JP2007209367A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving player's interest by making game content in the view from a player easily understandable. <P>SOLUTION: An image display device is provided with a drawing result performance display area where a drawing result displayed at a plurality of special pattern display devices can be displayed after executing performance display in a prescribed form and a holding performance display area where a performance relating to holding by a plurality of holding means can be displayed. A performance display control means performs the display control of a first pattern indicating the holding of the display of the drawing result by one holding means and a second pattern indicating the holding of the display of the drawing result by the other holding means in permutation corresponding to the order of holding in the holding performance display area. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”), and more particularly to a gaming machine that displays an effect related to a lottery using a display device.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine has a game board having a game area, and a game ball is driven into the game area. The game balls that are driven into the game area flow down along the game board.

  In the game area, a number of obstacle nails are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill is provided at an appropriate position in the vertical direction of the game area.

  As an example of this type of gaming machine, there is a so-called “first type” gaming machine. In this gaming machine, a lottery is performed by accepting a game ball at the start opening, the lottery result is derived to the display means, and when the lottery result derived to the display means is in a predetermined mode, An advantageous special gaming state occurs.

  Another example of this type of gaming machine is a so-called “second type” gaming machine. In this gaming machine, an accessory is arranged at the center of the gaming area. Then, when the game ball is received at the start port, the opening / closing piece (blade member) of the accessory is opened / closed. A special gaming state occurs when a game ball that has won (entered) into the accessory at the timing when the opening and closing piece is opened and closed is received in a winning entrance (V winning entrance) provided in the accessory.

  By the way, various so-called “first type” gaming machines and so-called “second type” gaming machines have been proposed, and all of these gaming machines have become rutted in the process until the occurrence of a special gaming state. For players who are accustomed to playing, it lacks freshness.

  Therefore, in recent years, a game machine in which a so-called “first type” game machine and a so-called “second type” game machine are combined (see, for example, Patent Document 1) or a so-called “first type” game. A gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as a complex machine) such as a gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Literature) in which a machine and a so-called “first type” gaming machine are combined has been proposed. Thereby, an unprecedented fresh gaming machine can be provided.

JP 2002-177515 A JP 2001-62080 A

  However, although the “multi-function machine” feels fresh in the game, it is a combination of a plurality of gaming machines, so there are a plurality of processes until the occurrence of a special gaming state. As a result, the game content viewed by the player becomes complicated, and there is a possibility that the interest will be reduced.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player by making the contents of the game viewed by the player easy to understand, even if it is a multi-function machine.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention for solving the above-described problems is provided with a gaming area in which a gaming ball is driven toward the gaming area, the gaming board disposed in the gaming area, and toward the gaming area. A first start port capable of receiving a game ball that has been thrown in, a first start detection means for detecting that the game ball has been received in the first start port, and a game area of the game board, A second start port capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the area, a second start detection unit for detecting that the game ball has been received by the second start port, the first start detection unit, After the detection of the game ball by the second start detection means, the lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery according to the establishment of the lottery start condition, and the lottery means according to the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means Can display lottery results A first lottery result display means; a second lottery result display means capable of displaying a lottery result performed by the lottery means in response to detection of a game ball by the second start detection means; and a predetermined effect can be displayed. An effect display means, an effect display control means for controlling the effect display mode in the effect display means, and after the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means, until the lottery start condition is satisfied, by the lottery means A lottery result by the lottery means between the first reservation means capable of retaining the display of the lottery result within the first upper limit and the game ball detection by the second start detection means until the lottery start condition is satisfied. A second reservation means capable of retaining the display of the number within a second upper limit, and a reservation order storage means for storing the reservation order of the lottery result display retained by the first reservation means and the second reservation means; The above A special game state giving means for giving a special game state advantageous to a player when the lottery result displayed by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means is a predetermined result, The lottery result reserved by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is displayed according to the reservation order stored in the reservation order storage means after the lottery start condition is established, and the effect display means The lottery result display area that can be displayed after the lottery results displayed on the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means are displayed in a predetermined manner, and the first reservation And a reserved effect display area capable of displaying an effect related to the reservation by the second reservation means, and the effect display control means displays the lottery result by the first reservation means. A first picture indicating the reservation of the reservation and a second picture indicating the reservation of the lottery result display by the second reservation means are displayed in the reservation effect display in a permutation corresponding to the reservation order stored in the reservation order storage means. The display is controlled in the area.

  According to this, when a game ball is received in the first start port, it is detected by the first start detection means. When the game ball is received in the second start port, the second start detection means detects the game ball. If the lottery start condition is satisfied after the game ball is detected by the first start detection means or the second start detection means, a predetermined lottery is performed by the lottery means. When the lottery corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means is performed, the lottery result is displayed by the first lottery result display means. When the lottery corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the second start detection means is performed, the lottery result is displayed by the second lottery result display means. The lottery results displayed by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means are displayed after effect display is performed in a predetermined manner in the lottery result effect display area of the effect display means. After the game ball is detected by the first start detection means, until the lottery start condition is satisfied, the display of the lottery result is reserved within the first upper limit value by the first reservation means. After the game ball is detected by the second start detection means, until the lottery start condition is satisfied, the display of the lottery result is reserved within the second upper limit value by the second reservation means. When the display of the lottery result is reserved by the first reservation means or the second reservation means, the reservation order is stored by the reservation order storage means. The reserved lottery results are displayed in the order stored by the reservation order storage means after the lottery start condition is satisfied. When reservations are made by the first reservation means and the second reservation means, an effect related to the reservation by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is displayed in the reservation effect display area. The first display for displaying the lottery result by the first reservation unit and the second pattern for displaying the lottery result by the second reservation unit are stored in the reservation order storage unit by the effect display control unit. The display is controlled in a permutation corresponding to the stored reservation order.

  The “first start port” and the “second start port” are not limited to two start ports. The “lottery means” is not limited to one lottery means.

  Further, the “first start detection means” and the “second start detection means” are not limited to two start detection means. Further, the “first reservation means” and the “second reservation means” are not limited to two reservation means. The “first lottery result display means” and the “second lottery result display means” are not limited to two lottery result display means.

  Note that “the display of the lottery result displayed by the lottery means within the first upper limit value can be retained until the lottery start condition is satisfied after the game ball is detected by the first start detection means” means that the first start If the number of lottery results displayed when the game means is detected by the detection means is within the first upper limit value, the number may be reserved. Further, even if the number of lottery results displayed when the game ball is detected by the first start detection means is within the first upper limit value, it may not necessarily be reserved. For example, when a game ball is detected by the first start detection means, if the number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is zero, it is not reserved. Also good.

  Further, “after the game ball is detected by the second start detection means, until the satisfaction of the lottery start condition, the lottery result display by the lottery means can be retained within the second upper limit value” means that the second start If the number of lottery results displayed when the game means is detected by the detecting means is within the second upper limit value, it may be reserved. Further, even if the number of lottery results displayed when the game ball is detected by the second start detection means is within the second upper limit value, it may not necessarily be reserved. For example, when a game ball is detected by the second start detection means, if the number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is zero, it is not reserved. Also good.

  In addition, “the display of the lottery result is reserved within the first upper limit value by the first reservation means” and “the display of the lottery result is reserved within the second upper limit value by the second reservation means” Reservation of acquisition of random numbers when accepted at the first start opening or the second start opening, and reservation of random numbers acquired when the game balls are received at the first start opening or the second start opening and the game balls This includes both reservation of display of the determination result of the random number acquired when it is received at the first starting port or the second starting port. Here, the lottery is based on the fact that the game ball is received by the first start port and detected by the first start detection means, or is received by the second start port and detected by the second start detection means. The process is executed in the order of acquisition, determination of the acquired random number, and display of the determination result. Here, in the case where “the display of the lottery result is reserved within the first upper limit value by the first reservation means” is “reservation of acquisition of random numbers when the game ball is received at the first start opening”, It is applicable to reserve the acquisition of random numbers when the game ball is received at the first start opening (the display of the acquired random number hit determination and the acquired random number hit determination result is also reserved). In addition, when “the first reservation means displays the lottery result within the first upper limit value” is “reservation of determination of random number acquired when the game ball is received at the first start opening”. Although the random number is acquired when the game ball is received at the first starting port, it is applicable to reserve the determination of the acquired random number (the display of the acquired random number determination result is also reserved). Furthermore, “the display of the lottery result within the first upper limit by the first reservation means is reserved” is “reservation of the display of the determination result of the random number acquired when the game ball is received at the first start opening”. In this case, the game ball is accepted by the first start port and the random number determination result acquired is reserved. If “the second reservation means displays the lottery result within the second upper limit value” is “reservation of acquisition of random numbers when the game ball is received at the second start opening”, “game ball "Reservation of random number determination acquired when received at the second starting port" and "Reservation of display of random number determination result acquired when the game ball is received at the second starting port" The same applies to the case.

  Further, “the reservation order of the lottery results displayed by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is stored” means that the first reservation means displays the lottery results and the second reservation means. This means storing the reservation order that is combined with the display of the lottery result display. Further, “the display of the lottery results reserved by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is performed according to the reservation order stored in the reservation order storage means after the lottery start condition is established”. Reservation with the longest time since the reservation was made in the reservation order of the combination of the reservation of the lottery result display by the first reservation means and the reservation of the lottery result display by the second reservation means stored by the reservation order storage means It means that lottery is performed in order.

  The “lottery start condition” refers to means for starting lottery by the lottery means. For example, this corresponds to the fact that all the lottery results displayed previously are displayed and the jackpot game is over.

  According to the above, even in a gaming machine having a plurality of reservation means of the first reservation means and the second reservation means, it becomes easy to recognize the total reservation number of the reservation number by the first reservation means and the reservation number by the second reservation means. At the same time, it becomes easy to recognize the reservation order of the reservation by the first reservation means and the reservation by the second reservation means. Further, since the lottery results are displayed in the reserved order stored in the reservation order storage means, the display of a plurality of lottery results does not proceed simultaneously. Therefore, the player can easily recognize whether the lottery result display effect reserved by the first reservation means is being performed or whether the lottery result display effect reserved by the second reservation means is being performed. Therefore, even if it is a multi-function device, the game content viewed by the player can be easily understood.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machine]
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5 on which game balls can flow down, and the like.

  The outer frame 2 is formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape by wooden frame members on the upper, lower, left and right sides. A lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 is provided at the lower front side of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is mounted by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward.

  The outer frame 2 may be a frame material made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum instead of the wooden frame material.

[About the frame structure]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.

  The main body frame 3 includes a front frame body 11, a game board mounting frame 12, and a mechanism mounting body 13. The front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 are integrally formed of a synthetic resin material. It is composed of that.

  The front frame body 11 is openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1) by a hinge mechanism 7 having an outer frame side hinge device 14, a main body frame side hinge device 15, a hinge pin and a hinge hole (no reference numerals). It is configured.

  More specifically, the outer frame side hinge device 14 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1), and the main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11. Has been. The front frame body 11 is rotatably attached to the outer frame side hinge tool 14 by a hinge pin and a hinge hole. Thereby, the front frame body 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2.

  When the front frame body 11 is viewed from the front (the game board 5 side), a speaker in which an opening is formed in the front in the front left lower region of the front frame body 11 and below the game board mounting frame 12 A box portion 16 is formed integrally with the front frame body 11. A speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted on the speaker box portion 16 so as to close an opening formed on the front side. A speaker 18 (hereinafter referred to as “lower speaker 18”) is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17.

  Further, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, the firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half portion thereof in an inclined manner, and the lower front plate 30 is attached to the lower half portion thereof.

  A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30. The lower tray 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward. An operation handle 32 is provided near the right side of the front surface of the lower front plate 30 of the lower front plate 30, and an ashtray 33 is provided near the left side.

[About front frame configuration]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 by a hinge mechanism 36 so as to be opened and closed forward. Yes.

  A substantially circular opening window 38 through which a game area 37 formed on the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. A window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4. A transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is attached to the window frame 39.

  A substantially entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member (not shown) in which a lamp (not shown) and the like are provided. An upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion.

  The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate (not shown) is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-shaped opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole.

  The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

  A push button 60 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.

[About the configuration of the locking device]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. A locking device 70 is mounted on the rear side of the free end side that is opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11. The locking device 70 has a function of locking the main body frame 3 to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 to the main body frame 3.

  The configuration of the locking device 70 will be described in detail. The locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74, and a cylinder lock 75.

  The plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 are detachably engaged with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state. The plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 are detachably engaged with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the free end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. The cylinder lock 75 is configured to be unlocked by inserting a key from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  When the key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. The Further, when the main body frame 3 is rotated in a direction opposite to the unlocking direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released, and the front frame 4 is unlocked. The

[About the game board mounting frame]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11 so that the game board 5 can be mounted in a detachable and replaceable manner from the front. ing. The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 4). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78.

  The launch rail 19 is provided with a predetermined gap from the guide rail 78. When the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball (foul ball) is discharged from the gap. And is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  A large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 37 in a predetermined gauge arrangement. A windmill (not shown) is provided at an appropriate position in the game area 37.

[About the configuration of the game board]
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area 37, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of A shown in FIG. 3, and a symbol display portion 85 arranged in the game area 37 (see FIG. 3). FIG. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of B shown in FIG. 3, and is an enlarged view of the lower part of the game area 37 with the lower start port 62 as a substantial center. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the shelf 90 arranged in the game area as seen from the upper right front when viewed from the player. 7 is an enlarged view of C shown in FIG. 3, and is an enlarged view of the first shelf guide path and the second shelf guide path arranged at one end of the image display device.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an image display device 59 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area. A shelf plate 90 is installed below the image display device 59. Further, below the image display device 59, an upper start port 61, a lower start port 62, and a shelf start port 64 are arranged. The lower start port 62 has a pair of movable pieces 63. The pair of movable pieces 63 are configured to be openable and closable, and it is difficult to receive a game ball in the closed state, and it is easier to receive the game ball in the open state than in the closed state. .

  The image display device 59 corresponds to the effect display means in the present invention. Further, the image display device 59 includes a reservation effect display area 99 and a lottery result effect display area 100 (both see FIG. 34).

  The upper start port 61 has a receiving port in a direction in which a game ball driven toward the game area 37 can be received. A game ball that is driven toward the game area 37 flows down from the upper part of the game area 37. When the game ball flows down, the falling speed and the falling direction are changed by obstacle nails and accessories provided at appropriate positions. As a result, the game balls are distributed and accepted at various receiving ports. A game ball that is not received in either the first shelf groove entrance 95 or the second shelf groove entrance 96 can be received in the general winning opening 80, 81, 82 or the upper start opening 61 by an obstacle nail or a windmill. ing. In addition, when the pair of movable pieces 63 included in the lower start port 62 is at least in an open state, the lower start port 62 can accept the movable piece 63. In a non-short-time gaming state to be described later, the movable piece 63 included in the lower start port 62 is unlikely to be in an open state. Therefore, in the non-short-time gaming state, the game balls that are not received by either the first shelf groove entrance 95 or the second shelf groove entrance 96 are more easily received by the upper start opening 61 than by the lower start opening 62. Become.

  Note that game balls that are not received by the general winning ports 80, 81, 82, the upper starting port 61, and the lower starting port 62 when the first major winning port 66 is closed are received by the out port 84.

  Next, the configuration of the shelf start port 64 and its surroundings will be described with reference to FIGS. A first shelf groove entrance 95 and a second shelf groove entrance 96 are installed on the left side of the image display device 59 as viewed from the player. The first shelf groove entrance 95 is connected to one end of the first shelf guide path 97. The other end of the first shelf guide path 97 is connected to the first shelf groove 91. The first shelf groove 91 is installed on the lower side of the image display device 59 with a certain space, and is opened upward between the image display device 59 and the first shelf groove 91. A shelf start port 64 is provided. Further, the first shelf groove 91 has a groove structure through which a game ball can pass along the first shelf groove 91, and the game ball can be placed at an appropriate position in the second shelf groove 92 or the shelf start port 64. An inclination that can be distributed to each other is provided. The second shelf groove entrance 96 is connected to one end of the second shelf guide path 98. The other end of the second shelf guide path 98 is connected to the second shelf groove 92. The second shelf groove 92 is provided in a band shape on the player side of the first shelf groove 91, and an upper start guide path entrance 93 is provided between the first shelf groove 91 and the second shelf groove 92. It has been. The second shelf groove 92 has a groove structure that allows a game ball to pass over the second shelf groove 92 along the second shelf groove 92, and the game ball is placed at an appropriate position on the player side. A slope that can be distributed is provided in the area lower or upper starting guideway entrance 93.

  A part of the game ball driven toward the game area 37 is received by the first shelf groove entrance 95 and the second shelf groove entrance 96 by the obstacle nail. The game balls received in the first shelf groove entrance 95 enter the first shelf groove 91 through the first shelf guide path 97. When the game balls enter the first shelf groove 91, the game balls are distributed to either the second shelf groove 92 or the shelf start port 64 due to the inclination. The inclination of the first shelf groove 91 is provided with two inclinations that are lowered to the second shelf groove 92 side, and one inclination that is lowered to the shelf start port 64 side. Game balls are easily distributed toward the groove 92 side.

  The game balls received in the second shelf groove entrance 96 enter the second shelf groove 92 through the second shelf guide path 98. The game balls that have entered the second shelf groove 92 from either the inclination of the first shelf groove 91 or the second shelf groove entrance 96 are either the game area on the player side or the upper starting guideway entrance 93 due to the inclination. It is distributed. The game balls that have entered the upper start guide path entrance 93 are discharged from the upper start guide path exit 94 to the front side of the game area through the upper start guide path (not shown). Since the upper start guide path exit 94 is provided substantially above the upper start guide opening 61, the game balls released from the upper start guide path exit 94 are easily received by the upper start opening 61.

As described above, the shelf starting port 64 is provided at a position where a game ball that is received by the first shelf groove entrance 95 and rolls on the first shelf groove 91 can be won. On the other hand, the upper start port 61 is provided in front of the game area where most of the launched game balls flow down. For this reason, comparing the ease of accepting game balls between the upper start opening 61 and the shelf start opening 64, the upper start opening 61 is easier to receive game balls.

