discriminate the display design of pattern 2 and pattern 5.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the display symbol of a part of pattern display symbols derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E and the display symbols of the pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E are not limited thereto. The display symbols may all be the same or all different.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display unit is made different in part of the output data output from the CPU 103 depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Although the display pattern of a part of the display pattern of the pattern derived and displayed on 25D and the display pattern of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E are exemplified, the present invention is limited to this. For example, in the wiring extending from the main board 11 to the first special symbol display unit 25D and the wiring extending to the second special symbol display unit 25E, the connection destination LED in the second special symbol display unit 25E is the first LED. By making the LED different from the connection destination LED in the special symbol display unit 25D, the first special symbol display is performed while outputting the same output data from the CPU 103 regardless of the variation special symbol. The display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on 25D may be different from the display symbol of the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E. By doing so, the first design as in the above-described embodiment is performed. There is no need to newly provide different display symbols for the display symbol derived and displayed by the special symbol display unit 25D and the display symbol derived and displayed by the second special symbol, and the data amount of the display symbol stored in advance can be suppressed. . Further, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, a part of the output data output by the CPU 103 is changed, and the connection destination of the wiring in the second special symbol display unit 25E is changed. The pattern of the pattern derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D and the pattern derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E by making the LED different from the LED connected to the wiring in the first special symbol display unit 25D The display design may be different.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B and the non-probable big hit C, in the effect display device 5, as the stop symbols, the three symbols are arranged as “2” or “4”. Although it has been exemplified that it is difficult to specify whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C by deriving and displaying the combination, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a stop symbol, for example, A combination of performance symbols in which special symbols different from numbers such as “1” to “9” are arranged may be derived and displayed, and it may be difficult to specify whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B and the non-probable big hit C, in the effect display device 5, as the stop symbols, the three symbols are arranged as “2” or “4”. Although it has been exemplified that it is difficult to specify whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C by deriving and displaying the combination, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a stop symbol, for example, Middle symbol (effect symbol derived and displayed in “middle” effect symbol display area 5C), right symbol (effect symbol derived and displayed in “right” effect symbol display area 5R) and left symbol (“left” effect) A special symbol different from the effect symbol derived and displayed in the symbol display area 5L may be derived and displayed to make it difficult to determine whether the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a non-probable big hit C.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the big hit type is the probable big hit B and the probable big hit C, the combination of the production symbols in which the 3 symbols are arranged as “2” or “4” as the stop symbols in the effect display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is either a probable big hit B or a big hit type. In the case of the probable big hit C, the big hit type is obtained by performing the same sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission by the same color of the game effect lamp 9 or the like while the special symbol is being displayed or when the stop symbol is derived and displayed. It may be difficult to specify whether or not is a probability variation big hit B or a probability variation big hit C.

  In the above embodiment, a display symbol of one pattern (display symbol of pattern 0) is assigned to the probability variation big hit A as a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. By assigning display symbols of three patterns as display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E to the big hit types other than the probable big hit A, the display symbols to be stored in advance Although an example in which the capacity is reduced is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display pattern of the same pattern (display pattern of pattern 0) is used for all the determination values assigned to the probability variation big hit A. By assigning any one of the display patterns of pattern 1 to pattern 3 to all the judgment values assigned to the allocation and probability variation big hit B, Therefore, it is possible to easily check the display symbols assigned to the probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B at the time of debugging work, so that the debugging work can be efficiently performed. You may be able to do it.

  In the above embodiment, a display symbol of one pattern (display symbol of pattern 0) is assigned to the probability variation big hit A as a display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. By assigning display symbols of three patterns as display symbols to be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E to the big hit types other than the probable big hit A, the display symbols to be stored in advance Although an example in which the capacity is reduced is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display pattern of the same pattern (display pattern of pattern 0) is used for all the determination values assigned to the probability variation big hit A. By assigning an individual display symbol to each of the judgments assigned to the allocation and probability variation jackpot B, the jackpot type is probability variation jackpot A In this case, the display symbol of pattern 0 is derived and displayed on the display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, so that it is easy to understand that the big hit type is a probable big hit A. On the other hand, when the big hit type is a probable big hit B, one of the individual display symbols assigned to each determination value is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. Thus, it may be more difficult to specify whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit B.

