JP2008125557A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent the lowering of a player's excitement and enjoyment as caused by broken attentions to decoration symbols or the like or irritation excited although a special reserved figure is displayed. <P>SOLUTION: Under the specified game state, when the first processing is put on standby by the winning of the first start hole, the first processing is executed prior to the second processing even though the second processing is already in the standby by the winning of the second start hole. The second reservation display means arrays the number of reservation display areas 903 (first to m-th areas) corresponding to the order of executing the second processing, to areas 903 matching the upper limit m of the second start memory counts, and displays the number of second reserved symbols 901 corresponding to the second start memory counts in the reservation display area 903. The first reservation display means displays first reserved symbols 902 different in mode from the second reserved symbols 901 by squeezing the first reserved symbols 902 into the second reserved figures 901 that has already been displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been known in which a display means is provided on a game board and a decorative symbol sequence including decorative symbols such as numbers and symbols is displayed. In this type of gaming machine, a plurality of decorative symbol sequences fluctuate based on the winning of the game medium at the start opening, and the variation is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result. That is, the presence / absence of an advantageous gaming state (for example, a big hit) is displayed by a combination of decorative symbols that stop on the active line.

  There is also known a gaming machine for deriving various display modes to the display means as a notice effect during the change of the decorative symbol sequence in order to enhance the effect of the display on the display and to make the lottery sharp. Specifically, a specific character or the like is displayed, and a reach notice effect indicating that the character will develop into a reach state, a jackpot notice effect indicating that there is a high possibility that the character will develop into a big hit state, and the like are performed.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, generally, when a winning at the starting port is detected during the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state or a change in decorative design, execution of processing based on the detection is temporarily waited, and thereafter When the pending processing becomes executable, the processing is executed in order. Then, in order to show that the start condition of the variable display is not satisfied despite winning the start opening, data such as a big hit determination random number is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). In other words, if a winning at the start port is detected during a big hit or a change in decorative design, execution of processing based on the detection is made to wait up to a certain number of times, and the waiting number is stored as the starting memory number. Then, the number of reserved symbols corresponding to the number of starting memories is displayed on the display means.

In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed that uses a reserved symbol to enhance its interest. For example, it is recognized in advance whether or not the pending process is a specific fluctuation pattern, and if it is a specific fluctuation pattern, the color and shape of the holding symbol corresponding to the lottery are changed to other holding patterns. A display that is displayed differently from a design is also known (for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-243224

  However, as shown in Patent Document 1, in the case of displaying a special reserved symbol indicating a highly advantageous variation pattern, it is possible to grasp in advance that a lottery with high expectation will be performed. However, on the other hand, the lottery corresponding to one or more of the reserved symbols already displayed lost the expectation and could not entertain the lottery. In particular, when there is a relatively large number of waiting processes at the time of displaying a special reserved symbol, a special reserved symbol is added to the end of a series of symbol sequences formed relatively long. It will be visually recognized that a lottery will take a long time to be executed, and as a result, the attention to decoration pattern changes and notice effects will be interrupted, and a lottery with high expectation will not be performed quickly. Concerns were also raised about causing irritation.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention performs a holding display effect that does not cause discontinuation of attention to an ornamental design or the like, or cause irritation, and can suppress a decrease in interest due to the effect. The issue is to provide

Means 1: “Special symbol display on which a special symbol is displayed;
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
Display mode determining means for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means;
Special symbol variation control means for varying the special symbol based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detecting means and stopping the variation of the special symbol at the stop symbol determined by the display mode determining means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous gaming state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
If the game medium is detected by the winning state detection means while the special symbol is changing, the processing based on the detection is made to stand by, and the waiting number is stored as a starting memory number, and to the starting port. Holding / digesting means for executing the processing according to the winning order of
A holding state display means for displaying a number of holding symbols corresponding to the starting memory number in a series of symbol rows according to the execution order of the processing;
Specific condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined specific condition is satisfied;
When the game medium is detected by the winning state detection means and the specific condition determination means determines that the specific condition is satisfied while the execution of the processing is awaited by the holding / digestion means Comprises a special holding state display means for interrupting and displaying a special holding symbol having a form different from the holding symbol in the already displayed symbol row. "

  Here, the “special symbol” is a symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result of the lottery means. The “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and various states can be exemplified as follows.

(1) In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a large number of gaming balls are opened and closed by repeatedly opening and closing a predetermined number of times, or continuously opening for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of gaming balls are won. A state where it is easy to win a winning opening (so-called “big hit gaming state”).

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit gaming state is higher than usual, a so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery entrance device that makes a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit gaming state is generated by winning or passing a game ball is easier to enter the game ball than usual. A state in which the lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, a so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped by a pattern for paying out a medal as a game medium during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a bonus game state is higher than usual, so-called “probability variation state”.

  The “predetermined specific condition” means whether the lottery form (lottery type and lottery method) for the lottery means, the result of the lottery by the lottery means, or the game state is a specific state. It is a condition for judging.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, at least one start opening is provided in the game area, and when it is detected that the game medium has won a prize in the start opening, a lottery is performed by the lottery means based on that. . On the other hand, a special symbol display is provided in which a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is variably displayed, and the special symbol fluctuation control means varies the special symbol in the special symbol display and based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Stop at the stop symbol determined in the above. When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result (big hit), an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player occurs.

  In addition, if a lottery by the lottery means is held / digested, and the game medium is detected by the winning state detecting means during the variation of the special symbol, the execution of the processing based on the detection is made to wait, The standby number is stored as the start memory number. Then, the process is executed in order for the number of start memories.

  In addition, a holding state display means for displaying the number of holding symbols corresponding to the number of start memories is provided, and a plurality of holding symbols are displayed in a series of symbol rows according to the execution order of the processes. Further, at this time, it is determined whether or not a specific condition is satisfied. When one or more processes are waiting to be executed, a game medium is detected and specified at that time. When the above condition is satisfied, a special reserved symbol having a form different from the reserved symbol is interrupted and displayed in the already displayed symbol sequence. Specifically, when there is only one reserved symbol displayed, the special reserved symbol is displayed in front of the already displayed reserved symbol, and when there are multiple displayed reserved symbols. Displays a special reserved symbol at the head of all the already displayed reserved symbols or between a plurality of displayed reserved symbols. As a result, when a specific condition is satisfied, a special reserved symbol is interrupted. For example, “a special lottery with a high degree of expectation has been interrupted” or “a waiting process grows while waiting ( It is possible to arouse the recognition that “it has developed”, and it is possible to generate a stronger feeling that “something favorable for me” may occur. In particular, even if many reserved symbols are already displayed, special reserved symbols are interrupted in a series of symbol sequences, so processing corresponding to the special reserved symbols starts in a relatively short time. This increases the possibility that the attention to the production will be interrupted or cause irritation.

Means 2: “A launching device for launching a game ball to the game area in response to an operation of the operation handle;
An obstacle member disposed in the game area and changing a rolling direction of the game ball;
A special symbol display for displaying special symbols;
A start opening that is placed in the game area and where a game ball can win,
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game ball has won the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game ball by the winning state detection means;
Display mode determining means for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means;
Special symbol variation control means for varying the special symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the winning state detecting means and stopping the variation of the special symbol at the stop symbol determined by the display mode determining means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous gaming state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
A payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on the game balls entering the start opening;
When the game ball is detected by the winning state detection means during the change of the special symbol, execution of processing based on the detection is made to stand by, and the waiting number is stored as a starting memory number and to the starting port. Holding / digesting means for executing the processing according to the winning order of
A holding state display means for displaying a number of holding symbols corresponding to the starting memory number in a series of symbol rows according to the execution order of the processing;
Specific condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined specific condition is satisfied;
When the game ball is detected by the winning state detecting means and the specific condition determining means determines that the specific condition is satisfied while the execution of the processing is awaited by the holding / digesting means Comprises a special holding state display means for interrupting and displaying a special holding symbol having a form different from the holding symbol in the already displayed symbol row. "

  According to the configuration of the means 2, when a game ball is launched from the launching device in response to the operation of the operation handle, the game ball is a game in which a number of obstacle members, a starting port, a special symbol display, and the like are incorporated. Guided to the area. Then, when it is detected that a game ball has been won at the start opening, a lottery is performed by the lottery means, and when it is detected that a game ball has been won at the start opening, a lottery is performed by the lottery means. Is done. When the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player occurs.

  In addition, if a lottery is held and digested by a lottery means, and a game ball is detected while the special symbol is changing, execution of the processing based on the detection is waited and the number of standbys is started. Store as the number of memories. Then, the process is executed in order for the number of start memories.

  In addition, the number of reserved symbols corresponding to the number of starting memories is displayed in a series of symbol rows according to the execution order of processing. At this time, whether or not a specific condition is satisfied is determined. When one or more processes are waiting to be executed, a game ball is detected, and at that time, a specific condition is detected. If the condition is satisfied, a special reserved symbol having a form different from the reserved symbol is interrupted and displayed in the already displayed symbol sequence. This makes it possible to raise awareness that, for example, “a special lottery with a high degree of expectation has been interrupted” or “the waiting process has grown (developed) during the waiting period”. In addition, there is a high possibility that processing corresponding to special reserved symbols will be started in a relatively short time, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to discontinuation of attention to the production etc. or arousing irritation. It becomes possible.

  Means 3: The constitution of means 1 or means 2 is characterized in that “the specific condition is a condition for determining that the lottery form is highly advantageous for the player”. Here, as “the lottery form with high advantage”, “the lottery method on the side where the advantageous gaming state is likely to occur as a lottery result when there are a plurality of lottery methods (lottery means)” is exemplified. Can do.

  According to the configuration of the means 3, since the special reserved symbol corresponding to the highly advantageous lottery is displayed by being interrupted and displayed in the symbol row being displayed, it is relatively fast even if many reserved symbols are already displayed. It is possible to visually recognize that highly advantageous processing is executed at each stage. Therefore, it is possible to prevent “the frustration caused by the fact that the processing is not easily executed while knowing that the lottery form is highly advantageous”.

  Means 4: In the constitution of means 1 or means 2, “the specific condition is a condition for determining that the lottery result is highly expected”. Here, the “expectation with respect to the lottery result” is a sense of expectation that an advantageous gaming state will occur, and can be determined using, for example, a variation mode of a notice effect with different expectations. In addition, the fluctuation mode with high expectation means that the appearance rate of each variation mode is set separately when the lottery result is a big hit and when the lottery result is off, and the appearance rate when the big hit is off It is a variation form set higher than the appearance rate.

  According to the configuration of the means 4, since the special reserved symbol corresponding to the lottery with high expectation is interrupted and waits on the currently displayed symbol sequence, it is relatively fast even if many reserved symbols are already displayed. It is possible to visually recognize that a process with high expectation is executed at a stage. Therefore, it is possible to prevent “annoyance due to the fact that highly anticipated processing is not easily performed”.

Means 5: In the configuration of means 3 or means 4, “when the special hold state display means interrupts and displays the special hold symbol in the symbol row, the special hold corresponding to the lottery that triggered the special hold symbol is displayed. The system further comprises an interrupt means for interrupting the process that is waiting in accordance with the interrupt position of the special reserved symbol. "

  According to the configuration of the means 5, since the processing corresponding to the lottery (special processing) is also interrupted according to the interrupt position of the special reservation symbol, the special reservation symbol and the processing with high expectation or advantage are made to correspond. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to raise the trust about a special reservation symbol, and to raise attention.

Means 6: “A first special symbol display on which a first special symbol is displayed;
A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game medium can be won;
First winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won at the first starting port;
First lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game medium by the first winning state detecting means;
First display mode determining means for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the first lottery means;
The first special symbol is varied based on the detection of the game medium by the first winning state detecting means, and the variation of the first special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the first display mode determining means. First special symbol variation control means;
If the lottery result of the first lottery means is a predetermined result, first advantageous gaming state generating means for giving a specific profit to the player;
A second special symbol indicator for displaying a second special symbol;
A second starting port arranged in the gaming area and capable of winning a game medium at any time;
Second winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won a prize at the second starting port;
Second lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game medium by the second winning state detecting means;
Second display mode determination means for determining a stop symbol of the second special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the second lottery means;
The second special symbol is changed based on the detection of the game medium by the second winning state detection means, and the change of the second special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the second display mode determination means. A second special symbol variation control means;
If the lottery result of the second lottery means is a predetermined result, second advantageous gaming state generating means for giving a predetermined profit that is less advantageous than the specific profit;
If the game medium is detected by the first winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the first processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. A first holding / digesting means for storing the waiting number as a first starting memory number;
If the game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the second processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. A second holding / digesting means for storing the waiting number as a second starting memory number;
First hold state display means for displaying a number of first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number;
Second holding state display means for displaying a number of second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number in a series of symbol rows,
The first hold state display means is configured such that when the first winning state detection means detects a game medium while the second hold / digestion means is waiting for execution of the second process, The first reserved symbol corresponding to the first lottery is displayed by interrupting the symbol sequence being displayed.

  Here, the “predetermined profit” and the “specific profit” are not particularly limited, but the opening / closing that allows the game medium to be awarded by performing a predetermined opening / closing operation and changing from the closed state to the open state. In a device equipped with a prize-winning device, the “predetermined profit” is defined as “the opening / closing prize-winning device is defined as a first predetermined time at which several game media can barely win, The opening / closing operation is performed at least once. In addition, “specific profit” is defined as “the opening / closing prize-winning device is set as a second predetermined time that allows a plurality of game media to win with a certain amount of time, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing prize-winning device Can be performed more than the number of times of opening and closing when a predetermined profit is given.

  According to the configuration of the means 6, at least the first start port and the second start port are provided in the game area, and when it is detected that the game medium has won the first start port, A lottery is performed by the first lottery means. In addition, when it is detected that a game medium has been won at the second starting port, a lottery is performed by the second lottery means based on the detection. On the other hand, there is provided a special symbol display that displays the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The first special symbol variation control means varies the first special symbol in the first special symbol display, It stops with the stop symbol determined based on the lottery result of one lottery means. Similarly, the second special symbol variation control means varies the second special symbol in the second special symbol display, and stops at the stop symbol determined based on the lottery result of the second lottery means. If the lottery result of the first lottery means is a predetermined result, a specific benefit is given to the player. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the second lottery means is a predetermined result, the player is predetermined. Benefits (profits that are less advantageous than specific benefits).

  In addition, the suspension / digestion process is performed for both the first lottery means and the second lottery means, and the game medium is detected by the first winning state detecting means during the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If it is, the execution of the first process based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit, and the waiting number is stored as the first start memory number. Then, the first process is executed in order for the first start memory number. Similarly, if a game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the second processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. The waiting number is stored as the second start memory number. Then, the second process is executed in order for the second start memory number.

  Further, in the configuration of the means 6, when one or more second processes are waiting, when a winning to the first start port is detected, the corresponding first reserved symbol is Interrupt the displayed symbol row (second reserved symbol) and display it. For this reason, even if many second reserved symbols are already displayed, it is possible to increase the expectation for the first reserved symbols by making it visible so that the first process with high advantage is executed at a relatively early stage. Become.

Means 7: “First special symbol display on which the first special symbol is displayed;
A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game medium can be won;
First winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won at the first starting port;
First lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game medium by the first winning state detecting means;
First display mode determining means for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the first lottery means;
The first special symbol is varied based on the detection of the game medium by the first winning state detecting means, and the variation of the first special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the first display mode determining means. First special symbol variation control means;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a specific gaming state;
A winning rate changing means for increasing the frequency of changing the first starting port to a state in which a winning of the game medium is possible when it is determined by the gaming state determining means that the game state has been reached; ,
A second special symbol indicator for displaying a second special symbol;
A second starting port arranged in the gaming area and capable of winning a game medium at any time;
Second winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won a prize at the second starting port;
Second lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game medium by the second winning state detecting means;
Second display mode determination means for determining a stop symbol of the second special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the second lottery means;
The second special symbol is changed based on the detection of the game medium by the second winning state detection means, and the change of the second special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the second display mode determination means. A second special symbol variation control means;
If the lottery result of either the first lottery means or the second lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
If the game medium is detected by the first winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the first processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. A first holding / digesting means for storing the waiting number as a first starting memory number;
If the game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the second processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. A second holding / digesting means for storing the waiting number as a second starting memory number;
First hold state display means for displaying a number of first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number;
Comprising a second hold state display means for displaying a number of second hold symbols corresponding to the second start memory number,
The first holding / digesting means, at least in the specific gaming state, when the first process is on standby based on a winning at the first starting port, Even if the second process is on standby based on a winning at the start port, the first process is executed prior to the execution of the second process,
The second hold state display means displays the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start memory number in the order of execution of the second process (first to m-th). ), The number of the second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number stored in the second holding / digesting means is displayed in each of the holding display areas,
The first hold state display means sets the number of the first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number as a base point at a position adjacent to the first region, and is in a direction opposite to the m-th region side. A game machine characterized by “extending and displaying toward”.

  Here, as the “specific game state”, a so-called probability variation game state or a short-time game state can be exemplified, but even in other game states, if the game state is advantageous for the player, It can be applied as a specific gaming state. The “first special symbol” and the “second special symbol” are symbols for notifying the player of the lottery results of the first lottery means and the second lottery means.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, at least the first start port and the second start port are provided in the game area, and when it is detected that the game medium has won the first start port, A lottery is performed by the first lottery means. In addition, when it is detected that a game medium has been won at the second starting port, a lottery is performed by the second lottery means based on the detection. On the other hand, there is provided a special symbol display that displays the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The first special symbol variation control means varies the first special symbol in the first special symbol display, It stops with the stop symbol determined based on the lottery result of one lottery means. Similarly, the second special symbol variation control means varies the second special symbol in the second special symbol display, and stops at the stop symbol determined based on the lottery result of the second lottery means. Note that when the lottery result of either the first lottery means or the second lottery means is a predetermined result (big hit), an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player occurs.

  Further, in the present invention, when the gaming state determination means determines that the specific gaming state has been reached, the frequency at which the first starting port is changed to a state in which a gaming medium can be won is increased. In other words, in normal times, it becomes extremely difficult to win a game medium with respect to the first starting port, and only the second starting port is substantially effective, so mainly based on winning the second starting port. As the lottery is performed, the second special symbol will change. On the other hand, when it becomes a specific gaming state, it becomes easy to win a gaming medium to the first starting port.

  In addition, the suspension / digestion process is performed for both the first lottery means and the second lottery means, and the game medium is detected by the first winning state detecting means during the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If it is, the execution of the first process based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit, and the waiting number is stored as the first start memory number. Then, the first process is executed in order for the first start memory number. Similarly, if a game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the second processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. The waiting number is stored as the second start memory number. Then, the second process is executed in order for the second start memory number.

  Further, in the configuration of the means 7, if at least in a specific gaming state, the first process is on standby based on the winning at the first start port, the second process may be on standby before that. The first process is executed prior to the execution of the second process. That is, after all the waiting first processes are executed, the waiting second process can be executed. In other words, if the player frequently wins game media at the first start port and maintains the state of waiting for the execution of the first process by the first lottery means, even if the second process is waiting, It can be avoided that it is executed. In other words, when the advantageous game state generated by the first lottery means is more advantageous than the advantageous game state generated by the second lottery means, only the first lottery is executed continuously, so that the expectation of the big hit It is possible to enhance the feeling. Further, in such gaming machines, games are often performed so that the standby state of the first process is not interrupted, and as a result, the operating rate of the gaming machines can be increased.

  In addition, first hold state display means for displaying the number of first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number, and second hold state display means for displaying the number of second hold symbols corresponding to the second start memory number And the second hold state display means outputs the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start memory number to the second process. Are arranged in correspondence with the execution order (first to m-th), and the number of second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number is displayed in each of the reserved display areas (first area to m-th area). For this reason, even if it does not count the number of displayed second reserved symbols, it is possible to grasp the second start memory number by recognizing the position of the reserved display area where the last second reserved symbol is displayed. it can.

  On the other hand, the first reserved state display means sets the number of the first reserved symbols corresponding to the first starting stored number from the position adjacent to the first area toward the direction opposite to the mth area side. Extend and display. In other words, the display position of the first reserved symbol is set on the extended line of the plurality of reserved display regions, and one or more first reserved symbols are displayed near the first region. That is, the first reserved symbol is displayed at a position that is in front of the first region corresponding to the second lottery means in order. For this reason, at least when the second reserved symbol is displayed in the first display area (that is, the state in which the second process is waiting), the game medium wins the first start opening and the first When the process is on standby, the first reserved symbol is interrupted with respect to the already displayed second reserved symbol. As a result, “the first process is executed prior to the execution of the second process. Can be easily grasped. In addition, since the first reserved symbols are always displayed close to the first area regardless of the displayed number, the first reserved symbols and the second reserved symbols are recognized as a series, and the first starting stored number And the total number of the second start memory numbers can be easily grasped. Further, since the second lottery means is mainly executed in the normal gaming state, the second reserved symbol displayed for the predetermined area is visually recognized, but the second gaming means is displayed in the specific gaming state. If one lottery occurs frequently, the first hold symbol will be displayed beyond the area that was normally used (hold display area), so it can appear as if the hold display area has been extended. You can feel how the upper limit of the number of memories is increasing. In addition, it is possible to raise the player's awareness that “something special is happening” and to increase the game motivation.

Means 8: “A launching device for launching a game ball to the game area in response to an operation of the operation handle;
An obstacle member disposed in the game area and changing a rolling direction of the game ball;
A first special symbol indicator for displaying the first special symbol;
A first start port arranged in the gaming area and capable of winning a game ball;
First winning state detecting means for detecting that a game ball has won at the first starting port;
First lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game ball by the first winning state detection means;
First display mode determining means for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the first lottery means;
The first special symbol is varied based on the detection of the game ball by the first winning state detection means, and the variation of the first special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the first display mode determination means. First special symbol variation control means;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a specific gaming state;
A winning rate changing means for increasing the frequency of changing the gaming ball to a state in which a winning of the gaming ball is possible with respect to the first starting port when it is determined by the gaming state determining means that the game state has been reached; ,
A second special symbol indicator for displaying a second special symbol;
A second starting port arranged in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to always win;
Second winning state detection means for detecting that the game ball has won the second starting port;
Second lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game ball by the second winning state detection means;
Second display mode determination means for determining a stop symbol of the second special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the second lottery means;
The second special symbol is changed based on the detection of the game ball by the second winning state detecting means, and the change of the second special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the second display mode determining means. A second special symbol variation control means;
A payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on the game balls entering the first start port and the second start port;
When the game ball is detected by the first winning state detection means during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. A first holding / digesting means for storing the waiting number as a first starting memory number;
When the game ball is detected by the second winning state detection means during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the second processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. A second holding / digesting means for storing the waiting number as a second starting memory number;
If the lottery result of either the first lottery means or the second lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
First hold state display means for displaying a number of first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number;
Comprising a second hold state display means for displaying a number of second hold symbols corresponding to the second start memory number,
The first holding / digesting means, at least in the specific gaming state, when the first process is on standby based on a winning at the first starting port, Even if the second process is on standby based on a winning at the start port, the first process is executed prior to the execution of the second process,
The second hold state display means displays the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start memory number in the order of execution of the second process (first to m-th). ), The number of the second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number stored in the second holding / digesting means is displayed in each of the holding display areas,
The first hold state display means sets the number of the first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number as a base point at a position adjacent to the first region, and is in a direction opposite to the m-th region side. A game machine characterized by extending toward the display.

  According to the configuration of the means 8, when the game ball is launched from the launching device in response to the operation of the operation handle, the game ball is divided into a number of obstacle members, the first and second start ports, and the first and second. You will be led to a game area that has a special symbol display. Then, when it is detected that a game ball has won at the first starting port, a lottery is performed by the first lottery means based on that, and when it is detected that a game ball has won at the second starting port, Based on this, a lottery is performed by the second lottery means. When the lottery result of the first lottery means or the second lottery means is a predetermined result, an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

  In addition, when the gaming state determination means determines that a specific gaming state has been reached, the first lottery means increases the frequency with which the first starting port is changed to a state in which a game medium can be won. Opportunities for performing the lottery and the lottery by the second lottery means are increased, and the advantage in a specific gaming state is improved.

  Further, when a game medium is detected during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the execution of the first process or the second process is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. Then, the first process and the second process are executed for each start memory number. In particular, if the first process is on standby based on a winning at the first start port, even if the second process is on standby before that, before the execution of the second process, The first process is executed. For this reason, it is possible to continuously execute only the first lottery, and it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for a big hit.

  In addition, first hold state display means for displaying the number of first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number, and second hold state display means for displaying the number of second hold symbols corresponding to the second start memory number The second hold state display means sets the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start memory number to the second process execution order (1). The second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number are displayed in the respective reserved display areas.

  On the other hand, the first reserved state display means sets the number of the first reserved symbols corresponding to the first starting stored number from the position adjacent to the first area toward the direction opposite to the mth area side. Extend and display. For this reason, it can be easily grasped that “the first process is executed before the execution of the second process”. In addition, since the first reserved symbols are always displayed close to the first area regardless of the displayed number, the first reserved symbols and the second reserved symbols are recognized as a series, and the total number of starting memories Can be easily grasped.