  According to FIG. 8, the lower start port 62 has a pair of movable pieces 63. Further, an upper start port 61 is installed above the game ball receiving port of the lower start port 62. When the movable piece 63 is in the closed state, the upper start port 61 and the movable piece 63 are obstructed at the game ball receiving port of the lower start port 62, so there is no path through which the game ball can enter. Therefore, when the movable piece 63 is in the closed state, it is difficult for the lower start port 62 to accept the game ball.

  According to the above, it is easier to receive the game ball in the upper start port 61 than in the lower start port 62 and the shelf start port 64 in the non-time-saving game state described later.

  On the other hand, since the movable piece 63 does not become an obstacle when the movable piece 63 is in the open state, there is a path for allowing the game ball to enter the game ball receiving port of the lower start port 62. In addition, since the movable piece 63 is inclined downward in the game ball receiving direction of the lower start port 62 when in the open state, when the game ball flowing down from above collides with the movable piece 63, the movable piece 63 starts downward along the movable piece 63. Easy to be received in the mouth 62.

  According to the above, in the short-time gaming state, it is easier for a game ball to be received in either the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64 than to receive a game ball in the upper start port 61.

  In the present embodiment, the lower start port 62 includes the movable piece 63, but this may not be required.

  However, when the lower starting port 62 has the movable piece 63, when the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower starting port 62 is in the open state, it is easier to accept the game ball than in the closed state. Is preferred. That is, it means that the lower start port 62 can be opened and closed between a closed state and an open state in which a game ball can be received more easily than the closed state. Therefore, the lower start port 62 is easier to receive than the upper start port 61 in the open state, and the lower start port 62 is more difficult to receive than the upper start port 61 in the closed state. preferable.

  Even when the movable piece 63 is disposed at the lower start port 62, it is difficult to receive the game ball when the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 is closed. You may not accept a game ball.

  According to FIG. 3, a passage port 65 through which a game ball can pass is arranged on the upper left side of the upper start port 61 and the lower start port 62 as viewed from the player. Also, below the upper start opening 61 and the lower start opening 62, a first big winning opening 66 that can be opened and closed is disposed. When the first grand prize winning port 66 is in the open state, it is possible to receive the game ball, and when it is in the closed state, it is difficult to receive the game ball. On the upper side of the image display device 59, a second big prize opening 67 is arranged. When the second grand prize winning port 67 is in the open state, it is possible to receive the game ball, and when it is in the closed state, it is difficult to receive the game ball. On the lower right side of the passing port 65, general winning ports 80, 81 and 82 are arranged.

  A ball payout device 128 (not shown) is provided behind the game board 5. The game balls thrown into the game area 37 are received by the upper start opening 61, the lower start opening 62, the shelf start opening 64, the first big winning opening 66, the second big winning opening 67, and the general winning openings 80, 81, 82. When this happens, the game ball as a prize is paid out to the upper plate 51 (see FIG. 2) or the lower plate 31 (see FIG. 2) by the ball payout device 128. Thereby, a predetermined profit is given to the player.

  An out port 84 is arranged at the lower part of the game area. Further, a character accessory device 83 is arranged on the right side of the image display device 59 when viewed from the player.

  When viewing the game area 37 from the player side, a symbol display section 85 is provided at the lower right of the image display device 59. Further, a win display section 86 (continuous operation number display LED) is provided under the general winning opening 80. The hit display portion 86 is provided with a 15-round big hit LED 87, a two-round big hit LED 88, and a small hit LED 89. As a result, when a special symbol lottery means 520 (see FIG. 10) wins 15 rounds, 2 rounds or small wins, the corresponding LED is turned on to indicate the type of the winning to the player. I can do it.

  The special symbol lottery means 520 of the present embodiment corresponds to the lottery means in the present invention.

  Next, the display of symbols will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol display unit 85 includes a state display device 851 indicating a gaming state, a first special symbol display device 852, a second special symbol display device 853, a first reserved display device 854, a second reserved display device 855, and a normal symbol display device. 856 and an ordinary symbol reserved display device 857 are installed.

  The first special symbol display device 852 is composed of seven segments, and displays a lottery result that is lottery when a game ball is received at the upper start port 61.

  The second special symbol display device 853 is composed of seven segments, and displays a lottery result that is drawn when a game ball is received at the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64.

  The first reservation display device 854 displays the number of reservations by the first reservation means 530 (see FIG. 10) that reserves up to four lottery results displayed when game balls have entered the upper start port 61. The first reserved display device 854 is composed of two LEDs.

  In the first reservation display device 854, when there is no reservation by the first reservation means 530, both the two LEDs are turned off. When the number of reservations by the first reservation means 530 is one, one LED is turned on and the other LED is turned off. In the two cases, both of the two LEDs are lit. In the case of three, one LED lights and the other LED blinks. In the case of four, both two LEDs blink.

  The second reservation display device 855 displays the number of reservations by the second reservation means 532 (see FIG. 10) that reserves up to four lotteries due to the game balls having entered the lower start opening 62 or the shelf start opening 64. To do. The second reserved display device 855 is composed of two LEDs.

  When there is no reservation by the second reservation means 532, the second reservation display device 855 turns off both the two LEDs. When the number of reservations by the second reservation means 532 is one, one LED is turned on and the other LED is turned off. In the two cases, both of the two LEDs are lit. In the case of three, one LED lights and the other LED blinks. In the case of four, both two LEDs blink.

  The normal symbol display device is composed of two LEDs, and displays a lottery result that is drawn when a game ball passes through a passage opening.

  The reserved display device for normal symbols displays up to four numbers of reserved symbols in the normal symbol lottery when a game ball passes through the passage opening. This ordinary symbol reserved display device is constituted by two LEDs.

  The ordinary symbol reserved display device turns off both LEDs when there is no ordinary symbol lottery reserved. When the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol lottery is one, one LED is turned on and the other LED is turned off. In the two cases, both of the two LEDs are lit. In the case of three, one LED lights and the other LED blinks. In the case of four, both two LEDs blink.

  Here, the first special symbol display device 852 corresponds to the first lottery result display means in the present invention. The second special symbol display device 853 corresponds to the second lottery result display means in the present invention.

  Next, the display of the reservation effect will be described based on FIG. FIG. 33 is an enlarged view of the reserved effect display area 99 shown at the bottom of the image display device 59. In the reservation effect display area 99, the number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation means 530 (see FIG. 10) and the second reservation means 532 (see FIG. 10) is displayed in the order in which they are reserved. 33A, when the number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation unit 530 (see FIG. 10) and the second reservation unit 532 (see FIG. 10) is 0, the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 is aligned. 4 are displayed. Thereby, the player thinks that the upper limit which can be reserved is four.

  According to FIG. 33B, when the number of lottery results displayed is 0 and the lottery result is newly reserved by the first reservation means 530 (see FIG. 10), the reserved upper limit frame picture 861 One first reservation effect picture 862 is displayed over the one displayed at the left end as viewed from the player. Therefore, even if the number of reservations by the first reservation unit increases, the display number of the reservation upper limit frame pattern 861 does not increase.

  According to FIG. 33C, when the number of lottery results displayed is 0 and the lottery result is newly reserved by the second reservation means 532 (see FIG. 10), the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 is one. One of the reservation upper limit frame designs 861 is displayed on the left end as viewed from the player, and one second reservation effect design pattern 863 is displayed. As a result, the player feels that the upper limit that can be reserved is increased by one. Therefore, the player feels that the reservation by the second reservation means 532 (see FIG. 10) is more advantageous than the reservation by the first reservation means 530 (see FIG. 10). That is, the player feels that it is more advantageous for a game ball to be received in the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64 (both see FIG. 3) than in the upper start port 61.

  According to FIG. 33D, when the number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation unit 530 (see FIG. 10) is 0, the display of the lottery results reserved by the second reservation unit 532 (see FIG. 10). When the number is 2, the reserved upper limit frame pattern 861 is displayed in six lines, and six of the reserved upper limit frame patterns 861 are displayed from the left end as viewed from the player to the second. Two second reservation effect pictures 863 are displayed on top of each other. In this way, when the number of reservations by the second reservation means 532 is increased by one, the second reservation effect picture 863 and the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 are increased one by one. As a result, the player feels that the upper limit that can be reserved is increased because the game ball is received in the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64.

  According to E in FIG. 33, after the lottery result display by the first reservation unit 530 is reserved, the lottery result display by the second reservation unit 532 is reserved, and thereafter, the lottery result by the first reservation unit 530 is displayed. When the display is reserved, five reservation upper limit frame pictures 861 are displayed in a line, and the first one in the order from the one displayed on the left end as viewed from the player among the reservation upper limit frame pictures 861. A reservation effect picture 862, a second reservation effect picture 863, and a first reservation effect picture 862 are displayed in an overlapping manner.

  According to this, since the first reserved effect picture 862 and the second reserved effect picture 863 are displayed together, it is easy for the player to recognize the total number of lottery results displayed. In addition, since the first reserved effect picture 862 and the second reserved effect picture 863 are displayed in different modes, the number of reservations of the lottery results displayed by the first reserved means 530 and the second reserved means 532 is displayed. Easy to recognize. Further, since the second reserved effect picture 863 is more conspicuous than the first reserved effect picture 862, the player holds the display of the lottery result reserved by the second reserved means 532 by the first reserved means 530. We expect that it will be more advantageous for the player than the display of the lottery result.

  F in FIG. 33 is a display when the number of reserved lots displayed by the first reservation unit 530 (see FIG. 10) is 4, and display when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is 0. It is. According to this, four reservation upper limit frame pictures 861 are displayed in a row and four first reservation effect pictures 862 are displayed so as to overlap the reservation upper limit frame pictures 861. Therefore, the player feels that the display of the lottery result is reserved up to the upper limit that can be reserved.

  G in FIG. 33 indicates that the lottery result by the second reservation unit 532 (see FIG. 10) is newly added when the number of reservations of the lottery result display by the first reservation unit 530 (see FIG. 10) is 4 (in the case of F). This is a display when one reservation is added. The reservation upper limit frame picture 861 is displayed in five lines in a row, and among the reservation upper limit frame pictures 861, the first reservation effect picture 862 is displayed from the one displayed at the left end as viewed from the player to the fourth. Four of the reservation upper limit frame patterns 861 are displayed in a superimposed manner, and one second reservation effect pattern 863 is displayed on the right end as viewed from the player.

  In the state of F in FIG. 33, the player feels that the display of the lottery result has been reserved up to the upper limit that can be reserved, so the number of reservations of the lottery result newly displayed by the second reservation means 532 (see FIG. 10). When the reserved effect design increases as shown by G in FIG. 33 due to the addition of one, the player feels that the player has made a reservation exceeding the upper limit that can be reserved.

  Here, “displayed in an overlapping manner” means a display mode in which the first reservation effect picture 862 and the second reservation effect picture 863 appear to overlap the reservation upper limit frame picture 861, and actually The first reservation effect picture 862 and the second reservation effect picture 863 may not overlap the reservation upper limit frame picture 861.

  Further, when displaying the first reservation effect picture 862 and the second reservation effect picture 863 over the reservation upper limit frame picture 861, the first reservation effect picture 862 and the second reservation effect picture 863 are used to display the reservation upper limit frame picture 861. Either an aspect in which a part cannot be visually recognized or an aspect in which the entire reserved upper limit frame picture 861 cannot be visually recognized by the first reserved effect picture 862 and the second reserved effect picture 863 can be employed. When an aspect is adopted in which a part of the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 is not visible, the player can easily recognize the relationship between the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 and the first reservation effect picture 862 and the second reservation effect picture 863. Will be able to. Further, in the case of adopting an aspect in which the entire reservation upper limit frame picture 861 cannot be visually recognized, when the reservation by the first reservation means 530 is made up to the first upper limit value, the display of the second reservation effect design pattern 863 is displayed. Since the image 861 is displayed without being displayed, it is possible to give a strong impression to the player as if he / she had retained the upper limit that could be reserved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reservation upper limit frame picture 861, the first reservation effect picture 862, and the second reservation effect picture 863 are displayed in a row in the horizontal direction, which forms a row in the vertical direction. Also good. Moreover, you may form a row | line | column to the diagonal direction.

  Note that the reservation upper limit frame pattern 861 does not have to appear to be superimposed on the first reservation effect pattern 862 or the second reservation effect pattern 863. For example, the first reserved effect design pattern 862 and the second reserved effect design pattern 863 may be displayed substantially in parallel with the column where the reservation upper limit frame design 861 is displayed.

  In short, the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 and the first reservation effect picture 862 or the second reservation effect picture 863 may be displayed in association with each other.

  The first reservation effect design 862 and the second reservation effect design 863 may be the same design or different designs.

  However, when the first reservation effect design 862 and the second reservation effect design 863 are different from each other, the game ball is received at the upper start opening 61, the lower start opening 62 or the shelf start opening 64. When the display of the lottery result is newly reserved, the first reserved effect picture 862 or the second reserved effect picture 863 displayed by the new reservation is added to the right end or the left end as viewed from the player of the symbol row. It is preferable. According to this, a player will be displayed so that the order in which the 1st reservation effect picture 862 and the 2nd reservation effect picture 863 were displayed can be recognized. Therefore, the player can recognize in what order the reserved lottery results are displayed.

  In the case of different designs, it is preferable that the second reserved effect design 863 is more prominent than the first reserved effect design 862. That is, it is preferable that the size, color, pattern, brightness, or combination thereof is an aspect in which the second reserved effect picture 863 is more clearly visible than the first reserved effect picture 862. Accordingly, the player can more easily recognize in what order the displayed lottery results are retained, and the lottery result retained by the second reservation unit 532 is the first reservation unit 530. It seems that it is easier to win the jackpot than the lottery result reserved by.

  In addition, the upper limit of the number that can be reserved by the first reservation unit 530 and the total number of reservations of the lottery result display reserved by the second reservation unit 532 are displayed by the number of reservation upper limit frame pictures 861 that form a column.

  For example, the case where the upper limit of the number of reservations by the 1st reservation means 530 is four is demonstrated. When the number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation unit 530 is 0 and the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is 0, the reservation upper limit frame pattern 861 has 4 columns. It is composed of pieces. That is, the upper limit of the number of reservations by the first reservation means 530 is shown to be recognizable to the player. Next, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation means 532 is one, two, three, and four, the number of columns of the reservation upper limit frame pattern 861 is 5, 6 respectively. , 7 and 8. In other words, a number obtained by adding four, which is the upper limit of the number of reservations by the first reservation unit 530, to the number of reservations by the second reservation unit 532 is displayed so as to be recognized by the player.

  Note that the number indicated by the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 does not indicate the upper limit of the number that can actually be reserved.

  Further, the number indicated by the reservation upper limit frame picture 861 may not be the total of the upper limit of the number that can be reserved by the first reservation unit 530 and the number of reservations of the lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532. For example, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is 0, the reservation upper limit frame pattern 861 is composed of four columns, and the lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 are displayed. If the number is 1 or more, the number indicated by the reservation upper limit frame pattern 861 may be 8 uniformly.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is an enlarged front view of the image display device 59 during the reach out effect. The lottery result effect display area 100 of the image display device 59 can display a plurality of decorative symbols 864 in a variable manner and a stop manner. When the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is a jackpot, the plurality of decorative symbols 864 displayed in the lottery result effect display area 100 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a predetermined jackpot.

  According to (A) of FIG. 34, two decorative symbols 864 at the left end and the right end of the decorative symbols 864 are stopped at the same symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol 864 between the left end and the right end is changing. In this embodiment, when all three of the three decorative symbols 864 are stopped at the same symbol, the jackpot is displayed. Accordingly, the player expects that the decorative symbol 864 being changed will stop at the same symbol as the other two decorative symbols 864 that have stopped. Such a production state is called reach.

  FIG. 34B is an enlarged front view of the image display device 59 when it is stopped at a decorative symbol 864 different from the other two decorative symbols 864 stopped after reaching reach. In the present embodiment, when one of the three decorative symbols 864 is stopped with a different symbol, it is displayed that it has not been a big hit. After reaching reach, if you don't get a big hit, this is called out-of-reach production.

  In this embodiment, the variation effect of the decorative symbol 864 is stopped in a line in the substantially horizontal direction to display the lottery result. For example, it may stop in a line in the vertical direction, or stop in a line in the oblique direction. Further, in this embodiment, when three decorative symbols 864 are stopped with the same symbol, a big hit is made, but this need not be the case.

  Moreover, the upper limit of the number which can be reserved by the 1st reservation means 530, the 2nd reservation means 532, or the normal symbol reservation means 506 is not restricted to four. Further, the number that can be reserved in the first reserved display device 854, the second reserved display device 855, and the ordinary symbol reserved display device 857 is not limited to four. Therefore, the upper limit of the number of the first reservation effect picture 862 and the second reservation effect picture 863 is not limited to four, and the upper limit of the number of reservation upper limit frame pictures 861 is not limited to eight.

  Further, the first reserved display device 854, the second reserved display device 855, and the ordinary symbol reserved display device 857 are not limited to LEDs. Furthermore, the number of each LED is not limited to two. For example, when the upper limit of the number of lotteries reserved by the second reservation means 532 (see 11) is 4, five types of display are possible depending on the color, shape, lighting and extinction, or combinations thereof. I just need it.

  Further, the image display device 59 may be a liquid crystal display device, or a display device such as a 7-segment display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, and a CRT.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the upper start port 61, the lower start port 62, and the shelf start port 64 (all of which are shown in FIG. 3) are arranged, but instead the upper start port 61 and the lower start port Two of the ports 62 may be arranged. Two of the upper start opening 61 and the shelf start opening 64 may be arranged. In short, it is only necessary that a plurality of start ports are arranged.

  Note that both the “lower start port 62” and the “shelf start port 64” of the present embodiment correspond to the “second start port” of the present invention.

  Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration of the pachinko machine 1.

  The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 300 and a group of the peripheral boards 400, and among these, the group of the main board 300 is a game operation (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, award display). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 400 controls the rendering operation (light emission decoration, sound output, image display, etc.).

  The main board 300 includes a main control board 310 and a payout control board 320. The main control board 310 includes a CPU 312 as a central processing unit, a ROM 314 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory.

  The CPU 312 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 (see FIG. 1) by executing a control program stored in the ROM 314, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 400 or the payout control board 320. Or

  The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 310 and information such as input signals.