  Further, in the embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 25D that executes the variable display of the first special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening, and the game ball at the second start winning opening. Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated with the second special symbol display unit 25E that executes the variable display of the second special symbol in response to winning a prize, the present invention is not limited to this. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may have only one special symbol display unit. When only one special symbol display unit is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, only one start winning opening may be provided. In addition, the variable display of the first special symbol may be performed on the one special symbol display unit. And the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the probability variation big hit A and the 10 round big hit game in which the probability variation control and the short time control are executed over 100 special figure games (variable display) after the execution of the 15 round big hit game as the big hit type. Probabilistic control and 100 special figure games (variable display) after execution of the game, Probability big hit B and short-time control are executed over 100 special figure games (variable display) Probabilistic jackpot C for which short-time control is executed over 15 hours, Non-probability big hit A for which time-controlled control is executed over 50 special game (variable display) after execution of 15 rounds of big hit game, 15-round jackpot game 100 special figure games after execution of non-probable big hit B and 10 round big hit games in which time control is executed over 20 special figure games (variable display) Although the non-probable large hit C for which the short-time control is executed over the fluctuation display) is provided, the present invention is not limited to this. Whether or not the control is executed, the number of special-figure games (variable display) in which the time reduction control is executed, and the number of rounds in the big hit game may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the probable big hit A is set as the first specific gaming state and is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. If the display symbol is uniquely determined as pattern 0 and the big hit type is the probability variation big hit B or the non-probability big hit C, the probability variation big hit B is set as the second specific gaming state and the non-probability big hit C is set as the third specific gaming state. The display symbol derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is determined as any one of the patterns 1 to 3, the pattern 13 to the pattern 15, the pattern 16, and the pattern 20 that are difficult for the player to distinguish. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special symbol includes the probability variation big hit C as well as the probability variation big hit C in the first specific gaming state. Radical 113 25D or display symbol to derive displayed on the second special symbol display unit 25E may be uniquely determined in the pattern 0.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation big hit A is the first specific gaming state, the probability variation big hit B is the second specific gaming state, the non-probable big hit C is the third specific gaming state, and the big hit type is the probability variation big hit B, non-probable variation. In the case of big hit C or probable big hit C, and in case of non-probable big hit A or non-probable big hit B, display symbols that are difficult for the player to specify are either the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit. In the example, the effect display device 5 is derived and displayed on the effect display device 5 with the same number alignment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation jackpot that is the second specific gaming state is illustrated. Display symbols that are difficult for the player to specify only in B and the third specific gaming state non-probable big hit C are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. In the effect display device 5, the effect symbols are derived and displayed with the same set of numbers, and the big hit type that is neither the first specific game state, the second specific game state, nor the third specific game state (probability big hit C, non-probability change) In the big hit A and the non-probable big hit B), different display symbols are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the production display device 5 has different numbers of production symbols. Derived display may be performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the form which produces | generates only the big hit which can acquire many game balls by opening a big winning opening in a big hit game is illustrated, this invention is limited to this Rather than, for example, in the probability variation jackpot B, the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game is remarkably shortened (short-term opening round) so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened, and the big hit game ends. By not performing the time-shortening control later, it is possible to make a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if the probability variation big hit B is suddenly made. In this case, when the probability variation big hit B is a sudden big hit, instead of the non-probability big hit C in the above embodiment, the same opening pattern as the big winning opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is used. A small hit to open the big winning opening is provided, and it is unknown whether the gaming state after occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state (so-called latent state) ) May occur. When providing a small hit in this manner, the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E is used by using the non-probable large hit C display symbol determination table shown in FIG. By determining the display symbol to be derived and displayed, the display symbol indicating the probability variation big hit B is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E, and the display symbol indicating the small hit is derived and displayed. In such a case, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the player is a probable big hit B or a small hit from the display symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 25D or the second special symbol display unit 25E. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the distribution by the distribution device 30 is performed on a plane parallel to the game area of the game board 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution may be performed using the direction perpendicular to the game area. For example, by providing a plurality of routes that come back toward the back of the game area, a game ball distributed to any one of these multiple routes catches up with a game ball distributed to another route The time required for passage may be different. In this case, the distribution device 30 can occupy an area that occupies a plane parallel to the game area, and more space is provided for installing the distribution device 30 than a plane parallel to the game area. Therefore, the structure of the sorting apparatus 30 can be complicated, such as increasing the number of obstacles provided in the sorting apparatus 30.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, A1 first distribution route, A2 first guidance route, B1 second distribution route, B2 second guidance route, N game nail, 25D first special symbol display unit, 25E second special symbol display unit, 7 , 71 Special variable winning ball device, 103 CPU, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

A variable winning device that can be changed to an open state in which game media can win a prize area;
A plurality of paths configured to guide the game medium to the variable winning device;
A game nail arranged so as to be able to distribute game media in any of the plurality of paths,
The gaming machine is configured such that the time required for passage of the plurality of paths is different so that the game media distributed to any of the paths catch up with the game media distributed to the other paths.