  Means 9: In the configuration of the means 7 or 8, the “background color in the reserved display areas from the m area to the number corresponding to the first start memory number among the plurality of reserved display areas is set to the first color. It further comprises background color display control means that uses the background color in the remaining reserved display area as the second background color that is the same color as the background color of the first reserved symbol.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, from the m-th area corresponding to the m-th execution order, which is the upper limit, to the number corresponding to the first start memory number among the plurality of holding display areas corresponding to the execution order of the second lottery means. The background in the reserved display area is the first background color, and the background in the remaining reserved display area is the second background color. For example, when the upper limit of the second start memory number is “4” and the first start memory number is “2”, the third area and the fourth area become the first background color, and the first area and The second area is the second background color. When the upper limit of the second start memory number is “4” and the first start memory number is “3”, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area are the first background color, Only the first region is the second background color. The background of the area where the first reserved symbol is displayed is always the second background color. That is, when the first reserved symbol is displayed, the background color of the reserved display area changes by the number corresponding to the number of the first reserved symbol. In other words, the number of the areas to be the second background color always matches the upper limit value of the second starting stored number regardless of the number of the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol displayed. The number of areas serving as the first background color is increased by the amount of the reserved symbol displayed. For this reason, by recognizing the number (or overall size) of the hold display area that is the first background color, it is possible to determine how many times the current start memory number has increased from the upper limit value of the second start memory number. It can be easily grasped. As a result, it is possible to visually grasp how advantageous a specific gaming state is over the normal gaming state, and the motivation for the game can be further enhanced.

  Means 10: In any one of the constitutions of means 7 to 9, “the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol are the same or similar in shape and different in color from each other”. And

  According to the configuration of the means 10, since the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol are the same or similar to each other in shape, the display purpose is the same, that is, both symbols have the lottery holding state. You can grasp what you are showing. Moreover, since the colors are different from each other, the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol can be clearly distinguished.

Means 11: In any one of the constitutions of the means 7 to 10, “after the end of the advantageous gaming state, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined number of times. Has a short game state in which the variation time of the special symbol or the second special symbol is shortened,
The short game state is referred to as the specific game state.

  According to the configuration of the means 11, the processing is performed with the short-time gaming state after the end of the advantageous gaming state such as the big hit state as the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the ease of winning a prize at the first start opening and to shorten the fluctuation time, and to greatly increase the frequency of the first lottery. That is, the first lottery that is preferentially generated is frequently generated, and the game can be performed so that only the first lottery is continuously performed. In addition, after the big hit state ends, the advantage is increased until the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, and loss of gaming motivation due to the end of the big hit state can be reduced.

Means 12: In any one of the constitutions of means 7 to 11, “in the advantageous gaming state, a probability change in which the probability of the next big hit after the normal big hit and the end of the big hit is set higher than the normal time. Including jackpots,
The gaming state after the big hit of the probability variation is set as the specific gaming state ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 12, processing is performed with the gaming state after the probability variation jackpot, that is, “at least the probability variation gaming state in which the probability that the next jackpot will occur is set higher than normal” as the specific gaming state. . Accordingly, when the probability variation gaming state is entered, the lottery by the first lottery means is frequently performed, and it is possible to further shorten the time until the next big hit occurs. That is, it is possible to further increase the advantage in the probability variation gaming state and further improve the game motivation.

  Means 13: In any one of the constitutions of means 7 to 12, "The first start opening is a winning opening with an auxiliary function for assisting the promotion of the first game proceeding on the first special symbol display. And the second starting port is a fixed type winning port that does not assist the promotion of the second game proceeding on the second special symbol display.

  According to the structure of the means 13, since the 2nd starting port is not provided with the auxiliary function, the ease of generating the 2nd game which progresses on a 2nd special symbol display is always fixed. That is, the frequency with which the second game progresses on the second special symbol display is constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, since the first starting port has an auxiliary function (for example, an electric tulip), it is possible to change the ease of occurrence of the first game proceeding on the first special symbol display based on the gaming state. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to play only the second game at normal time and frequently play the first game which is rarely performed at normal time in a specific game state, and the player's expectation in the specific game state The feeling can be greatly increased.

Means 14: In the constitution of means 13, “the first starting port is provided in the electric opening and closing prize apparatus,
A passing gate through which game media can pass;
A third lottery means for drawing a lot every time the game medium passes through the passing gate;
When the lottery result of the third lottery means is a win, it further comprises an opening control means for opening the electric open / close winning device for a predetermined time,
The winning rate changing means improves the ease of winning a game medium in the electric open / close winning device by making the winning probability of the third lottery means in the specific gaming state higher than usual. Features.

  According to the configuration of the means 14, the configuration of the winning rate changing means can be realized. When the game medium passes through the passing gate, the lottery is performed by the third lottery means, and when the result of the lottery is hit, the first opening is opened for a predetermined time by the electric opening / closing prize winning device, and the first start is performed. It is possible to win game media in the mouth. The probability of winning the lottery result of the third lottery means is set to be higher in a specific gaming state than in normal times. In other words, by changing the winning probability of the third lottery means, the first start opening (electrical open / close winning device) is changed from a state of hardly opening to a state of frequently opening, and winning of game media is extremely difficult. It becomes possible to change from a state to an easy state.

Means 15: In any one of the constitutions of the means 7 to 14, “a receiving shelf arranged in the game area for receiving the game medium and rolling the game medium in a certain direction; A guide path for guiding the moving game medium to the lower side of the receiving shelf,
The second starting port is arranged immediately below the exit of the taxiway ”.

  According to the structure of the means 15, the receiving shelf is arrange | positioned above the 2nd starting port, and if the game media in a game area are received by a receiving shelf, a game medium will be a fixed direction (for example, a receiving shelf). Rolls left and right). Since the guide rack is provided with a guide path for guiding the game medium downward, when the game medium being rolled is guided to the guide path, the game area below the receiver rack through the guide path, That is, it is discharged to the part where the second winning prize opening is arranged. Therefore, it becomes easy to win a game medium at the second starting port, and the lottery by the second lottery means can be performed relatively frequently. That is, it is possible to make the fluctuation of the second special symbol relatively frequent in the normal gaming state.

Means 16: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 15, “The first lottery means extracts the first winning determination random number based on the winning state detected by the first winning state detecting means. Having random number extraction means for first hit determination,
The second lottery means has a second winning determination random number extracting means for extracting a second winning determination random number based on the winning state detected by the second winning state detection means,
The first display mode determining means has first winning symbol random number extracting means for extracting a first winning symbol random number based on the winning state detected by the first winning state detector.
The second display mode determining means includes a second winning symbol random number extracting means for extracting a second winning symbol random number based on the winning state detected by the second winning state detector. To do.

  According to the configuration of the means 16, the first lottery means extracts the first winning determination random number based on the winning state at the first starting port, and determines whether or not the first big hit lottery is successful based on the random value. . Similarly, the second lottery means extracts a second determination random number based on the winning state at the second starting port, and determines whether the second big hit lottery is successful based on the random value. On the other hand, the first display mode determination means extracts a first winning design random number based on the winning state detected by the first winning state detection means, and based on this random number value, whether or not the first big hit lottery is determined. The display mode corresponding to the result is determined. Similarly, the second display mode determining means extracts a second winning design random number based on the winning state detected by the second winning state detecting means, and based on the random number value, the second big winning lottery The display mode corresponding to the result of whether or not is determined is determined.

  By the way, when a game medium wins at the first starting port or the second starting port, a random number for winning judgment and a random number for winning symbol are extracted based on the winning state, but the first special symbol or the second special symbol is extracted. When winning a prize during the change of the display, the display mode determined based on these random numbers cannot be derived immediately. Therefore, these extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area as start-up memory, and are sequentially read out from the storage area when the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be derived (changed). .

Means 17: In the configuration of means 16, “m can be stored in the first winning determination random number and the first winning design random number, and is associated with the first starting memory number, First random number storage means consisting of storage areas;
The extracted second random number for determination and the second random number for symbol per second can be stored, and the second random number memory composed of m storage areas associated with the second starting memory number And further comprising means,
The first holding / digestion means is:
When the game medium is detected by the first winning state detection means during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first starting memory number has not reached the upper limit, While increasing the value of the first start memory number by “1”, extract at least the first hit determination random number and the first hit symbol random number, and use the extracted random numbers as the first start memory number value. First hold control means for storing in a corresponding storage area;
After the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed, if the first start memory number is not “0”, the first hit determination random number from the storage area corresponding to the first start memory number “1” And the first random number for symbols is read out, the value of the first starting memory number is decreased by “1”, and each random number value stored in each storage area n is shifted to the storage area of n−1. And a first digestion control means
The second holding / digestion means is:
When the game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means during the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the second starting memory number has not reached the upper limit, The value of the second start memory number is increased by “1”, and at least the second hit determination random number and the second hit design random number are extracted, and each extracted random number is set to the second start memory number value. Second hold control means for storing in a corresponding storage area;
After the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the second start memory number is not “0” and the first start memory number is “0”, the second start memory number “1”. The second hit determination random number and the second hit design random number are read out from the storage area corresponding to “,” and the value of the second starting storage number is reduced by “1” and stored in each storage area n. And a second digestion control means for shifting each random number value to n-1 storage areas.

  According to the structure of the means 17, the lottery by a 1st lottery means and a 2nd lottery means is performed, and each starting memory | storage number is counted separately. First random number storage means corresponding to the first lottery means and second random number storage corresponding to the second extraction means as random number storage means for storing the extracted random numbers (random number for winning determination and random number for winning symbol) Each random number storage means is constructed from a plurality of storage areas. Each start memory number value (for example, “1” to “4”) is associated with a predetermined number (for example, four) of storage areas. When the game medium wins, the first starting memory number is increased by “1”, and the extracted random number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the value of the first starting memory number, while the first special symbol or the second special memory number is stored. After the change of the symbol is completed, each random number is read from the storage area corresponding to the first start memory number “1”, the value of the first start memory number is decreased by “1”, and stored in each storage area n. Each random number value is shifted to n−1 storage areas.

  On the other hand, regarding the second lottery means, as with the first lottery means, when the game medium wins the second starting slot, the second starting memory number is increased by “1” and the extracted random number is Store in the storage area corresponding to the value of the storage number. On the other hand, after the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished, each random number is read from the storage area corresponding to the second start memory number “1”, and the value of the second start memory number is set to “1”. Each random number stored in each storage area n is shifted to n-1 storage areas. However, in the second lottery means, only when the second start memory number is not “0” and the first start memory number is “0”, that is, the second process is waiting and the first process is standby. Only when it is not in the middle, each random number is read from the storage area corresponding to the second starting storage number “1”. That is, when the first process is waiting, the first process can be performed with priority over the second process by prohibiting the execution of the second process.

Means 18: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 17, “Based on the lottery result of the first lottery means, the first decorative symbol is varied by the effect display means in accordance with the variation of the first special symbol. First decorative design variation control means for stopping the first decorative design at a predetermined stop design;
A second decorative symbol is changed by the effect display means in accordance with the change of the second special symbol, and the second decorative symbol is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result of the second lottery means. Decorative pattern variation control means;
It further comprises display area deriving means for displaying the hold display area on the effect display means ”.

  Here, the “decorative pattern” is for informing the player of the internally determined lottery result.

  According to the configuration of the means 18, at least a decorative symbol is derived as the contents of the effect relating to each lottery means, and the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Specifically, the first decorative symbol variation control means varies the first decorative symbol and stops the first decorative symbol at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result of the first lottery means. The second decorative symbol variation control means varies the second decorative symbol and stops the second decorative symbol at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result of the second lottery means.

  In addition, during normal times, lottery is performed based on winning at the second starting opening, and the second decorative symbols are mainly derived, while on the other hand, when a specific gaming state is reached, The game medium can be won, and the second process by the second lottery means is preferentially performed, so that the variation of the second decorative pattern is continuously performed. In other words, when a specific gaming state is reached, the state in which the first decorative symbol is derived is switched to the state in which the second decorative symbol is derived, so that it is possible to give interest by changing the decorative symbol.

  In addition, since the hold display area indicating the hold state is displayed on the effect display means together with the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, the start memory number, the lottery order, etc. are held while paying attention to the variation status of the decorative symbols. The situation can be recognized promptly. In other words, the production can be enjoyed while always being associated with the hold status and the variation of the decorative design, and the interest in the production can be greatly improved.

Means 19: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 18, an “opening / closing prize winning device that performs a predetermined opening / closing operation and the game medium can be won by changing from a closed state to an open state;
The opening / closing prize-winning device is set to a first predetermined time that allows several game media to barely win, and the opening / closing prize-winning device is opened and closed at least once. A predetermined profit granting means for granting a predetermined profit to
The opening and closing time of the open / close prize winning device is set to a second predetermined time that allows a plurality of game media to win with a margin, and the opening and closing operation of the open / close prize winning device is given the predetermined profit. Specific profit granting means for granting a specific profit to the player by performing more than the number of opening and closing operations in the case of,
When the lottery result of the first lottery means is the first result, the specific profit is given to the player by the specific profit granting means, and the probability that at least the specific profit is given in the subsequent lottery is usually set The probability variation state set higher than the time is set, and the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that varies with the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display is set to be longer than normal. A first advantageous gaming state in which an advantageous gaming state is set to be a short gaming state when the winning rate is changed relatively short and the ease of winning a prize at the first starting port is increased more than usual. Control means;
When the lottery result of the first lottery means is the second result, the specific profit is given to the player by the specific profit granting means, and at least the first special symbol is generated without causing the probability fluctuation state. Or a second advantageous gaming state control means for providing an advantageous gaming state in which the short-time gaming state is set until the second special symbol variation count reaches a predetermined number of times,
When the lottery result of the second lottery means is the third result, the predetermined profit granting means gives the player the predetermined profit, and the gaming state at the time of the lottery is not at least the probability fluctuation state and If it is not the short-time gaming state, the probability variation state is generated, but an advantageous gaming state that does not become the short-time gaming state is given, while the gaming state at the time of the lottery is at least the probability variation state and When the game is not in the short-time game state, the game system further comprises a third advantageous game state control means for maintaining the probability variation state and giving the advantageous game state to be the short-time game state.

  Here, examples of the “open / close prize device” include a big prize opening that is opened when a big hit is made and a game medium can be won.

  According to the configuration of the means 19, it is possible to alternatively generate at least three kinds of advantageous gaming states as “winning”. Specifically, at least two types of advantageous gaming states (first advantageous gaming state and second advantageous gaming state) can be generated in the lottery by the first lottery means, and at least one type in the lottery by the second lottery means. It is possible to generate the advantageous gaming state (third advantageous gaming state).

  The first advantageous gaming state occurs when the lottery result of the first lottery means is the first result. When this hits, a specific profit is first given to the player. Specifically, the opening / closing operation of the open / close winning device is repeated a plurality of times, and the opening time per time in the open state is set to a time that allows a plurality of game media to win with a margin, so that the player A specific benefit. In addition, for the subsequent lottery, the probability that a specific profit is given is set higher than usual (so-called “probability fluctuation state”). In addition, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that fluctuate on the first special symbol indicator or the second special symbol indicator is shortened, and the ease of winning a prize at the first starting port is increased more than usual. (So-called “time-saving gaming state”).

  The second advantageous gaming state occurs when the lottery result of the first lottery means is the second result. At this time, a specific profit is given to the player as in the “first advantageous gaming state”. However, for the subsequent lottery, the probability does not change and the normal probability (low probability) is obtained, so it is difficult to maintain the player's sense of expectation. However, in the “second advantageous gaming state”, after a specific profit is given, the short-time gaming state is entered until the number of changes of the first special symbol or the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number.

  The third advantageous gaming state occurs when the lottery result of the second lottery means is the third result. In this win, first, a predetermined profit is given to the player. Specifically, the opening / closing operation of the open / close prize-winning device is performed a smaller number of times than in the case of “specific profit”, and the opening time per time is set to a time that allows several game media to barely win. Thus, the profit given to the player is limited. Then, if the gaming state at the time of the lottery is not at least the probability variation state and is not the short-time gaming state, an advantageous gaming state that does not become the short-time gaming state is given although the probability variation state is generated. On the other hand, if the gaming state at the time of the lottery is at least the probability variation state and not the short-time gaming state, the probability variation state is maintained and the short-time gaming state is set.

  The third advantageous gaming state will be described in detail. In this third advantageous gaming state, the profit that the player can directly obtain is small, but since it becomes a probability fluctuation state after giving a predetermined profit, the expectation for the subsequent lottery is greatly increased, It becomes possible to raise the player's mood. In particular, this third advantageous gaming state occurs when triggered by a winning to the second start opening that can always win, so it can be positioned as "a gaming state that can be generated relatively easily even during normal times" It is. In addition, the third advantageous gaming state has a different privilege depending on the gaming state at the time of the lottery, and specifically, the short-time gaming state is given only when it occurs in the probability variation state. . For this reason, when the third advantageous gaming state occurs during normal times, the ease of winning a prize at the first starting port does not change, and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol does not shorten. The frequency of the lottery by the first lottery means (that is, the lottery to which a specific profit is given) is not different from the normal time, but when the third advantageous gaming state occurs again, the first starting point is won. Since the easiness increases more than usual and the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shortened, the frequency of the lottery by the first lottery means can be greatly increased. In other words, it is possible to gradually increase the advantage of the gaming state toward the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “hit”) to which a specific profit is given. .

Means 20: “A first special symbol display on which a first special symbol is displayed;
A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game medium can be won;
First winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won at the first starting port;
A second special symbol indicator for displaying a second special symbol;
A second starting port arranged in the gaming area and capable of winning a game medium at any time;
Second winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won a prize at the second starting port;
First lottery means for performing a lottery based on detection of the game medium by the first winning state detecting means;
First display mode determining means for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the first lottery means;
The first special symbol is varied based on the detection of the game medium by the first winning state detecting means, and the variation of the first special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the first display mode determining means. First special symbol variation control means,
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a specific gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the specific gaming state has been reached, a winning rate changing means for increasing the frequency of changing the first starting port to a state in which the gaming medium can be won,
Second lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the second winning state detecting means;
Second display mode determination means for determining a stop symbol of the second special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the second lottery means;
The second special symbol is changed based on the detection of the game medium by the second winning state detection means, and the change of the second special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the second display mode determination means. Second special symbol variation control means,
If the game medium is detected by the first winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the first processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. , A first holding / digestion means for storing the waiting number as a first starting memory number;
If the game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the second processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. , Second holding / digestion means for storing the waiting number as the second starting memory number,
First hold state display means for displaying a number of first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number;
And a second hold state display means for displaying a number of second hold symbols corresponding to the second start memory number,
The first holding / digesting means, at least in the specific gaming state, when the first process is on standby based on a winning at the first starting port, Even if the second process is on standby based on a winning at the start port, the first process is executed prior to the execution of the second process,
The second hold state display means displays the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start memory number in the order of execution of the second process (first to m-th). ), The number of the second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number stored in the second holding / digesting means is displayed in each of the holding display areas,
The first hold state display means sets the number of the first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number as a base point at a position adjacent to the first region, and is in a direction opposite to the m-th region side. Main control means for extending and displaying toward
First effect display means for displaying a first decorative design;
Second effect display means for displaying a second decorative design;
First decorative design variation control means for causing the first effect display means to vary the first decorative design and stopping the first decorative design at a predetermined design based on the first lottery result,
Second decorative design variation control means for changing the second decorative design on the second effect display means and stopping the second decorative design at a predetermined design based on the second lottery result;
A first display control means for determining a first display mode relating to the lottery based on the lottery result of the first lottery means, and for deriving the first display mode to the first effect display means;
And a sub-control means having a second display control means for determining a second display mode relating to the lottery based on the lottery result of the second lottery means and deriving the second display mode to the second effect display means; A gaming machine characterized by comprising "

  According to the configuration of the means 20, when the main control means detects that the game medium is won at the first start port, the first lottery means performs a lottery based on that and the game medium is displayed at the second start port. When it is detected that a prize is won, a lottery is performed by the second lottery means. On the other hand, the first special symbol variation control means varies the first special symbol in the first special symbol display, and stops at the stop symbol determined based on the lottery result of the first lottery means. Similarly, the second special symbol variation control means varies the second special symbol in the second special symbol display, and stops at the stop symbol determined based on the lottery result of the second lottery means.

  Further, in the main control means, when the gaming state determination means determines that the specific gaming state has been reached, the main control means increases the frequency with which the first starting port is changed to a state in which a gaming medium can be won. As a result, during normal times, it is extremely difficult to win game media with respect to the first start port, and only the second start port is substantially effective. That is, the second special symbol will mainly fluctuate. On the other hand, when it becomes a specific gaming state, it becomes easy to win a gaming medium to the first starting port.

  In the main control means, the pending digestion process is performed for both the first lottery means and the second lottery means. In particular, at least in a specific gaming state, if the first process is on standby based on the winning at the first starting port, the second processing based on the winning at the second starting port before that Even if is waiting, the first process is executed prior to the execution of the second process. In other words, when it becomes a specific gaming state and the winning to the first starting port becomes easy, the lottery by the first lottery means capable of generating a big win has priority over the lottery by the second lottery means. And let it run.

  The second hold state display means sets the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start storage number in the order of execution of the second process (first to m-th). The number of second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number is displayed in each reserved display area. For this reason, even if the number of displayed second reserved symbols is not counted, the second start memory number can be grasped by recognizing the position of the reserved display area where the last second reserved symbol is displayed. it can.

  On the other hand, the first reserved state display means sets the number of the first reserved symbols corresponding to the first starting stored number from the position adjacent to the first area toward the direction opposite to the mth area side. Extend and display. In other words, the display position of the first reserved symbol is set on the extended line of the plurality of reserved display regions, and one or more first reserved symbols are displayed near the first region. That is, the first reserved symbols are displayed in order in front of the first area corresponding to the second lottery means. For this reason, when the game medium wins at the first start port and the first process is on standby, the first reserved symbol is interrupted with respect to the already displayed second reserved symbol. It is possible to easily recognize that “the first process is performed before the two processes are performed”. In addition, since the first reserved symbols are always displayed near the first area regardless of the number displayed, the first reserved symbols and the second reserved symbols are recognized as a series, and the first starting stored number And the total number of the second start memory numbers can be easily grasped.

  The sub-control unit causes the first effect display unit to change the first decorative symbol sequence and stops the first decorative symbol at a predetermined symbol based on the lottery result of the first lottery unit. Further, the second effect display means is caused to change the second decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol based on the second lottery result. As a result, the lottery result in the first lottery means or the second lottery means can be displayed in an effect manner. Since the first decorative design and the second decorative design do not change at the same time, the common decorative design may be changed corresponding to each lottery means.

  The sub-control means determines a first display mode (notice effect, etc.) related to the lottery based on the lottery result of the first lottery means, and derives the first display mode to the first effect display means. Similarly, the second display mode relating to the lottery is determined based on the lottery result of the second lottery unit, and the second display mode is derived to the second effect display unit. Thereby, it becomes possible to further enhance the interest by the production.