  Detection signals from the passage sensor 332, the upper start port sensor 334, the lower start port sensor 336, and the shelf start port sensor 338 are directly input to the main control board 310. In addition, detection signals from the first grand prize opening count sensor 344, the second big prize opening count sensor 345, and the like are input via the panel relay terminal board 330, the special prize opening relay terminal board 340, or the start opening relay terminal board 350. Is done.

  The “upper start port sensor 334” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “first start detection means” of the present invention. Further, the “lower start opening sensor 336” and the “shelf start opening sensor 338” in the present embodiment correspond to “second start detection means” of the present invention.

  The passage sensor 332 detects that the game ball has passed through the passage port 65. The upper start sensor 334 detects that a game ball has been received by the upper start port 61. The lower start port sensor 336 detects that a game ball has been received by the lower start port 62. The shelf start port sensor 338 detects that a game ball has been received by the shelf start port 64.

  The main control board 310 includes a first special symbol display device 852, a second special symbol display device 853, a first reserved display device 854, a second reserved display device 855, a normal symbol display device 856, and a reserved symbol display device 857 ( A drive signal for performing the turning-on / off operation of FIG. 5 is output to the display substrate 342 via the panel relay terminal plate 330.

  When a drive signal is input from the main control board 310, the display board 342 receives a first special symbol display device 852, a second special symbol display device 853, a first reserved display device 854, and a second reserved display according to the drive signal. The device 855, the normal symbol display device 856, or the reserved symbol display device 857 (see FIG. 5) is turned on, turned off, and blinked.

  In addition, the main control board 310 outputs a drive signal for performing an opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 66 (see FIG. 3) or the second big prize winning port 67 (see FIG. 3) to the panel relay terminal board 330, the grand prize winning. The data is output to the first big prize winning solenoid 346 or the second big prize winning solenoid 347 through the mouth relay terminal plate 340 and the start port relay terminal plate 350. The first big prize opening solenoid 346 is for opening and closing the first big prize opening 66, and when the first big prize opening solenoid 346 is driven, the first big prize opening 66 is opened and closed. The second big prize opening solenoid 347 is for opening and closing the second big prize opening 67. When the first big prize opening solenoid 347 is driven, the first big prize opening 67 is opened and closed.

  Further, the main control board 310 sends a drive signal for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 63 (see FIG. 3) of the lower start port 62 via the start port relay terminal plate 350 to the lower start port solenoid 348. Output to. The lower start port solenoid 348 opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62. When the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven, the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 opens and closes.

  The payout control board 320 includes a CPU 322 as a central processing unit, a ROM 324 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 326 as a readable / writable memory, and processes a command signal input from the main control board 310 and drives it to the ball payout device 128. Output a signal. Thereby, the ball payout device 128 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 310 and the payout control board 320 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 310 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 320 to the main control board 310.

  On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 400 includes a peripheral control substrate 402 and a display control substrate 404. Communication between the main control board 310 and the peripheral control board 402 is performed in only one direction between the input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The peripheral control board 402 also has electronic components such as the CPU 412, ROM 414, RAM 416, etc., and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. The RAM 416 of the peripheral control board 402 is provided with a first reserved number counting means 427, a second reserved number counting means 428, and a combined reserved number counting means 425 (all of which are shown in FIG. 11).

  The peripheral control board 402 has a sound source IC 420 and a ROM 422 as a read-only memory in which effect sounds are stored. Thereby, a predetermined effect sound according to the gaming state can be output from the speaker 352 such as the upper speaker 57 and the lower speaker 18 via the frame decoration relay terminal plate 356.

  Further, the peripheral control board 402 transmits a drive signal for turning on / off the frame decoration lamp 354 disposed on the front frame body 11 (see FIG. 1) via the frame decoration relay terminal plate 356. Output to 354.

  Further, the peripheral control board 402 outputs a drive signal for performing the lighting / extinguishing operation of the side decoration body 54 arranged in the side decoration device 52 to the panel 441 via the lamp drive board 440.

  In addition, bi-directional communication is performed between the display control board 404 and the peripheral control board 402 via respective input / output interfaces. The display control board 404 has electronic components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (all not shown), and a predetermined image control program can be executed by these electronic components.

  Further, the peripheral control board 402 is connected to the image display device 59 via the display control board 404, and the peripheral control board 402 operates the image display device 59. Specifically, in the image display device 59, various effects from the start of change of the three decorative symbol 864 columns to the stop display or the stop display of the three decorative symbol 864 columns are performed. As described above, the peripheral control board 402 operates the image display device 59. Further, in the image display device 59, in addition to the display of the three decorative designs 864, the display of the first reservation effect design pattern 862 and the second reservation effect design pattern 863, the display of the reservation upper limit frame design 861, the effect of the background image and the character image, etc. Display is also performed.

  Next, the functional configuration of the main control board 310 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main control board 310.

[Functional configuration of main control board 310]
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control board 310 includes a normal symbol lottery means 500, a lower start opening / closing execution means 508, a normal symbol reservation means 506, a normal symbol reservation number storage means 514, and a normal symbol reservation number. Display control means 512, normal symbol display control means 510, special symbol lottery means 520, first reservation means 530, second reservation means 532, reservation order storage means 533, and first reservation number storage means 534 , Second reserved number storage means 536, special symbol reserved number display control means 538, special symbol display control means 526, hit control means 543, and command transmission means 546.

  The normal symbol lottery means 500 includes a random number generation means 502 and a time reduction determination means 504, and the special symbol lottery means 520 includes a random number generation means 522 and a probability variation operation determination means 524. The winning control means 543 includes a big hit gaming state generating means 540, a small winning game state generating means 542, and a big winning opening / closing execution means 544.

  When the game ball passes through the passage port 65 (see FIG. 3) and is detected by the passage sensor 332, the normal symbol lottery means 500 acquires a predetermined random number by the random number generation means 502. Then, a corresponding hit determination table is selected from the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the ROM 314 (see FIG. 9) of the main control board 310, and the lottery result is obtained based on the hit determination table and the acquired random number value. judge.

  The lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 500 includes a miss and a win.

  The normal symbol hit determination table includes a short time non-operation time determination table and a short time operation time determination table. The short-time non-operation time determination table stores, for example, a normal symbol variation time of 60 seconds and a hit probability of 9/10, and the short-time operation time determination table includes, for example, a normal symbol variation time of 6 seconds. The probability of 9/10 is stored. Therefore, when the random number value acquired by the random number generator 502 is determined based on the short-time operation time determination table, the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 is frequently performed. It becomes. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the lower start port during short-time operation.

  The random number lottery result obtained by the random number generator 502 is displayed on the normal symbol display device 856 by the normal symbol display controller 510. If the random number value lottery result acquired by the random number generation means 502 is a win, the lower start opening / closing execution means 508 drives the lower start opening solenoid 348 (see FIG. 9). When the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven, the pair of movable pieces 63 (both shown in FIG. 3) of the lower start port 62 are opened and closed.

  Note that if the random number value obtained by the random number generator 502 is out of the lottery result, the pair of movable pieces 63 (see FIG. 8) of the lower start port 62 are not opened or closed.

  Up to four random number values acquired by the random number generation means 502 are reserved by the normal symbol reservation means 506. The reserved number reserved by the normal symbol reserved means 506 is stored in the normal symbol reserved number storage means 514, and the reserved number stored in the normal symbol reserved number storage means 514 is stored in the normal symbol reserved number display control means 512. It is displayed on the reserved display device 857.

  The time reduction determination means 504 determines whether or not the time reduction function is in operation. Specifically, when the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generator 502 is determined based on the time / non-operation time determination table, it is determined that the time reduction function is inactive, When it is determined based on the determination table, it is determined that the time reduction function is in operation.

  The special symbol lottery means 520 is detected by the upper start opening sensor 334, the lower start opening sensor 336 or the shelf start opening sensor 338 when a game ball enters the upper start opening 61, the lower start opening 62 or the shelf start opening 64. Then, a predetermined random number is acquired by the random number generation means 522.

  The random number value acquired by the random number generation means 522 is retained by the first reservation means 530 or the second reservation means 532 until a predetermined number is reached. When a reservation is generated by the first reservation means 530 or the second reservation means 532, the reservation is stored by the first reservation number storage means 534 or the second reservation number storage means 536, and the reservation order is stored by the reservation order storage means 533. The When the reserve is stored by one of the first reserve number storage means 534 and the second reserve number storage means 536, a display corresponding thereto is displayed by the special symbol reserve number display control means 538 by the first reservation display device 854 or the second reservation. It is displayed on the display device 855.

  The special symbol lottery means 520 selects the earliest random number value from the reservation order stored in the reservation order storage means 533. The lottery result is determined based on the selected random number value and the special symbol hit determination table stored in the ROM 314 of the main control board 310 (see FIG. 9).

  In the present embodiment, the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 includes a dismissal, a small jackpot, a first jackpot, a second jackpot, and a third jackpot in the lottery result.

  In the special symbol determination table, a jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is not activated and a jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated are prepared. For example, a jackpot probability of 326.5 is stored in the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is not operated, and a jackpot probability of 32.65 is stored in the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is operated, for example. ing.

  The probability variation operation determination means 524 determines whether or not the probability variation function is in operation. Specifically, when the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 522 is determined based on the probability variation function non-operation jackpot determination table, the probability variation function is determined to be inactive, and the probability When it is determined based on the jackpot determination table when the variable function is activated, it is determined that the probability variable function is operating.

  The random number lottery result obtained by the random number generation means 522 when the game ball is detected by the upper start sensor 334 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 852 by the special symbol display control means 526. The random symbol lottery result obtained by the random number generation means 522 when the game ball is detected by the lower start opening sensor 336 or the shelf start opening sensor 338 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 853 by the special symbol display control means 526. Is done.

  If the lottery result of the random value acquired by the random number generator 522 is one of the first jackpot, the second jackpot, or the third jackpot, the jackpot game state generator 540 of the hit control means 543 wins the jackpot. A game occurs. When the big hit game is generated, the first prize winning solenoid 346 or the second prize winning solenoid 347 is driven by the special prize opening / closing execution means 544.

  As the jackpot gaming state in the present embodiment, a first jackpot gaming state and a second jackpot gaming state are prepared. If the random number value lottery result acquired by the random number generator 522 is the first jackpot and the second jackpot, the first jackpot gaming state is generated. In the first jackpot gaming state, the opening time of the first big winning port 66 or the second big winning port 67 per time (one round) is a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by the big winning opening / closing execution means 544. In this gaming state, the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 is opened and closed over a maximum of 15 rounds. Specifically, in the first round and the second round, the second big prize opening 67 is opened for a predetermined time. From the third round to the fifteenth round, the first grand prize opening 66 is opened for a predetermined time. However, when a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls) of game balls are received in the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67, the game is closed.

  If the lottery result of the random value acquired by the random number generator 522 is the third jackpot, the second jackpot gaming state is generated. In the second jackpot gaming state, the opening time of the second jackpot 67 per round is shorter than a predetermined time in the first jackpot gaming state (for example, 1.8 seconds) and spans two rounds. This is a game that opens and closes the second big prize opening 67. However, the second big prize opening 67 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, nine balls) of game balls are received in the second big prize opening 67 when the big hit gaming state occurs.

  As described above, when a big hit gaming state occurs, a large number of game balls are received by the first big winning port 66 or the second big winning port 67, so that a large number of gaming balls are paid out by the ball payout device 128.

  If the random number value lottery result acquired by the random number generating means 522 is a small hit, the small hit gaming state generating means 542 of the hit control means 543 generates a small hit gaming state.

  In the small win game state in this embodiment, the opening time of the second big winning opening 67 per time is the same time (for example, 1.8 seconds) as the predetermined time in the second big win game state, and is twice. This is a game that opens and closes the second grand prize winning port 67. However, the second big prize opening 67 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, three balls) of game balls are received in the second big prize opening 67 when the small hit gaming state occurs.

  In the present embodiment, a first advantageous gaming state, a second advantageous gaming state, and a third advantageous gaming state are prepared in addition to the big hit gaming state and the small winning gaming state. The first advantageous gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state, and the third advantageous gaming state are all gaming states that occur after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the first advantageous gaming state, the random number value lottery result acquired by the random number generation means 502 is determined based on the short-time operation time hit determination table, and the random number lottery result acquired by the random number generation means 522 is operated by the probability variation function. The gaming state is determined based on the time jackpot determination table. That is, in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520, a so-called “probability fluctuation state” occurs in which the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the variation time in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is in the normal gaming state In other words, a so-called “short-time game state” occurs.

  In the second advantageous gaming state, the lottery result of the random number acquired by the random number generator 502 is determined based on the short-time operation time determination table, and the lottery result of the random value acquired by the random number generator 522 is The gaming state is determined based on the operating jackpot determination table. That is, the probability of winning the jackpot in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520 is the same as that in the normal gaming state, but the so-called “short-time gaming state” in which the variation time by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is shorter than in the normal gaming state. appear.

  In the third advantageous gaming state, the lottery result of the random number acquired by the random number generator 502 is determined based on the short time non-operation time hit determination table, and the random number lottery acquired by the random number generator 522 is The gaming state is determined based on the operating jackpot determination table. That is, the variation time by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is the same as that in the normal gaming state, but in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520, the so-called “probability” that the winning probability for winning the jackpot is higher than that in the normal gaming state. A "fluctuating state" occurs.

  The “short-time gaming state” in the first advantageous gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state means that the variation time in the normal symbol lottery means 500 is shorter than that in the normal gaming state, and the special symbol lottery means 520 varies. The time may be shortened. Also, instead of the fact that the variation time is shorter in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 than in the normal gaming state, the winning probability for winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is higher than in the normal gaming state. Good. Further, the variation time in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 may be shorter than that in the normal game state, and the winning probability for winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 may be higher than that in the normal game state. That is, it is sufficient that the number of lotteries or the winning probability by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is increased. As a result, when in the short-time gaming state, the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 are frequently opened and closed.

  In addition, the “normal game state” means a state that is not a jackpot game state, a first advantageous game state, a second advantageous game state, or a third advantageous game state. Specifically, the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 502 is performed based on the short time non-operation time hit determination table, and the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation unit 522 is performed when the probability variation function is not operated. It is a gaming state performed based on the jackpot determination table.

  If the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is out of play, the game state immediately before the lottery is continued among the first advantageous game state, the second advantageous game state, the third advantageous game state, and the normal game state.

  Here, when a so-called “probability variation state” in the first advantageous gaming state occurs, the probability that a big hit gaming state will occur in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520 becomes higher than in the normal gaming state, and the first special symbol display The variation time of the special symbol in the device 852 or the second special symbol display device 853 (that is, the variation time of the three decorative symbols 864 in the image display device 59) is shorter than that in the normal gaming state. However, it is not essential to reduce the variation time of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 852 or the second special symbol display device 853, and there is a probability that a big hit gaming state will occur in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520. It may only be higher than in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when a so-called “short-time game state” occurs, the opening and closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 is frequently performed, thereby making it easier for the lower start port 62 to accept a game ball. As a result, not only the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520 is promoted, but also the game balls are paid out from the ball payout device 128, so that a decrease in the game balls can be suppressed (so-called “good ball holding state”). In addition, since the game balls are easily received in the lower start port 62, the lottery reservation by the second reservation means is easily performed.

  Here, if the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is “first jackpot”, the first advantageous gaming state is generated after the first jackpot gaming state is generated. Specifically, for example, after the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 is opened for 15 rounds, both the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state occur.

  If the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is “second jackpot”, the second advantageous gaming state occurs after the first jackpot gaming state has occurred. Specifically, for example, after the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 is opened for 15 rounds, the short-time gaming state occurs with the same jackpot probability as in the normal gaming state.

  Further, if the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is “third jackpot”, the third advantageous game state is generated after the second jackpot game state is generated. Specifically, for example, after the second big prize opening 67 is opened for two rounds, the fluctuation time by the normal symbol lottery means 500 occurs at the same time as that in the normal gaming state.

  As described above, which of the normal gaming state, the jackpot gaming state, the first advantageous gaming state, and the second advantageous gaming state is generated is performed by the jackpot gaming state generation means 540 or the special symbol lottery means 520. .

  Here, as a specific example of “a state in which the variation time by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is the same as that in the normal game state, but the probability of winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is higher than that in the normal game state”. For example, instead of the short-time non-operating time per hour determination table, a table having a normal symbol variation time of 6 seconds and a 1/100 hit probability stored is prepared. This corresponds to the case where a table in which a normal symbol variation time is 6 seconds and a hit probability of 9/10 is stored is prepared.

  Further, as a specific example of “a state in which the variation time by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is shorter than that in the normal gaming state and the probability of winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is higher than in the normal gaming state” For example, instead of the short-time non-operation time determination table, a table in which a normal symbol variation time of 60 seconds and a hit probability of 3/10 is stored is prepared. This corresponds to the case where a table in which the symbol variation time is 6 seconds and the hit probability 9/10 is stored is prepared.

  The command transmission unit 546 outputs a command to the peripheral board 400 when the lottery result in the special symbol lottery unit 520 or the reservation is released in the first reservation unit 530 or the second reservation unit 532. The output command is, for example, a random number for determining an effect display pattern in the image display device 59.

  The “special symbol lottery means 520” in the present embodiment corresponds to the “lottery means” of the present invention.

  Next, a functional configuration of the peripheral substrate 400 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the peripheral control board 402.

[Functional configuration of peripheral control board 402]
As shown in FIG. 11, the peripheral control board 402 includes a 16 ms steady process execution means 426, a command analysis storage means 418, a reservation order storage means 424, an image control means 450, a variable display pattern storage means 452, and an effect. Display pattern storage means 454, reservation effect pattern storage means 456, effect sound control means 460, effect sound pattern storage means 462, lamp control means 470, and lamp lighting pattern storage means 472 are provided.

  The 16 ms steady process execution means 426 performs processing for controlling the image display device 59, the panel 441, the frame decoration lamp 354, the speaker 352, and the like based on commands received from the main control board 310 every 16 ms.

  The command analysis storage unit 418 analyzes a command received from the main control board 310 and performs processing for turning on a flag corresponding to the type of command.

  The reservation order storage unit 424 reserves when the command analysis storage unit 418 turns on a flag indicating that when the number of reservations of the lottery result display in the special symbol lottery unit 520 (see FIG. 10) has increased or decreased. The stored order, the first reserved number, the second reserved number, and the total reserved number are stored.