Means 21: “A first special symbol indicator on which a first special symbol is displayed;
A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game medium can always win,
First winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won at the first starting port;
A second special symbol indicator for displaying a second special symbol;
A second start port arranged in the game area and capable of winning a game medium;
Second winning state detecting means for detecting that the game medium has won a prize at the second starting port;
An open / close winning device that performs a predetermined opening / closing operation and allows the game medium to win by changing from a closed state to an open state;
First winning state detection means for detecting that a game medium has won a prize at a first start port arranged in the gaming area;
Second winning state detection means for detecting that a game medium has won a prize at a second start port arranged in the gaming area;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a specific gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the specific gaming state has been reached, a winning rate changing means for increasing the frequency of changing the first starting port to a state in which the gaming medium can be won,
First winning determination random number extracting means for extracting a first winning determination random number based on the winning state detected by the first winning state detection means;
A second winning determination random number extracting means for extracting a second winning determination random number based on the winning state detected by the second winning state detection means;
A first winning design random number extraction means for extracting a first winning design random number based on the winning status detected by the first winning status detection means;
A second winning design random number extraction means for extracting a second winning design random number based on the winning status detected by the second winning status detection means;
A first fluctuation time random number extraction means for extracting a first fluctuation time random number based on the first hit determination random number and the first hit design random number;
A second fluctuation time random number extracting means for extracting a second fluctuation time random number based on the second hit determination random number and the second hit design random number;
A first hit determination table showing a relationship between the extracted first hit determination random number and the winning / failing of winning,
A second hit determination table showing a relationship between the extracted second hit determination random number and whether or not a win is won,
A first winning symbol table showing a relationship between the extracted random number for the first winning symbol and the first variation stop symbol that is fluctuated and stopped as a lottery result in the first special symbol indicator;
A second winning symbol table showing a relationship between the extracted random number for the second winning symbol and the second variable stop symbol that is changed and stopped as a lottery result in the second special symbol indicator;
A first variable time variable time table that indicates the relationship between the random number for the first variable time that is used and extracted and the variable time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display;
A second variable time variable time table used to indicate the relationship between the random number for the second variable time to be extracted and the variable time of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display;
A first variation time variable time variable table used to indicate the relationship between the first variation time random number to be extracted and the first special symbol variation time in the first special symbol display;
A second variable time variable time table that indicates the relationship between the random number for the second variable time that is used and extracted and the variable time of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display;
When the first hit determination random number is extracted, first hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit is determined from the first hit determination random number and the first hit determination table;
When the second hit determination random number is extracted, second hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit is determined from the second hit determination random number and the second hit determination table;
When the first per symbol random number is extracted, the first stop symbol for determining the first variation stop symbol in the first special symbol indicator from the first per symbol random number and the first per symbol symbol table Decision means,
When the second per symbol random number is extracted, a second stop symbol for determining a second variation stop symbol in the second special symbol indicator from the second per symbol random number and the second per symbol table Decision means,
When the first variation time random number is extracted and determined to be a hit by the first success / failure determination means, the first variation time random number and the first variation time variation time variable table When determining the variation time of the first special symbol, on the other hand, when the first variation time random number is extracted and determined to be out of place by the first hit / fail determination means, the first variation time random number and A first variation time determining means for determining a variation time of the first special symbol from the first deviation time variable table;
When the second variation time random number is extracted and determined to be a hit by the second success / failure determination means, the second variation time random number and the second variation time variation time variable table When the variation time of the second special symbol is determined, on the other hand, when the second variation time random number is extracted and determined to be out by the second success / failure determination means, the second variation time random number and Second variation time determining means for determining the variation time of the second special symbol from the second outlier variation time variable table;
Based on the detection of the game medium by the first winning state detection means and the second winning state detection means, the first special symbol or the second special symbol display in the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display. The start of symbol variation, and after the first variation time or the second variation time determined by the first variation time determination unit or the second variation time determination unit, the first stop symbol determination unit or Special symbol variation control means for varying and stopping the first variation stop symbol determined by the second stop symbol determination unit or the second variation stop symbol;
If the game medium is detected by the first winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the first processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. , A first holding / digestion means for storing the waiting number as a first starting memory number;
If the game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means while the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the second processing based on the detection is made to wait for a certain number of times as an upper limit. , Second holding / digestion means for storing the waiting number as the second starting memory number,
The extracted first random number for determination and the first random number for symbol can be stored, and the first random number memory consisting of m storage areas associated with the first starting storage number means,
The extracted second random number for determination and the second random number for symbol per second can be stored, and the second random number memory composed of m storage areas associated with the second starting memory number means,
First hold state display means for displaying a number of first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number;
Second hold state display means for displaying a number of second hold symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number;
And a command transmission means for transmitting a control command including at least a success / failure command relating to presence / absence of each hit, a variation display command corresponding to a variation mode (variation time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol,
The first holding / digestion means is:
When the game medium is detected by the first winning state detection means during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first starting memory number has not reached the upper limit, While increasing the value of the first start memory number by “1”, extract at least the first hit determination random number and the first hit symbol random number, and use the extracted random numbers as the first start memory number value. First hold control means for storing in a corresponding storage area;
After the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed, if the first start memory number is not “0”, the first hit determination random number from the storage area corresponding to the first start memory number “1” And the first random number for symbols is read out, the value of the first starting memory number is decreased by “1”, and each random number value stored in each storage area n is shifted to the storage area of n−1. And a first digestion control means
The second holding / digestion means is:
When the game medium is detected by the second winning state detection means during the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the second starting memory number has not reached the upper limit, The value of the second start memory number is increased by “1”, and at least the second hit determination random number and the second hit design random number are extracted, and each extracted random number is set to the second start memory number value. Second hold control means for storing in a corresponding storage area;
After the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the second start memory number is not “0” and the first start memory number is “0”, the second start memory number “1”. The second hit determination random number and the second hit design random number are read out from the storage area corresponding to “,” and the value of the second starting storage number is reduced by “1” and stored in each storage area n. Second digestion control means for shifting each random number value to n-1 storage areas,
The second hold state display means displays the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start memory number in the order of execution of the second process (first to m-th). ), The number of the second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number stored in the second holding / digesting means is displayed in each of the holding display areas,
The first hold state display means sets the number of the first hold symbols corresponding to the first start memory number as a base point at a position adjacent to the first region, and is in a direction opposite to the m-th region side. Main control means for extending and displaying toward
First effect display means for displaying a first decorative design;
Second effect display means for displaying a second decorative design;
The first effect display means changes the first decorative design, receives a control command transmitted from the main control means, and stops the first decorative design at a predetermined design based on the control command. Decorative pattern fluctuation control means,
The second effect display means changes the second decorative design, receives a control command transmitted from the main control means, and stops the second decorative design at a predetermined design based on the control command. Decorative pattern fluctuation control means,
A first display control means for determining a first display mode relating to the lottery based on the control command and deriving the first display mode to the first effect display unit;
And a sub-control means having a second display control means for determining a second display mode related to the lottery based on the control command and deriving the second display mode to the second effect display means. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the configuration of the means 21, the main control means extracts the first winning determination random number and the first winning design random number based on the gaming state detected by the first winning state detecting means, respectively, Extract random numbers for first variation time based on random numbers. Thereafter, whether or not to win is determined from the first hit determination random number and the first hit determination table. Further, the first variation stop symbol in the first special symbol display is determined from the first hit symbol random number and the first hit symbol table. Furthermore, when it is determined that the winning is, the changing time of the first special symbol is determined from the first changing time random number and the first changing time varying time table, and on the other hand, it may be out of place. If determined, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined from the first variation time random number and the first deviation time variation time variable table. Then, the first special symbol display starts the variation of the first special symbol, and after the lapse of the variation time determined using the first variation time variable table, the first symbol determined using the first hit symbol table is used. Fluctuate and stop with one variable stop symbol.

  Similarly, the main control means extracts the second winning determination random number and the second winning design random number based on the gaming state detected by the second winning state detection means, and based on these random numbers. Extract random numbers for second variation time. Thereafter, whether or not to win is determined from the second hit determination random number and the second hit determination table. Further, the second variation stop symbol in the second special symbol display is determined from the second per symbol random number and the second per symbol table. Furthermore, when it is determined that the winning is, the changing time of the second special symbol is determined from the second changing time random number and the second changing time changing time table, and on the other hand, it may be out of place. If determined, the variation time of the second special symbol is determined from the second random time random number and the second out-of-variation variation time variable table. Then, the second special symbol display unit starts the variation of the second special symbol, and after the lapse of the variation time determined using the second variation time variable table, the second special symbol display unit is determined using the second hit symbol table. Fluctuate and stop with the double-variable stop symbol.

  Further, in the main control means, when the gaming state determination means determines that the specific gaming state has been reached, the main control means increases the frequency with which the first starting port is changed to a state in which a gaming medium can be won. As a result, during normal times, it is extremely difficult to win game media with respect to the first start port, and only the second start port is substantially effective. That is, the second special symbol will mainly fluctuate. On the other hand, when it becomes a specific gaming state, it becomes easy to win a gaming medium to the first starting port. For this reason, the chance that the lottery by the 1st winning / failing determination means and the lottery by the 2nd winning / failing determination means are performed increases.

  Further, in the main control means, the pending digest processing is performed for both the first success / failure determination means and the second success / failure determination means. In particular, at least in a specific gaming state, if the first process is on standby based on the winning at the first starting port, the second processing based on the winning at the second starting port before that Even if is waiting, the first process is executed prior to the execution of the second process. In other words, when it becomes a specific gaming state and the winning to the first starting port becomes easy, the lottery by the first winning / deciding means capable of generating a big hit is more than the lottery by the second winning / deciding means. Is also given priority.

  The second hold state display means sets the number of hold display areas (first area to m-th area) corresponding to the upper limit m of the second start storage number in the order of execution of the second process (first to m-th). The number of second reserved symbols corresponding to the second starting stored number is displayed in each reserved display area. For this reason, even if it does not count the number of the second reserved symbols that are displayed, the second start memory number can be grasped by recognizing the position of the reserved display area where the last second reserved symbols are displayed. Can do.

  On the other hand, the first reserved state display means sets the number of the first reserved symbols corresponding to the first starting stored number from the position adjacent to the first area toward the direction opposite to the mth area side. Extend and display. For this reason, when the game medium wins at the first start port and the first process is on standby, the first reserved symbol is interrupted with respect to the already displayed second reserved symbol. It is possible to easily recognize that “the first process is performed before the two processes are performed”. In addition, since the first reserved symbols are always displayed near the first area regardless of the number displayed, the first reserved symbols and the second reserved symbols are recognized as a series, and the first starting stored number And the total number of the second start memory numbers can be easily grasped.

  On the other hand, in the first effect display means, when the game medium wins the first start opening, the first decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped at a predetermined symbol. More specifically, the main control means determines the first variation pattern of the first decorative design based on the determined result and the variation time of the first special symbol, and issues a control command relating to the determined first variation pattern. Send to sub-control means. Then, the sub-control means receives the control command and determines the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol based on the received control command. Then, the first effect display means displays the first decorative symbol in a variable manner and stops the first decorative symbol at the determined stop symbol.

  Similarly, in the second display means, when the game medium wins the second start opening, the second decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped at a predetermined symbol. In other words, the main control means determines the second variation pattern of the second decorative design based on the determined result and the variation time of the second special symbol, and sends a control command related to the determined second variation pattern to the sub-control means. To call. Then, the sub control means receives the control command and determines the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol based on the received control command. The second effect display means displays the second decorative symbol in a variable manner and stops the second decorative symbol at the determined stop symbol.

  In addition, according to this structure, it becomes possible to process complicated control comparatively easily by using a some table.

  Means 22: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 21, “the gaming machine is a pachinko machine”. A pachinko machine is a gaming machine in which an input medium, which is a medium that a player inputs into the gaming machine, and a game medium, which is a medium used for a substantial game performed by the player, are the same. For example, it is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using a medium such as a game ball. Specifically, “a launching device that launches a game ball in response to the operation of the operation handle, and appropriate equipment such as a number of obstacle nails, center frame, display means, etc. , A game area provided with an appropriate entrance for a game ball such as a passing hole and a destination entrance, a rail for guiding the game ball from the launcher to the game area, and an entrance of the game ball led to the game area It is provided with a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls according to the entrance to the ball entrance or according to the entrance mode of the game balls to the plurality of entrances.

  In addition, there are various types of pachinko machines, and “typical state detection means for detecting the state of entrance to the entrance (typically, game state detection) represented by what is generally called“ digipachi ” Means), a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery when the entry is detected by the entrance state detecting means, and a special symbol display means for changing the special symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means and stopping the fluctuation. "In addition, what further comprises an effect display means for variably displaying a decorative symbol sequence composed of a plurality of decorative symbols and causing characters or the like to appear at a predetermined timing" “Represented by what is generally called“ Honey ”” “Represented by those having lottery means for performing lottery by distributing game balls in the game”, generally represented by “Alepati” For example, one game is played with a predetermined number of game balls such as 16, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with the manner of entering the game balls into a plurality of entrances in one game. can do.

  According to the means 22, in the pachinko machine, any operational effect from the means 1 to the means 21 can be achieved.

  Means 23: The structure of any one of means 1 to means 21 is characterized in that “the gaming machine is a pachislot machine”. A pachislot machine is used to insert a medal, which is a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever), and then a stop This is a slot machine with a stop operation function that performs a substantial game of stopping the fluctuation of the symbol sequence in accordance with the operation of an operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 23, any effect of the means 1 to means 21 can be achieved in the pachislot machine.

  Means 24: The structure of any one of Means 1 to 21 is characterized in that “the gaming machine is a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine”. Here, “a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused” means that a plurality of (for example, five) game balls are used as one unit of input medium, and after the input medium is input, the starting operation means A symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed in response to an operation of the operation lever (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter, the variation of the symbol string is stopped in response to an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. And, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol row satisfies a specific condition, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the satisfied condition, or the player can acquire a large amount of medals. In addition, a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated.

  According to the means 24, in the gaming machine obtained by fusing the pachinko machine and the pachislot machine, any of the operational effects from the means 1 to the means 21 can be achieved.

  At first glance, there is a game medium in a game machine that does not play a substantial game depending on the medium to be inserted, such as a pachislot machine exemplified above or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. However, even with such a gaming machine, it can be assumed that a game played using a game ball or other appropriate article is included in the entire game content. Therefore, even such a gaming machine can be a target of a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when a specific condition is satisfied, a special reserved symbol is interrupted in the currently displayed symbol sequence, so that a sense of expectation for the lottery can be greatly expanded and the special reserved symbol is supported. Can be realized at a relatively early stage. For this reason, it becomes possible to suppress that attention to an effect etc. interrupts or arouses irritation.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 9 show a general gaming machine, and a characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main body frame is opened on one side of the outer frame of the pachinko machine and the front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. It is. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 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, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 3.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the main frame of the pachinko machine and the game board separated from the front right and diagonally.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 2). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. 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, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, 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, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and 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 is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like 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 button 59 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left side of the upper plate 51.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 3.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. A cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 is provided so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that 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. By rotating in the opposite 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.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 to 4.
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . 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. 9). 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. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It 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.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower part on the rear side of the game board 5 receives a game ball that has flowed into the various winning devices in a portion extending from the center part to the lower part, and serves as a collective bag for guiding the game ball to a predetermined position. A box mounting base 91 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. A sub-control board box 93 in which a sub-control board 92 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed is mounted on the box mounting base 91 and is superposed on the rear side of the sub-control board box 93. A main control board box 95 in which the main control board 94 is accommodated is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 91, the sub control board box 93 and the main control board box 95 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 91, the sub control board box 93, and the main control board box 95 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so as to be fitted and mounted.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounting Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right rear, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the main body frame from diagonally upper right rear.
A tank mounting portion 111, a rail mounting portion 112, a dispensing device mounting portion 113, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 114 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 111. The ball tank 114 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 114 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In addition, a discharge port 116 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 115 of the ball tank 114, and the bottom plate portion 115 is formed on an inclined surface inclined downward toward the discharge port 116. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 112 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 111 downward, and the rail component 117 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 so that the tank rail 118 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 111 is formed in a state where the upper lateral direction portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the rear side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118. An inclined rail shelf 120 that is inclined downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 8) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 8) is formed along the lower edge of the recess. An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 120 is used as a rail receiving portion 121.

  A rail constituting member 117 which is mounted on the rail mounting portion 112 and constitutes the tank rail 118 includes a rear wall portion 122 which forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 112 and the front wall portion 119, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 117 is attached to the rail attaching portion 112 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 118 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 116 of the ball tank 114 (falling due to its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 118, the game balls follow the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail constituent member 117 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 122 of the rail constituent member 117. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 (rail mounting portion 112) is separated from the first space portion in order to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory) protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in the state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 120 that is the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 118 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 114. In other words, the tank rail 118 is arranged rearwardly from the rear surface of the game board 5 until the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 114. As a result, a first space portion is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 119 of the tank rail 118 to avoid interference with the rear portion of the equipment (for example, an accessory). .

  Above the tank rail 118, a rectifying body 123 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 124. The rectifier 123 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 113 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 125 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 113 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 127 through which a payout motor 126 (see FIG. 3) of the ball payout device 125 can project is formed at a predetermined position of a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 113. Yes.

  In a state where the ball payout device 125 is mounted in the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the payout device mounting portion 113, the rear end of the rail shelf 120, the ball tank 114, the tank rail 118, and the ball payout device 125 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 125 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113, and is unitized by mounting various components related to payout. The ball payout device 125 is fitted from the rear opening of the recess of the payout device mounting portion 113 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball payout device 125 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 118 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear part of the main body frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, A launching device unit 130 that is assembled with a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 128 that operates the launching hammer, and the like, assembled on the mounting substrate 129. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 132 that accommodates the power supply board 131 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 133 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 132. A payout control board box 134 to be accommodated is mounted. The payout control board 133 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 94 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 126 is controlled. Here, the launcher unit 130 corresponds to the launcher of the present invention.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 9) and the main control board box 95 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 113 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 136 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 137.

  The rear cover body 136 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 138 and a peripheral wall portion 139 protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 138. Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the wall portion 139 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 formed at a total of three positions above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 142 having a hinge pin 141 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, the other wall portion 139 b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The elastic closing body 143 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 136, the hinge pins 141 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 142 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 140 of the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 136 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 141, and the elastic closing body 143 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 113. The rear cover body 136 is held in a closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 136 covers the entire display device control board box 135 (see FIG. 9) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 95 by the rear cover body 136. ing. As a result, the board connector of the main control board 94 exposed to the upper part of the main control board box 95 (mainly a board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board) is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 95 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 136. The inspection connector 144 arranged on the main control board 94 is exposed at the lower part of the main control board box 95, and the inspection connector on the main control board 94 is closed with the rear cover body 136 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 144 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148 are provided in the rear cover body 136, and internal heat is released from the large number of heat radiation holes 145, 146, 147, and 148. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 136 is provided with a number of slit-like heat radiation holes 145 extending from the peripheral wall portion 139 to the rear wall portion 138, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 138 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical and elliptical heat radiation holes 146 are provided, and a large number of elliptical and elliptical heat radiation holes 147 and a predetermined number of laterally rectangular heat radiation holes 148 penetrate the lower portion of the rear wall 138. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation hole 148 has a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 149 sealed by the seal screw (sealing member) of the main control board box 95. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 136 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 149 of the main control board box 95 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 148. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 136 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 149 of the main control board box 95 can be easily visually confirmed. In addition, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled as compared with the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 136 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 139 of the rear cover body 136, at a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper side wall portion 139c, a power cord (not shown) is held in a substantially folded state so as to be appropriately folded. An elastically deformable cord holder 150 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 118 (the rear wall surface of the rail component member 117). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 150 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 150.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 152 of the distribution board 151, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, by forming the cord holder 150 integrally with the rear cover body 136 and holding the power cord, the power cord hangs when the pachinko machine 1 is transported and stored, or it may become an obstacle. The trouble which is caught can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Plate, etc. at Lower Lower Side of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 6.
6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover body and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 153 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear stepped portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 153 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the winning ball and rental ball passage of the ball dispensing device 125 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 155 that houses the interface board 154 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 153. The interface board 154 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 133, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 133. Electrical connection is possible.

[Configuration of Game Board] The game board will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of a pachinko main part in which a game board having a game area and a plurality of units mounted on the game board are assembled, and FIG. 11 shows the pachinko main part from the upper left front. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a pachinko main portion from the upper right front, FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a game board having a game area from the upper right front, and FIG. 14 is an exploded pachinko main portion. It is a disassembled perspective view shown from diagonally forward.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the game board 5 has a front component member 211 having a substantially circular opening 210, and a front component member 211 attached to the front side and an opening having the same shape as the front component member 211 (not shown). And a colorless and transparent game area plate 81 which is sandwiched between the front component member 211 and the game board base 212 and closes the opening 210 of the front component member 211 and the opening of the game board base 212. Configured.

  The game area plate 81 has an outer peripheral shape corresponding to the opening of the game board base 212, and the thickness thereof is the minimum necessary thickness (8 that can sufficiently hold the obstacle nail to be laid. 10 mm). This thickness is approximately half the thickness of the game board base 212.

  The game area plate 81 is made of a transparent resin in which a resin material such as polycarbonate resin, polyarylate resin, acrylic resin, and methacrylic resin contains an elastic resin material (in this embodiment, rubber) in a predetermined ratio. As described above, the elastic resin material is included in the resin material constituting the game area plate 81, so that even if a failure nail or the like is placed on the game area plate 81, a crack does not occur, and a flaw caused by a flowing game ball or the like is caused. Can also be suppressed, and as a result, the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

  Further, the game area plate 81 is formed of an extruded transparent resin plate, and the direction of extrusion intersects the vertical direction (desirably, the direction of extrusion is about 45 degrees with respect to the vertical direction). To be in the direction of Thus, by forming the extrusion direction of the transparent resin plate constituting the game area plate 81 in the direction intersecting the vertical direction, that is, the extrusion direction is a direction other than the vertical direction, Even when the effect display device 101, the decorative body 84, and the like are arranged behind, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of moire as a result of interference between the game area board 81 and the dot matrix of the effect display device 101, the decorative body 84, and the like. It becomes possible to do. That is, it is possible to prevent the effect display device 101, the decorative body 84, and the like from becoming difficult to see due to moire.

  On the surface of the game area plate 81, a guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 for guiding a game ball into the opening 210, a main winning port unit 214, a passing gate 790, and the like are attached. A main character 213 having a frame-shaped center character 230 is attached to the opening 82 in which the frame is formed. That is, the game area 37 is defined on the surface of the game area plate 81 surrounded by the opening 210, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 37 in a predetermined gauge arrangement. In addition, the above-mentioned main character 213, the passing gate 790, the main winning a prize opening unit 214, and the like are arranged at appropriate positions in the middle thereof. Note that an out-port 220 is provided at the lowermost center of the game area 37 to discharge game balls that have not won a prize-winning hole or the like from the game area 37. Note that the passage gate 790 is provided with a gate sensor 990 (see FIG. 35) that detects that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 790.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 10 to 12, on the rear side of the game board 5, a frame-like base member 83 and a plurality of decorative bodies 84 attached to the surface of the base member 83 are provided. The lighting unit 85 visible through the transparent game area plate 81, the movable accessory 87 visible through the opening 82 formed in the game area plate 81, and the movable mechanism 88 for driving the movable accessory 87. And the effect display device 101 that is fitted into the window 100 of the movable accessory unit 89 from behind and visible through the opening 82 is assembled.

(About the composition of the main character)
Next, a specific configuration of the main character 213 in the game board 5 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 15 is a perspective view showing the main role from the upper right front, FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the center role from the oblique front, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the stage of the center role from the upper right front. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state where the coloring member is removed from the stage, and FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing the coloring member obliquely from the front. FIG. 20 is an enlarged perspective view showing the central portion of the stage from the upper right front, and FIG. 21 is an enlarged perspective view showing the central portion of the stage from the upper left rear.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main character 213 in the game board 5 includes a center character 230 formed in a frame shape, a character display 231 attached to the right front surface of the center character 230 and capable of transmitting light, And a windmill 219 attached to the lower edge of the left side of the accessory 230.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the center accessory 230 includes a frame-shaped center frame 610 made of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin material, an opaque mirror surface member 611 disposed on the upper side of the front surface of the center frame 610, and a center frame. The stage decoration plate 618 is formed of a member of the same color (for example, opaque black) as a stage 164 which will be described later, which is disposed on the front surface of the lower edge portion of 610. By providing a mirror surface member 611 on the front surface of the center frame 610, light passing through the center frame 610 is shielded and light irradiated from the player side is reflected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, at the left side edge of the center accessory 230, the first warp inlet 105 opened to the outside of the center accessory 230 and the first warp opened to the inside of the center accessory 230. A first warp passage 107 having an outlet 106 and communicating with the first warp inlet 105 and the first warp outlet 106 is formed. Similarly, a second warp passage 162 having a second warp inlet 160 and a second warp outlet 161 is formed below the first warp passage 107 as a warp passage partitioned from the first warp passage 107. Yes. The first warp outlet 106 and the second warp outlet 161 are extended to the vicinity of the lower edge of the center accessory 230 by a work path forming member 163 attached to the lower back of the center accessory 230. The first warp outlet 106 is formed behind the second warp outlet 161 (that is, the side opposite to the player). That is, when a game ball rolling in the game area 37 on the outside (left side) of the center accessory 230 enters the first warp inlet 105 on the upper side, On the other hand, when the ball enters the second warp inlet 160 on the lower side, it is sent to the front side (player side) of the lower edge.

  Further, the center accessory 230 has a first shelf 165 that can roll a game ball supplied from the first warp outlet 106 of the first warp passage 107 in the left-right direction on the upper surface of the lower edge portion thereof. A stage 164 having a rolling surface 167 including a second shelf 166 capable of rolling the game ball supplied from the second warp outlet 161 of the second warp passage 162 in the left-right direction is provided. . A step 172 is formed between the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166, and the second shelf 166 is lower than the first shelf 165. That is, the second shelf portion 166 is disposed on the player side with respect to the first shelf portion 165, and is disposed downstream of the first shelf portion 165 in the flow direction of the game ball. Here, the stage 164 corresponds to a receiving shelf of the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 20, 21, or 17, the first shelf 165 includes a curved surface 168 that gradually decreases toward the center, and a hill that is provided at the center of the first shelf 165 and is raised upward. Part 169 is formed, and the game ball is repeatedly rolled in the left-right direction along the curved surface part 168, and it is avoided that the game ball having weakened momentum is concentrated on the central part of the first shelf part 165. ing. In addition, a concave guide groove 170 that guides a game ball that rolls in the left-right direction in the first shelf 165 toward the rear is formed in the center of the hill portion 169. A dam portion 173 having a predetermined height that prevents the game ball from being discharged from the first shelf portion 165 toward the second shelf portion 166 is provided upright at the edge portion. In addition, since the dam portion 173 is formed of a colorless transparent member, even when the height of the dam portion 173 is relatively high, the behavior of the game ball rolling on the first shelf portion 165 is not visually blocked. Absent.

  In addition, a ball receiving portion 177 that protrudes rearward from the first shelf portion 165 is formed integrally with the stage 164 at the center portion of the stage 164, and is located on the hill portion 169 of the first shelf portion 165. It is possible to accept a game ball that rolls at, and to enter a first starter device 456 (described later). Thus, since the ball receiving portion 177 is provided so as to protrude from the first shelf portion 165, the first starter device 456 and the stage 164 are associated with each other and roll on the first shelf portion 165. Whether or not the game ball is accepted by the entrance receiving unit 177 can be enhanced. Further, at this time, the reception of the game ball into the ball receiving unit 177 is not hindered by the game ball rolling outside the center accessory 230, and thus occurs when the ball flows down from the optimal position of the stage 164. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation and to wipe away anxiety due to the loss of expectation.

  The ball receiving portion 177 extends from the first shelf 165 rearward in a substantially horizontal direction and has an arch-shaped guide portion 178 whose bottom surface is opened, and covers the guide portion 178 and extends obliquely upward. And a plate-like upper surface portion 179. For this reason, it is possible to reliably send the game ball that has entered the ball receiving portion 177 along the guide portion 178. That is, even when the game ball entering the ball receiving unit 177 has a strong momentum, it is possible to prevent the ball from deviating from or jumping over from the left and right side surfaces and to smoothly enter the ball. In addition, the arch-shaped guide part 178 is provided so as to protrude upward from the first shelf part 165, but an upper surface part 179 is formed so as to cover the guide part 178, and extends obliquely upward. Since it is provided with an inclination, it is possible to impress a sense of unity with the first shelf 165 and to make the incoming ball receiving portion 177 large and conspicuous by the upper surface portion 179.

  On the other hand, the second shelf portion 166 is formed with a curved surface portion 182 that gradually decreases toward the center side, and the game ball can be repeatedly rolled in the left-right direction. The second shelf 166 may be supplied with game balls directly through the second warp passage 162 or may be supplied with game balls discharged from the first shelf 165. . In addition, a ball guide path 183 that guides the game ball on the second shelf 166 so as to flow down substantially right above the center of the main winning opening unit 214 (see FIG. 13) is provided at the center of the second shelf 166. In addition. The ball guide path 183 is disposed substantially at the center of the second shelf 166 and has a concave ball guide 184 that guides the game ball to the rear side of the second shelf 166, and the second shelf below the ball guide 184. The ball receiving portion 185 that extends to the rear side of the portion 166 and can receive a game ball from above, and the game ball received by the ball receiving portion 185 opens below the ball guide portion 184 and to the front side of the second shelf portion 166. And a ball guiding portion 187 for guiding the ball to flow out from the ball outlet 186. Note that the game ball deviates from the first shelf 165 or the second shelf 166 between the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166 and at predetermined positions on the front edge of the second shelf 166. A weir portion 188 having a predetermined height that restricts this is partially provided. Here, the ball guide path 183 corresponds to the guide path of the present invention.

  By the way, when the stage is formed of a colorless and transparent member like the center frame 610, it is difficult to visually recognize the behavior of the game ball rolling on the stage. In other words, the decorative body arranged on the back side of the game area board 81 and the behavior of the game ball are overlapped and visually recognized, so that the movement of the game ball becomes difficult to understand, and thus the degree of attention to the behavior of the game ball decreases. However, it is not possible to fully exhibit the effect of the game ball rolling.

  Therefore, in this example, the stage 164 is configured to include a colored member. For this reason, the movement of the game ball rolling in the left-right direction on the stage 164 becomes easy to understand, and the degree of attention to the behavior of the game ball can be increased. Even if the stage 164 is made of a colored member, the stage 164 is located at the boundary between the effect display device 101 and an electrical decoration unit 85 described later, and thus does not block these decorations and effect displays. Moreover, it is possible to emphasize that the effect display device 101 and the illumination unit 85 are separate effect members, respectively, and the overall effect can be tightened. In particular, since the stage 164 is formed of a black opaque member, the movement of the silver or gold game ball rolling on the stage 164 is made easier to understand, and the stage 164 itself is placed on the transparent game area plate 81. Can be suppressed from being too conspicuous.

  The stage 164 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. The stage 164 includes a colorless and transparent surface material 613 (made of synthetic resin) that forms a rolling surface of the game ball, and a black colored member 614 (synthetic) that is attached to the lower surface of the surface material 613 and visible through the surface material 613. (Made of resin). For this reason, although it is a black member as a whole, it is possible to produce a transparent feeling on the surface, and it is possible to prevent the colorless and transparent game area plate 81 and the colorless and transparent center frame 610 from giving an uncomfortable feeling. The coloring member 614 includes a plurality of coloring pieces 615 arranged apart from each other, and a slit-like window 616 that transmits light through the surface material 613 is formed between the adjacent coloring pieces 615. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the sense that the stage 164 is an opaque member can be wiped off, and a sense of unity between the stage 164 and the center frame 610 can be enhanced, and as a result, the uncomfortable feeling at the stage 164 can be further reduced. In addition, since the window part 616 is slit shape and is arrange | positioned by the predetermined space | interval, it does not influence so much about the visibility of a game ball. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, each colored piece 615 has a shape corresponding to the first shelf 165 and the second shelf 166, and is arranged over substantially the entire bottom surface of the surface material 613. In addition, the above-described winning device receiving portion 177 is integrally formed with the colored piece 615 disposed in the center.

  A portion of the surface material 613 corresponding to the window portion 616 is formed with an irregular reflection surface 617 that makes the window portion 616 translucent by irregularly reflecting light passing therethrough. For this reason, only light can be emitted without making the shape of the member arrange | positioned under the stage 164 visually.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, between the first shelf portion 165 and the second shelf portion 166 of the stage 164, more specifically, on the left and right sides of the front edge portion on the player side in the first shelf portion 165, upward. A colorless and transparent stage decoration member 619 that protrudes toward the opposite side is provided. Thereby, a stereoscopic effect can be given to the stage 164, the stage decoration member 619 and the behavior of the game ball can be visually recognized, and the interest in the behavior can be further enhanced. In particular, the stage decoration member 619 protrudes upward, but since it is a colorless and transparent member, the game ball rolling on the first shelf 165 is not blocked. In addition, by providing the colorless and transparent stage decoration member 619, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the colorless and transparent center frame 610 and the vicinity of the stage 164, and to further reduce the uncomfortable feeling in the stage 164 composed of the colored member.

(About the composition of the main prize opening unit)
Next, the configuration of the main winning a prize opening unit 214 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. First, the main winning opening unit 214 is disposed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game area 37 below the center accessory 230, and has a pocket-shaped second starting port device 330 that opens upward, and a second starting port device 330. A third starter device 332 that can be closed or opened by a second starter device 330 and a pair of movable pieces 331, and a rectangular shape that is disposed below the third starter device 332 and extends in the left-right direction. An attacker device 335 having an open / close door 334 whose upper side is capable of closing a grand prize opening (not shown) and a grand prize opening, and the diagonally upward so as to be spaced apart from each other. And a general winning opening 336 that opens. Note that each of the second starter device 330 and the third starter device 332 includes a receiving part for receiving a game ball and a ball path for guiding the received game ball. Further, the general winning opening 336 is formed of a cylindrical member whose front end surface protruding to the player side is closed and whose upper surface is opened, and is provided through the game area plate 81. The movable piece 331 is formed of a member having the same color as the stage 164, emphasizes the movement of the movable piece 331 on the transparent game area plate 81, and flows from the stage 164 in relation to the stage 164. It is made aware that the game ball can win a prize at the third start opening device 332. Here, the second start port device 330 corresponds to the second start port of the present invention, and the third start port device 332 corresponds to the first start port of the present invention.

  The main winning port unit 214 further includes a start port opening / closing drive unit (not shown) that opens and closes a pair of movable pieces 331 that open and close the third start port device 332. The start port opening / closing drive unit includes a start port solenoid having a plunger that can be moved back and forth in the front-rear direction, and in a horizontal direction and a left-right direction (a direction along the game board surface) as the plunger moves forward and backward in the start port solenoid. A transmission member that rotates around the extending axis and is capable of moving a protruding pin extending rearward from the pair of movable pieces 331 in the vertical direction.

  Also, a middle start port sensor 358 (see FIG. 35) and a lower start port sensor 358 are separately provided below the start port solenoid, and the second start port device 330 and the third start port device 332 are awarded. The detected game balls pass through the through holes of the middle start opening sensor 358 and the lower start opening sensor 358, respectively, and are detected by the middle start opening sensor 358 and the lower start opening sensor 358, and the lower side of the main winning prize opening unit 214. It is designed to be discharged from the outlet formed in the. Here, the middle start port sensor 358 corresponds to the second winning state detecting means of the present invention.

  Also, the attacker device 335 of the main winning hole unit 214 includes a large winning hole sensor 370 (see FIG. 35) that detects a game ball that has won the big winning hole, and a rectangular shape that extends in the left-right direction that can close the large winning hole. An open / close door 334 that is pivotally supported on the lower side and is pivotable forward from an upright side, an attacker solenoid (not shown) having a plunger that can be advanced and retracted in the front-rear direction, and the front and rear of the plunger in the attacker solenoid A transmission member that rotates around an axis extending in the horizontal direction and the left-right direction (the direction along the game board surface) as the direction advances and retreats, a prize winning opening sensor 370, the opening / closing door 334, and A casing having a guiding path that supports an attacker solenoid and the like and guides a game ball that has won a prize-winning opening so as to be detected by the prize-winning opening sensor 370 ( Deviation also has a do not) and shown.

  The attacker device 335 has a wider width in the left-right direction than the width when the pair of movable pieces 331 are opened and the third starter device 332 is opened. The game balls are easier to win. In addition, the game ball that enters from the big prize opening and is detected by the big prize opening sensor 370 is discharged as it is below the main prize opening unit 214.

  Further, the main winning opening unit 214 is fixedly attached to the game board base 212 so that the second starting port device 330 is located immediately below the ball outlet 186 (see FIG. 20) in the ball guiding path 183 of the main character 213. The game balls that have flowed out of the ball outlet 183 are arranged so as to increase the possibility of winning the second starting port device 330 of the main winning port unit 214.

(About the lighting unit)
Next, the structure of the electrical decoration unit 85 will be described in detail based on FIGS. 22 is a perspective view showing the electric decoration unit from the upper right front, FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the base member of the electric decoration unit from the upper right front, and FIG. 24 shows each decorative body provided in the electric decoration unit. FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of a lighting unit that emits light from a stage decoration member, FIG. 26 is a rear view showing the lighting unit, and FIG. 27 is a partition plate from the lighting unit. FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the center accessory is separated from the upper left rear, and FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view showing an assembled state of the center accessory and the electrical decoration unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the base member 83 of the electric decoration unit 85 is formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape having an opening 454 in the center, and a plurality of light emitting substrates 892a on which many LEDs are mounted. ˜892e (see FIG. 36), an inner substrate housing portion 452 that accommodates a light emission control substrate 450 that is connected to the respective light emitting substrates 892a to 892e and emits LEDs based on the gaming state, and a board housing portion 452 It is formed of an attachment portion 453 that extends outward and attaches the electrical decoration unit 85 to the back surface of the game board base 212 in the game board 5. The size of the board accommodating portion 452 substantially matches the size of the opening 210 in the front component member 79 of the game board 5, that is, the size of the game area 37, and the player side passes through the transparent game area plate 81. It is possible to see from. A transparent plate-like partition plate 461 is attached to the center of the base member 83 from the back side, and an opening 454 formed in the base member 83 is closed by the partition plate 461. In other words, the partition plate 461 closes the opening 82 (see FIG. 14) formed in the game area plate 81, and the game ball rolling on the game area 37 passes through the opening 82 to the rear. I try not to jump in.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 14, in the gaming machine 1 provided with an electrical decoration unit 85 and a partition plate 461 behind the game board 5, and further provided with a movable accessory unit 89 and an effect display device 101 behind them. Since the plurality of units are arranged in the front-rear direction, the depth dimension of the stage 164 cannot be increased. For this reason, when it is going to form the receiving port of the 1st winning path 457 on the stage 164 in the back | inner side rather than the rolling surface 167, the depth dimension of the rolling surface 167 will become relatively narrow, and by extension, the 1st shelf part 165 will be extended. And it becomes difficult to form the second shelf 166. That is, it is difficult to entertain the behavior of the game ball on the rolling surface 167.

  Therefore, in this example, the first winning passage 457 of the first starter device 456 is formed in the base member 83 of the electrical decoration unit 85 assembled at the rear of the game board 5. Specifically, the first entrance passage 457 of the first starter device 456 is formed on the lower inner peripheral edge of the base member 83. As shown in FIG. 28, the first entrance passage 457 is disposed behind the stage 164 and is formed integrally with the base member 83. More specifically, a bowl-shaped guide wall portion 460 that is open on the back side and protrudes toward the stage 164 is formed in the vertical direction with the inlet portion 459 as an upper end. The guide wall portion 460 is formed to be detoured to the left so as not to interfere with the main winning port unit 214 protruding backward from the game area plate 81 (see FIG. 26). Further, the back side of the guide wall 460 is closed by a lid 462 extending downward from the lower end of the partition plate 461. That is, the first entrance passage 457 is formed by a combination of the guide wall portion 460 formed integrally with the base member 83 and the lid portion 462 formed integrally with the partition plate 461. Further, the first entrance passage 457 is provided with an upper start port sensor 416 (see FIG. 26) for detecting that a game ball has entered the first entrance passage 457. Here, the first start port device 456 corresponds to the first start port of the present invention, and the upper start port sensor 416 corresponds to the first winning state detecting means of the present invention.

  According to this, it is possible to secure the space for arranging the electric decoration unit 85 and the like, and to form the first winning path 457 without reducing the depth dimension of the rolling surface 167. In other words, by forming the first winning path 457 using the electric decoration unit 85, the size of the stage 164 is prevented and the game ball that rolls on the rolling surface 167 is moved to the first rear of the stage 164. It is possible to enter the winning path 457. A partition plate 461 is provided behind the first shelf 165 on the rolling surface 167, and the partition plate 461 forms a part of the first winning path 457. By forming the guide portion on the front side 600 of the lid portion 462 in 461 (see FIG. 27), it is possible to reliably receive the game ball flowing out from the rear end of the stage 164 into the first winning path 457. In other words, if a guiding portion (corresponding to a ball receiving portion) is projected from the partition plate 461 toward the first shelf portion 165, it can be received without deviating from the surroundings of the first winning path 457. Become. It is also possible to form the first winning path and the guiding part only on the front side 600 of the lid 462 in the partition plate 461. In this case, the first winning path 457 and the receiving part are all integrated. The configuration is further simplified.

  However, in this way, in the case where the ball receiving portion together with the first winning path 457 is formed integrally with a component different from the stage 164, that is, the decoration unit 85 and the partition plate 461, the center accessory 230 or The position of the first winning passage 457 and the ball receiving portion with respect to the rolling surface 167 may change due to an assembly error of the electric decoration unit 85 with respect to the game board 5, and in this case, the first winning passage 457 may enter. The ball probabilities vary among individual gaming machines.

  Therefore, in this example, as described above, the ball receiving portion 177 protrudes rearward from the first shelf portion 165 and is formed integrally with the stage 164, and is on the hill portion 169 of the first shelf portion 165. The game ball that rolls in is received by the entrance receiving unit 177 and entered into the first winning path 457. For this reason, the ball receiving portion 177 can be arranged at a fixed position with respect to the first shelf portion 165, and the probability of entering the first winning path 457 can be stabilized. That is, even when an assembly error occurs when the electrical decorating unit 85 is assembled to the center accessory 230, it is possible to prevent variations in the probability of entering the first winning path 457.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, at the lower part of the base member 83, there are a recess 464 and a notch 465 that are large enough to accommodate the first starter device 456 that protrudes rearward from the back surface of the game area plate 81. The electrical decoration unit 85 and the first starter device 456 are configured so as not to interfere with each other. In addition, guide passages 466 are formed on the left and right sides of the cutout portion 465 so that the protruding portion of the general winning opening 336 attached to the game area plate 81 of the game board 5 and extending rearward is inserted. It has become. That is, the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 336 is sent to the guide passage 466. Note that a winning state detecting means (not shown) is arranged in the guide passage 466, and is configured to detect that the player has entered the general winning opening 336. In addition, a wiring insertion portion 467 penetrating the base member 83 is formed in the lower left portion of the base member 83, and the electric wire of the gate sensor 990 attached to the game area plate 81 passes through the wiring insertion portion 467 and is an electrical decoration unit 85. It is designed to be wired to the back of the. That is, it is wired straight behind from the gate sensor 990 so that the electric wire is not exposed through the transparent game area plate 81. A cylindrical guide portion 468 (see FIGS. 26 and 27) that communicates with the wiring insertion portion 467 extends rearward from the back surface of the base member 83.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the base member 83 is provided with a special symbol display 470, a holding lamp 472, and a normal symbol display 928. The special symbol display 470 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and lights up according to the winning of a game ball to the first starter device 456 (or the third starter device 332) and the second starter device 330, A special symbol corresponding to each starting port is displayed by a symbol (number or symbol).

  The hold lamp 472 is composed of four LEDs. Each LED is turned off and on, and the first start port device 456 (or the third start port device 332) and the second start port device. The number of start suspensions by winning game balls to 330 is displayed, and up to four start suspensions can be displayed. It should be noted that the special symbol display 470 and the holding lamp 472 protrude as a unit from the base member 83 to the player side, and are fitted into a display window 471 (see FIG. 13) provided on the game area board 81. ing.

  The light emitting substrates 892a to 892e are divided into a frame-shaped substrate housing portion 452, and the upper decorative body 480, right decorative body 481, A left decorative body 482, a lower right decorative body 483, and a lower left decorative body 484 are attached. These decorative bodies 84 are formed with openings and transparent portions that transmit light, and radiate light through these to provide a three-dimensional electric decoration. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the upper decorative body 480 is disposed on the upper side of the base member 83, and extends in a radial manner with a three-dimensional protruding decorative portion 486 that protrudes toward the player side and floats light. A transparent decorative part 488 having a slit part 488a in the periphery and a lens part 488b for diffusing light at the center, a cylindrical tubular light emitting part 489 projecting toward the player side, and a band shape extending in the vertical direction Thus, a translucent belt-like light emitting portion 490 arranged at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction is formed.

  The right decorative body 481 is disposed on the right side of the base member 83, and is formed in a strip shape extending in the left-right direction, and is formed with a translucent strip-shaped light emitting portion 492 disposed at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. The left decorative body 482 is disposed on the left side of the base member 83 and has a transparent decorative portion 494 having a slit portion 494a that spreads radially and a lens portion 494b that diffuses light in the center, and a cylindrical shape that protrudes toward the player side. A cylindrical light emitting portion 495 and a translucent belt-like light emitting portion 496 formed in a strip shape extending in the left-right direction and arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction are formed.

  The lower right decorative body 483 is disposed in the lower right portion of the base member 83, has a building light emitting portion 497 that has a shape of a building and can transmit light through a window, and is formed in a strip shape so as to extend in the vertical direction. A translucent belt-like light emitting portion 499 arranged at a predetermined interval and a colorless and transparent transparent light emitting portion 500 that projects toward the opening 454 (see FIG. 23) and emits light when irradiated from below are provided. Yes. The building light emitting portion 497 is provided with a through hole 498 communicating with the guide passage 466 (see FIG. 23) of the base member 83, and a general winning opening 336 ( 13) can be inserted. In addition, a dial irradiation unit 510 is provided in the lower part on the front side of the lower right decorative body 483 to irradiate the character display body 231 (see FIG. 15) attached to the game area board 81 from behind. It is like that. Here, as shown in FIG. 25, the transparent light emitting unit 500 is arranged behind the stage 164 and is visible through the opening of the center frame 610. For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the stereoscopic effect and designability of the stage 164 and further increase the attention to the vicinity of the stage 164. Further, since the upward light emitting means 631 provided on the light emitting substrate 892 irradiates the transparent light emitting unit 500 with light from below, the transparent light emitting unit 500 is lit up, and it is possible to enhance the effect.

  The lower left decorative body 484 is disposed in the lower left part of the base member 83, and is provided with a building light emitting unit 502, a strip light emitting unit 505, and a transparent light emitting unit 506, similarly to the lower right decorative body 483. Further, the lower left decorative body 484 is inserted into the through hole 503 into which the general winning opening 336 is inserted, and the wiring insertion portion 467 (see FIG. 23) formed in the base member 83 and the electric wire of the gate sensor 990 is inserted. A hole 504 is provided.

  In addition, the lower right decorative body 483 and the lower left decorative body 484 (collectively referred to as “lower decorative body”) are more undulated in the front-rear direction than the other decorative bodies (collectively referred to as “upper decorative body”). Yes. That is, the lower decorative body has a large uneven shape. Therefore, the colored stage 164 can be seen as if it is a part of the lower decorative body, and only the stage 164 appears to be raised, that is, on the colorless and transparent game area board 81. Thus, it is possible to prevent the stage 164 from becoming too conspicuous. Since the upper decorative body has a relatively small undulation in the front-rear direction, it can be harmonized with the colorless and transparent center frame 610 and the behavior of the game ball rolling on the game area plate 81 can be easily seen.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 29, a plurality of forward light emitting means 632 for emitting light toward the center frame 610 side is provided in the light emitting substrate 892 at a position behind the center accessory 230. By projecting the light emitted from 632 to the player side through the center accessory 230, it is possible to make the center accessory 230 appear to emit light. That is, it is possible to give the center accessory 230 a function of electric decoration and attract attention to the center accessory 230.

  However, in the case where the light emitting source is arranged immediately behind the light emitting region in the center accessory 230, the light emitting source is attached to a relatively narrow space, or the electric wire connected to the light emitting source is routed inside the center accessory 230. It is necessary to make the structure of the center accessory 230 complicated and difficult to assemble. In addition, the manufacturing cost increases and the burden on the operator increases. In particular, when projecting light of a plurality of colors at the same time, a plurality of light emitting sources must be arranged, which increases the complexity of the configuration and the difficulty of assembly.

Therefore, in this example, a light propagation mechanism that eliminates the complexity of the configuration around the center object 230 and the difficulty of assembly and enables three-dimensional electrical decoration is provided. Hereinafter, the light propagation mechanism 640 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing the structure of the portion for propagating light from the light emitting substrate 892 to the center accessory 230, in particular, an exploded view showing the structure obliquely from the front. FIG. 30 is a front view of the center accessory 230 (on the player side). FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view showing the AA cross section of FIG. 30, and FIG. 32 is a front view showing the configuration of the cylindrical propagation member.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 31, the light propagation mechanism 640 is mounted on the light emitting substrate 892, and the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 having different emission colors from each other, and the front surface of the center accessory 230 (player) The first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652 that receive light from the back side and project toward the player side, and the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 are emitted. A cylindrical tubular propagation member 489 that propagates light to the first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652 is provided.

  The cylindrical propagation member 489 is made of a transparent member, and is disposed through the decorative body 84 disposed between the light emitting substrate 892 and the center accessory 230. The cylindrical propagation member 489 is roughly divided into a hollow portion 653 inside the inner periphery and a thick portion 654 between the inner periphery and the outer periphery because of the cylindrical shape. The front end (the upper end in the drawing) faces the first light emitting region 651, the rear end of the hollow portion 653 faces the first light emitting source 641, and the front end of the thick portion 654 faces the second light emitting region 652. The rear end of the hollow portion 653 is disposed so as to face the second light emission source 642. That is, the light emitted from the first light emission source 641 is propagated to the first light emission region 651 through the hollow portion 653, and the light emitted from the second light emission source 642 is transmitted to the second light emission region 652 through the thick portion 654. It is configured to propagate. The light emitted from the first light source 641 may pass through the hollow portion 653 as it is, as indicated by the arrow A in FIG. 31, or the inner periphery of the thick portion 654 as indicated by the arrow B. It may be propagated by reflection on the surface. Similarly, the light emitted from the second light emitting source 642 may pass through the thick portion 654 as shown by the arrow C in FIG. 31 or the thick portion as shown by the arrow D. It may be propagated by reflecting between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of 654. By acting in this way, the light irradiated on the back side of the first light emitting area 651 and the second light emitting area 652 is projected to the player side through the first light emitting area 651 and the second light emitting area 652, and the first light emitting area 651 and the second light emitting area 652 are projected. The light emitting area 651 and the second light emitting area 652 appear to shine in different colors. In this example, light emitting diodes that emit point light are used as the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642. Each emission color is not particularly limited, but in this example, the first emission source 641 is white and the second emission source 642 is red.

  As described above, the light emitted from the first light emission source 641 and the second light emission source 642 of different colors is propagated to the first light emission region 651 and the second light emission region 652 through the cylindrical propagation member 489. It is possible to dispose the light emitting substrate 892 at a position away from the accessory 230, and the configuration around the center accessory 230 can be prevented from becoming complicated or difficult to assemble. In addition, since the cylindrical propagation member 489 is disposed through the decorative body 84, even when the large decorative body 84 is provided as in this example, the first light emission source 641 and the second light emission. The light emitted from the source 642 can be reliably propagated to the center accessory 230. Moreover, since the cylindrical propagation member 489 is cylindrical, when the light radiated from the second light emitting source 642 passes through the thick portion 654, it can be made to circulate in the circumferential direction, and around the first light emitting region 651. It can be made to shine with substantially uniform brightness.