  When flags such as a reservation flag, a variation effect start flag, a variation effect stop flag, and a jackpot flag are turned on, the image control unit 450 determines a display pattern to be displayed on the image display device 59 based on the flag. Specifically, a variable display pattern of a plurality of decorative symbols 864 columns is determined based on the variable display pattern storage means 452, and an effect display effect pattern based on a background image, character, etc. is determined based on the effect display pattern storage means 454. The reservation effect pattern is determined based on the reservation order storage unit 424 and the reservation effect pattern storage unit 456. The display on the image display device 59 is output to the display control board 404 based on the determined variation display pattern, effect display effect pattern, and reservation effect pattern.

  When the effect sound control means 460 receives a command from the main control board 310, the effect sound control means 460 determines the effect sound pattern to be output from the upper speaker 57 and the lower speaker 18 based on the command. Specifically, the effect sound pattern is determined based on the effect sound pattern storage means 462. Then, based on the determined effect sound pattern, the effect sound output from the upper speaker 57 and the lower speaker 18 is controlled by the effect sound control means 460.

  When a command from the main control board 310 is input, the lamp control means 470 determines a lamp lighting pattern to be output to the lamp driving board 440 based on the command. Specifically, the lamp lighting pattern is determined based on the lamp lighting pattern storage means 472. Based on the determined lighting pattern, the lamp lighting pattern storage unit 472 controls lighting and extinguishing of each lamp connected via the lamp driving substrate 440.

  The image control means 450 corresponds to “effect display control means” in the present invention.

  The reservation order storage means 533 and the reservation order storage means 424 correspond to the “reservation order storage means” in the present invention.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 310 (especially the CPU 112) will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Normal symbol control processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a routine of normal symbol control processing. In this normal symbol control process, a passage opening process (step S10) and a normal symbol variation start process (step S20) are performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the routine of the passage opening process (step S10). In this passage opening process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the passage 65, specifically, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the passage sensor 332 (step S12). If no game ball is detected (NO in step S12), the passage passage routine is returned.

  If it is determined that the game ball is detected by the passage sensor 332 in step S12 (YES in step S12), whether the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol (the number of reserved balls of the game ball that has passed through the passage port 65) is 4 or more. It is determined whether or not (step S14). When it is determined in step S14 that the number of reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in step S14), the routine for passing through the passage opening is returned, and when it is determined that the number is less than 4, reservation storage processing (step S16) is performed. Is called. In the reservation storing process (step S16), one reserved memory stored in the normal symbol reserve number storage means 514 (see FIG. 10) is added, and a random number for normal symbol lottery is acquired by the random number generating means 502 (see FIG. 10). And memorized.

  Note that the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol is represented by a pattern of two LEDs displayed on the normal symbol reserved display device 857. Thereby, the player can confirm the reserve number.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a routine of normal symbol variation start processing. In the normal symbol variation start process (step S20), first, it is determined whether or not the retained history of the normal symbol is 0, that is, whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is 0 (step S22). If the number of reserved balls is zero (YES in step S22), the routine of the normal symbol variation start process is returned.

  If it is determined in step S22 that the number of reserved balls is not 0 (NO in step S22), the reservation history is shifted (step S24), and the number of reserved memories stored in the normal symbol reserved number storage means 514 is subtracted (step S24). Step S28).

  When the reserved memory number stored in the normal symbol reserved number storage means 514 is subtracted, the process proceeds to step S30, and it is determined whether or not the time-saving operation is being performed. Here, if the time-short operation is not being performed (NO in step S30), the short-time non-operation time determination table is selected (step S32), and if the time-short operation is being performed (YES in step S30), the short-time operation time determination table is selected. (Step S34).

  When the hit determination table is selected in step S32 or step S34, the hit determination table is selected based on the selected hit determination table and the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 502 in the hold storage process (step S16). A determination is made. If this determination is successful (YES in step S36), the lower start port control process (step S40) is performed, and if not, the normal symbol variation start process routine is returned.

  Here, the short-acting operating time hit determination table in step S34 has a higher probability of hitting by hit determination than the short-time non-operating time hit determining table in step S32, and therefore the normal symbol lottery means 500 is in the short-time operating state. It is easy to make a hit determination according to (see FIG. 10).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a routine of the lower start port control process (step S40). In the lower start port control process, first, it is determined whether or not the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 is being opened (step S42).

  If the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 are not open (NO in step S42), the lower start port solenoid 348 is operated by the lower start port opening / closing execution means 508, and the pair of movable pieces of the lower start port 62 is operated. 63 is released (step S44). Thereafter, the lower start port control processing routine is returned.

  If the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 are being opened (YES in step S42), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has elapsed (step S46). Here, if the predetermined opening time has not elapsed, the process waits until the predetermined opening time elapses (NO in step S46).

  If it is determined that the opening time of the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 has passed a predetermined time (YES in step S46), the lower start port solenoid 348 is operated by the lower start port opening / closing execution means 508. Then, the pair of movable pieces 63 of the lower start port 62 are closed (step S48). Thereafter, the lower start port control processing routine is returned.

  According to FIG. 14, when the hit determination is made by the normal symbol lottery means (see FIG. 10), the lower start port control process (step S40) is performed. Further, the normal symbol lottery means (see FIG. 10) is more likely to be hit when the time is operating than when the time is not operating. Therefore, the movable piece 63 (see FIG. 8) of the lower start port 62 is more likely to be opened during the time-short operation than during the time-short non-operation.

[About special symbol / game state control processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special symbol / game state control process routine. In this special symbol / game state control process, after the start winning process (step S100) is performed, the process flag is confirmed (step S110 to step S122), and the process corresponding to the process flag is performed.

  Specifically, first, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 0 (step S110). If the processing flag is 0 (YES in step S110), a variation start process (step S200) is performed, and the processing flag is 0. If not (NO in step S110), the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 1. If the processing flag is 1 (YES in step S112), a variation pattern setting process (step S300) is performed, and the processing flag is not 1 (step S112). NO), the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 2. If the processing flag is 2 (YES in step S114), a process during change (step S400) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 2 (in step S114). NO) Proceed to step S116.

  In step S116, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 3. If the processing flag is 3 (YES in step S116), a jackpot gaming state generation process (step S500) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 3 (step S116). The process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 4. If the processing flag is 4 (YES in step S118), a small hit game start process (step S600) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 4 (step S118). (NO in S118) Proceed to step S120.

  In step S120, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 5. If the processing flag is 5 (YES in step S120), the jackpot gaming state control process (step S700) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 5 (step S120). (NO in S120) Proceed to step S122.

  In step S122, it is confirmed whether or not the processing flag is 6. If the processing flag is 6 (YES in step S122), a small hit game control process (step S800) is performed, and if the processing flag is not 6 (step S122). (NO in S122), the special symbol / game state control process routine is returned.

[Start-up winning process]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a start winning process routine. In this start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start win during the game (step S101). Specifically, when a game ball is detected by the upper start opening sensor 334, the lower start opening sensor 336, or the shelf start opening sensor 338, it is determined that there is a start winning. On the other hand, if no detection signal is input, it is determined that there is no start winning, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  If it is determined that there is a start winning (YES in step S101), it is determined whether it is a lower start opening winning or a shelf starting opening winning (step S102). Specifically, if it is a start winning in which a game ball is detected by the lower start opening sensor 336, it is determined that the lower starting opening is winning, and if it is a start winning in which a game ball is detected by the shelf starting opening sensor 338, the shelf start opening is determined. It is judged as a prize. On the other hand, if it is a start winning in which a game ball is detected by the upper start opening sensor 334, it is determined that there is no lower start opening winning and no shelf start opening winning. If it is determined that there is a lower start opening prize or a shelf start opening prize, the command transmission means 546 outputs a shelf / lower start opening winning command to the peripheral control board 402.

  If it is determined that there is a lower start opening winning or a shelf starting opening winning (YES in step S102), it is determined whether or not the second reserved number is less than the maximum of 4 (step S104). At this time, if the second reserved number has already reached 4 (YES in step S104), the process proceeds to step S108. Here, the term “second reservation” refers to reservation of the display of the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means 532.

  On the other hand, if the second reserved number is less than 4 (NO in step S104), a second reserved storage process is performed (step S106). In this second reserved storage process, for example, “1” is added to the second reserved number counting means 428 secured in the RAM 316 (see FIG. 9), and the second reserved display device 855 (LED) (see FIG. 5). “1” is added to the number of reservations displayed by the pattern of (see). In this case, the command transmission means 546 transmits the second reserved number command to the peripheral board 400 (see FIG. 10).

  When the second reserved storage process (step S106) is performed, the process proceeds to step S107, the reserved order storage process is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S108. In this reservation order storage storing process, the winning order of the lower starting opening prize or the shelf starting opening winning and the upper starting opening winning is stored. In step S107, the record of the second reservation is recorded as the newest reservation.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no lower start opening winning and no shelf start opening winning (NO in step S102), the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, it is determined whether or not there is a start prize during the game. If it is determined that there is no start winning (NO in step S108), then the start opening winning process routine is returned.

  If it is determined in step S108 that there is a start winning (YES in step S108), it is determined whether or not there is an upper start winning (step S110). Specifically, it is determined that the upper start opening winning is a start winning in which a game ball is detected by the upper start opening sensor 334. When it is determined that there is an upper start opening prize, the command transmission means 546 outputs an upper start opening winning command to the peripheral control board 402.

  If it is determined that there is an upper start opening prize (YES in step S110), it is determined whether or not the first reserved number is less than the maximum of 4 (step S112). At this time, if the first reserved number has already reached 4 (YES in step S112), the start winning process routine is returned. Here, the first reservation means a reservation of the display of the lottery result reserved by the first reservation means 530.

  On the other hand, if the first reserved number is less than 4 (NO in step S112), the first reserved storage process is performed (step S114). In this first reserved storage process, for example, “1” is added to the first reserved number counting means 427 secured in the RAM 316 (see FIG. 9), and the first reserved display device 854 (LED) (FIG. 5) is also added. “1” is added to the number of reservations displayed by the pattern of (see). In this case, the command transmission means 546 transmits the first reserved number command to the peripheral board 400 (see FIG. 10).

  When the first reservation storage process (step S114) is performed, the process proceeds to step S115, where the reservation order storage process is performed, and then the start opening winning process routine is returned. In the reservation order storage storage process in step S115, the record of the first reservation is recorded as the newest reservation.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no upper start opening prize (NO in step S110), the start opening winning process routine is returned.

  In the reserved storage process, the random number generation unit 522 (see FIG. 10) also acquires a random value. The random number values acquired at this time include, for example, jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variable variation random numbers (variable variation counters), variation display pattern random numbers, and the like.

  Of these, the jackpot determining random number is a random number for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. The jackpot symbol random number is used when the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot, specifically, the first special symbol display device 852 or the second special symbol display device 853 (both in FIG. 5). This is a random number for specifying a display pattern (a combination pattern of lighting states in 7 segments) that is stopped and displayed by (see). The variable variation random number (variable variation counter) is a random number for varying the symbol variation time by the first special symbol display device 852 or the second special symbol display device 853. The variation effect pattern random number is a random number for specifying the variation effect pattern of the effect display displayed on the image display device 59 (see FIG. 3). When the above random number values are acquired and stored in, for example, the RAM 316 (see FIG. 9), the reserved storage process is finished and this routine is returned.

  The start winning means that the game ball has been received at the starting opening, and the upper starting opening winning, the lower starting opening winning and the shelf starting opening winning are at the upper starting opening 61, the lower starting opening 62 and the shelf starting opening 64, respectively. A game ball is accepted.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the routine of the fluctuation start process. In this variation start process, first, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are 0 (step S202). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reserved number stored in the first reserved number storage unit 534 and the second reserved number storage unit 536 is 0, and if this reserved number is 0 (YES in step S202). ) Proceed to step S220, and the processing flag is updated to 1.

  On the other hand, if the reserved number stored in the first reserved number storage unit 534 or the second reserved number storage unit 536 is not 0 (NO in step S202), it is stored by the reservation order storage storing process (step S107, step S115). Among the reserved reservations, it is determined whether the earliest reservation is the first reservation (step S203).

  When the earliest reservation is the first reservation (YES in step S203), the first reservation storage is shifted (step S204). Then, the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved number storage means 534 is subtracted (step S207).

  When the earliest reservation is not the first reservation (NO in step S203), the second reservation storage is shifted (step S205). Then, the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved number storage means 536 is subtracted (step S208).

  When the reserved storage number stored in the first reserved number storage unit 534 or the second reserved number storage unit 536 is subtracted, the process proceeds to step S209, and the reservation order storage deletion process is performed. In this reservation order storage erasure process (step S209), the earliest reservation among the reservations stored by the reservation order storage means 533 is deleted. When the reservation order erasure process (step S209) is performed, the process proceeds to step S210, where it is determined whether the probability changing function is in operation. Here, if the probability variation function is not in operation (NO in step S210), the probability variation function non-operation jackpot determination table is selected (step S212), and if the probability variation function is in operation (YES in step S210). A jackpot determination table is selected when the probability variation function is activated (step S214).

  When the jackpot determination table is selected in step S212 or step S214, the jackpot determination is performed based on the selected jackpot determination table and the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 522 (see FIG. 10). Is called. If the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot (YES in step S216), the jackpot flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S220.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot determination in step S216 is not a jackpot (NO), a jackpot determination is performed. If the small hit is determined in this small hit determination (YES in step S222), the small hit flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S220, and if not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S220 as it is.

  In step S220, the processing flag is updated to 1. Thereafter, the routine for the variation start process is returned.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a routine of the variation pattern setting process. FIG. 20 is a flowchart continued from step S302 shown in FIG.

  In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step S302). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, where it is determined whether or not the probability change, that is, whether or not the probability variation function is activated after the special gaming state is finished. If it is determined in step S304 that the change is probable (YES in step S304), the process proceeds to step S306, where it is determined whether the number of rounds is a big hit of 15R. Specifically, if the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the process proceeds to step S308, and if not, the process proceeds to step S310.

  If it is determined in step S304 that there is no certain change, the normal jackpot variation display pattern table is selected (step S312). Specifically, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is “second jackpot”, this normal jackpot time variation display pattern table is selected, and then the process proceeds to step S328.

  If it is determined in step S306 that the jackpot is 15R (YES in step S306), the probability variation jackpot hour variation display pattern table is selected (step S308). Specifically, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is “first jackpot”, this probability variation jackpot variation display pattern table is selected (step S308), and then the process proceeds to step S328. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a big hit of 15R (NO in step S306), the third big hit hour variation display pattern table is selected (step S310). Specifically, when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is “third jackpot”, this normal jackpot variation display pattern table is selected (step S310), and then the process proceeds to step S328.

  Further, returning to step S302, if it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON (NO), the process proceeds to step S318 in FIG. 20 to determine whether or not the small hit flag is ON.

  If the small hit flag is ON (YES in step S318), the process proceeds to step S320, where the small hit hour variation display pattern table is selected, and then, the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in step S318), the process proceeds to step S322, and it is determined whether or not it is reach.

  If it is reach (YES in step S322), the process proceeds to step S324, where the outlier reach fluctuation display pattern table is selected, and then the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not reach (NO in step S322), the process proceeds to step S326, where the deviation variation display pattern table is selected, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step S328 shown in FIG.

  In step S328, the variable display pattern random number is selected at any one of step S308, step S310, step S312, step S320 (see FIG. 20), step S324 (see FIG. 20), and step S326 (see FIG. 20). The variable display pattern is determined based on the changed display pattern table.

  When the variable display pattern is determined in step S328, the process proceeds to step S330, and the determined variable display pattern is set as a selection value. Then, the variation time value is set in the timer (step S332), and then the process proceeds to step S334. In step S 334, the variable effect pattern command is output to the peripheral control board 402 by the command transmission unit 546. Here, the variation effect pattern command includes a variation time and a special symbol lottery result in addition to the random number of the variation effect pattern.

  When the variation effect pattern command output process is performed (step S334), the processing flag is updated to 2 (step S336). Thereafter, the routine of the variation pattern setting process is returned.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a routine of the changing process. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S402). If the special symbol is changing (YES in step S402), the process proceeds to step S404. If the special symbol is not changing (NO in step S402), the changing process routine is returned as it is.

  In step S404, it is determined whether or not the special symbol fluctuation time has elapsed. Here, if the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (YES in step S404), the process proceeds to step S406, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 852 or The lighting is displayed on the second special symbol display device 853 (step S406), and further, after the change effect stop command is output to the peripheral control board 402, the process proceeds to step S408. On the other hand, if the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed (NO in step S404), the in-fluctuation processing routine is returned.

  In step S408, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON. Here, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in step S408), the process proceeds to step S410, the processing flag is updated to 3, and then the changing process is returned. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in step S408), the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON. Here, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in step S412), the process proceeds to step S414, the processing flag is updated to 4, and then the changing process is returned. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON (YES in step S412), the process proceeds to step S416, the processing flag is updated to 0, and then the changing process is returned.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a routine for the big hit gaming state generation process. In the jackpot gaming state generation process, first, it is determined by the probability variation operation determination means 524 whether or not the probability variation function is in operation. If it is determined that the probability variation function is in operation (YES in step S502), the process proceeds to step S504, the operation of the probability variation function is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation function is not activated (NO in step S502), the process directly proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, it is determined by the time reduction determination means 504 whether or not the time reduction function is in operation. If it is determined that the time reduction function is in operation (YES in step S506), the process proceeds to step S508, the operation of the time reduction function is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S510. On the other hand, if it is determined that the step S time shortening function is not activated (NO in step S506), the process directly proceeds to step S510.

  In step S510, it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot, that is, whether or not the first jackpot gaming state. If it is determined that 15R is a big hit (YES in step S510), the process proceeds to step S512, where the number of 15R big hits, the opening time, and the limited number are set. Specifically, for example, the number of times of opening is set to 15 (15 rounds), the opening time is set to 30 seconds, and the limit number is set to 9 for example. At this time, a jackpot display effect command is output to the peripheral control board 402. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S516, where the processing flag is updated to 5, and the big hit gaming state generation processing routine is returned.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 15R big hit (NO in step S510), the process proceeds to step S514, where the third big hit opening count, opening time, and limit number are set. Specifically, for example, the number of times of opening is set to 2 times (2 rounds), the opening time is set to, for example, 1.8 seconds, and the limit number is set to, for example, 3. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S516, where the processing flag is updated to 5, and the big hit gaming state generation processing routine is returned.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a routine of the small hit game start processing. In this small hit game start process, the number of small hits and the opening time are set (step S552). Specifically, the number of times of opening is set to, for example, 2 times, the opening time is set to, for example, 1.8 seconds, and the limit number is set to, for example, 3. Then, the process proceeds to step S554, the processing flag is updated to 6, and the small hit game start processing routine is returned.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a routine for the jackpot gaming state control process. In the jackpot gaming state control process, first, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 66 or the second big prize opening 67 is open (step S602). If the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 is open (YES in step S602), the process proceeds to step S604, and whether the opening time of the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not.

  If the opening time of the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 has not elapsed (NO in step S604), the process proceeds to step S606, and the first prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 is awarded the maximum prize. It is determined whether a number of game balls have been accepted. Here, the “maximum number of winnings” is the limited number set in step S512 or step S514.

  If it is determined that the maximum number of game balls has been won at the first grand prize opening 66 or the second big prize opening 67 (YES in step S606), the first prize opening solenoid 346 is executed by the prize winning opening / closing execution means 544. Alternatively, the second grand prize opening solenoid 347 is operated, and the first big prize opening 66 or the second big prize opening 67 is closed (step S608). Thereafter, the jackpot game processing routine is returned.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that the opening time of the first big prize opening 66 or the second big prize opening 67 has passed (YES in step S604), the process proceeds to step S608 and the first big prize opening 66 or the second big prize port 67 is reached. The winning hole 67 is closed, and then the jackpot game processing routine is returned.

  If it is determined in step S606 that the maximum number of game balls has not been won in the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 (NO in step S606), the jackpot game processing routine returns. Is done.

  Returning to step S602, if the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 is not open (NO in step S602), the process proceeds to step S610, and the number of times of opening (number of rounds) is a predetermined number of times, ie, step It is determined whether the number of releases (round number) set in S512 or step S514 has been reached.

  If it is determined that the number of times the first big prize opening 66 or the second big prize opening 67 has not reached the predetermined number of times (NO in step S610), the process proceeds to step S612, and the big prize opening opening / closing execution means 544 The first big prize opening solenoid 346 and the second big prize opening solenoid 347 are operated to open the first big prize opening 66 or the second big prize opening 67.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of times the first big prize opening 66 or the second big prize opening 67 has reached a predetermined number (YES in step S610), the process proceeds to step S614, and the big hit flag is turned OFF. Then, the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S616, the probability variation operation determining means 524 determines whether or not the probability variation has occurred, that is, whether or not to operate the probability variation function. In other words, the jackpot gaming state control process that has been performed so far is based on the fact that the special symbol lottery means 520 wins either the “first jackpot” or the “third jackpot”. If there is, it is determined that the probability is changed (YES in step S616), the operation of the probability variation function is started, and the probability variation occurs (step S618). That is, the hit determination of the random value acquired by the random number generation means 522 is performed with reference to the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated.

  When the probability variation function is activated in step S618, the process proceeds to step S620, and it is determined by the time reduction determination means 504 whether the time is short, that is, whether the time reduction function is activated. In other words, if the jackpot gaming state control process performed so far is based on winning the “first jackpot” by the special symbol lottery means 520, it is determined that the time is short (YES in step S620). ), The operation of the time reduction function starts (step S622). Specifically, the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 502 is performed with reference to the short-time operation hit determination table. Then, the process proceeds to step S630, the processing flag is updated to 0, and the jackpot gaming state control processing routine is returned.

  On the other hand, in step S620, if the time is not short, that is, if the jackpot gaming state control processing that has been performed so far is based on winning the “third jackpot” by the special symbol lottery means 520, it is determined that the time is not short. (NO in step S620), the process proceeds to step S630, the processing flag is updated to 0, and the jackpot gaming state control processing routine is returned.

  Returning to step S616, if the jackpot gaming state control process performed so far is based on winning the “second jackpot” by the special symbol lottery means 520, it is determined that there is no certainty (in step S616). NO), the operation of the time reduction function is started (step S626). Specifically, the hit determination of the random number value acquired by the random number generation means 502 is performed with reference to the short-time operation hit determination table. The probability variation function does not work. Then, the process proceeds to step S628, where the specified number of times to activate the time reduction function is set (step S628), the processing flag is updated to 0 (step S630), and the jackpot gaming state control processing routine ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a routine of the small hit game control process. In this small hit game control process, first, it is determined whether or not the maximum number of winning balls (for example, 3) has been received in the second big winning opening 67 (step S652).

  When the maximum number of game balls is not received in the second big prize opening 67 (NO in step S652), the process proceeds to step S654, and it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 67 is open. If the second big prize opening 67 is being opened (YES in step S654), the process proceeds to step S656, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the second big prize opening 67 has elapsed.

  If the opening time of the second big prize opening 67 has elapsed (YES in step S656), the process proceeds to step S658, and the second big prize opening 67 is closed. Specifically, the second prize winning port 67 is closed by operating the second prize winning solenoid by the prize winning opening / closing execution means 544.

  After closing the second grand prize opening 67, it is determined whether or not the number of times the second big prize opening 67 has been opened reaches a predetermined number (step S660). Then, if the number of times of opening the second big prize opening 67 (number of rounds) has reached a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S668.

  On the other hand, if the opening time of the second big prize opening 67 has not elapsed (NO in step S656), the routine for the small hit game control process is returned.

  Returning to step S654, if the second big prize opening 67 is not open (NO in step S654), the process proceeds to step S662, where the second big prize opening 67 is opened. Specifically, the second prize winning solenoid 346 is operated by the prize winning opening / closing execution means 544 to open the first prize winning port 66 or the second prize winning port 67. Thereafter, a routine for small hit game control processing is returned.

  If it is determined in step S652 that the maximum number of game balls has been received in the second big prize opening 67 (YES in step S652), the process proceeds to step S664 to determine whether or not the second big prize opening 67 is open. Is done. At this time, if the second big prize opening 67 is open (YES in step S664), the process proceeds to step S666, and the second big prize opening 67 is closed. Specifically, the second prize winning opening solenoid 347 is operated and closed by the prize winning opening / closing execution means 544. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S668.

  If the second big prize opening 67 is not open in step S664 (NO in step S664), the process proceeds to step S668 as it is. In step S668, the processing flag is updated to 0. Thereafter, the small hit game control processing routine is returned.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the peripheral control board 402 and the display control board 404 (both are mainly CPUs) will be described with reference to the drawings.

[16ms steady processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 16 ms steady process executed every 16 ms. As shown in FIG. 26, the 16-ms steady process is performed in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the 16 ms steady process, the peripheral control board 402 performs command analysis storage process (step S700), reservation order storage process (step S750), image control process (step S800), effect sound control process (step S850), and lamp control process (step). S860) is performed.

  First, in the command analysis storage process (step S700), a command received from the main control board 310 is analyzed, a flag corresponding to each command is turned on, or a process of storing the command in a predetermined storage area is performed.

  Next, in the reservation order storage process (step S750), the storage order storage process, the first reservation number, the second reservation number, and the combined reservation corresponding to the flag turned ON by the command analysis storage process (step S700). Perform number addition or subtraction.

  In the image control process (step S800), the control process related to the image display device 59 is executed based on the variable display pattern command, the reservation order storage, and the like.

  In the effect sound control process (step S850), the pattern of effect sound output from the upper speaker 57 and the lower speaker 18 is determined based on the command received from the main control board.

  In the lamp control process (step S860), the lighting pattern of the lamp to be output to the lamp driving board 440 is determined based on the command received from the main control board 310.

[Command analysis storage processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis storage processing. FIG. 28 is a flowchart continued from step S702 and step S716 shown in FIG. In the command analysis storage process, the peripheral control board 402 first determines whether a command has been received from the main control board 310 (step S702). In this embodiment, if a command is received from the main control board 310, it is temporarily stored in the command storage area. If the received command is stored in the command storage area (YES in step S702), the command stored first is read, and the process proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, if the received command is not stored in the command storage area (NO in step S702), the command analysis storage processing routine is returned.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not the command read from the command storage area is an upper start opening prize command (step S704). If it is determined that the command is an upper start opening prize command (YES in step S704), the upper start opening winning flag in the peripheral control board 402 is turned ON (step S706), and the process proceeds to step S708. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an upper start opening prize command (NO in step S704), the process proceeds to step S708 as it is.

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not the command read from the command storage area is a shelf / lower start opening winning command (step S708). If it is determined that the command is a shelf / lower start opening prize command (YES in step S708), the shelf / lower start opening winning flag in the peripheral control board 402 is turned ON (step S710), and the process proceeds to step S712. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a shelf / lower start opening winning command (NO in step S708), the process directly proceeds to step S712.

  In step S712, it is determined whether or not the command read from the command storage area is a variation effect pattern command (step S712). If it is determined that it is a variation effect pattern command (YES in step S712), the variation effect pattern command is stored (step S714), the variation start flag is turned ON (step S716), and then shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S718. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a variation effect pattern command (NO in step S712), the process directly proceeds to step S718 shown in FIG.

  In step S718, it is determined whether or not the command read from the command storage area is a change effect stop command (step S718). If it is determined that the command is a change effect stop command (YES in step S718), the change effect stop flag is turned ON (step S720), and then the process proceeds to step S722. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a variable effect stop command (NO in step S718), the process proceeds to step S722 as it is.

  In step S722, it is determined whether or not the command read from the command storage area is a jackpot display effect command (step S722). If it is determined that the command is a jackpot display effect command (YES in step S722), the jackpot display effect flag is turned ON (step S724), and then the process proceeds to step S726. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a jackpot display effect command (NO in step S722), the process directly proceeds to step S726.

  In step S726, flags corresponding to other commands read from the command storage area are turned ON, and then a routine for command analysis storage processing is returned.

[Reserved order storage process]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a reservation order storage processing routine. In the reservation order storing process, first, it is determined whether or not the shelf / lower start opening winning flag is ON (step S752). If the shelf / lower start opening winning flag is ON (YES in step S752), it is determined whether or not the second reserved number counting means 428 at this time is smaller than 4 (step S754). On the other hand, if the shelf / lower start opening winning flag is not ON (NO in step S752), the process directly proceeds to step S764.

  If the second reservation number counting means 428 is smaller than 4 (YES in step S754), the second reservation data is added to the reservation order storage area of the reservation order storage means 424 (step S756), and the process proceeds to step S758. Reservation order storage areas are eight storage areas numbered 1 to 8, each of which stores either blank data, first reservation data, or second reservation data. . Here, when the second reserved data is added to the reserved order storage area, the blank data stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the storage areas storing the blank data is deleted, and the second reserved data is stored. The

  On the other hand, if the second reserved number counting means 428 is 4 (NO in step S754), the process proceeds to step S764 as it is.

  When the processing proceeds to step S758, the second reserved number counting means 428 performs 1 addition processing (step S758), and then the combined reserved number counting means 425 performs 1 addition processing (step S760), and the reservation flag is turned ON (step S762). ), The process proceeds to step S764.

  When the processing proceeds to step S764, it is determined whether or not the upper start port winning flag is ON (step S764). If the upper start opening winning flag is ON (YES in step S764), it is determined whether or not the first reserved number counting means 427 at this time is smaller than 4 (step S766). On the other hand, if the upper start port winning flag is not ON (NO in step S764), the process directly proceeds to step S776.

  If first reservation number counting means 427 is smaller than 4 (YES in step S766), the first reservation data is added to the reservation order storage area (step S768), and the process proceeds to step S770. When the first reserved data is added to the reserved storage area, the blank data stored in the storage area with the smallest number among the storage areas in which the blank data is stored is deleted, and the first reserved data is stored.

  On the other hand, if the first reserved number counting means 427 is 4 (NO in step S766), the process proceeds to step S776.

  In step S770, the first reserved number counting unit 427 performs 1 addition processing (step S770), and then the combined reserved number counting unit 425 performs 1 addition processing (step S772), and the reserved flag is turned ON (step S774). ), And the process proceeds to step S776.

  In step S776, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start flag is ON (step S776). If the fluctuation start flag is ON (YES in step S776), it is determined whether the earliest reservation order storage is the first reservation data (step S778). That is, it is determined whether or not the first reservation data is stored in the first storage area of the reservation order storage area.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation start flag is not ON (NO in step S776), the reservation order storage processing routine is returned as it is.

  If it is determined that the earliest reservation order storage is the first reservation data (YES in step S778), the first reservation number counting means 427 is decremented by 1 (step S780), and the process proceeds to step S784. If it is determined that the earliest reservation order storage is not the first reservation data (NO in step S778), the second reservation number counting means 428 is decremented by 1 (step S782), and the process proceeds to step S784.

  In step S784, the earliest reservation order storage is deleted (step S784). That is, the data stored in the first storage area in the reservation order storage area is deleted. Thereafter, the reservation order storage is shifted (step S786). That is, the data stored in the reservation order storage area is stored one by one in the young number storage area, and blank data is newly stored in the number 8 storage area. Thereafter, the total reserved number counting means 425 is decremented by 1 (step S788), the reservation flag is turned on (step S790), and the routine of the reservation order storage process is returned.

[Image control processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a routine of image control processing. In the image control process, first, it is determined whether or not the reservation flag is ON (step S802). If the reservation flag is ON (YES in step S802), the reservation effect process is performed (step S900), and then the image control process routine is returned.

  If the reservation flag is not ON (NO in step S802), it is determined whether or not the variable effect start flag is ON (step S804). If the variation effect start flag is ON (YES in step S804), the variation effect start process is performed (step S950), and then the image control process routine is returned.

  If the change effect start flag is not ON (NO in step S804), it is determined whether or not the change effect stop flag is ON (step S806). If the change effect stop flag is ON (YES in step S806), change effect stop display processing is performed (step S980), and then the image control processing routine is returned. In the variation effect stop process, control for stopping the variation of the decorative symbol 864 displayed on the image display device 59 is performed, and then the variation effect stop flag is turned OFF.

  If the variation effect stop flag is not ON (NO in step S806), it is determined whether or not the jackpot display effect flag is ON (step S808). If the jackpot display effect flag is ON (YES in step S808), a jackpot display effect process is performed (step S990), and then the image control process routine is returned. On the other hand, if the jackpot display effect flag is not ON (NO in step S808), the routine of the image control process is returned as it is.

  In the jackpot display effect process (step S990), control for displaying a jackpot on the image display device 59 is performed, and then the jackpot display effect flag is turned OFF.

[Reservation effect processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a routine of reservation effect processing. In the reservation effect process, first, it is determined whether or not the reservation number indicated by the second reservation number command input from the main control board 310 is the same as the count number of the second reservation number counting means 428 (step S904). ). If it is determined that they are the same (YES in step S904), the process proceeds to step S906. In step S906, the number of reserved upper limit frame patterns 861 to be displayed is determined based on the second reserved number counting means 428428. That is, the upper limit (four in this embodiment) that can be reserved by the first reserved number counting means 427 and the count number of the second reserved number counting means 428 (any number from zero to four in this embodiment). The total number is determined as the display number of the reservation upper limit frame pattern 861. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S910.

  On the other hand, if the reserved number indicated by the second reserved number command input from the main control board 310 and the count number of the second reserved number counting means 428 are not the same in step S904 (NO in step S904), an error is indicated. The reserved number indicated by the second reserved number command input from the main control board 310 is determined as the display number of the reserved upper limit frame pattern 861 (step S908), and then the process proceeds to step S910.

In step S910, the reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command input from the main control board 310 and the count numbers of the first reserved number count means 427 and the second reserved number count means 428 are the same. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that they are the same (YES in step S910), the process proceeds to step S912. In step S912, based on the first reservation number counting means 427 and the second reservation number counting means 428, the number of the first reservation effect picture 862 and the second reservation effect picture 863 to be displayed is determined. That is, the count number of the first reserved number count means 427 is determined as the display number of the first reserved effect picture 862, and the count number of the second reserved number count means 428 is determined as the displayed number of the second reserved effect picture 863. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S916.

On the other hand, in step S910, the reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command input from the main control board 310, the count numbers of the first reserved number count means 427 and the second reserved number count means 428, If they are not the same (NO in step S910), it is determined that an error has occurred, and the reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command input from the main control board 310 is the first reserved effect picture 862 and the first reserved effect picture 862. The display number of the two-reservation effect picture 863 is determined, and then the process proceeds to step S916.

  Subsequently, in step S916, the reservation order storage unit 424 is referred to, and the order (display order) in which the first reserved effect design 862 and the second reserved effect design 863 are displayed is determined. That is, the patterns to be displayed in the predetermined areas in the reservation effect display area 99 provided corresponding to the reservation order storage areas 1 to 8 of the reservation order storage means 424 are the reservation orders 1 to 8 respectively. It is determined based on the data stored in the storage area. More specifically, a first reserved effect picture 862 and a second reserved effect picture displayed in a predetermined area of the reserved effect display area 99 corresponding to the first reserved data and the second reserved data stored in the reserved order storage area. 863 is determined. Further, when the data stored in the reservation order storage area is blank data, either the first reservation effect picture 862 or the second reservation effect picture 863 is displayed in the predetermined area in the reservation effect display area 99 corresponding to the data. The decision not to be made. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S918.

  In step S918, a command for displaying the number of reserved upper limit frame designs 861 determined in step S906 or step S908 is transmitted to the display control board 404. In addition, a command for displaying the number of the first reserved effect design 862 and the second reserved effect design 863 determined in step S912 or step S914 in the order determined in step S916 is transmitted to the display control board 404. . Thereafter, the reservation flag is turned off in step S920, and the reservation effect processing routine is returned.

[Variation production start processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the routine of the variation effect start process. In the variation effect start process, first, a variation effect display pattern is determined (step S956) with reference to the variation display pattern command stored in the command analysis storage process (see FIG. 27) (step S954). Thereafter, the determined variation display pattern is output to the display control board 404 (step S958). Thereafter, the variation start flag is turned OFF (step S960), and the variation effect start processing routine is returned.

  Although the present embodiment has various variation display patterns, it is preferable to have at least three of a jackpot variation pattern, a reach out variation pattern, and a normal out variation pattern.