  In this example, three second light emission sources 642 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction, and the brightness of the second light emission region 652 is further increased and substantially uniform from the entire circumference of the thick portion 654. It is possible to project light of brightness. Further, since the cylindrical propagation member 489 is disposed perpendicular to the light emitting surfaces of the light emitting substrate 892 and the center frame 610, the first light emitting source 641, the second light emitting source 642, the first light emitting region 651, and the second light emitting region 651 are provided. The distance from the light emitting region 652 is the minimum necessary length.

  In addition, an inverted truncated pyramid-shaped notch 658 is formed on the tip surface of the thick portion 654 of the cylindrical propagation member 489, that is, the end surface facing the second light emitting region 652. That is, it is cut into a dish shape so as to gradually become deeper from the outer peripheral edge toward the inner peripheral edge. Therefore, when the light emitted from the second light source 642 and propagated through the thick part 654 is projected from the tip of the thick part 654, it is reflected in the centrifugal direction by the notch 658 and spread radially. (See arrow E in FIG. 31). For this reason, even when the thickness of the thick portion 654 is relatively thin (that is, when the diameter is small), the second light emitting region 652 can be formed relatively large, and light is irradiated over the entire second light emitting region 652. Can do.

  In particular, in this example, the second light emitting region 652 is composed of a plurality of flat surface portions 670 (see FIG. 30) that are formed around the first light emitting region 651 and spread radially, so that the tip of the thick portion 654 is formed. The notch 658 is formed in an inverted truncated pyramid shape so that the light propagated through the thick portion 654 can be reflected radially toward the respective flat portions 670 in the second light emitting region 652. In this way, by setting the reflection direction corresponding to the arrangement of the flat surface portion 670 in the second light emitting region 652, it becomes possible to efficiently irradiate the light to each flat surface portion 670, and consequently each. The illuminance at the flat portion 670 can be increased. In addition, the cylindrical propagation member 489 is disposed between the first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652 with a gap 659 therebetween. For this reason, it is possible to advance the light in the centrifugal direction until the light reflected by the tip of the thick portion 654 is irradiated on the back surface of the second light emitting region 652, and to irradiate the light over a relatively wide range.

  Further, a lens 671 for projecting the light propagated through the hollow portion 653 to the player side is formed in the first light emitting region 651 of the center frame 610. For this reason, the light flux emitted from the first light emitting source 641 can be diverged and visually recognized, and the first light emitting source 641 that is the center of the light emitting decoration portion can be made more conspicuous. In particular, an annular partition member 672 that surrounds the lens 671 and partitions the lens chamber is formed between the lens 671 and the cylindrical propagation member 489. Therefore, the first light emitting region 651 and the second light emitting region 652 are formed. And the mixing of light of different colors can be suppressed. As shown in FIG. 30, the lens 671 is circular when viewed from the front, and a plurality of circular grooves 673 arranged concentrically are formed on the surface of the lens 671 on the player side. It is possible to prevent a part of the light passing through the light from being reflected by the plurality of circular grooves 673 so that the shape of the first light emitting source 641 is not clearly seen through the lens 671.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 31, the cylindrical propagation member 489 is formed integrally with the attachment member 674, and is attached to the back surface of the decorative body 84 in a fixed state via the attachment member 674. Therefore, the cylindrical propagation member 489 can be supported without connecting the end face of the cylindrical propagation member 489 to the light emitting substrate 892 or the center frame 610, and the assembly work is facilitated and the configuration is further improved. It will be easy. In this example, a plurality of light propagation mechanisms 640 including the first light emission source 641, the second light emission source 642, and the cylindrical propagation member 489 are provided. Of the outer periphery of the cylindrical propagation member 489 is visible (see FIG. 12). In particular, as shown in FIG. 29, each decorative body 84 is bent at the end on the opening 454 side toward the rear, and a through hole 676 through which the cylindrical propagation member 489 passes is provided at that portion. For this reason, it becomes possible to directly recognize half or more of the length of the cylindrical propagation member 489, and the cylindrical propagation member 489 can be made to act as the cylindrical light emission part 495 shown in FIG.

  By the way, in the case where a plurality of light emitting regions are provided in the center frame 610, that is, when a plurality of sets of light propagation mechanisms 640 are provided, it is preferable that the protruding heights in the respective light emitting regions are different from each other. Three-dimensional lighting can be performed. In this example, when providing a plurality of sets of light propagation mechanisms 640, the respective cylindrical propagation members 489 are arranged independently of each other, and therefore the lengths of the respective tubular propagation members 489 can be arbitrarily varied. It becomes possible. That is, the light emitting substrate 892 on which a plurality of sets of the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 are mounted has a planar shape, and the protruding positions of the light emitting regions in the center frame 610 are different from each other in a three-dimensional shape. Even so, by setting the lengths of the respective cylindrical propagation members 489 individually, the light emitted from the first light emitting source 641 and the second light emitting source 642 can be reliably supplied to all the light emitting regions. Propagation is possible.

  The light emitting substrate 892 is also provided with a third light emitting source 643 that emits light toward the decorative body 84, while the decorative body 84 receives light emitted from the third light emitting source 643 from the back side. A third light emitting region 675 that emits light toward the player side is provided. According to this, since the light emitted from the light emitting substrate 892 is not only propagated to the center frame 610 but also irradiated to the light emitting region of the decorative body 84, further three-dimensional electrical decoration can be performed. Thus, the design can be further enhanced. In the third light emitting region 675, a lens portion similar to the lens 671 formed on the center frame 610 is formed.

(About movable accessory unit)
Next, the movable accessory unit 89 will be described in detail based on FIG. 33 and FIG. FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing the movable accessory unit 89 from the upper right front, and FIG. 34 is an explanatory view showing the movable accessory 87 and the movable mechanism 88 in the movable accessory unit 89.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the movable accessory unit 89 includes a movable accessory 87 that is visible through the opening 82 (see FIG. 14) of the game area plate 81, and a movable mechanism for operating the movable accessory 87. The unit 88 and the irradiation means 570 for irradiating light from the side to the movable accessory 87 are provided, and are accommodated in a resin case 520. The case 520 is a box-shaped housing having a rectangular opening 521 at the center and an open front surface (that is, the player side), a movable object storage chamber 522 for storing the movable accessory 87, and a movable mechanism section. 88 includes a first mechanism housing chamber 523 and a second mechanism housing chamber 524 that house a part of 88, and a substrate housing chamber 526 that houses a light emission control substrate 525 for operating the irradiation means 570. . Further, on the left side of the substrate housing chamber 526, a cylindrical guide portion 527 into which a guide portion 468 (see FIG. 27) protruding rearward from the back surface of the base member 83 is protruded forward and penetrates the case 520. Is formed. In addition, a black display device frame 528 serving as a screen frame of the effect display device 101 attached to the back surface of the movable accessory unit 89 is attached to the peripheral portion of the opening 521.

  The movable combination 87 includes a horizontal bar-shaped operation rod 530 extending in the horizontal direction, a vertical bar-shaped operation rod 531 orthogonal to the horizontal operation rod 530 and extending in the vertical direction, a horizontal operation rod 530, and a vertical operation. A cylindrical target indicator 532 is provided at the intersection of the collar 531 and points to an effect image displayed on the effect display device 101. The target indicator portion 532 includes a cylindrical movable main body portion 532a and an indicator display portion 532b that has a diameter larger than that of the movable main body portion 532a and closes the front surface of the movable main body portion 532a, and the peripheral surface of the movable main body portion 532a. Are formed with two sets of openings, through which the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 are inserted, with their positions shifted in the front-rear direction. That is, the target indicator 532 is provided at the intersection of the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 and can slide in the length direction with respect to the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531. Therefore, by moving the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 separately in the Y-axis direction and the X-axis direction, the target indicator portion 532 can be moved to any position on the plane facing the player. (See FIG. 34).

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), as the movable mechanism 88 for operating the horizontal operation rod 530, a first motor 540 that is disposed in the first mechanism housing chamber 523 and can be rotated forward and reverse, and a movable object housing chamber. A first rotary shaft 542 provided horizontally in the upper part of 522 and rotatably supported; a first power transmission mechanism 541 that connects the first motor 540 and the first rotary shaft 542 to rotate the first rotary shaft 542; It comprises. In addition, a pair of first drive pulleys 543 are fitted to both ends of the first rotation shaft 542 and are configured to rotate integrally with the first rotation shaft 542. A pair of first driven pulleys 544 are rotatably supported below the movable object storage chamber 522 with respect to the first drive pulley 543, and further, the first drive pulley 543 disposed on the right side and the first drive pulley 543 are An endless first belt 545 is wound around the driven pulley 544 and the first driving pulley 543 and the first driven pulley 544 disposed on the left side. Further, on the inner peripheral surface of the first belt 545, strip-shaped protrusions that cross the first belt 545 are formed at a predetermined interval, and the first connecting member is configured to sandwich a part of the first belt 545. 547 is attached. The first connecting member 547 is attached so as to engage with the protrusion formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first belt 545 and not slide in the feeding direction of the first belt 545. On the inner surface of the first connecting member 547, a receiving hole (not shown) into which the end of the horizontal operation rod 530 can be inserted is formed, and the horizontal operation rod 530 is disposed on both the left and right sides. Both ends are supported by being fitted into the receiving hole portions of the pair of first connecting members 547, respectively. For this reason, when the first rotating shaft 542 is rotated by the first motor 540, the first connecting members 547 are moved in the vertical direction via the first belts 545 arranged on the left and right sides, and the horizontal operation rod 530 is disposed. Will move in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) while maintaining the horizontal direction. Each of the first connecting members 547 is fitted to the pair of first guide rods 548 fixed to the right and left sides of the movable object storage chamber 522 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. This eliminates the back-and-forth swing in the setting operation rod 530 and enables stable movement. In addition, a first tension mechanism 549 is provided in the vicinity of the first driven pulley 544, and an appropriate tension is applied to the first belt 545 by urging the first driven pulley 544 downward. It has become.

  Further, as the movable mechanism 88 for operating the vertical operating rod 531, a mechanism similar to the above mechanism is provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 34B, the second motor 560 disposed in the second mechanism housing chamber 524, the second rotating shaft 562 provided in the vertical direction on the right side of the movable object housing chamber 522, and these And a second power transmission mechanism 561 that rotates the second rotating shaft 562. A pair of second drive pulleys 563 are fitted to both ends of the second rotation shaft 562 so as to rotate integrally with the second rotation shaft 562. A pair of second driven pulleys 564 is rotatably supported on the left portion of the movable object storage chamber 522, and further, a second driving pulley 563 and a second driven pulley 564 that are arranged on the upper side, and a lower side. An endless second belt 565 is wound around the second driving pulley 563 and the second driven pulley 564, respectively. Moreover, the 2nd connection member 567 is attached so that a part of 2nd belt 565 may be clamped. The inner surface of the second connecting member 567 is formed with a receiving hole portion (not shown) into which the end of the vertical operation rod 531 can be fitted, and the vertical operation rod 531 is a pair disposed on the left and right. The second connecting member 567 is supported by fitting both ends into the receiving hole portion. For this reason, when the second rotating shaft 562 is rotated by the second motor 560, the respective second connecting members 567 move in the left-right direction via the second belt 565 disposed above and below, and the vertical operation rod 531 is moved. Will move in parallel in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) while maintaining the vertical direction. Each of the second connecting members 567 is fitted and inserted into a pair of second guide rods 568 fixed to the upper side and the lower side of the movable object storage chamber 522, thereby causing the longitudinal operation rod 531 to move in the front-rear direction. Shake is eliminated and stable movement is possible. Further, a second tension mechanism 569 is provided in the vicinity of the second driven pulley 564, and by urging the second driven pulley 564 toward the left side, an appropriate tension is applied to the second belt 565. It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33, the movable object storage chamber 522 is provided with irradiation means 570 that is disposed along the outer periphery of the movable object storage chamber 522 and emits light toward the movable accessory 87. Specifically, a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a line on the substrate, and an upper LED substrate 575 that emits light from above the horizontal operation rod 530 and light from below the horizontal operation rod 530 are irradiated. The lower LED substrate 576 includes a right LED substrate 577 that emits light from the right side of the vertical operation rod 531, and a left LED substrate 578 that emits light from the left side of the vertical operation rod 531. The horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 are made of a white resin member, and have a substantially triangular shape with a pointed tip toward the player side. That is, it is formed in a triangle so that the light emitted from the side is reflected to the player side. Further, the movable main body 532a of the target indicator portion 532 is formed of a light-transmitting member, and reflects the light passing through the inside so that it can be seen from the player side.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIGS. 35 and 36.
35 and 36 are block diagrams schematically showing the control configuration. In these drawings, the thick line arrows indicate the connection and direction of the power source, and the thin line arrows indicate the connection and direction of the signal. The control of the pachinko machine 1 of this example is roughly divided into a group of main boards 810 (shown in FIG. 35) and a group of peripheral boards 811 (shown in FIG. 36). The group controls gaming operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.), and the group of peripheral boards 811 performs staging operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, decoration body operation, etc.) ) Is controlling.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the main board 810 includes a main control board 94 and a payout control board 133. The main control board 94 includes a CPU 812 as a central processing unit, a ROM 813 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 814 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 812 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 813, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 811 or the payout control board 133. The RAM 814 temporarily stores information such as various data and input signals generated in various processes executed by the main control board 94. The main board 810 is connected to the power supply board 131 via the power supply relay terminal plate 860, and operating power is supplied from the power supply board 131. Here, the main control board 94 corresponds to the main control means of the present invention.

  The input interface of the main control board 94 includes an upper starter sensor 416 that detects a winning state for the first starter device 456, a middle starter sensor 358 that detects a winning state for the second starter device 330, and a first starter sensor 358. A lower start port sensor 340 for detecting a winning state to the three start port devices 332 and an all winning port winning number counting sensor 870 for counting the number of winnings for all winning ports are connected. Further, a gate sensor 990 that detects that a game ball has passed with respect to the passing gate 790 and a right general prize that detects that a game ball has won the right general prize opening 336 via the panel relay terminal plate 866. The mouth sensor 417a is connected to a left general prize opening sensor 417b that detects that a game ball has won a prize in the left general prize opening 336, and a large prize opening relay terminal board 867 connected to the panel relay terminal board 866 is connected. A special prize opening sensor 370 is connected to the terminal. Detection signals are input to the main control board 94 from these sensors. Also connected to the input interface of the main control board 94 are an inner frame opening switch 862 for detecting the opening state of the front frame body 11 and a door opening switch 863 for detecting the opening state of the front frame 4. Here, the lower start port sensor 340 corresponds to the first winning state detecting means of the present invention.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol / special symbol display substrate 869 is connected to the output interface of the panel relay terminal board 866 via a symbol limiting resistor substrate 868. The main control substrate 94 allows the normal symbol display 928 (FIG. 56). And a special signal display 470 can output a drive signal. Further, an attacker solenoid 372 for driving the attacker device 335 and a starter solenoid 352 for driving the movable piece 331 are connected to the output interface of the special winning opening relay terminal plate 867. From the main control board 94, these are connected. A drive signal is output. Here, the start opening solenoid 352 corresponds to the electric open / close winning device of the present invention.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 133 includes a CPU 815 as a central processing unit, a ROM 816 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 817 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 133 processes the command signal input from the main control board 94 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 125 and the launch motor 128 connected to the launch control board 865. Thereby, the ball payout device 125 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal, and the launch motor 128 can fire the game ball according to the drive signal. Note that bi-directional communication is performed between the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 94 transmits a prize ball command, it responds to this. An ACK signal is returned from the payout control board 133 to the main control board 94. The payout control board 133 is also connected with a lower pan full switch 864 for detecting that the game balls stored in the lower plate 31 are full. “Notice of removal from the dish 31” is notified.

  In addition, an external terminal board 861 is connected to the main control board 94 and the payout control board 133, and the first start port device 456, the second start port device 330, the third start port device 332, and the prize winning port are connected. Various information such as a winning state, a variation state of a normal symbol / special symbol, and a gaming state based on a lottery result are output to a hall computer or the like provided in a gaming facility.

  On the other hand, the peripheral substrate 811 includes a peripheral control substrate 830 and a liquid crystal control substrate 832 as shown in FIG. Communication between the main control board 94 and the peripheral control board 830 is performed in only one direction between the input / output interface and the input interface. The command is sent to but not the other way around. In addition, the power for operation is supplied from the power supply board 131 to the peripheral board 811 via the power supply relay terminal plate 860. Here, the peripheral control board 830 corresponds to the sub-control means of the present invention.

  The peripheral control board 830 also has electronic components such as a CPU 834, a ROM 835, and a RAM 836, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. In addition, the peripheral control board 830 is provided with a ROM 883 that stores a sound source that is the basis of voice and music, and a sound source IC 882 that outputs the sound and music according to the production content based on the sound source stored in the ROM 883. It has been. Note that bidirectional communication is performed between the peripheral control board 830 and the liquid crystal control board 832 with each input / output interface.

  On the other hand, a liquid crystal display (LCD) as an effect display device 101 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 832, and the liquid crystal control board 832 processes a command signal transmitted from the peripheral control board 830 to produce an effect display device. A drive signal is output to 101. More specifically, the liquid crystal control board 832 includes a CPU 851, a RAM 857, a ROM 854, a VDP 884, and an image ROM 885. The CPU 851 receives the command signal sent from the peripheral control board 830 via the input interface and performs arithmetic processing based on the command to control the VDP 884. The RAM 857 provides a work area for the CPU 851 and temporarily stores information included in the display command. The ROM 854 holds a program for the CPU 851 (for display control). Here, the effect display device 101 corresponds to the first effect display means and the second effect display means of the present invention. That is, in this example, what combined the 1st effect display means and the 2nd effect display means is shown, and it is made to display a common decoration symbol row | line | column here.

  A VDP (video display processor) 884 is a drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the effect display device 101. A register is provided in the VDP 884 so that the operation mode of the VDP 884, setting information of various display functions, and the like can be held. Then, the CPU 851 rewrites various information held in this register, whereby the display mode in the effect display device 101 can be variously changed. The image ROM 885 is a nonvolatile memory that stores various image data, and stores bitmap image data of various display designs, JPEG image data for a background image, and the like.

  In addition, an electrical decoration control board 890 is connected to the peripheral control board 830, and further, an accessory drive control board 891 is connected to the electrical decoration control board 890, and a board housing portion of the electrical decoration unit 85. A plurality of light emitting substrates housed in 452, specifically, an upper light emitting substrate 892 a provided corresponding to the upper decorative body 480, a right light emitting substrate 892 b provided corresponding to the right decorative body 481, and a left decorative body The left light emitting substrate 892c provided corresponding to 482, the lower right light emitting substrate 892d provided corresponding to the lower right decorative body 483, and the lower left light emitting substrate 892e provided corresponding to the lower left decorative body 484 are connected. ing. Further, the accessory drive control means 891 includes a first motor 540, a second motor 560, an upper LED substrate 575, a lower LED substrate 576, and a right LED substrate 577 housed in the case 520 of the movable accessory unit 89. , And the left LED substrate 578 are connected to each other. Further, the accessory drive control means 891 includes a first motor sensor 540 a and a second motor sensor 540 a that detect the movable positions of the horizontal operation rod 530 and the vertical operation rod 531 based on the rotational positions of the first motor 540 and the second motor 560. A motor sensor 540b is also connected.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 94 (especially the CPU 812) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37A is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94, and FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol / special electric accessory control process. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the start opening winning process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the variation start process. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display pattern setting process. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the changing process. FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit game start process. FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the small hit game start process. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of the special electric utility jackpot control process. FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special electric accessory small hit control process. The timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (every 4 ms in this embodiment) by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94.

  As shown in FIG. 37A, when the supply of power to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the CPU 812 executes a power-on process (step S1). In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the backup data stored in the RAM 814 is normal (a set value when a power failure occurs). If normal, the backup data stored in the RAM 814 is used. Executes processing to restore the power outage (power recovery processing), and if the backup data is abnormal, clears RAM 814 and performs CPU peripheral device settings (normal initial settings: interrupt timing settings, etc.) . If the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current gaming state is stored in the RAM 814 as backup data. If the RAM erase switch for instructing clearing of backup data stored in the RAM 814 is turned on in the power-on process, the RAM 814 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. If no backup data is stored in the RAM 814 mounted on the main control board 94 during the power-on process, the RAM 814 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. In the power-on process, a process of setting a power-on command indicating that the main control board 94 is activated to the peripheral control board 830 when normal initial setting is executed is also executed. The power-on command notifies the peripheral control board 830 that the main control board 94 has been activated. Note that the backup data is also stored in the RAM 814 when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed, etc., and the power is supplied when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started again. Processing at the time of execution is executed.

  When the power-on process ends, the CPU 812 starts a loop process that repeatedly executes each process for gaming. At the start of this loop processing, the CPU 812 first determines whether or not a power failure notice signal has been detected (step S2). In this embodiment, the power supply voltage used in the pachinko machine 1 is generated by a power supply board (not shown). That is, since the plurality of types of devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1 operate with different power supply voltages, the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage on the power supply board, Supplying to the device. Therefore, when a power failure occurs and the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the power supply board becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, a power failure notice signal indicating that the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply board to the main control board 94 is stopped. Sent. Then, when the power failure notice signal is detected by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94 in step S2, a process at the time of occurrence of power interruption is executed (step S4). When the power interruption occurs, the processing of the gaming machine is in the state before the power failure when the power supply voltage (24V in this embodiment) supplied to the power supply board after the power failure is restored (hereinafter referred to as power recovery). This is a process of storing the state at the time of the power outage as backup data in the RAM 814 in order to start from the beginning. Although the processing content will be described later, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the processing at the time of power failure occurrence is not an interrupt processing, but as a branch processing that is executed immediately after the start of the loop depending on whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected. It is incorporated in the main process (main control process).

  When the power failure warning signal is not detected in step S2, that is, when the power from the external power supply is normally supplied, the random number update process 2 for updating various random numbers used in the game is performed (step S3). . The random number updated in the random number update process 2 will be described later.

  FIG. 37 (b) is a flowchart showing an example of the process at the time of power-off occurrence (step S4). As described above, the power failure occurrence process is a process executed when a power failure warning signal is detected in the main process. First, the CPU 812 performs an interrupt prohibition setting so that the interrupt process is not executed (step S4a). Then, the checksum of the RAM 814 is calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 814 (step S4b). This checksum is used to check whether or not the contents of the RAM 814 before the power failure is retained at the time of power recovery.

  Next, the CPU 812 sets a specified value indicating that the process at the time of power-off occurrence has been performed in a backup flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 814 (step S4c). When the above processing is completed, the CPU 812 prohibits access to the RAM 814 (step S4d) and enters an infinite loop to prepare for the stop of power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power interruption”), the process at the time of the occurrence of a power interruption has started. Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, there is a possibility that it is impossible to return from the infinite loop in the above processing. In order to avoid such an adverse effect, the CPU 812 of the present embodiment is provided with a watchdog timer, and is configured to be reset if the watchdog timer is not updated for a predetermined time. The watchdog timer is periodically updated while the process is normally performed. However, the watchdog timer enters the process when the power is cut off and is not updated. As a result, even when the power interruption occurs due to a momentary power failure and the infinite loop of FIG. 37 is entered, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time, and the CPU 812 is activated in the same process as when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. As described above, in this embodiment, the timer interrupt process is executed every 4 ms by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94 during the execution of the main process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 812 executes the process from step S11 to step S18 after executing the register saving process (step S10). In the switch input process of step S11, a process of monitoring the detection signal of the above-described switches (gate switch, start port sensor, count sensor, general winning switch, etc.) is executed. In the random number update process 1 in step S12, a process of updating various random numbers used in the game is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number updated in the random number update process 2 described above. Although the random number will be described later, the random number updated in the random number update process 2 may be updated in the random number update process 1 as well. In the payout operation process in step S13, a payout command for instructing the payout control board 133 to pay out the game ball is set based on the signal detected in the switch input process (step S11).

  In the normal symbol / ordinary electric accessory control process of step S14, the normal symbol is changed based on the progress of the game, and the ordinary electric accessory (that is, the movable piece 331 opened and closed by the start opening solenoid 352) is changed. The control is executed to change the open / close state of the third starter device 332. In the special symbol / special electric accessory control process in step S15, the special symbol display 470 displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol variably on the basis of the progress of the game, or the special electric accessory (that is, the attacker solenoid). The door 334 (the attacker device 335) that is opened and closed by the 372 is controlled to execute processing for changing the open / closed state of the special winning opening. In the output data setting process of step S16, a process of outputting a state signal indicating a gaming state to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a management computer), a process of outputting a drive signal to a special figure start memory lamp (not shown), Etc. In the command transmission process of step S17, a process of transmitting the effect command to the peripheral control board 830 is executed. In the command transmission process, a process of transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process (step S1) to the peripheral control board 830 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started is also performed. When the process from step S11 to step S17 is executed, a register restoration process (step S18) is executed, and the process ends.

  Here, various random numbers that are updated by the CPU 812 mounted on the main control board 94 in the random number update process 1 (step S12) and the random number update process 2 (step S3) described above will be described. In this embodiment, as the various random numbers used in the game, the big hit determination random number used for determining whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state (including “small hit” described later) (big hit determination), the big hit determination Is a random number for a big hit symbol used to determine whether or not to make a promiscuous big hit when it is determined that a big hit gaming state will be generated (special variation determination), special when it is determined that a big hit gaming state will be generated in the big hit determination Random for jackpot symbol used to determine the symbol to stop the symbol, used to determine whether or not to release with a reach mode when it is determined that the jackpot gaming state does not occur in the jackpot determination (reach determination) Reach determination random number, a variation table used to determine the variation display pattern (variation time) of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 470 Pattern random (random number change time), whether or not the determination ordinary per determining random number used in the (usually lottery per determination) for controlling the movable piece 331 in an open state, and the like. In this example, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a small hit gaming state using a big hit determination random number. It is also determined whether or not to make a probability variation jackpot (the probability that a specific profit is given is set higher than usual) using a jackpot symbol random number. Note that the variable display pattern of the special symbol may be determined using the reach determination random number, and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol controlled to be displayed by the effect display device 101 may be determined.

  Among these random numbers, in the random number update process 1, a big hit determination random number related to occurrence of the big hit gaming state, a big hit symbol random number, and a normal symbol per random determination random number related to whether or not the movable piece 331 is controlled to be opened. Update. That is, the random number used for the determination relating to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and whether to control the movable piece 331 to the open state is updated every 4 ms as a predetermined timing. By doing in this way, the probability (probability to determine that the big hit gaming state is generated, probability to determine that the movable piece 331 is controlled to the open state) in a predetermined period with each random number can be made constant. It is possible to prevent a disadvantageous situation. On the other hand, in the random number update process 2, the reach determination random number and the variable display pattern random number are updated regardless of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the normal lottery.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol / special electric accessory control process (step S15). In the special symbol / special electric accessory control process, the CPU 812 executes the processes from step S20 to step S90. In the starting port winning process in step S20, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port device 456 (or the third starting port device 332) or the second starting port device 330. Execute processing to update the hold status. In the variation start process of step S30, the starting memory number (holding number) in each big hit lottery is confirmed, and if at least one of the first starting memory number and the second starting memory number is not “0”, it corresponds Set up to start the variable display of special symbols. As will be described in detail later, specifically, it is determined whether or not a big hit gaming state is to be generated, and if a big hit gaming state is to be generated, whether or not to be a promising big hit is determined. In the variation pattern setting process in step S40, settings related to variation display of each special symbol and each decorative symbol are performed. More specifically, as will be described later, specifically, a variable display pattern of each special symbol is determined, and a variable time (first special symbol display 390a and second special symbol display) set in correspondence with the variable display pattern. In 390b, the time from when the special symbol variation display is started to when it is stopped is set in the timer.

  In the changing process of step S50, the timer set with the changing time in the changing display pattern setting process (step S40) is monitored, and the first special symbol display 390a or the second special symbol display is performed based on the time-out of the timer. A process of stopping the special symbol variation display in the device 390b (corresponding to the special symbol display 470) is performed. At this time, if it is determined in any one of the big win lotteries in the variation start process (step S30), the processing selection flag is updated to “3”, and the small win game state is set in the same lottery. If the determination is made, the process selection flag is updated to “4”, and if it is not determined to be the big hit or small hit gaming state, the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  In the jackpot game start process in step S60, settings for starting the jackpot game state are performed. Specifically, as described later, the number of times the attacker device 335 is opened, the opening time, and the like are set according to the type of jackpot. In addition, in the small hit game start process in step S70, setting for starting the small hit game state is performed. Specifically, as described later, the number of times the attacker device 335 is opened in a small hit, the opening time, and the like are set. In the special electric utility jackpot control process in step S80, the winning prize opening is opened, and the attacker device 335 is closed when a predetermined number of game balls have won the winning prize opening or when a predetermined period has elapsed. Process. In addition, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number, the processing for opening the attacker device 335 is performed again. When the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has reached the predetermined number, the processing selection flag Is updated to “5”. In addition, after the number of rounds reaches a predetermined number, processing for generating a probability variation state and a short-time gaming state is executed. In the special electric accessory small hit control process in step S90, the big prize opening is opened, and the attacker device 335 is closed when a predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening or when a predetermined period has elapsed. Process to do. As will be described in detail later, the opening of the big prize opening in the special electric accessory small hit control process is such that the profit to the player is extremely low compared to the special electric accessory big hit control process (step S80). Is set. Next, specific processing in steps S20 to S90 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the start opening winning process, first, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the middle start opening sensor 358, and when the detection signal is output from the middle start opening sensor 358, It is determined that the game ball has won the second starter device 330 (YES in step S201), and if the detection signal from the middle starter sensor 358 is not output, the game ball has won the second starter device 330. NO (NO in step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has won the second starter device 330, various random numbers for the second big hit lottery (random numbers for big hit determination, random numbers for big hit symbols, etc.) are acquired and provided in the RAM 814. It is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved ball number counter is less than 4 which is the upper limit value (step S202). Then, if the second reserved ball number counter is less than 4 in step S202, a second start hold storage process (step S203) and a hold history update process (step S204) are executed. These processes will be described later. If the value of the second reserved ball number counter is 4 in step S202, the second start hold storage process and the hold history update process are not executed.

  On the other hand, when the detection signal is not output from the middle start port sensor 358 in step S201 (NO in step S201), or when the value of the second reserved ball number counter is 4 (NO in step S202). Then, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starter device 456 or the third starter device 332 (step S205). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the upper start port sensor 416 or the lower start port sensor 340. When it is determined in step S205 that the game ball has won the first starter device 456 or the third starter device 332 (YES), various random numbers for the first big hit lottery are acquired and the first random number provided in the RAM 814 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the value of one reserved ball number counter is less than 4 which is the upper limit value (step S206). If the first held ball number counter is less than 4 in step S206, the first start hold storage process (step S207) and the hold history update process (step S208) are executed. If the value of the first reserved ball number counter is 4 in step S206, the first start hold storage process and the hold history update process are not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the change start process, first, it is determined whether or not the process flag is “0”. If it is “0” (YES in step S301), the processes after step S302 are executed. If it is not “0” (NO in step S301), the variation start process is terminated. In step S302, it is determined whether or not the values of the two reserved ball number counters (the first start memory number and the second start memory number) corresponding to the special symbol indicators 390a and 390b are “0”. . The value of each reserved ball number counter is the number of random numbers stored in the start memory storage area (first special symbol random number storage means 939 and second special symbol random number storage means 940 (see FIG. 59)). Therefore, if the value of any of the held ball number counters is “0” in step S302 (YES), it is determined that the starting conditions for the first big hit lottery and the second big hit lottery are not satisfied. The process proceeds to step S317. Here, the first special symbol random number storage unit 939 corresponds to the first random number storage unit of the present invention, and the second special symbol random number storage unit 940 corresponds to the second random number storage unit of the present invention.

  On the other hand, if the value of any of the held ball number counters is not “0” in step S302 (NO), the start memory transfer process is executed (steps S303 to S311). As shown in FIG. 59 (a), the first special symbol random number storage means 939 is provided with four storage areas (storage area [1] 939a to storage area [4] 939d). Each is associated with the value of the stored number (“1” to “4”). As shown in FIG. 59 (b), the second special symbol random number storage means 940 is also provided with four storage areas (storage areas [1] 940a to [4] 939d). The two start memory numbers (“1” to “4”) are associated with each value. Each of the storage areas 939a to 939d and 940a to 940d has a big hit determination random number storage area 946 in which a big hit determination random number is stored and a big hit symbol random number storage area 947 in which a big hit symbol random number is stored. . In the start memory transfer process, first, whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter (first start memory number) corresponding to the first special symbol display 390a is “0”, that is, the first special symbol random number. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the storage area [1] 939a of the storage means 939 (step S303). If random numbers are stored (NO), each of the nth (n is a natural number of 2 or more) storages Various random numbers stored in the areas (storage area [2] 939b to storage area [4] 939d) are shifted to the (n-1) th storage area (storage area [1] 939a to storage area [3] 939c), respectively. A process (step S304) and a process (step S305) for acquiring a random number related to the first special symbol stored in the storage area [1] 939a are executed. In addition, “1” is set to the special symbol variation flag (step S306), and a process of subtracting “1” from the reserved ball number counter corresponding to the first special symbol is executed (step S307).

  On the other hand, when the random number is not stored in the storage area [1] 939a of the first special symbol random number storage means 939, that is, when the value of the reserved ball number counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 390a is “0”. (YES in step S303), in each of the nth storage areas (storage area [2] 940b to storage area [4] 940d) of the second special symbol random number storage means 940 (n is a natural number of 2 or more). Various random numbers to be stored are shifted to the (n-1) th storage area (storage area [1] 940a to storage area [3] 940c) (step S308), and stored in the storage area [1] 940a. In addition, a process of acquiring a random number related to the second special symbol (step S309) is executed. Further, a process of subtracting “1” from the reserved ball number counter corresponding to the second special symbol (step S311) is executed. That is, regarding the second special symbol, when holding, as in the case of the first special symbol, the value of the held ball number counter (second starting memory number) is increased by “1” and the extracted random number is increased. , Stored in the storage area corresponding to the value of the second start memory number, but only when the first start memory number is “0” when starting the variation of the second special symbol, that is, according to the second special symbol Each random number is read out from the first storage area “1” 940a of the second special symbol random number storage means 940 only when the second processing is waiting and the first processing by the first special symbol is not waiting. I have to. This control makes it possible to preferentially perform the first process over the second process.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is in operation, that is, whether or not the probability variation state has a high probability (step S312). If not the probability variation state (NO in step S312), the probability variation is not activated. Jackpot determination table, i.e., a table with a low probability of being a jackpot, on the other hand, in the case of a probability fluctuation state (YES in step S312), the table at the time of probability fluctuation operation, i.e., the probability of a big hit is Select a highly set table. In this example, the probability of a big hit is set to 1 / 315.5 when the probability fluctuation is not activated (ie, normal), and the probability of being a big hit when the probability fluctuation is activated (ie, when the probability is high). Is set to 1 / 31.55.

  After any table is selected in step S313 or step S314, the random number related to any special symbol acquired in step S305 or step S309 based on the table is a random number corresponding to the big hit (big hit value) It is determined whether or not (step S315). If it is a big hit value (YES in step S315), the big hit flag is set to “ON” (step S316), and the process proceeds to step S317. On the other hand, when the acquired random number is not a big hit value (NO in step S315), it is determined whether or not the random number is a random number corresponding to a small hit (small hit value) (step S318). If it is a small hit value (YES in step S318), the small hit flag is set to “ON” (step S319), and the process proceeds to step S317. (NO in S318), the process proceeds to step S317 without going through step S319. In step S317, the process flag is updated to “1”, and the variation start process is terminated. Note that the ON / OFF states (set state and reset state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag are stored in the RAM 814. The OFF state (reset state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag means that a value of “0” is set, and the ON state (set state) of the big hit flag and the small hit flag is a value of “1”. Is set.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 42, first, it is determined whether or not the process flag is “1”. If the process flag is “1” in step S317 (YES in step S401), the process after step S402 is performed. If the process is not “1” (NO in step S401), the variation pattern setting process is terminated. In step S402, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is “ON”. If the flag is “ON” in step S316 (YES in step S402), the probability variation jackpot or It is determined which of the big hits is a normal big hit (step S403). If it is a big hit with probability fluctuation (YES in step S403), it is determined whether or not it is a special hit (step S404). As will be described in detail later, the degree of profit given to the player is greatly different between a probability variation jackpot that is a special hit and a general probability fluctuation jackpot that is not a special hit. That is, in general probability fluctuation big hit, the opening time per attack device 335 is set to such a time that a plurality of (for example, 10) game balls can be won with a lot of time, and the attacker device It is controlled so that the opening / closing operation of 335 is performed a number of times (for example, 15 times) that gives many benefits. On the other hand, in the probability variation big hit which is a special hit, the opening time per time of the attacker device 335 is set to a time at which several (for example, one or two) game balls can barely win. The opening / closing operation of the attacker device 335 is controlled to be performed twice, for example.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not a special hit, that is, if it is determined that it is a general probability fluctuation big hit (NO), a probability variation big hit fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step S405), while a special hit is determined. If it is determined that it is a hit (YES in step S404), the probability variation special hit fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step S406). If it is determined in step S403 that the probability variation is not big hit, that is, if it is decided that the normal big hit is made (YES), the normal big hit fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step S407).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the big hit flag is not “ON” (NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is “ON” (step S408), and “ON” is determined in step S319. If YES (YES in step S408), the small hit change display pattern table is selected (step S409). When the small hit flag is not “ON” (NO in step S408), it is determined whether or not the acquired reach determination random number is a random number (reach value) corresponding to reach (step S410). ) If it is a reach value (YES in step S410), a deviation reach fluctuation display pattern table is selected (step 411). If it is not a reach value (NO in step S410), a deviation fluctuation display is performed. A pattern table is selected (step S412).

  As described above, when the variable display pattern table is selected in any step, the decorative symbol sequence is based on the variable display pattern table and the variable display pattern random number acquired in either step S305 or step S309. The variable display pattern is determined (step S413). Although details will be described later, in the second big hit lottery accompanying the winning at the second start opening 330, the decorative symbol sequence is simulated before executing the main variation of the decorative symbol sequence based on the variable display pattern. It is determined whether to change once or a plurality of times, that is, whether to perform pseudo-change. Next, a selection value is set as an effect command (variation display pattern command) for designating information related to the variation display pattern and pseudo variation determined in step S413 (step S414), and the variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern is mainly set. A timer (in this embodiment, a valid period timer) provided in the RAM 814 mounted on the control board 94 is set (step S415). In step S415, the variation time set in the variation display pattern determined in step S413 is set in the effective period timer. Note that the variable display pattern command set in step S414 is transmitted to the peripheral control board 830 by command transmission output processing. When a variable display pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 830 by command transmission output processing, a drive signal is output to the first special symbol display 390a and the second special symbol display 390b, and the variation display of the special symbol is started. Let Thereafter, the processing flag is updated to “2” (step S416), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  In the changing process shown in FIG. 43, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “2” (step S501). If it is “2” in step S416 (YES in step S501), the process proceeds to step S501. The processing after S502 is executed, and if it is not “2” (NO in step S501), the changing processing is ended. In step S502, the first special symbol indicator 390a or the second special symbol indicator 390b determines whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing. It is determined whether or not the variation time of the symbol or the second special symbol is up (step S503). When the fluctuation time is up, that is, when the fluctuation time is ended (YES in step S503), the fluctuation is stopped (step S504). If none of the special symbols has changed (NO in step S502), or if the change time has not ended (NO in step S503), the special symbols are changing without being stopped. The process ends.

  After stopping the variation of the special symbol in step S504, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is “ON” (step S505). If the big hit flag is “ON”, the processing flag is updated to “3”. (Step S506). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not “ON” (NO in step S505), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is “ON” (step S507). If it is “ON”, the processing flag is set to “4”. Is updated to “0” (step S508). If it is not “ON”, the processing flag is updated to “0” (step S509). In this way, after the processing flag is updated in any of step S506, step S508, or step S509, the changing process is ended.

  In the big hit game start process shown in FIG. 44, first, it is determined whether or not the process flag is “3”. The process is executed, and if it is not “3” (NO in step S601), the big hit game start process is terminated. In step S602, it is determined whether or not the probability variation function is in operation, that is, whether or not it is in the probability variation state. If the probability variation state is present (YES), the operation of the probability variation function is temporarily stopped and the process proceeds to step S604. To do. If the state is not the probability variation state, that is, if it is a normal low probability state (NO in step S602), the process proceeds to step S604 without executing the process of step S603. In step S604, it is determined whether or not the time saving function is operating, that is, whether or not the time saving gaming state is set. If the time saving gaming state is set (YES), the operation of the time saving function is stopped (step S605). The process proceeds to S606. On the other hand, if it is not the short-time gaming state (NO in step S604), the process proceeds to step S606 without executing the process in step S605.

  In step S606, it is determined whether the type of big hit is a general big hit or a special big hit. That is, the number of big hits to be released (for example, a maximum of 15 times), the opening time for each time (for example, a maximum of 18 seconds), and the number of winnings to be awarded to the big prize opening (for example, a maximum of 10 per time) are set (step S607). ). On the other hand, when the big hit is a special hit (YES in step S606), the special winning opening number (for example, twice) at the big winning opening, the limited number of winnings (for example, six), and the opening time per time. (For example, 1.8 seconds) is set (step S608). Thereafter, the process flag is updated to “5” (step S609), and the big hit game start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the small hit game start processing shown in FIG. 45, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “4”. If it is “4” in step S508 (YES in step S701), step The processing of S702 and step S703 is executed, and if the processing flag is not “4” (NO in step S701), the small hit game start processing is ended without executing the processing of step S702 and step S703. In step S702, the condition for opening the big prize opening in the case of a small hit, that is, the number of small winning openings for the big prize opening by the attacker device 335, and the opening time per one are set. It should be noted that the number of times of opening in the small hit, the limited number of winnings, and the opening time are set to be the same as the conditions (step S608) set in the case of special hit. That is, the special hit and the small hit are set so that they cannot be visually discriminated. Thereafter, the process flag is updated to “6” (step S703), and the small hit game start process is terminated.

  In the special electric utility jackpot control process shown in FIG. 46, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “5”, and if it is “5” in step S609 (YES in step S801), step The processing after S802 is executed, and when it is not “5” (NO in step S801), the special electric utility jackpot control processing is terminated. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening is open. If it is open (YES), the opening time (elapsed time after opening) of the big prize opening reaches a predetermined time set in advance. It is determined whether or not (step S803), and if it has elapsed (YES in step S803), the attacker device 335 is operated to close the special winning opening (step S805). Even if the set opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S803), the number of game balls won in the big winning opening after the big winning opening is opened is the limited number set in step S607. If it exceeds (for example, 10) (YES in step S804), the process proceeds to step S805 to close the special winning opening. Also, if the opening time of the big prize opening has not reached the set time (NO in step S803) and the number of winning game balls has not reached the limit (NO in step S804), a special The electric utility jackpot control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S802, when the big prize opening is not open (NO), the number of times the big winning opening is opened by the attacker device 335 is set in the number of big hits opened in step S607 or in step S608. It is determined whether or not the special hit release count has been reached (step S806). If it has not been reached (NO in step S806), the attacker device 335 is controlled to open the special winning opening (step S807), and the special electric accessory big hit control process is terminated. As a result, a large amount of game balls can be awarded to the grand prize opening.

  In step S806, when the number of times of opening the big prize opening reaches the set number (YES), that is, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the processing of step S808 to step S813 is executed, and the subsequent lottery is performed. All game states are set. Specifically, first, the jackpot flag is set to “OFF” (step S808), and it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a win that activates the probability variation function (step S809). That is, it is determined whether the probability variation big hit including the special hit or the normal big hit. If the winning is a probability variation jackpot (YES in step S809), the operation of the probability variation function is started and a probability variation state with a high probability is set (step S810). That is, the probability of winning a big hit in the subsequent lottery is set higher than normal. If the big hit is a special hit (YES in step S811), it is determined whether or not the probability variation function or the short-time function is in operation (step S814). If it is not a special hit, that is, if it is a general probability fluctuation big hit (NO in step S810), or if a special hit is won when the probability fluctuation function or the time reduction function is already activated, the time reduction function The operation is started (step S812), and then the processing flag is updated to “0” (step S813). That is, the first special symbol display unit 390a or the second special symbol display unit 390b reduces the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the third start port device 332 is operated by opening the movable piece 331. Makes it easier to win a prize than usual. On the other hand, if the probability variation function and the time reduction function are not in operation, that is, if neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction gaming state has occurred and the special win is won (NO in step S814), the time reduction function is activated. The process moves to step S813 without being operated.

  On the other hand, if it is not a win that activates the probability variation function in step S809, that is, if it is a normal big hit (NO), the operation of the time-shortening function is started (step S815), and the specified number of operations for the time-shortening function is set (Step S816) Then, it transfers to step S813. That is, the time-shortening function is activated until the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol or the second special symbol due to the lottery reaches a predetermined number (a prescribed number).

  In the special electric accessory small hitting control process shown in FIG. 47, first, it is determined whether or not the processing flag is “6”. If it is “6” in step S703 (YES in step S901), The process after step S902 is executed, and if it is not “6” (NO in step S901), the special electric accessory small hit control process is terminated. In step S902, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won for the big prize opening has reached a preset maximum number of winnings (step S902). If the maximum number of winnings has not been reached yet (NO). Then, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening is open (step S903). If it is determined in step S903 that the special winning opening is open (YES), whether the opening time of the special winning opening (elapsed time after opening) has reached a predetermined time set in advance. It is determined whether or not (step S904), and if it has elapsed (YES in step S904), the attacker device 335 is operated to close the special winning opening (step S905). After that, it is determined whether or not the number of times the special winning opening is opened has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) (step S906). If this number is reached (YES), the processing flag is set to “0”. (Step S907), and the special electric accessory small hit control process is terminated. If the opening time of the special winning opening has not reached the predetermined time in step S904 (NO), or if the number of opening has not reached the predetermined number in step S906 (NO), the process of step S907 is executed. Then, the special electric accessory small hit control process is terminated. In step S903, if the big prize opening is not open (NO), the big prize opening is opened, and the game ball can be won (step S908). In step S902, if the number of game balls won for the big prize opening reaches the preset maximum number of prizes (YES), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening is open (step S909). If it is open (YES), the special winning opening is closed (step S910), and the process proceeds to step S907. On the other hand, when the special winning opening is not open (NO in step S909), the process proceeds to step S907 without executing the process of step S910. In step S907, the processing flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, processing executed by the integrated CPU 834 mounted on the peripheral control board 830 will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of sub-main processing, and FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an example of 16 ms steady processing.

  As shown in FIG. 48, when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the integrated CPU 834 performs an initial setting process (step S1001). In this initial setting process, a process of clearing the integrated RAM 836 mounted on the peripheral control board 830 is performed. Note that interrupts are prohibited during the initial setting process, and interrupts are permitted after the initial setting process. When the initial setting process (step S1001) ends, a loop process for monitoring whether or not the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set is started (step S1002).

  In this embodiment, the integrated CPU 834 generates an interrupt every 2 ms and executes a 2 ms steady process. In the 2 ms steady process, a process of counting up the 16 ms progress monitoring counter (adding 1 to the 16 ms progress monitoring counter) is executed, and when the value of the 16 ms progress monitoring counter reaches 8, that is, 16 ms elapses. A process of setting the flag T and resetting (setting to 0) the 16 ms progress monitoring counter is executed. In this way, the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set (set) to “1” every 16 ms in the 2 ms steady process, and is normally set (reset) to “0”. If the 16 ms elapsed flag is set in step S1002 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “1”), the 16 ms elapsed flag is reset (step S1003), and then a 16 ms steady process is performed (step S1004).

  In the 16 ms steady process, a process for controlling the effect display device 101, the frame lamp, the game board lamp, the speaker, and the like based on the effect command received from the main control board 94 is executed. When the 16 ms steady process ends, the process returns to step S1002 again, and the above-described steps S1003 to S1004 are repeated every time the 16 ms elapse flag T is set, that is, every 16 ms. On the other hand, if the 16 ms elapsed flag T is not set in step S1002 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “0”), loop processing is performed until the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 16 ms steady process executed every 16 ms in the sub main process. In the 16 ms steady process, the sub-integrated CPU 834 executes the processes of steps S1100 to S1600. In the command analysis process in step S1100, the effect command received from the main control board 94 is analyzed. In the effect control process of step S1200, a control process related to the effect display device 101 is executed based on the variable display pattern command. Specifically, the setting of pseudo variation (only in the case of the second big hit lottery), the setting of the notice effect, the determination of the stop symbol of the decoration symbol, and the like are performed.

  Moreover, in the sound control process of step S1300, the control process regarding a speaker for generating the sound effect (for example, BGM) which promotes a production effect is performed. In the lamp control process in step S1400, control processes related to the game board lamp and the frame lamp are executed. In the information output process of step S1500, the lamp effect command is transmitted to the illumination control board 890 and the drive control board 891, and the drive command of the movable accessory 87 is transmitted. In the random number update process of step S1600, a process of updating random numbers used for various settings in the effect control process (step S1200) is executed.

  In addition, the process of step S1100 to step S1600 in the 16 ms steady process ends within 16 ms. Even if it takes 16 ms or more from the start of the 16 ms steady processing to the end of the 16 ms steady processing, the 16 ms steady processing is started from the beginning immediately after the 16 ms has elapsed since the start of the 16 ms steady processing (step S1100 described later). Do not execute) That is, when 16 ms elapses during execution of the 16 ms steady process, only the 16 ms elapse flag is set, and when it is determined in step S1002 that the 16 ms elapse flag is set after the end of the 16 ms steady process, the 16 ms elapse process is performed. To start.