  Here, the “hit variation pattern” refers to an effect pattern in which the row of decorative symbols 864 stops in a manner that indicates a jackpot after the variation display. There are multiple jackpot variation patterns, but whether the display of the lottery results reserved by the first reservation means or the lottery results reserved by the second reservation means is the first advantageous game State, second advantageous gaming state, third advantageous gaming state, small hit gaming state or normal gaming state, whether the lottery result is first big hit, second big hit, third big hit, big hit The effect pattern storage means determines whether the subsequent game state is the first advantageous game state, the second advantageous game state, or the third advantageous game state.

  “Reach-out variation pattern” means that two decoration symbols 864 out of a decoration symbol sequence composed of three decoration symbols 864 are stopped and displayed in a manner that makes the player expect that the player will win a big hit after the change starts. However, after that, the remaining one decorative design 864 is a production pattern that is removed when it stops. There are a number of variation patterns that are out of reach, but the lottery results displayed by the first reservation means, the lottery results reserved by the second reservation means, or the game state at the start of the change Whether it is the first advantageous gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state, the third advantageous gaming state, the small hit gaming state or the normal gaming state, and the number of lottery results displayed at the start of the variation are produced by several factors. It is determined by the pattern storage means.

  The “normal deviation variation pattern” refers to an effect pattern that is neither a “big hit variation pattern” nor a “reach loss variation pattern”. When two stop patterns of the decorative symbols 864 are stopped, it can be visually recognized as being not a big hit. This is a mode in which the player is less likely to have a sense of expectation than “reaching out of reach”. Normally, there are a plurality of patterns of fluctuations out of the game, but the lottery result reserved by the first reservation means, the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means, or the game state at the start of the change Whether it is the first advantageous gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state, the third advantageous gaming state, the small hit gaming state or the normal gaming state, and the number of lottery results displayed at the start of the variation are produced by several factors. It is determined by the pattern storage means.

  According to the present embodiment, the display pattern of the variation effect is displayed by, for example, the variation of the rows of the plurality of decorative symbols 864. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be produced integrally with the background image. Also, in the case of displaying a so-called “short time” or so-called “probably changing” variation effect, or in the case of a variation effect display corresponding to the second special symbol display device, an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation is performed. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, in the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520, when the “first jackpot” is won and when the “second jackpot” is won, the first jackpot 66 or the second The number of times the number of opening of the big prize opening 67 (number of rounds) is 15 (15 rounds), but is not limited to this. When winning the “first jackpot” and when winning the “second jackpot” The number of rounds may be different. For example, the case of 16 rounds when winning “first jackpot” and 15 rounds when winning “second jackpot” are applicable.

  In the present embodiment, in the lottery performed by the special symbol lottery means 520, the number of times the second big prize opening 67 is opened is 2 in both cases of winning the “third jackpot” and winning the “small jackpot”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of opening may be different depending on whether or not “third jackpot” is won and “small jackpot” is won. For example, it corresponds to a case where the “third jackpot” is won twice, and when the “small jackpot” is won, it is opened three times.

  That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 66 or the second grand prize winning port 67 is performed more times than the predetermined threshold is “first big winning gaming state”, and the number of times smaller than the predetermined threshold. The jackpot gaming state in which the second grand prize winning port 67 is opened and closed can be referred to as a “second jackpot gaming state”. This threshold value can be selected as appropriate, and corresponds to, for example, 5 rounds or 10 rounds.

  Whether or not to win the starting opening depends on the skill of the player, the placement of obstacle nails, the placement of windmills, and the like. Therefore, the time interval for winning the start opening varies depending on the gaming machine (pachinko machine) selected by the player and the skill of the player. The reservation of the lottery result display occurs when the time taken for the variable display performed before the display of the lottery result is longer than the time interval for winning at the start opening.

  Since the average time interval for starting winnings is longer than the average time for variable display in the normal gaming state (the state where neither the time is short nor the probability is changed) The player is irritated and ends the game. On the other hand, if the average time interval of start winnings is too short, the ball will be good, which is unilaterally advantageous to the player (the game store side is disadvantageous). Therefore, the best setting is to place obstacle nails and windmills in an exquisite balance, and the special symbol lottery is always performed while the number of reservations increases or decreases.

  However, depending on the selected gaming machine (pachinko machine) and the skill of the player, there are many cases where the start winning prize is exceeded beyond the reservation upper limit value.

  Conventionally, the upper limit value (for example, 4 pieces) that can hold the display of the lottery result is fixed in the pachinko machine. Therefore, if the reserved value display reservation has reached an upper limit value that can be reserved, the new reservation is not stored even if there is a new start prize. For this reason, there are the following problems.

  First, even if there is a new starting prize, if the upper limit value that can be reserved has already been reached, the starting prize is not subject to lottery and is wasted. In addition, since the number of winning balls for winning at the starting opening is often set lower than other winning openings, starting winning in a state where the reservation upper limit is reserved is poor in merit.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the lower start opening 62 or the shelf start opening 64 is won, an effect that the upper limit that can be reserved is increased. Therefore, the player feels advantageous. In addition, during normal games, the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64 is more difficult to win than the upper start port, so the reservation upper limit due to winning the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64 increases. A production such as Taka improves the interest of the player.

  Thus, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the following means. In addition, the following means 1-14 are provided independently or in combination as appropriate.

[Means 1]
The gaming machine includes a gaming board in which a gaming area is formed and a game ball is driven toward the gaming area,
A first start port disposed in a game area of the game board and capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area;
First start detecting means for detecting that a game ball is received in the first start opening;
A second start port disposed in a game area of the game board and capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area;
Second start detection means for detecting that a game ball has been received by the second start port;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery in response to establishment of a lottery start condition after detection of a game ball by the first start detection means or the second start detection means;
First lottery result display means capable of displaying a lottery result performed by the lottery means in response to detection of a game ball by the first start detection means;
Second lottery result display means capable of displaying a lottery result performed by the lottery means in response to detection of a game ball by the second start detection means;
Effect display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect;
Effect display control means for controlling the mode of effect display in the effect display means;
After the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means, until the satisfaction of the lottery start condition, a first reservation means capable of retaining the display of the lottery result by the lottery means within a first upper limit value;
A second reservation means capable of retaining the display of the lottery result by the lottery means within a second upper limit until the lottery start condition is satisfied after the game ball is detected by the second start detection means;
Reservation order storage means for storing the reservation order for the display of the lottery results reserved by the first reservation means and the second reservation means;
Special game state giving means for giving a special game state advantageous to the player when the lottery result displayed by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means is a predetermined result. ,
The display of the lottery results reserved by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is performed according to the reservation order stored in the reservation order storage means after the lottery start condition is established,
The effect display means is
A lottery result effect display area capable of displaying the lottery results displayed on the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means after effect display in a predetermined manner;
A reservation effect display area capable of displaying an effect related to reservation by the first reservation means and the second reservation means,
The effect display control means,
A first picture indicating reservation of the lottery result display by the first reservation means and a second picture indicating reservation of the lottery result display by the second reservation means are stored in the reservation order storage means. Display control is performed in the reservation effect display area in a permutation corresponding to the reservation order.

  According to this, when a game ball is received in the first start port (upper start port 61), it is detected by the first start detection means (upper start port sensor 334). When a game ball is received in the second start port (lower start port 62 or shelf start port 64), it is detected by the second start detection means (lower start port sensor 336 or shelf start port sensor 338). When the lottery start condition is satisfied after the game ball is detected by the first start detection means or the second start detection means, a predetermined lottery is performed by the lottery means (special symbol lottery means 520). When the lottery according to the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means is performed, the lottery result is displayed by the first lottery result display means (first special symbol display device 852). When the lottery corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the second start detection means is performed, the lottery result is displayed by the second lottery result display means (second special symbol display device 853). The lottery result displayed by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means is displayed in a predetermined manner in the lottery result effect display area 100 of the effect display means (image display device 59). Is displayed. After the game ball is detected by the first start detection means, until the lottery start condition is satisfied, the first reservation means 530 holds the display of the lottery result within the first upper limit value. After the game ball is detected by the second start detection means, until the lottery start condition is satisfied, the display of the lottery result is reserved within the second upper limit value by the second reservation means 532. When the display of the lottery result is reserved by the first reservation means 530 or the second reservation means 532, the reservation order is stored by the reservation order storage means (reservation order storage means 533 and reservation order storage means 424). The reserved lottery results are displayed in the order stored by the reservation order storage means after the lottery start condition is established. When reservations are made by the first reservation unit 530 and the second reservation unit 532, an effect related to the reservation by the first reservation unit 530 and the second reservation unit 532 is displayed in the reservation effect display area 99. By the effect display control means (image control means 450), the reserved picture display area 99 has the first picture (first reserved effect picture 862) for displaying the lottery result by the first reservation means 530 and the second reservation means 532. The second picture (second reservation effect picture 863) indicating the display of the lottery result is displayed and controlled in a permutation corresponding to the reservation order stored in the reservation order storage means (reservation order storage means 533 or reservation order storage means 424). The

  According to this, even in a gaming machine (multi-function machine) having a plurality of reservation means of the first reservation means and the second reservation means, it is easy to recognize the reservation order of the reservation by the first reservation means and the reservation by the second reservation means. Become. In addition, since the lottery results are displayed in the reserved order stored in the reservation order storage means, the plurality of lottery results are not displayed simultaneously. Then, the player can easily recognize whether the lottery result display effect reserved by the first reservation means is being made or whether the lottery result display effect reserved by the second reservation means is being made. Therefore, it is possible to make the game content seen by the player easy to understand even if it is a multi-function device.

[Means 2]
In the gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect display control means,
When the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation means is zero, the first upper limit value is recognizable based on the number of third pictures displayed in the reserved effect display area. And
When the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation means is 1 or more, a value obtained by adding up the first upper limit value and a predetermined value within the second upper limit value is displayed in the reservation effect display. Display control so as to be recognizable by the number of the third pattern displayed in the area,
Display control of the first picture and the second picture is performed in correspondence with the third picture.

  According to this, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation means 532 is zero, the first display upper limit value is displayed in the reserved effect display area 99 by the effect display control means (image control means 450). Is controlled by the number of the third pattern (reservation upper limit frame pattern 861). Further, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is 1 or more, the display display control unit 99 displays in the reserved effect display area 99 a predetermined value within the first upper limit value and the second upper limit value. The display value is controlled by the number of the third pattern. In addition, the first picture (first reservation effect picture 862) and the second pattern (second reservation effect picture 863) are displayed in correspondence with the third pattern. When displaying the third pattern in correspondence with the first pattern and the second pattern, as described above, the first pattern and the second pattern are displayed so as to overlap the third pattern. , Displaying the first picture and the second picture substantially in parallel along the row of the third picture to be displayed, etc. can be employed.

  According to this, the number of the third pictures displayed in the reservation effect display area 99 changes from the first upper limit value to the total number of the first upper limit value and the predetermined value within the second upper limit value. The player feels that the upper limit that can be reserved has increased. In particular, the number of reservations for displaying the lottery results by the first reservation means reaches the first upper limit value, and the third pattern (reservation upper limit frame pattern 861), the first pattern (first reservation effect pattern 862), and If reservations are made by the second reservation means when the same number of second pictures (second reserved production picture 863) are displayed, the upper limit of the reservation displayed by the third picture is exceeded. The player can be given a strong impression of being reserved. For this reason, it is possible to make an impact on the player through such reservation effect display and to improve the interest.

[Means 3]
In the gaming machine described in means 2,
The predetermined value within the second upper limit value is the number of lottery results displayed by the lottery means reserved by the second reservation means.

  According to this, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is zero, the production display control unit (image control unit 450) has the same number of third patterns as the first upper limit value. (Reservation upper limit frame pattern 861) is displayed in a recognizable manner. On the other hand, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is 1 or more, the first upper limit value and the second reservation unit 532 are reserved by the effect display control unit (image control unit 450). The number of the third patterns, which is the sum of the displayed number of lottery results, is controlled.

  According to this, every time a game ball is received at the second start port (the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64), the third pattern is increased by one correspondingly, so the game ball is moved to the second start port. Can be given to the player as if the reservation upper limit is increased by one each time. Therefore, the player learns even more fun by winning the game ball at the second starting port, and can further improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, according to this, the number of the third design is increased by the number of reservations by the second reservation means 532, and the second design (second reservation effect design 863) is displayed by the number of reservations. It becomes like this. Furthermore, even if the number of reservations by the first reservation means 530 increases, the number of third pictures does not increase. Therefore, the number of third patterns that do not correspond to the first pattern and the second pattern always indicates the remaining number that can be reserved by the first reservation means 530. The player can always recognize the remaining number that can be reserved by the first reservation means 530, and in this respect, the game content viewed by the player can be easily understood.

[Means 4]
In any one gaming machine of means 2 or means 3,
The second picture is characterized in that it is more conspicuous than the first picture.

  According to this, since the second picture (second reserved effect picture 863) is more conspicuous than the first pattern (first reserved effect picture 862), the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means 532 is displayed. Hope that it will be advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player expects that when the lottery result by the second reservation means 532 is effect-displayed, the player will be in a special gaming state (big hit). This further enhances the interest of the player.

  Here, the “conspicuous mode” means that the size, color, pattern, brightness, or combination thereof is a second picture (second reserved effect picture 863) rather than the first pattern (first reserved effect picture 862). ) Is a more visible aspect. That is, it means that the player draws attention to the second picture rather than the first picture.

[Means 5]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 4,
The second start port has an open / close piece that can be opened and closed between a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball and an open state in which the game ball is more easily received than the closed state,
An opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means capable of executing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece;
A passage through which game balls can pass;
Passing port detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the passing port;
Normal symbol lottery means for performing lottery including at least lottery results for hitting the open / close piece in an open state and maintaining the open / close piece in a closed state in response to detection of a game ball by the passage detection means;
Non-short-time gaming state control means enabling control to a non-short-time gaming state in which winning by the normal symbol lottery means is difficult,
It further comprises a short-time gaming state control means that makes it possible to control the winning state by the normal symbol lottery means to the short-time gaming state that is easier than the non-short-time gaming state.

  According to this, when the game ball passes through the passage opening 65, it is detected by the passage opening detecting means (pass sensor 332). When detected by the passage opening detecting means, the normal symbol lottery means 500 is selected. When the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is successful, the opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) is opened by the opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means (lower start port opening / closing execution means 508). When the opening / closing piece is opened, the game medium can be easily received by the second starting port (lower starting port 62). On the other hand, when the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is off, the open / close piece (movable piece 63) is kept closed. If the opening / closing piece is maintained in the closed state, it becomes difficult to receive the game medium through the second starting port (lower starting port 62). In the non-short game state, the normal symbol lottery means 500 makes it difficult for the non-time short game state control means to control the winning. Thereby, since the opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) is easily maintained in the closed state, it becomes difficult to receive the game ball into the second starting port (lower starting port 62). Therefore, in the non-short game state, the second start port (lower start port 62) is more difficult to receive game balls than the first start port (upper start port 61). On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the winning by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is more easily controlled by the short-time gaming state control means than in the non-short-time gaming state. Therefore, since the opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) is likely to be in the open state, it is easy to receive the game ball in the second starting port (lower starting port 62). Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, the second starting port (lower starting port 62) can more easily receive the game ball than the first starting port (upper starting port 61).

  According to this, a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state are provided, and in the non-short-time gaming state, it becomes difficult to receive a game ball at the second starting port (lower starting port 62), and the second reservation means 532 can keep the reservation. It is hard to be done. That is, by providing such a non-short game state, in the non-short game state, the above-described reservation effect display as if the upper limit of the number of reservations has been increased is not performed so much. Sexuality). For this reason, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the above-mentioned reservation effect display that seems to have received the second starting port and the reservation upper limit is increased, the player is given a sense of achievement overcoming difficulties. Can do. In addition, since the difficulty has been achieved, the player can have a sense of expectation that it will be easy to win the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further improved by providing the non-short game state.

  Also, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier to accept the game ball to the second starting port (lower starting port 62) than in the non-short-time gaming state, so that the effect as if the reservation upper limit has increased is non-short-time. More than playing state. Therefore, the player can strongly recognize that the short-time gaming state is an advantageous gaming state. In the short-time game state, for example, a game state advantageous to the player is generated at the end of the special game state (bonus), so that the player's willingness to continue the game can be maintained even after the jackpot ends. In such a case, the effect that allows the player to feel the short-time gaming state more advantageously can further maintain the player's willingness to continue.

  The “short time gaming state control means” is a means capable of controlling the following series of means and operations. When the normal symbol lottery means 500 determines that the time-shortage game state is obtained by the time-determination means 504, the random number obtained by the random number generation means 502 and retained by the normal symbol reservation means 506 is determined by the time-action actuating time determination table. Also, when the time-shortage determination means 504 determines that the time-short game state, the normal symbol variation time is determined from the time-short operation time hit determination table. Thereby, when the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is a win, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port opening / closing execution means At 508, the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. Thereby, the opening / closing operation | movement of a pair of movable piece 63 is performed. If the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is out, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. The operation and the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 are not performed.

  The “non-short game state control means” is a means capable of controlling the following series of means and operations. When the normal symbol lottery means 500 determines that the non-time-short game state is obtained by the time reduction determination means 504, the random number obtained by the random number generation means 502 and reserved by the normal symbol reservation means 506 is determined by the non-short-time operation time determination table. . Also, when the non-time-short game state is determined by the time-saving determination means 504, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is not determined by the non-time-short operation time hit determination table. Thereby, when the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is a win, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port opening / closing execution means At 508, the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. Thereby, the opening / closing operation | movement of a pair of movable piece 63 is performed. If the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is out, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. The operation and the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 are not performed.

  Here, the hit determination based on the short-time operation per hour determination table has a higher hit probability than the hit determination based on the non-short-time operation per-hour determination table, and the variation time determined by the short-time operation per-hour determination table is non-short-time operation It is shorter than the fluctuating time determined by the hourly judgment table, or the hit judgment by the short time operation per hour judgment table has a higher hit probability than the hit judgment by the non-short time per hour judgment table, and at the time of short time operation The variation time determined by the hit determination table is the same as the variation time determined by the non-short-time operation time determination table, or the hit determination by the short-time operation time determination table is based on the non-short-time operation time determination table The same hit probability as the hit judgment, Ri varying time which is determined by the decision table or is shorter than the variation time is determined by the non-time-shortening actuating at winning determination table is either.