  In this embodiment, the random number update process (step S1600) is executed in the 16 ms steady process to update various random numbers. However, the timing (timing) for updating the various random numbers is limited to this. It is not something that can be done. For example, various random numbers may be updated in one or both of the loop processing in the sub-main processing and the 16 ms steady processing.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing (step S1100). In the command analysis process, the integrated CPU 834 first determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 94 (step S1101). In this embodiment, when an effect command is received from the main control board 94, other processes such as a 16 ms steady process are interrupted to generate a command reception interrupt process, and the received command is mounted on the peripheral control board 830. Are stored in the received command storage area in the integrated RAM 836. The reception command storage area is provided with a plurality of areas corresponding to the reception order of the effect commands, and in the command reception interrupt process, the reception command storage areas are stored in the areas corresponding to the reception order of the effect commands. In step S1101, the contents of the received command storage area are confirmed, and if the effect command is stored, the effect command in the reception order of the reception command storage area is read (step S1102).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (step S1103). If the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (YES in step S1103), a variable display pattern reception flag is set. Then, it is stored in the variable display pattern storage area in the integrated RAM 836 mounted on the peripheral control board 830 (step S1104).

  On the other hand, if the read effect command is not a variable display pattern command (NO in step S1103), it is determined whether the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command (step S1105), and if the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command. If (YES in step S1105), a probability variation jackpot flag is set (step S1106). Further, if the read effect command is not a probability change big hit command (NO in step S1105), a flag corresponding to the received effect command is set (step S1107).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process (step S1200). In the effect control process, the integrated CPU 834 performs one of steps S1210 to S1230 with reference to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress state of the game.

  In the decorative symbol variation start process (step S1210) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, a setting for starting the decorative symbol variation display is performed if a variation display pattern command is received. Specifically, the decorative symbol stop symbol is determined in accordance with the variable display pattern command and the probability variation jackpot command, and a notice effect is set. Although details will be described later, the presence / absence of pseudo variation in the decorative symbol sequence and the number of variations in the pseudo variation are recognized based on the variation display pattern command, and the pseudo variation is derived at the time of the pseudo variation. Also set the notice effect.

  In the decorative symbol variation process (step S1220) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, when the variation stop command is received, the display command is transmitted to the electrical control board 832 to stop the variation display of the decorative symbol. To control.

  In the jackpot display process (step S1230) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, an indication indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state is displayed on the effect display device 101 in accordance with the jackpot start command transmitted from the main control board 94. Control is performed to display during the big hit gaming state (for example, round display).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation start process (step S1210). In the decorative symbol variation start process, the integrated CPU 834 first determines whether or not the variation display pattern reception flag is set (step S1221). The variation display pattern reception flag is a flag that is set in step S1104 of the command analysis process (step S1100) described above and indicates that a variation display pattern command has been received from the main control board 94. If the variable display pattern reception flag is not set in step S1221, (NO), it is determined that the variable display pattern command has not been received, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the variable display pattern reception flag is set (YES in step S1221), the variable display pattern reception flag is reset (step S1222), and the variable display pattern based on the received variable display pattern command generates a big hit. It is determined whether it is a variable display pattern (whether it is a winning pattern) (step S1223a).

  If the variable display pattern is not a winning pattern (NO in step S1223a), a stop symbol for the off symbol is determined (step S1224). If the variation display pattern is a hit pattern (YES in step S1223a), it is determined whether the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S1223b). If the probability variation big hit flag is set (YES), the probability variation big hit symbol is determined. Is determined (step S1225). If the probability variation big hit flag is not set (NO in step S1223b), the stop symbol of the non-probable big hit symbol is determined (step S1226). In addition, the probability variation jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot gaming state is started in the jackpot display process (step S1230). The time when the probability variation big hit flag is reset is not limited to this. For example, when the variation display of the decorative symbol is stopped in the decorative symbol variation processing (step S1220), specifically, when the variation stop command is received. You may make it reset, and you may make it reset when ending a jackpot game state by jackpot display processing (step S1230).

  In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol corresponding 1: 1 with the first special symbol, the second decorative symbol corresponding 1: 1 with the second special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the second decorative symbol. A common decorative symbol sequence (hereinafter referred to as “common decorative symbol sequence”) associated with both symbols and corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are composed of a combination of figures such as circles, crosses, sankaku, etc., a combination that is a probable big hit design, a combination that is a non-probable big hit (usually big hit), and a combination that is a small hit , And combinations that are out of place are set in advance. In other words, if the variable display pattern is a winning pattern, the combination symbol of the combination set as the probable big hit symbol of the first decorative symbol or the combination set as the non-probable big hit symbol is stopped. Determined as a symbol.

  On the other hand, the common decorative symbol sequence is composed of a plurality of symbol sequences having numbers (for example, three columns), and if the variable display pattern is a winning pattern, the symbol combination of any one of the same odd number of symbol combinations is a probable big hit. The symbol is determined as a symbol, and the symbol of any combination of the same even symbol combinations is determined as the non-probable variation big hit symbol. Further, when determining the stop symbol of the off symbol in step S1224, it is determined whether the display pattern is a variation display pattern with a reach mode. The left and right common decorative symbol sequences are the same symbol, and the middle decorative symbol sequence is determined as a stop symbol that is different from the left and right decorative symbol sequences. On the other hand, in the case of a variable display pattern without a reach mode, the stop symbol is determined so that each of the left, middle, and right common decorative symbol sequences becomes a different symbol. Further, when it is determined to perform one or more times of pseudo-variation regarding the common decorative design sequence, a stop symbol in the pseudo-variation is also determined. In this example, the stop symbols are determined so as not to be accompanied by a reach mode, that is, the left, middle, and right common decorative symbol sequences are different in the case of pseudo fluctuation.

  Next, the integrated CPU 834 executes a notice selection process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the notice determination random number (step S1227), and then the variable display pattern and the notice stored in the notice type storage area. A display command corresponding to the pattern and the stop symbol of the common decorative symbol sequence determined in steps S1225, S1226, and S1227 is set (step S1228). Then, the process selection flag is updated to “1” and the process is terminated (step S1229). The display command set in step S1228 is transmitted to the illumination control board 832 in the information output process (step S1500), and the display CPU 851 mounted on the illumination control board 832 receives the display command. Based on this, the effect display device 101 starts executing the variation display of the decorative symbols (including the main variation and the pseudo variation). When the notice pattern stored in the notice type storage area is read in step S1228, the contents of the notice type storage area are cleared after reading the notice pattern. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the notice effect based on the notice pattern determined when the change display of the previous decoration symbol is erroneously started in the next decoration pattern change display from being executed.

  Subsequently, the functional configuration relating to the effect display including the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the common decorative symbol sequence is based on the block diagrams of FIGS. explain. 53 shows a functional configuration related to the first big hit lottery on the main control board 94, FIG. 54 shows a functional configuration related to the second big hit lottery on the main control board 94, and FIG. 56 shows a functional configuration related to the advantageous game state generated according to the lottery result in the second big hit lottery, FIG. 56 shows a functional configuration related to the normal lottery on the main control board 94, and FIG. FIG. 58 shows a functional configuration relating to the variation display of the common decorative symbol sequence and the notice effect, and FIG. 58 shows a functional configuration relating to the effect on the peripheral control board 830, the illumination control board 890, and the drive control board 891). .

  As shown in FIG. 53, the main control board 94 includes a first hit determination table 911a, a first hit symbol table 912a, a first hit variation time setting table 913a, and a configuration related to the first big hit lottery. A first off time variation time setting table 914a is stored in advance, and based on these tables 911a to 914a, whether or not the lottery in the first big hit lottery is successful, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 390a, and the variation time Is determined. The first hit determination table 911a shows the relationship between the big hit determination random number value and the success or failure of the big hit or the small hit, and the winning ratio is different between the normal time and the high probability. The first hit symbol table 912a shows the relationship between the big hit symbol random number and the stop symbol in the first special symbol indicator 390a. The range and the lighting state of the two LEDs (first special symbol) are associated with each other. Further, the first hitting time variation time setting table 913a is used when the result of success or failure in the first big hit lottery is big hit or small hit, and the first random time random number and the first special symbol display 390a extracted. The first off-set fluctuation time setting table 914a is used when the result of the winning or failing in the first big hit lottery is out of the way, and is extracted. It shows the relationship between the random number for variation time and the variation time of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 390a. The first lottery probability selection means 920a performs processing for selecting one of the normal table and the high probability table based on the gaming state. Although not shown, the first winning symbol table 912a includes a probability variation big hit table, a special hit table, a normal big hit table, and a small hit table, respectively. A table corresponding to the type of winning determined by the first winning / failing determining means 930a described later is selected.

  The main control board 94 has a random counter (random number generating means) when a winning to the first start port device 456 or the third start port device 332 is detected by the upper start port sensor 416 or the lower start port sensor 340. ), A first hit determination random number extraction means 916a for extracting a big hit determination random number and a first hit determination random number extraction means 917a for extracting a big hit determination random number. Further, first variation time random number extraction means 918a is provided for extracting variation time random numbers based on the determination random number and jackpot symbol random number. When the big hit determination random number is extracted by the first hit determination random number extraction means 916a, the first hit determination means 930a for determining whether or not the big hit is determined using the first hit determination table 911a, and the first hit symbol When the big hit symbol random number is extracted by the random number extracting unit 917a, the first stop symbol determining unit 931a for determining the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 390a using the first hit symbol table 912a is provided. Yes. Further, when the fluctuation time random number is extracted by the first fluctuation time random number extraction means 918a and is determined to be a big hit by the first success / failure determination means 930a, the first hit time fluctuation time setting table 913a is used. When the variation time of the first special symbol is determined and the random number for the variation time is extracted and determined to be out of the range by the first success / failure determination means 930a, the variation time setting table 914a for the first out-of-range time is determined. The first variation time determination means 932a is provided for determining the variation time of the first special symbol using. Here, a combination of the first win / fail determination means 930a, the first stop symbol determination means 931a, and the first variation time determination means 932a corresponds to the first lottery means of the present invention. Further, the first stop symbol determining means 931a and the first variation time determining means 932a also function as the first display mode determining means of the present invention.

  The main control board 94 also starts the first special symbol change in the first special symbol display 390a and determines the first stop symbol after the variation time determined by the first variation time determination means 932a elapses. Special symbol fluctuation control means 934 (corresponding to the first special symbol fluctuation control means of the present invention) for changing and stopping at the stop symbol determined by the means 931a, and first success / failure determination means 930a before the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. A command transmission means 935 is provided for transmitting a control command including a success / failure command related to the presence / absence of the big hit determined by the above and a variation display command corresponding to the variation mode (time) of the first special symbol. Further, the main control board 94 is connected to the first starter device 456 or the third starter device 332 by the upper starter sensor 416 or the lower starter sensor 340 during the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When a winning is detected, the first starting memory number is counted and stored up to a certain number of balls (four times) as the upper limit, and the first special symbol is repeatedly displayed for the starting memory number. Means 922a are provided. In other words, the first holding / digesting means 922a for waiting for the execution of the first process based on the detection of the game ball by the upper start port sensor 416 or the lower start port sensor 340 is provided. The first reservation / digestion unit 922a will be described in more detail. The first hold / digestion means 922a is provided with a first hold control means 941a and a first digestion control means 942a, and the first hold control means 941a is in the process of changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When the winning to the first start port device 456 or the third start port device 332 is detected by the upper start port sensor 416 or the lower start port sensor 340, the first start memory number has reached the upper limit value “4”. Otherwise, the value of the first start memory number is increased by “1”, the first jackpot determination random number and the first jackpot symbol random number are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are used as the first special symbol random number storage unit 939. In the uppermost storage area. On the other hand, the first digest control means 942a, when the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped, and the change of the new first special symbol becomes possible, the first start memory number related to the first special symbol Is not “0”, the first big hit determination random number and the first big hit symbol random number are read from the storage area corresponding to the first start stored number [1], and the value of the first start stored number is set to “1”. Each random value stored in each storage area n is shifted to n-1 storage areas. In addition, the information regarding the first start memory memorize | stored in the 1st holding | maintenance digest means 922a is transmitted by the command transmission means 935.

  Further, the main control board 94 is provided with first variation pattern determining means 820a, and the first special symbol determined by the first variation time determining means 932a and the result of determination determined by the first determination result determining means 930a. The variation pattern of the common decorative design sequence is determined based on the variation time.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 54, the main control board 94 includes a second hit determination table 911b, a second hit symbol table 912b, and a second hit time variation time setting table 913b as configurations relating to the second big hit lottery. , And a second off-time variation time setting table 914b are stored in advance. Based on these tables 911b to 914b, whether or not the lottery is selected in the second big hit lottery, the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 390b, and The variation time is determined. Since the configuration of each table is the same as the configuration of each table in the first big hit lottery, detailed description is omitted here.

  The main control board 94 also includes a second hit determination random number extraction means for extracting a big hit determination random number related to the second big hit lottery when a win to the second start port device 330 is detected by the middle start port sensor 358. 916b, a second hit random number extracting means 917b for extracting a big hit symbol random number related to the second big hit lottery, and a second random time random number for extracting a variable random number based on the determination random number and the big hit symbol random number Extraction means 918b is provided. When the big hit determination random number is extracted by the second hit determination random number extracting means 916b, the second hit determination means 930b for determining whether or not the big hit is determined using the second hit determination table 911b, and the second hit symbol When the big hit symbol random number extraction means 917b extracts the big hit symbol random number, second stop symbol determination means 931b for determining the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 390b using the second hit symbol design table 912b is provided. Yes. Further, when the random time for variation time is extracted by the random number extraction means for second variation time 918b and the big hit is determined by the second determination unit 930b, the second variation time setting table 913b is used. When the variation time of the second special symbol is determined, and when the variation time random number is extracted and the second success / failure determination means 930b determines that the variation is out of place, the second variation time variation time setting table 914b is determined. A second variation time determining means 932b is provided for determining the variation time of the second special symbol using the. Here, the combination of the second win / fail determination means 930b, the second stop symbol determination means 931b, and the second variation time determination means 932b corresponds to the second lottery means of the present invention. Further, the second stop symbol determining means 931b and the second variation time determining means 932b also function as the second display mode determining means of the present invention.

  The special symbol fluctuation control means 934 also functions as the second special symbol fluctuation control means of the present invention, and starts the second special symbol fluctuation in the second special symbol display 390b and the second special symbol fluctuation control means 934b. After the lapse of the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit 932b, the variation is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the second stop symbol determination unit 931b. That is, the special symbol variation control means 934 sequentially varies the first special symbol or the second special symbol in accordance with the detection order of the game balls by the upper start port sensor 416 (or the lower start port sensor 340) and the middle start port sensor 358. The change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined by the first stop symbol determining means 931a or the second stop symbol determining means 931b. Further, the main control board 94 has a fixed number of balls (four times) when a winning to the second starter device 330 is detected by the middle starter sensor 358 during the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. ) Is counted as an upper limit, and the second starting memory number is counted and stored, and the second holding / digesting means 922b is provided that repeatedly displays the second special symbol as many times as the starting memory number. In other words, the second holding / digesting means 922b for waiting for execution of the second process based on the detection of the game ball by the middle start port sensor 358 is provided. The second reservation / digestion unit 922b will be described in more detail. The second reservation / digestion means 922b is provided with a second reservation control means 941b and a second digestion control means 942b, and the second reservation control means 941b is in the process of changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol. When the winning to the second starting port device 330 is detected by the middle starting port sensor 358, if the second starting stored number has not reached the upper limit value “4”, the value of the second starting stored number is set to “1”. In addition, the second big hit determination random number and the second big hit symbol random number are extracted, and each extracted random number is stored in the uppermost storage area in the second special symbol random number storage means 940. . On the other hand, the second digestion control means 942b, when the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the change of the new second special symbol becomes possible, that is, the second start memory related to the second special symbol. When the number is not “0” and the first start memory number related to the first special symbol is “0”, the second jackpot determination random number and the first random number are determined from the storage area corresponding to the second start memory number [1]. The random number for the two big hits is read out, the value of the second start memory number is decreased by “1”, and each random number value stored in each storage area n is shifted to n−1 storage areas. The second starting stored number counted by the second holding / digesting unit 922b is transmitted to the peripheral control board 830 by the command transmitting unit 935.

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, based on the data stored in this way, it is recognized in advance whether the pending process is a specific variation pattern, and when the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, There is one that continuously gives a notice effect to a specific effect mode over a plurality of change displays until the change pattern is processed. However, in order to realize such a continuous notice effect, it is necessary to recognize in advance the result or variation pattern based on the stored jackpot determination random number or the like, which complicates the control and burdens the processing. It was getting bigger. In particular, when performing a continuous notice effect, it is necessary to determine the effect mode according to the lottery result every time the decorative symbol sequence is variably displayed, so that the control load is further increased. Also, when there is no pending processing at the time when data such as a big hit determination random number is extracted, the variation pattern determined this time is a variation pattern that should be continuously noticed. As a result, it was impossible to perform the preliminary announcement effect, and as a result, it was impossible to realize an increase in expectation due to the continuous announcement effect.

  Therefore, in the second big hit lottery of the present example, the second variation pattern determining means 820b and the pseudo variation determining means 821b are provided on the main control board 94 in order to perform a notice effect over a plurality of variations even when there is no suspension of variation display. I have. The second variation pattern determining means 820b changes the common decorative symbol sequence based on the result of the determination determined by the second determination determining unit 930b and the variation time of the second special symbol determined by the second variation time determining unit 932b. The pattern is determined. Further, the pseudo variation determining unit 821b pseudo-variates the common decorative design sequence once or a plurality of times before executing the main variation of the common decorative design sequence based on the variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determining unit 820b. Whether or not to perform pseudo-variation is determined based on lottery, and the number of variations of the common decorative symbol sequence in the pseudo-variation is determined.

  In this way, when one or more pseudo-variations are performed before the main variation corresponding to the lottery result is performed, a plurality of variations including the main variation can be continuously visually recognized. This makes it possible to make the player feel as if multiple lotteries have been performed even though the second starting port 330 is detected only once by the middle starting port sensor 358. In particular, since the number of fluctuations of the common decorative symbol sequence in the pseudo variation also changes by lottery, the variation pattern in a series of continuous variations becomes more complicated, and the distinction between the pseudo variation and the main variation can be prevented from being recognized. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from getting bored with repeated pseudo fluctuations. Even in the case of performing pseudo-variation in the same way, changing the number of times of pseudo-variation can make the expectation more sharp and enhance the interest.

  By the way, the commands related to the variation of the common decorative symbol sequence include the result of the lottery, the variation time of the common decorative symbol sequence, the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach (for example, type such as single or double), the presence / absence of re-variation, and Numerous variables are included, such as whether or not there is a short-time gaming state. In the conventional gaming machine, each of these variable elements is combined to express information related to a plurality of variable elements as one type of variable pattern, and the variable pattern and the command are individually associated with each other. For this reason, when trying to increase the variation in the variation display of the common decorative design sequence, the number of variation patterns tends to increase. In particular, if information on the presence or absence of pseudo-variation and the number of fluctuations is added as a fluctuation element in the fluctuation pattern, the number of fluctuation patterns becomes enormous and may not fit within the limited number. In other words, if the number of variation patterns is limited to 256 or less (that is, 1 byte) in consideration of the ROM capacity or the like, the limit number may be exceeded. When the number of variation patterns in the main variation is reduced so as not to exceed, there is a concern that the variation in the production is reduced and the interest for the notice production and the special production is lowered.

  Therefore, in this example, in order to enrich the variation of the production without greatly increasing the number of variation patterns in the common decorative design sequence, a plurality of variable elements related to the variation mode of the common decorative design sequence are related to pseudo variation. In addition to being divided into elements and elements related to the main variation, the presence / absence and number of variations of the pseudo variation and the variation pattern in the main variation are determined separately. This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 64 is a table showing a variation mode in the common decorative design sequence, FIG. 65 is a table showing a relationship between the variation pattern of the common decorative design sequence and the variation time of the special design, and FIG. FIG. 67 is a table showing the relationship between the variation mode command (variation display pattern command) and the number of linked variations in the pseudo variation. In each drawing, only a part of the variation pattern (for example, only variation pattern “20” to variation pattern “40”) is shown, but actually, for example, variation pattern “1” to variation pattern “170”. The data corresponding to is stored.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, a plurality of elements related to the main variation of the common decorative design sequence, for example, the result of lottery determination, the variation time of the common decorative design sequence, the presence or absence of reach, the form of reach, The variable elements related to the presence / absence of re-change and the like are combined into one, and combinations of information corresponding to these variable elements are distributed as a plurality of (for example, 170) change patterns P. For example, the variation pattern “30” has a result of “losing” in the lottery, a single reach (S-SP) is performed, and a “Tsaka” effect and a development effect are performed as a notice effect. It shows that the symbol row is out of position and stops at the symbol, and that the variation time of this variation is 67000 ms. In addition, the variation pattern “39” has a “probability variation jackpot” in the lottery, a double reach (W-SP) is performed, a “Tsaka” effect is performed as a notice effect, and is common. It is shown that the decorative symbol sequence is re-varied to stop at the symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot (so-called probability variation symbol), and that the variation time of this variation is 77000 ms. On the other hand, the elements related to pseudo fluctuation, that is, the presence / absence of pseudo fluctuation, and the number of times of performing pseudo fluctuation (number of fluctuations) are combined into one, and there are a plurality of combinations (four in this example) of information corresponding to these elements. ) Variation number B. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 63, the variation number “10H” has no variation (ie, only this variation), the variation number “12H” has the variation number “13H” when the variation is performed once. "Indicates that the pseudo variation is performed twice, and the variation number" 14H "indicates the case where the pseudo variation is performed three times.

  FIG. 66 shows the lottery allocation for each variation pattern with respect to the presence or absence of pseudo variation and the number of variations. Specifically, the number of distributions when the total number in each variation pattern is “251” is shown. Overall, the rate of not performing pseudo-variation, that is, the rate of using only this variation is high, and some of them include variation patterns that do not have pseudo-variation and variations that limit the number of variations to one or two. A pattern is also included. In the case of performing pseudo-variation, there is a variation pattern in which the allocation rate increases as the number of variations increases, and there is a variation pattern in which the allocation rate decreases as the number of variations increases.

  As described above, by processing the requirements related to the pseudo variation and the requirements related to the short-time gaming state as a variation mode different from the variation pattern, the number of variation patterns can be significantly reduced. For example, in this example, there are four types of variation modes (variation numbers) relating to pseudo variation and one type of variation mode (variation number) relating to the short-time gaming state. By doing so, the number of variation patterns can be reduced to about 1/5.

  By the way, as described above, when the variation time of the second special symbol is determined and then the presence or absence of the pseudo variation of the common decorative symbol sequence and the number of variations of the pseudo variation are determined, The variation time (total time) of the common decorative symbol sequence performed in (1) becomes longer than the variation time of the second special symbol sequence, and the variation of the second special symbol may occur during the variation of the common decorative symbol sequence. In this case, the result of the lottery can be recognized by the second special symbol even though the common decorative symbol sequence is changing or the announcement effect is being derived. Fluctuations and notice effects become meaningless.

  Therefore, in this example, the special symbol variation control unit 934 is provided with a variation time extending unit 937, and the variation time of the second special symbol is extended based on the number of variations of the common decorative symbol sequence. That is, as shown in FIG. 65, the variation time of the second special symbol is extended according to the variation number, that is, based on the number of variations in the pseudo variation. Specifically, 8132 ms is added when the number of fluctuations of the pseudo fluctuation is 1 (when the fluctuation number is “H12”), and when the number of fluctuations is 2 (when the fluctuation number is “H13”). When 16268 ms is added and the number of changes is 3 (when the change number is “H14”), 24400 ms is added. For this reason, even if the presence or absence of pseudo-variation in the common decorative design sequence and the number of pseudo-variation changes, the variation time of the second special symbol can be adjusted to the variation time of a series of common decorative design sequences. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the lottery result is recognized before the decorative symbol sequence stops.

  In this way, the determined data relating to the main fluctuation (namely, the fluctuation pattern) and the data relating to the pseudo fluctuation (namely, the fluctuation number) are sent to the command generating means 936, and the selected value corresponding to each data is used as a command. It is transmitted from the control board 94 to the peripheral control board 830. In particular, the command transmission means 935 is provided with command generation means 936, and data indicating the pseudo variation of the common decorative symbol sequence and data indicating the short-time gaming state (that is, the variation number “10H” to the variation number “15H”). Is used as status data indicating a gaming state, and is combined with data D indicating a variation pattern (2-digit hexadecimal number: “01” to “AA”) to generate one variation mode command. For example, when the variation number is “12H” and the variation pattern is “21”, the variation mode command is “12H14”, the variation number is “14H”, and the variation pattern is “28”. The variation mode command is “14H1C”. In this way, separately determined data indicating pseudo fluctuation and data indicating main fluctuation are combined and transmitted as one command (fluctuation state command), so information is transmitted without increasing the number of commands. Therefore, the control load on the main control board 94 and the peripheral control board 830 can be reduced. In particular, when generating a command, the data indicating the pseudo variation is integrated as the status data indicating the gaming state, so the two data can be combined without changing the form of the command used conventionally. Can do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 55, on the main control board 94, on the basis of the lottery result by the first winning / failing determining means 930a or the second winning / failing determining means 930b, seven advantageous games for giving a gaming state advantageous to the player. State control means is provided. Here, the advantageous game state includes opening the attacker device 335 and allowing a game ball to be awarded to the big winning opening. The specific profit granting means 981 or the predetermined profit granting means 982 The attacker device 335 is controlled to be opened by either one.