  The “short-time gaming state” refers to a state controlled by the short-time gaming state control means, and the “non-short-time gaming state” refers to a state controlled by the non-short-time gaming state control means.

  In addition, “easy to win by the normal symbol lottery means” includes those in which the variation time in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is shorter than that in the non-short game state. In addition, instead of the fact that the fluctuation time is shorter in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 than in the non-temporary short game state, the winning probability for winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is higher than in the non-temporary short game state. It may be a thing. Further, in the lottery performed by the normal symbol lottery means 500, the variation time may be shorter than that in the non-short-time gaming state, and the winning probability in the lottery in the normal symbol lottery means 500 may be higher than that in the non-time-short gaming state. . In other words, the normal symbol lottery means 500 only needs to have a mode in which the number of lotteries per certain time or the winning probability increases.

[Means 6]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 4,
The first start port is disposed below the effect display means,
The second start port is disposed close to the lower side of the first start port disposed below the effect display means, so that it is difficult to receive a game ball, and the game ball is more than the closed state. A lower start port having an opening / closing piece that can be opened and closed between an open state and an opening that is easy to accept, and an entrance provided at a lower front surface of the effect display means and provided at a part around the effect display means A shelf start port provided on a shelf board that releases the game ball after rolling the game ball that has entered, and is released below the effect display means;
An opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means capable of executing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece;
A passage through which game balls can pass;
Passing port detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the passing port;
Normal symbol lottery means for performing lottery including at least lottery results for hitting the open / close piece in an open state and maintaining the open / close piece in a closed state in response to detection of a game ball by the passage detection means;
Non-short-time gaming state control means that can be controlled in a state where winning by the normal symbol lottery means is difficult,
It is characterized by comprising short-time gaming state control means that makes it possible to control the winning by the normal symbol lottery means to be easier than the non-short-time gaming state.

  According to this, the first start port (upper start port 61) is disposed below the effect display means (image display device 59). The second starting port is disposed close to the lower side of the first starting port disposed below the effect display means (image display device 59), and it is difficult to accept the game ball. Also, a lower start port 62 having an opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) that can be opened and closed between an open state in which game balls can be easily received, and a part around the effect display means provided on the lower front surface of the effect display means And a shelf start port 64 provided on the shelf for releasing the game ball below the effect display means after rolling the game ball entered from the entrance (first shelf groove entrance 95) provided in Including. The gaming machine of means 6 includes an opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means (lower start opening opening / closing execution means 508) capable of executing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece, a passage opening 65 through which a game ball can pass, and a game ball passing through the passage opening. Passing port detecting means (passing sensor 332) for detecting the passage of the ball, and opening and closing the opening / closing piece in accordance with detection of the game ball by the passing port detecting means and disengagement for maintaining the opening / closing piece in the closed state A normal symbol lottery means 500 for performing a lottery including at least a lottery result, a non-short-time gaming state control means for enabling control to be difficult in a state in which winning by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is difficult, and winning by the normal symbol lottery means 500 Time-short game state control means that enables control to be performed in an easier state than the game state is included.

  According to this, regarding the lower start port 62, a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state are provided, and in the non-short-time gaming state, it becomes difficult to receive a game ball and it is difficult to reserve by the second reservation means. That is, by providing such a non-short game state, in the non-short game state, the above-described reservation effect display as if the upper limit of the number of reservations has been increased is not performed so much. Sexuality). For this reason, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the above-mentioned reservation effect display that seems to have received the lower start port 62 and the reservation upper limit is increased, the player is given a sense of achievement overcoming difficulties. Can do. In addition, since the difficulty has been achieved, the player can have a sense of expectation that it will be easy to win the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520. Similarly, since the shelf start port 64 is provided at a special position called the shelf 90, it is possible to give the player an impression that the winning to the shelf start port 95 is special, and a special symbol lottery. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it will be easy to win the lottery by means 520. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, it is usual to provide two starting ports. According to the above configuration, since there are three starting ports, the number of starting ports is increased. It will give a lot of opportunities for winning a prize, and it can improve the interest.

[Means 7]
In any one gaming machine of means 5 or means 6,
The effect display control means displays the lottery result of the lottery means after performing the effect display control in a predetermined manner in the lottery result effect display area,
The predetermined aspect includes at least a win effect, a normal off effect and a reach off effect,
When the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means is displayed and controlled during the non-short game state, the winning effect or the reach-off effect is displayed and controlled.

  According to this, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning display or the reach out effect is displayed and controlled for the effect display of the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means 532. In other words, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the effect display of the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means 532 is not a normal off effect. This normal off effect is an effect in a mode in which it is difficult for the player to have a positive expectation. In other words, according to the above configuration in which the display of the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means does not normally deviate, the player can go to the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means, that is, the second start port. It is expected that the lottery result based on the winning of the game balls will be advantageous to the player, and it is possible to further improve the interest.

  Here, the “winning effect” is an effect performed when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is a win. Further, the “ordinary losing effect” is performed when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is unsatisfactory, and is an effect that is not expected to hit the player. Further, the “reach out effect” is performed when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is out of play, and is an effect that is highly expected by the player.

[Means 8]
A game board in which a game area is formed and a game ball is driven toward the game area;
A first start port disposed in a game area of the game board and capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area;
First start detecting means for detecting that a game ball is received in the first start opening;
A second start port disposed in a game area of the game board and capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area;
Second start detection means for detecting that a game ball has been received by the second start port;
Effect display means arranged on the game board and displaying various effects;
A main control board that performs at least control related to game results;
A peripheral control board that performs a predetermined production that does not affect the game result based on a command transmitted from the main control board, and
The main control board is
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery in response to establishment of a lottery start condition after detection of a game ball by the first start detection means or the second start detection means;
After the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means, until the satisfaction of the lottery start condition, a first reservation means capable of retaining the display of the lottery result by the lottery means within a first upper limit value;
A second reservation means capable of retaining the display of the lottery result by the lottery means within a second upper limit until the lottery start condition is satisfied after the game ball is detected by the second start detection means;
First reservation order storage means for storing the reservation order for the display of the lottery results reserved by the first reservation means and the second reservation means;
A first start opening prize command representing detection by the first start detecting means, a second start opening winning command representing detection by the second start detecting means, and at least when the lottery means performs lottery in response to establishment of the lottery start condition. Command transmitting means for transmitting a change start command indicating that the control has started to the peripheral control board;
A special game state giving means for giving a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the lottery means is a predetermined result;
The lottery result performed by the lottery means according to the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means and the lottery result performed by the lottery means according to the detection of the game ball by the second start detection means, Displaying by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means arranged in the game board according to the reservation order stored in the first reservation order storage means;
The effect display means includes:
A lottery result effect display area capable of displaying the lottery results displayed on the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means after effect display in a predetermined manner;
A reservation effect display area capable of displaying an effect related to reservation by the first reservation means and the second reservation means,
The peripheral control board is
Effect display control means for controlling the mode of effect display in the effect display means;
The reception number of the first start opening prize command transmitted from the main control board is counted within the first upper limit value and added and stored, and the lottery result by the first reservation means transmitted from the main control board A first reserved number counting means for counting and subtracting and storing the number of reception of the display start change command of
The number of receptions of the second start opening prize command transmitted from the main control board is counted within the second upper limit value, added and stored, and the lottery result of the second reservation means transmitted from the main control board Second reservation number counting means for counting the number of receptions of the display change start command and subtracting and storing the command.
The reception order of the first start opening prize command counted by the first reservation number counting means and the second start opening prize command counted by the second reservation number counting means is stored up to a predetermined value as a reservation order. Second reservation order storage means,
The effect display control means,
When the second reserved number stored in the second reserved number counting means is zero, the first upper limit value is displayed and controlled so as to be recognized by the number of the third pattern displayed in the reserved effect display area,
When the second reserved number stored in the second reserved number counting means is 1 or more, a value obtained by adding up the first upper limit value and a predetermined value within the second upper limit value is the reserved effect display area. Display control so as to be recognizable by the number of the third pattern displayed on the screen,
According to the first reserved number and the second reserved number stored in the first reserved number counting means and the second reserved number count means, the first design and the second design are changed to the third design. Display control is performed according to the reservation order stored in the second reservation order storage means in association with each other.

When a game ball is received in the first start port (upper start port 61), it is detected by the first start detection means (upper start port sensor 334). When a game ball is received in the second start port (lower start port 62 or shelf start port 64), it is detected by the second start detection means (lower start port sensor 336 or shelf start port sensor 338). Various effects are displayed on the effect display means (image display device 59). In the main control board 310, at least control related to the game result is performed. On the peripheral control board 402, a predetermined effect that does not affect the game result is performed in an integrated manner. The main control board 310 includes lottery means (special symbol lottery means 520), first reservation means 530, second reservation means 532, first reservation order storage means (reservation order storage means 533), command transmission means 546, and special games. State provision means (big hit game state generation means 540) is provided. When a lottery start condition is established after the game ball is detected by the first start detection means or the second start detection means, a predetermined lottery is performed by the lottery means. After the game ball is detected by the first start detection means, until the lottery start condition is satisfied, the first reservation means 530 holds the display of the lottery result by the lottery means within the first upper limit value. The display of the lottery result by the lottery means is retained within the second upper limit by the second reservation means 532 until the lottery start condition is satisfied after the game ball is detected by the second start detection means. The order of reservation of the lottery result display by the first reservation means 530 and the second reservation means 532 is stored in the first reservation order storage means. A first start opening prize command (upper start opening prize command) representing detection by the first start detection means, a second start opening prize command (shelf / lower start opening prize command) representing detection by the second start detection means, at least the above A variation start command indicating that the lottery means has started lottery in response to the establishment of the lottery start condition is transmitted to the peripheral control board 402 by the command transmission means 546. When the lottery result displayed by the first lottery result display means (first special symbol display device 852) and the second lottery result display means (second special symbol display device 853) is a predetermined result, special gaming state provision means Thus, a special game state advantageous to the player is given. The lottery result performed by the lottery means in response to the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means and the lottery result performed by the lottery means in response to the detection of the game ball by the second start detection means are in the first reservation order. Displayed by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means arranged on the game board in accordance with the reservation order stored in the storage means (reservation order storage means 533). The lottery results displayed on the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means are displayed in the lottery result effect display area 100 in the effect display means after effect display is performed in a predetermined manner. The effects related to the reservation by the first reservation means 530 and the second reservation means 532 are displayed in the reservation effect display area 99 included in the effect display means. The peripheral control board 402 is provided with effect display control means (image control means 450), first reservation number counting means 427, second reservation number counting means 428, and second reservation order storage means (reservation order storage means 424). Yes. The effect display mode in the effect display means (image display device 59) is controlled by the effect display control means. The number of received first start opening prize commands (upper start opening winning prize commands) transmitted from the main control board 310 by the first reservation counting means 427 is counted within the first upper limit value and added and stored. The number of received variation start commands for starting the display of the lottery result reserved by the first reservation means 530 transmitted from the control board 310 is counted and stored by subtraction. The number of received second start port winning commands (shelf / lower starting port winning commands) transmitted from the main control board 310 by the second reservation number counting means 428 is counted and stored within the second upper limit value. The number of received change start commands transmitted from the main control board 310 using the second reservation means 532 is counted and stored. The first starting port winning command (upper starting port winning command) counted by the first reserved number counting means 427 and the second starting port winning command (shelf / lower starting port winning command) counted by the second reserved number counting means 428 ) Is stored in the second reservation order storage means (reservation order storage means 424) up to a predetermined value as the reservation order. The first reservation number and the second reservation number stored in the first reservation number counting means 427 and the second reservation number counting means 428 are changed by the effect display control means (image production control means 450) to the first picture (first order). The first reserved effect picture 862) and the second picture (second reserved effect picture 863) are displayed and controlled in accordance with the reservation order stored in the second reservation order storage means. When the second reserved number stored in the second reserved number counting means 428 is zero, a third picture (reserved upper limit frame picture 861) displayed in the reserved effect display area by the effect display control means. ) Is displayed in a recognizable manner.
When the second reserved number stored in the second reserved number counting means 428 is 1 or more, the value obtained by adding the first upper limit value and the predetermined value within the second upper limit value by the effect display control means is the reserved effect. It is displayed in a recognizable manner according to the number of third pictures displayed in the display area.

According to this, the display of the lottery result performed by the lottery means according to the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means and the lottery result performed by the lottery means according to the detection of the game ball by the second start detection means. The display is displayed by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means arranged on the game board according to the reservation order stored in the second reservation order storage means. Accordingly, since a plurality of lottery results are not displayed at the same time, the game content is easy to understand for the player.

Further, when the display of the lottery result is reserved by the second reservation means 532, the number of the third pattern (reservation upper limit frame pattern 861) displayed in the reservation effect display area 99 is set to the first from the first upper limit value. Since the number changes to the sum of the upper limit value and the predetermined value within the second upper limit value, the player feels that the upper limit that can be reserved has increased. In particular, the reserved number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation means 530 reaches the first upper limit, and the third picture, the first picture (first reserved effect picture 862), and the second picture (second When reservations are made by the second reservation means 532 when the same number of reservation effect pictures 863) are displayed, the impression is that the reservation has been made exceeding the upper limit of the reservation displayed by the third picture. Can be strongly given to the player. For this reason, it is possible to make an impact on the player through such reserved display effects and improve the interest.

Also, according to this, the reservation order is displayed in the reservation effect display area 99 without transmitting information regarding the reservation order from the main control board 310 to the peripheral control board 402. Since the main control board 310 performs control that affects the game result, it is desirable that the load be less. The gaming machine of means 8 can display the reservation order in the reservation effect display area 99 without the main control board 310 outputting information on the reservation order. Therefore, the game content can be easily understood by the player without imposing a new load on the main control board 310.

[Means 9]
In the gaming machine according to means 8,
The command transmission means includes
In addition to the first starting port winning command, the second starting port winning command, and the variation start command, a first reserved number command and a second number representing the number of lottery results displayed by the first reservation means A second reservation number command indicating the number of lottery results displayed by the reservation means is transmitted to the peripheral control board;
The effect display control means includes:
In displaying the first picture and the second picture, the reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command, the first reserved number counting means, and the second reserved number count means, respectively. It is determined whether or not the first reserved number and the second reserved number stored in the first and second reserved numbers coincide with each other. If they match, the first reserved number and the second reserved number counting means store the first reserved number. The first picture and the second picture are displayed based on the reserved number and the second reserved number, and when they do not match, the first picture and the second reserved number command indicate the first picture and the second picture, respectively. One picture and the second picture are displayed.

According to this, the command transmission means 546 uses the first start opening prize command (upper start opening prize command), the second start opening prize command (shelf / lower start opening prize command), and the variation start command (variation effect pattern command). In addition, the main control board includes a first reservation number command indicating the number of lottery result displays retained by the first reservation means and a second reservation number command indicating the number of lottery result displays retained by the second reservation means. It is transmitted from 310 to the peripheral control board 402. Then, the reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command transmitted from the main control board 310, and the first reserved number stored in the first reserved number count means 427 and the second reserved number count means 428. When the two and the second reserved number are compared, and the two match, the first reserved number and the second reserved number stored in the first reserved number counting means 427 and the second reserved number counting means 428 provided on the peripheral control board 402 are obtained. The first picture (first reservation effect picture 862) and the second pattern (second reservation effect picture 863) are stored in the second reservation order storage means (reservation order storage means 424) according to the number of two reservations. The display is controlled according to the reservation order. If the processing of the main control board 310 and the peripheral control board 402 is normally performed, the reserved number and the first reserved number counting means 427 indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command transmitted from the main control board 310 are displayed. The first reserved number and the second reserved number stored in the second reserved number counting means 428 coincide with each other. Therefore, if the process is normal, the first reserved number, the second reserved number, and the reservation order are displayed on the effect display means by the effect display control means of the peripheral control base 402, However, the game content seen by the player is easy to understand.

  Also, according to this, the reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command transmitted from the main control board 310 and the first reserved number count means 427 and the second reserved number count means 428 are stored. When the first reserve number and the second reserve number are compared and the two do not match, the first reserve number corresponding to the reserve number indicated by the first reserve number command and the second reserve number command transmitted from the main control board 310 is used. Display control of the first picture (first reservation effect picture 862) and the second pattern (second reservation effect picture 863). The reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command transmitted from the main control board 310, the first reserved number stored in the first reserved number count means 427 and the second reserved number count means 428, and the first reserved number. The case where the two reserve numbers do not match is the case where the processing of the main control board 310 or the peripheral control board 402 is not performed normally or there is a mixture of noise. Accordingly, in this case, the first design (first image) corresponding to the reserved number indicated by the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command transmitted from the main control board 310 having higher processing reliability than the peripheral control board 402 is used. The display control of the reservation effect picture 862) and the second picture (second reservation effect picture 863) increases the reliability of the display of the first reservation number and the second reservation number. The first reserved number and the second reserved number are the display numbers of the lottery results that have not been displayed yet, and the display of the lottery results indicates whether or not it will be a big hit, and is an important display for the player. . Therefore, since the display of the first reserved number and the second reserved number becomes more reliable, the player's sense of reliability with respect to the game content increases, and the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

[Means 10]
In any one gaming machine of means 8 or means 9,
The predetermined value within the second upper limit value is the number of lottery results displayed by the lottery means reserved by the second reservation means.

  According to this, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is zero, the production display control unit (image control unit 450) has the same number of third patterns as the first upper limit value. (Reservation upper limit frame pattern 861) is displayed in a recognizable manner. On the other hand, when the number of lottery results displayed by the second reservation unit 532 is 1 or more, the first upper limit value and the second reservation unit 532 are reserved by the effect display control unit (image control unit 450). The number of the third patterns, which is the sum of the displayed number of lottery results, is controlled.

  According to this, every time a game ball is received at the second start port (the lower start port 62 or the shelf start port 64), the third pattern is increased by one correspondingly, so the game ball is moved to the second start port. Can be given to the player as if the reservation upper limit is increased by one each time. Therefore, the player learns even more fun by winning the game ball at the second starting port, and can further improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, according to this, the number of the third design is increased by the number of reservations by the second reservation means 532, and the second design (second reservation effect design 863) is displayed by the number of reservations. It becomes like this. Furthermore, even if the number of reservations by the first reservation means 530 increases, the number of third pictures does not increase. Therefore, the number of third patterns that do not correspond to the first pattern and the second pattern always indicates the remaining number that can be reserved by the first reservation means 530. The player can always recognize the remaining number that can be reserved by the first reservation means 530, and in this respect, the game content viewed by the player can be easily understood.

[Means 11]
In any one of the gaming machines of means 8 to 10,
The second picture is characterized in that it is more conspicuous than the first picture.

  According to this, since the second picture (second reserved effect picture 863) is more conspicuous than the first pattern (first reserved effect picture 862), the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means 532 is displayed. Hope that it will be advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player expects that when the lottery result by the second reservation means 532 is effect-displayed, the player will be in a special gaming state (big hit). This further enhances the interest of the player.

  Here, the “conspicuous mode” means that the size, color, pattern, brightness, or combination thereof is a second picture (second reserved effect picture 863) rather than the first pattern (first reserved effect picture 862). ) Is a more visible aspect. That is, it means that the player draws attention to the second pattern (second reserved effect pattern 863) rather than the first pattern (first reserved effect pattern 862).

[Means 12]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to means 11,
The second start port has an open / close piece that can be opened and closed between a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball and an open state in which the game ball is more easily received than the closed state,
An opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means capable of executing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece;
A passage through which game balls can pass;
Passing port detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the passing port;
Normal symbol lottery means for performing lottery including at least lottery results for hitting the open / close piece in an open state and maintaining the open / close piece in a closed state in response to detection of a game ball by the passage detection means;
Non-short-time gaming state control means enabling control to a non-short-time gaming state in which winning by the normal symbol lottery means is difficult,
It further comprises a short-time gaming state control means that makes it possible to control the winning state by the normal symbol lottery means to the short-time gaming state that is easier than the non-short-time gaming state.

  According to this, when the game ball passes through the passage opening 65, it is detected by the passage opening detecting means (pass sensor 332). When detected by the passage opening detecting means, the normal symbol lottery means 500 is selected. When the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is successful, the opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) is opened by the opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means (lower start port opening / closing execution means 508). When the opening / closing piece is opened, the game medium can be easily received by the second starting port (lower starting port 62). When the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is out of place, the open / close piece (movable piece 63) is kept closed. When the opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) is maintained in the closed state, it becomes difficult to receive game media through the second starting port (lower starting port 62). In the non-short game state, the normal symbol lottery means 500 makes it difficult for the non-time short game state control means to control the winning. Thereby, since the opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) is easily maintained in the closed state, it becomes difficult to receive the game ball into the second starting port (lower starting port 62). Therefore, in the non-short game state, the second start port (lower start port 62) is more difficult to receive game balls than the first start port (upper start port 61). On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the winning by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is more easily controlled by the short-time gaming state control means than in the non-short-time gaming state. Therefore, since the opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) is likely to be in the open state, it is easy to receive the game ball in the second starting port (lower starting port 62). Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, the second starting port (lower starting port 62) can more easily receive the game ball than the first starting port (upper starting port 61).

  According to this, a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state are provided, and in the non-short-time gaming state, it becomes difficult to receive a game ball at the second starting port (lower starting port 62), and the second reservation means 532 can keep the reservation. It is hard to be done. That is, by providing such a non-short game state, in the non-short game state, the above-described reservation effect display as if the upper limit of the number of reservations has been increased is not performed so much. Sexuality). For this reason, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the above-mentioned reservation effect display that seems to have received the second starting port and the reservation upper limit is increased, the player is given a sense of achievement overcoming difficulties. Can do. In addition, since the difficulty has been achieved, the player can have a sense of expectation that it will be easy to win the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520. Therefore, the interest of the player can be further improved by providing the non-short game state.

  Also, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier to accept the game ball to the second starting port (lower starting port 62) than in the non-short-time gaming state, so that the effect as if the reservation upper limit has increased is non-short-time. More than playing state. Therefore, the player can strongly recognize that the short-time gaming state is an advantageous gaming state. In the short-time game state, for example, a game state advantageous to the player is generated at the end of the special game state (bonus), so that the player's willingness to continue the game can be maintained even after the jackpot ends. In such a case, the effect that allows the player to feel the short-time gaming state more advantageously can further maintain the player's willingness to continue.

  The “short time gaming state control means” is a means capable of controlling the following series of means and operations. When the normal symbol lottery means 500 determines that the time-shortage game state is obtained by the time-determination means 504, the random number obtained by the random number generation means 502 and retained by the normal symbol reservation means 506 is determined by the time-action actuating time determination table. Also, when the time-shortage determination means 504 determines that the time-short game state, the normal symbol variation time is determined from the time-short operation time hit determination table. Thereby, when the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is a win, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port opening / closing execution means At 508, the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. Thereby, the opening / closing operation | movement of a pair of movable piece 63 is performed. If the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is out, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. The operation and the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 are not performed.

  The “non-short game state control means” is a means capable of controlling the following series of means and operations. When the normal symbol lottery means 500 determines that the non-time-short game state is obtained by the time reduction determination means 504, the random number obtained by the random number generation means 502 and reserved by the normal symbol reservation means 506 is determined by the non-short-time operation time determination table. . Also, when the non-time-short game state is determined by the time-saving determination means 504, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is not determined by the non-time-short operation time hit determination table. Thereby, when the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is a win, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port opening / closing execution means At 508, the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. Thereby, a pair of movable piece 63 is opened and closed. If the determination result of the normal symbol lottery means 500 is out, the normal symbol display control means 510 displays the determination result on the normal symbol display device 856 after the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the lower start port solenoid 348 is driven. The operation and the opening / closing operation of the pair of movable pieces 63 are not performed.

  Here, the hit determination based on the short-time operation per hour determination table has a higher hit probability than the hit determination based on the non-short-time operation per-hour determination table, and the variation time determined by the short-time operation per-hour determination table is non-short-time operation It is shorter than the fluctuating time determined by the hourly judgment table, or the hit judgment by the short time operation per hour judgment table has a higher hit probability than the hit judgment by the non-short time per hour judgment table, and at the time of short time operation The variation time determined by the hit determination table is the same as the variation time determined by the non-short-time operation time determination table, or the hit determination by the short-time operation time determination table is based on the non-short-time operation time determination table The same hit probability as the hit judgment, Ri varying time which is determined by the decision table or is shorter than the variation time is determined by the non-time-shortening actuating at winning determination table is either.

  The “short-time gaming state” refers to a state controlled by the short-time gaming state control means, and the “non-short-time gaming state” refers to a state controlled by the non-short-time gaming state control means.

  In addition, “easy to win by the normal symbol lottery means” includes those in which the variation time in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is shorter than that in the non-short game state. In addition, instead of the fact that the fluctuation time is shorter in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 than in the non-temporary short game state, the winning probability for winning in the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is higher than in the non-temporary short game state. It may be a thing. Further, in the lottery performed by the normal symbol lottery means 500, the variation time may be shorter than that in the non-short-time gaming state, and the winning probability in the lottery in the normal symbol lottery means 500 may be higher than that in the non-time-short gaming state. . In other words, the normal symbol lottery means 500 only needs to have a mode in which the number of lotteries per certain time or the winning probability increases.

[Means 13]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 12,
The first start port is disposed below the effect display means,
The second start port is disposed close to the lower side of the first start port disposed below the effect display means, so that it is difficult to receive a game ball, and the game ball is more than the closed state. A lower start port having an opening / closing piece that can be opened and closed between an open state and an opening that is easy to accept, and an entrance provided at a lower front surface of the effect display means and provided at a part around the effect display means A shelf start port provided on a shelf board that releases the game ball after rolling the game ball that has entered, and is released below the effect display means;
An opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means capable of executing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece;
A passage through which game balls can pass;
Passing port detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the passing port;
Normal symbol lottery means for performing lottery including at least lottery results for hitting the open / close piece in an open state and maintaining the open / close piece in a closed state in response to detection of a game ball by the passage detection means;
Non-short-time gaming state control means that can be controlled in a state where winning by the normal symbol lottery means is difficult,
It is characterized by comprising short-time gaming state control means that makes it possible to control the winning by the normal symbol lottery means to be easier than the non-short-time gaming state.

  According to this, the first start port (upper start port 61) is disposed below the effect display means (image display device 59). The second starting port is disposed close to the lower side of the first starting port disposed below the effect display means (image display device 59), and it is difficult to accept the game ball. Also, a lower start port 62 having an opening / closing piece (movable piece 63) that can be opened and closed between an open state in which game balls can be easily received, and a part around the effect display means provided on the lower front surface of the effect display means And a shelf start port 64 provided on the shelf for discharging the game ball to the lower side of the effect display means after rolling the game ball entering from the entrance (first shelf port entrance 95) provided in Including. The gaming machine of means 13 includes an opening / closing piece opening / closing execution means (lower start opening opening / closing execution means 508) capable of executing an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece, a passage opening 65 through which a game ball can pass, and a game ball passing through the passage opening. Passing port detecting means (passing sensor 332) for detecting the passage of the ball, and opening and closing the opening / closing piece in accordance with detection of the game ball by the passing port detecting means and disengagement for maintaining the opening / closing piece in the closed state A normal symbol lottery means 500 for performing a lottery including at least a lottery result, a non-short-time gaming state control means for enabling control to be difficult in a state in which winning by the normal symbol lottery means 500 is difficult, and winning by the normal symbol lottery means 500 Time-short game state control means that enables control to be performed in an easier state than the game state is included.

  According to this, regarding the lower start port 62, a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state are provided, and in the non-short-time gaming state, it becomes difficult to receive a game ball and it is difficult to reserve by the second reservation means. That is, by providing such a non-short game state, in the non-short game state, the above-described reservation effect display as if the upper limit of the number of reservations has been increased is not performed so much. Sexuality). For this reason, in the non-short-time gaming state, when the above-mentioned reservation effect display that seems to have received the lower start port 62 and the reservation upper limit is increased, the player is given a sense of achievement overcoming difficulties. Can do. In addition, since the difficulty has been achieved, the player can have a sense of expectation that it will be easy to win the lottery by the special symbol lottery means 520. Similarly, since the shelf start port 64 is provided at a special position called the shelf 90, it is possible to give the player an impression that the winning to the shelf start port 95 is special, and a special symbol lottery. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it will be easy to win the lottery by means 520. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, it is usual to provide two starting ports. According to the above configuration, since there are three starting ports, the number of starting ports is increased. It will give a lot of opportunities for winning a prize, and it can improve the interest.

[Means 14]
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to means 13,
The effect display control means controls the display of the lottery results displayed on the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means after effect display control is performed in a predetermined manner on the lottery result effect display area. And
The predetermined aspect includes at least a win effect, a normal off effect and a reach off effect,
When the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means is displayed and controlled during the non-short game state, the winning effect or the reach-off effect is displayed and controlled.

  According to this, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning display or the reach out effect is displayed and controlled as the effect display of the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means 532. In other words, during the non-time-saving gaming state, the effect display of the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means 532 is not a normal off effect. This normal off effect is an effect in a mode in which it is difficult for the player to have a positive expectation. In other words, according to the above configuration in which the display of the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means does not normally deviate, the player can go to the lottery result reserved by the second reservation means, that is, the second start port. It is expected that the lottery result based on the winning of the game balls will be advantageous to the player, and it is possible to further improve the interest.

  Here, the “winning effect” is an effect performed when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is a win. Further, the “ordinary losing effect” is performed when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is unsatisfactory, and is an effect that is low in expectation for the player. Further, the “reach out effect” is performed when the lottery result by the special symbol lottery means 520 is out of play, and is an effect that is highly expected by the player.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. 2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a configuration of a game area 37. FIG. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1, and shows diagonally from the upper right front. It is an enlarged drawing of the symbol display part 85 arrange | positioned at the game area | region 37 (refer FIG. 3). It is the perspective view which looked at the shelf board arrange | positioned in a game area from the upper right front seeing from the player. It is an enlarged drawing of the 1st shelf board guide way and the 2nd shelf guide way arranged at one end of an image display device. It is the figure which expanded the lower part of the game area | region 37 centering on the lower start port 62. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a periphery control board. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a normal symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a passage opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a lower start port control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a special symbol and game state control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation pattern setting process. 20 is a flowchart continued from step S302 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a jackpot game state generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a small hit game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a jackpot game state control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a small hit game control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of 16 ms steady process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a command analysis storage process. 28 is a flowchart continued from step S702 and step S716 shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a reservation order memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of an image control process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a reservation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a fluctuation production start process. It is an enlarged drawing of the reservation effect display area 99 shown in the lower part of the image display device 59. It is an enlarged front view of the image display device 59 in the reach out effect.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Main body frame 4 Front frame 5 Game board 6 Lower receiving plate 7 Hinge mechanism 11 Front frame body 12 Game board mounting frame 13 Mechanism mounting body 14 Outer frame side hinge tool 15 Main body frame side hinge tool 16 Speaker box Part 17 Speaker mounting plate 18 Lower speaker 19 Launch rail 30 Lower front plate 31 Lower pan 32 Operation handle 33 Ashtray 34 Ball discharge lever 36 Hinge mechanism 37 Game area 38 Open window 39 Window frame 50 Transparent plate 51 Upper plate 52 Side decoration device 53 Acoustic decoration device 54 Side decoration body 55 Lens 56 Transparent cover body 57 Upper speaker 58 Speaker cover 59 Image display device 60 Push button 61 Upper starting port 62 Lower starting port 63 Movable piece 64 Shelf starting port 65 Passing port 66 First Grand Prize Port 67 Second Grand Prize Port 70 Locking Device 71 Closure 72 Main Body Frame Locking Hook 3 Closing Tools 74 Door Locking Hook 75 Cylinder Lock 76 Outer Rail 77 Inner Rail 78 Guide Rail 79 Front Component 80 General Winning Port 81 General Winning Port 82 General Winning Port 83 Character Accessory Device 84 Out Port 85 Symbol Display Unit 86 Part 87 15 round LED for jackpot
88 2 round LED for big hit
89 LED for small hits
90 shelf plate 91 first shelf groove 92 second shelf groove 93 upper start guideway entrance 94 upper start guideway exit 95 first shelf groove entrance 96 second shelf groove entrance 97 first shelf guideway 98 first 2 shelf board guideway 99 reservation effect display area 100 lottery result effect display area 128 ball payout device 300 main board 310 main control board 312 CPU
314 ROM
316 RAM
320 payout control base 322 CPU
324 ROM
326 RAM
330 Panel relay terminal 332 Passing sensor 334 Upper start port sensor 336 Lower start port sensor 338 Shelf start port sensor 340 Large winning port relay terminal plate 342 Display substrate 344 First large winning port count sensor 345 Second large winning port counting sensor 346 First 1st prize opening solenoid 347 2nd prize opening solenoid 348 Lower start opening solenoid 350 Start opening relay terminal board 352 Speaker 354 Frame decoration lamp 356 Frame decoration relay terminal board 400 Peripheral board 402 Peripheral control board 404 Display control board 412 CPU
414 ROM
416 RAM
418 Command analysis storage means 420 Sound source IC
422 ROM
424 Reservation order storage means 425 Total reservation number counting means 426 16 ms steady process execution means 427 First reservation number counting means 428 Second reservation number counting means 440 Lamp driving substrate 441 Panel 450 Image control means 452 Fluctuation display pattern storage means 454 Production display Pattern storage means 456 Reservation effect pattern storage means 460 Effect sound control means 462 Effect sound pattern storage means 470 Lamp control means 472 Lamp lighting pattern storage means 500 Normal symbol lottery means 502 Random number generation means 504 Time shortening determination means 506 Normal symbol reservation means 508 Lower start opening / closing execution means 510 Normal symbol display control means 512 Normal symbol reservation number display control means 514 Normal symbol reservation number storage means 520 Special symbol lottery means 522 Random number generation means 524 Probability change operation determination means 526 Special symbol display control means 530 First reservation means 532 Second reservation means 533 Reservation order storage means 534 First reservation number storage means 536 Second reservation number storage means 538 Special symbol reservation number display control means 540 Big hit game state generation means 542 Small hit game state generating means 543 Win control means 544 Big prize opening opening / closing execution means 546 Command transmission means 851 State display device 852 First special symbol display device 853 Second special symbol display device 854 First reserved display device 855 Second reserved display Device 856 Normal symbol display device 857 Normal symbol reserved display device 861 Reservation upper limit frame pattern 862 First reservation effect design 863 Second reservation effect design 864 Decorative design

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area is formed and a game ball is driven toward the game area;
A first start port disposed in a game area of the game board and capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area;
First start detecting means for detecting that a game ball is received in the first start opening;
A second start port disposed in a game area of the game board and capable of receiving a game ball driven toward the game area;
Second start detection means for detecting that a game ball has been received by the second start port;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery in response to establishment of a lottery start condition after detection of a game ball by the first start detection means or the second start detection means;
First lottery result display means capable of displaying a lottery result performed by the lottery means in response to detection of a game ball by the first start detection means;
Second lottery result display means capable of displaying a lottery result performed by the lottery means in response to detection of a game ball by the second start detection means;
Effect display means capable of displaying a predetermined effect;
Effect display control means for controlling the mode of effect display in the effect display means;
After the detection of the game ball by the first start detection means, until the satisfaction of the lottery start condition, a first reservation means capable of retaining the display of the lottery result by the lottery means within a first upper limit value;
A second reservation means capable of retaining the display of the lottery result by the lottery means within a second upper limit until the lottery start condition is satisfied after the game ball is detected by the second start detection means;
Reservation order storage means for storing the reservation order for the display of the lottery results reserved by the first reservation means and the second reservation means;
Special game state giving means for giving a special game state advantageous to the player when the lottery result displayed by the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means is a predetermined result. ,
The display of the lottery results reserved by the first reservation means and the second reservation means is performed according to the reservation order stored in the reservation order storage means after the lottery start condition is established,
The effect display means is
A lottery result effect display area capable of displaying the lottery results displayed on the first lottery result display means and the second lottery result display means after effect display in a predetermined manner;
A reservation effect display area capable of displaying an effect related to reservation by the first reservation means and the second reservation means,
The effect display control means,
A first picture indicating reservation of the lottery result display by the first reservation means and a second picture indicating reservation of the lottery result display by the second reservation means are stored in the reservation order storage means. A gaming machine, wherein display control is performed in the reservation effect display area in a permutation corresponding to the reservation order.

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