  More specifically, the predetermined profit granting means 982 sets the opening time per time of the attacker device 335 as a first predetermined time that can barely win several game balls (for example, 1 to 2), By performing the opening / closing operation of the attacker device 335 at least once (in this example, twice), a predetermined profit is given to the player. This makes it possible to win a predetermined number of game balls in the big winning opening, but since the number that can be won is extremely small, the profit received by the player is relatively small. On the other hand, the specific profit granting means 981 sets the opening time per time of the attacker device 335 as a second predetermined time that allows a plurality of (for example, ten) game balls to win with a margin, and the attacker device By performing the opening / closing operation 335 more times (15 times in this example) than the number of opening / closing operations in the case of giving a predetermined benefit, a specific benefit is given to the player. According to this, it becomes possible to make a large number of game balls enter the big winning opening, and the player can obtain a large profit.

  Then, as means for giving a specific profit to the main control board 94 by the specific profit giving means 981, a first advantageous gaming state control means 933a, a second advantageous gaming state control means 933b, and a sixth advantageous gaming state control means. 933f is provided, and as a means for giving a predetermined profit by the predetermined profit giving means 982, a third advantageous gaming state control means 933c, a fourth advantageous gaming state control means 933d, a fifth advantageous gaming state control means 933e, and a seventh Advantageous gaming state control means 933g is provided. Here, the first advantageous gaming state control means 933a and the second advantageous gaming state control means 933b correspond to the advantageous gaming state generation means of the present invention.

  The first advantageous gaming state generated by the first advantageous gaming state control means 933a is a so-called “probability change big hit”, and occurs when the lottery result of the first winning / failing determining means 930a is the first winning. At this time, the specific profit is given by the specific profit granting means 981, and the probability that the specific profit will be given in the subsequent lottery is set higher than the normal time by the high probability state setting means 983. That is, a probability variation state with a high probability is assumed. In this example, in the jackpot determination table at the time of high probability, out of 631 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 630, 20 jackpot determination values determined to generate the jackpot gaming state are set. The big hit probability, which is the probability of a big hit, is 20/631. On the other hand, in the normal big hit determination table, two big hit determination values are set out of 631 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 630, and the big hit probability is 2/631. Further, in the first advantageous gaming state, the time limit of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that fluctuates on the first special symbol display 390a or the second special symbol display 390b is shortened by the unrestricted short time setting unit 984. At the same time, by increasing the frequency with which the movable piece 331 is opened and closed (that is, the probability of winning in the normal lottery), the ease of winning a prize for the third starter device 332 is increased more than usual. That is, the short state is set when there is no limit. In FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, this first advantageous gaming state is described as “14R special A”, and when this state is reached, regardless of the current state (the gaming state at the time of the lottery), it is always a big hit probability It shows that the short-time gaming state continues until a specific profit is granted by the specific profit granting means 981 (that is, until a big hit is again made). Such a state is referred to as a “heaven state” in this example.

  On the other hand, the second advantageous gaming state generated by the second advantageous gaming state control means 933b is a so-called “ordinary big hit”, and occurs when the lottery result of the first winning / failing determining means 930a is the second winning. In this win, the specific profit is given by the specific profit granting means 981 in the same way as in the first advantageous gaming state, but in this case, the probability that the specific profit will be given in the subsequent lottery. Remains a low probability. That is, the probability variation state is not established, and the normal probability is maintained. However, in this second advantageous gaming state, after the specific profit is given, the limited short-time state setting means until the first special symbol or the second special symbol changes to a predetermined number of times (for example, 75 times). 985 enters a short-time gaming state (limited short-time state), shortens the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and sets the frequency at which the movable piece 331 is opened and closed (that is, the probability of winning in the normal lottery). By increasing the height of the game ball, it will be better. In FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, this second advantageous gaming state is described as “14R special B”, and in this state, regardless of the current gaming state, the jackpot probability is always high, Thereafter, the short-time gaming state is continued until the number of changes of the first special symbol or the second special symbol reaches 75 times. This state has not yet shifted to the “heaven state”, and if a third advantageous gaming state or a fourth advantageous gaming state described later occurs in this state, it shifts to the “heaven state”. Such a state is referred to as “precursor B” in this example (see FIG. 60).

  The third advantageous gaming state ("2R special B") generated by the third advantageous gaming state control means 933c is a so-called "special big hit", and occurs when the lottery result of the second winning / decision determining means 930b is the third winning. To do. At this time, first, a predetermined profit (profit lower than a specific profit) is given to the player by the predetermined profit giving means 982. For the subsequent lottery, the probability that a specific profit is given is increased. That is, the probability variation state is set as in the first advantageous gaming state. However, the short-time gaming state is generated only when the gaming state before the advantageous gaming state is generated satisfies a predetermined condition. That is, as shown in FIG. 61, when the third advantageous gaming state occurs when the gaming state is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time gaming state (that is, in the normal gaming state), the short-time gaming state is generated. There is no probability variation state. On the other hand, when the third advantageous gaming state occurs when the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state are not generated, the unrestricted short-time state setting means 984 is operated to generate an unrestricted short-time gaming state.

  By the way, the third advantageous gaming state is generated as a result of winning the second starting port device 330 that can always win a prize, and thus is positioned as “a gaming state that can be generated relatively easily even during normal times”. ing. In addition, the third advantageous gaming state has a different privilege given according to the current gaming state, and when the third advantageous gaming state occurs in the probability variation state, the short-time gaming state is given. That is, in the first third advantageous gaming state that occurs in the normal time, the ease of winning a prize to the third starter device 332 does not change, and the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol does not shorten. The frequency of the lottery by the first success / failure determination means 930a (that is, the lottery to which a specific profit is given) is not different from the normal time, but when the third advantageous gaming state occurs again, the third start port device 332 is entered. Since the ease of winning a prize is greatly increased than usual and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shortened, the frequency of the lottery by the first success / failure determination means 930a is greatly increased. Is possible. In other words, the advantage of the gaming state can be increased in stages toward the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state in which the big hit is given. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 60, a state in which the third advantageous gaming state has occurred in the probability variation state and the third starting port device 332 is easily won, in other words, a state one step before the “heaven state” In this example, it is referred to as “precursor A”. On the other hand, the third advantageous gaming state occurs in the normal state, and the probability of winning a prize to the third starting port 332 does not change, but the state is in a probability fluctuation state. That is, the state before entering the “precursor A” is referred to as “precursor A” in this example.

  Even if the gaming state at the time of the lottery is not in the probability variation state, if the limited advantageous short time state occurs, the probability variation state occurs when the third advantageous gaming state occurs, and the restricted short time state Is changed to the short state when there is no limit. As a result, the number of times of the short-time gaming state is not limited, and a sense of security can be given to the player. In other words, the advantage of the gaming state can be further increased by the lottery performed by the second winning / failing determining means 930b, and the expectation of the big hit generated by the first winning / failing determining means 930a can be further enhanced.

  The fourth advantageous gaming state ("2R special C") generated by the fourth advantageous gaming state control means 933d is a "special big hit" like the third advantageous gaming state, and the lottery result by the second winning / deciding determination means 930b is Occurs in the fourth hit. At this time, first, a predetermined profit (profit lower than a specific profit) is given to the player by the predetermined profit giving means 982. For the subsequent lottery, the probability that a specific profit is given is increased. However, when the gaming state at the time of the lottery is not the short-time gaming state (regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state), the probability variation state is generated but not the short-time gaming state. In other words, in the third advantageous gaming state, when the gaming state at that time is the probability variation state, the short-time gaming state is generated, but according to the fourth advantageous gaming state, the gaming state at that time Even in the probability variation state, the short-time gaming state is not generated. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the same gaming state (probability variation state) is obtained regardless of whether the lottery result by the second winning / failing determination means 930b is third or fourth, but once the probability variation state After that, the advantage in each lottery result is different from each other, and the short-time gaming state is generated only when the lottery result is the third win. For this reason, while increasing the advantage of the gaming state step by step toward the big hit, it is possible to reduce the possibility of developing to a higher state as the big hit gets closer. Loss can be reduced. In the second win / fail determination means 930b, the probability that the lottery result is the third winning is set to a probability (for example, 37/59) that is considerably higher than the probability that the lottery is the fourth winning (for example, 15/59). For this reason, even after the probability variation state is reached, it is possible to maintain interest in the lottery by the second winning / failing determining means 930b.

  In addition, when the gaming state at the time of the lottery is in the restricted short time state, if the fourth advantageous gaming state occurs, the restricted short time state is released and the restricted short time state becomes a short time state without restriction. Therefore, the advantage when the lottery result by the second winning / failing determining means 930b becomes the fourth hit can be produced even in the probability variation state, and the fourth hit can be prevented from becoming meaningless.

  The fifth advantageous gaming state ("2R special A") generated by the fifth advantageous gaming state control means 933e is "special big hit" like the third advantageous gaming state, and the lottery result by the second winning / failing determining means 930b is Occurs in the fifth hit. In this win, first, a predetermined profit is given to the player by the predetermined profit giving means 982. For the subsequent lottery, the probability that a specific profit is given is increased. Moreover, in this win, a limited time-short state is always obtained regardless of the gaming state at the time of the lottery. In other words, even in the normal gaming state, when the lottery result by the second winning / decision determining means 930b is the fifth win, it becomes the short-time gaming state, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol varies 75 times. Until then, the easiness of winning a prize to the third starter device 332 is increased more than usual, and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shortened. For this reason, it becomes possible to greatly increase the frequency of the lottery by the first winning / failing determining means 930a. In other words, the third advantageous gaming state that gradually increases the advantage of the gaming state acts to skip to the higher gaming state (short-time gaming state) without performing the intermediate steps in the fifth advantageous gaming state. To do. For this reason, the time until the transition to the short-time gaming state is shortened, and it is possible to further increase the expectation for the big hit. In the second win / fail decision means 930b, the probability that the lottery result is the third win, that is, the probability of moving to the next step (for example, 37/59), the probability that the lottery result is the fifth hit, that is, the expectation feeling. By making it higher than the probability of skipping to a high time-short gaming state (for example, 11/59), the “game to increase the advantage in stages” is the basic game, and “the game to skip to the short-time gaming state” is a special game. It can be recognized as a game. For this reason, when the lottery result by the second win / fail decision means 930b is the fifth hit, it is possible to raise awareness that “something will happen” by an operation different from normal.

  The sixth advantageous gaming state (“14R special B”) generated by the sixth advantageous gaming state control means 933f occurs when the lottery result of the first winning / failing determining means 930a is the sixth winning. At this time, a specific profit is given by the specific profit granting means 981 as in the first advantageous game state or the second advantageous game state. However, the short-time gaming state differs depending on the gaming state at the time of the lottery, and when the gaming state is not the short-time gaming state, the limited short-time state is set. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of the lottery is in the restricted short time state, it is changed to the unrestricted short time state. For this reason, it becomes possible to produce an intermediate advantage between the first advantageous gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state. In particular, since the sixth advantageous game state changes according to the game state at the time of the lottery, it is possible to further complicate the lottery in the first win / fail decision means 930a and to enhance the interest in the lottery result by the first win / fail decision means 930a. It becomes possible.

  On the other hand, the seventh advantageous gaming state generated by the seventh advantageous gaming state control means 933g is the case where the lottery result of the first success / failure determination means 930a or the second success / failure determination means 930b is the seventh winning (ie, “small hit”). appear. In this win, a predetermined profit is given to the player by the predetermined profit granting means 982 as in the third advantageous gaming state. However, for the subsequent lottery, neither a probability fluctuation state nor a short-time gaming state is newly generated. In other words, the gaming state does not change before and after winning, and the level of profit to the player is extremely low compared to other advantageous gaming states. In this example, the probability of winning a small hit, that is, the probability of occurrence of the seventh advantageous gaming state is set to 1 / 78.875.

  By the way, in the “third advantageous gaming state”, since the probability variation state is given after a predetermined profit is given, it is possible to greatly increase the feeling of expectation for the lottery and raise the player's mood. However, in this way, if the player is made to recognize that the probability variation state has occurred, the “third advantageous game state” and the “seventh advantageous game state” are clearly distinguished and recognized. As a result, when the “seventh advantageous gaming state (small hit)” occurs, there is a concern that the feeling of expectation for the lottery will be reduced and that irritation will be caused. In particular, the probability of becoming the “seventh advantageous gaming state (small hit)” is extremely higher than the probability of becoming the “third advantageous gaming state”, so the “seventh advantageous gaming state” frequently occurs. The dissatisfaction aroused each time, that is, the dissatisfaction with not being in a state of changing probability, may impair the willingness to play.

  On the other hand, in this example, when the third advantageous gaming state occurs in the normal state, the probability variation state is entered, but the short-time gaming state is not entered. For this reason, it is possible to visually distinguish between the “seventh advantageous game state (small hit)” in which a probability change state does not newly occur and the “third advantageous game state” having a high advantage. It is possible to prevent dissatisfaction with the “seventh advantageous gaming state”.

  In this example, the winning ratio of each jackpot is distributed. Specifically, first, in the first win / fail determination means 930a, the probability that the first advantageous game state will be generated by the first advantageous game state control means 933a is set to 60% of the total jackpot by the first win / fail determination means 930a, The probability that the second advantageous gaming state is generated by the second advantageous gaming state control means 933b is set to 35% of the overall jackpot, and the probability that the sixth advantageous gaming state is generated by the sixth advantageous gaming state control means 933f is set to the big hit. It is set to 5% of the total. In other words, there is a high probability of being the first hit, and the distribution is made so as to occupy more than half of the whole.

  On the other hand, in the second win / fail determination means 930b, the probability of the occurrence of the third advantageous game state by the third advantageous game state control means 933c is set to 37% of the overall jackpot by the second win / fail determination means 930b, and the fourth advantageous game. The probability that the fourth advantageous gaming state is generated by the state control means 933d is set to 15% of the entire jackpot, and the probability that the fifth advantageous gaming state is generated by the fifth advantageous gaming state control means 933e is 11% of the entire jackpot. Is set. In the lottery by the second winning / decision determining means 930b, although the ratio is small, the lottery result includes the first win, the second win, or the sixth win. In this case, An advantageous gaming state, a second advantageous gaming state, and a sixth advantageous gaming state are generated.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 56, the main control board 94 has a normal winning determination random number extracting means 924 as a configuration related to the normal lottery (lottery for increasing the ease of winning a prize to the third starting opening device 332). In addition, a normal hit determination table 926 and a normal hit determination unit 925 are provided. The normal hit determination random number extraction means 924 extracts a normal hit determination random number from a random counter (random number generation means) when the entrance to the passing gate 790 is detected by the incoming ball state detection means 990 (gate sensor). To do. The normal hit determination table 926 is divided into a high probability table and a normal probability table. In the high probability normal hit determination table, 100 normal hit determination random numbers from 0 to 99 are stored. Of these, five determination values for normal hit are set, and the probability of normal hit is 5/100. On the other hand, in the normal normal hit determination table, out of 100 normal hit determination random numbers from 0 to 99, 99 normal hit determination values are set, and the probability of normal hit is 99/100. ing. In the normal lottery at high probability, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 1.136 seconds, the opening time of the movable piece 331 by the start port solenoid 352 is 1654 ms, the number of times of opening is 3, and the interval between opening is It is set to 856 ms. On the other hand, in the normal lottery at the normal time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 14.7 seconds on average, the opening time of the movable piece 331 is set to 1650 ms, the number of times of opening is set to 2, and the interval between opening is set to 2600 ms.

  Further, when the normal hit determination random number extraction unit 924 extracts the normal hit determination random number, the normal hit determination unit 925 extracts the random number and the normal hit determination value stored in the normal hit determination table 926. Are determined to be normal hits if they match. At this time, the game state is determined by the game state determination means 923, that is, the game state is a specific game state, that is, a game state (probability variation state) after a probability change big hit or a game state (time saving game) in a certain period after a big hit (for example, a normal big hit). In the case of a specific gaming state, a table with a high probability is selected, and when it is not a specific gaming state, a normal table is selected. Here, a combination of the normal winning / failing determining means 925 and the normal winning determination table 926 corresponds to the winning rate changing means of the present invention. The normal success / failure determination means 925 also functions as the third lottery means of the present invention.

  In addition, when the normal lottery determination means 925 determines whether or not the normal lottery is successful, the normal symbol on the main control board 94 is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 928 in a variable manner, and the fluctuation time (about 14 seconds or about 1 second). After the elapse of time, a normal symbol fluctuation control means 927 is provided for displaying the result of success / failure. In addition, when the normal hit is determined as a result of the determination by the normal success / failure determination means 925, after the normal symbol fluctuation is stopped, the movable piece 331 is released, and the opening control means for making it easy to win the game ball in the third starter device 332 929 is provided.

  On the other hand, a functional configuration of the peripheral control board 830 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 57, when the control information command transmitted from the main control board 94 is received by the command receiving means 951, the peripheral control board 830 performs various kinds of control for controlling the effect display device 101 based on this command. Features are provided.

  That is, as the effect table corresponding to the first big hit lottery, the first hit effect mode table 952a and the first off time effect mode table 953a are stored in advance, and based on these tables 952a and 953a, An effect mode in a notice effect or the like is determined.

  First, the production mode tables 952a and 953a will be described in detail. The first hit effect mode table 952a is used in the case of a big hit (or small hit), an effect determination random number (to be described later), and an effect mode (in this case, an effect pattern in a notice effect such as a step effect or a development effect). It shows the relationship. The first off-time effect mode table 953a is a table used in the case of a loss, and indicates the relationship between the effect determination random number and the effect pattern.

  The peripheral control board 830 is provided with first effect random number extraction means 957a for extracting effect determination random numbers from a random counter (not shown) and first effect mode determination means 958a for determining effect patterns. When receiving the control command via the command receiving means 951, the first effect mode determining means 958a extracts the effect random number by the first effect random number extracting means 957a and the success / failure command included in the control command is a big hit (or In the case of a small hit), an effect pattern is determined from the effect random number extracted by the first effect random number extracting means 957a and the effect condition table 952a at the time of first hit. In the case of indicating an outage, an effect pattern is determined from the effect random number extracted by the first effect random number extraction means 957a and the effect-of-first-effect mode table 953a. In addition, since the development effects are developed step by step over a plurality of performances, when the third advantageous game state (big hit) or the seventh advantageous game state (small hit) occurs, the basics in the subsequent lottery The flow of production (that is, in what pattern until which production is developed) is determined.

  The effect pattern determined by the first effect mode determining means 958a is extracted from the effect pattern storage means (not shown) and sent to the first effect display control means 975a. The first effect display control means 975a reads out the images of those effects from the image storage means (not shown) to the effect display device 101. In addition, the peripheral control board 830 is provided with a first decorative symbol determination unit 976a and a first decorative symbol row variation control unit 960a as a functional configuration related to the variation of the common decorative symbol. The first decorative symbol determining unit 976a determines a stop symbol based on the control command received by the command receiving unit 951, and the first decorative symbol sequence variation controlling unit 960 varies the common decorative symbol sequence. At the same time, the common decorative symbol sequence is stopped based on the variation time and the success / failure command included in the control command (ie, the lottery result). Here, the first effect display control means 975a corresponds to the first display control means of the present invention.

  On the other hand, the peripheral control board 830 is also provided with a functional configuration for performing effects related to the second big hit lottery. Specifically, a second winning effect mode table 952b and a second off-time effect mode table 953b are stored in advance as effect tables corresponding to the second big hit lottery, and these tables 952b and 953b are stored. Based on this, the production mode in the step production and the development production is determined. As will be described in detail later, the second hit time effect mode table 952b and the second off time effect mode table 953b also store pseudo fluctuations that can be derived in the second big hit lottery and accompanying notice effects.

  As shown in FIG. 57, the peripheral control board 830 includes a second effect random number extraction means 957b, a second effect mode determination means 958b, a second effect display control means 975b, corresponding to the second big hit lottery. A second decorative symbol determination unit 976b and a second decorative symbol row variation control unit 960b are provided.

  Here, the second decorative symbol determination unit 976b and the second decorative symbol sequence variation control unit 960b include control related to the main variation and the pseudo variation in the common decorative symbol sequence, and the second effect mode determination unit 958b and the second variation. The two effect display control means 975b includes a notice effect in the main variation and the pseudo variation. Referring to FIG. 58 in detail, the second decorative symbol determining unit 976b determines the stop symbol for the main variation of the common decorative symbol sequence based on the variation mode command received by the command receiving unit 951. In the case of performing pseudo-variation by recognizing the presence / absence of pseudo-variation and the number of times of pseudo-variation based on the variation mode command and determining the pseudo-variation stop symbol determining unit for determining the stop symbol in each pseudo-variation 824b. In addition, the second decorative symbol sequence variation control means 960b displays the common decorative symbol sequence in a variable manner on the effect display device 101, and the common decorative symbol sequence in the main variation with the stop symbol determined by the present variation stop symbol determining unit 823b. In the case of performing pseudo-variation, the present variation control means 825b for stopping the pseudo-variation, and before starting the actual variation, the effect display device 101 repeatedly displays the common decorative symbol sequence by the number of times of variation and determines the pseudo-variation stop symbol determination. There is provided a pseudo variation control means 826b for stopping the common decorative symbol sequence in each pseudo variation at the stop symbol determined by the means 824b. In this way, since the pseudo variation is performed once or a plurality of times before the main variation corresponding to the lottery result is performed, it is possible to continuously recognize a plurality of variations including the main variation.

  By the way, in this example, when the common decorative design sequence is changed, a notice effect according to the expected value for the lottery result is displayed in order to add a sharpness to each change display. Specifically, the peripheral control board 830 first determines the notice effect in the main change based on the received change mode command, and then determines the notice effect in the pseudo change based on the notice effect. Yes. That is, the second effect mode determining unit 958b is determined by the main variation effect determining unit 827b and the main variation effect determining unit 827b which determine the notice effect in the main change based on the change mode command received by the command receiving unit 951. There is provided pseudo fluctuation effect determining means 828b for determining the notice effect in pseudo fluctuation based on the notice effect. That is, when performing pseudo-variation, the effect mode related to the notice effect in the present change is determined as the notice effect in the case of pseudo-change.

  Incidentally, FIG. 68 is an effect mode table showing the relationship between the notice effect in main fluctuation and the notice effect in each pseudo change, and the pseudo change effect determining means 828b has the notice effect in the main change by the change effect determining means 827b. When determined, a notice effect with pseudo fluctuations corresponding to the notice effect is extracted from the effect mode table. In this effect mode table, the number of the notice effect and the content (title) of the notice effect corresponding to the number are associated, and the number of the notice effect in this variation and the number of the notice effect in each pseudo variation are Associated with each other. As a specific example, when the number of the notice effect in the main change (notice number) is determined to be “134”, the effect of “bike + killer” is derived at the time of the main change, while each pseudo change Sometimes, the effect of the notice number “129” corresponding to the notice number “134”, that is, the effect of “bike” is derived. In this example, the larger the value of the notice number, the higher the expected value for the big hit. By using the effect mode table in this way, it becomes possible to reliably associate the notice effect in the main fluctuation with the notice effect in the pseudo fluctuation, and it is relatively easy to select an appropriate notice effect from a large number of notice effects. It can be determined by processing.

  In more detail with reference to FIG. 68, the notice number in this variation is greater than or equal to the notice number in pseudo variation. That is, the pseudo-variable effect determining means 828b generates an effect having a lower expected value for the jackpot than the notice effect determined by the present variable effect determining means 827b, or an effect whose expected value is substantially equal to the determined notice effect. It is determined as a notice effect in pseudo fluctuation. Note that this notice effect is extracted from a plurality of effects that can appear at the time of normal fluctuation without pseudo fluctuation, and is based on the ratio derived in the case of big hit and the ratio derived in the case of loss. The expected value of jackpot is set respectively. In this way, by making the notice effect in this fluctuation an effect that has an expected value higher than or equivalent to the notice effect in the pseudo-variation, When moving from the current to the present fluctuation), the expectation will not decrease. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the disappearance of expectation before the end of this fluctuation, and even if the barking lottery result is off, it can be throbbing until a series of fluctuations are completed or just before the end. Become.

  In addition, for a plurality of notice effects, a start effect (for example, a “bike” with a notice number 129 (see FIG. 69A)) and a “patrol car” with a notice number 130 (see FIG. 70A). Or a development effect (for example, “bike + airport” of the notice number 133 (see FIG. 69 (b)), a “bike +” of the notice number 136). The change effect determination means 827b stores the book among all the stored notification effects. The “bus” or the “patrol car + airport” (see FIG. 70 (b)) etc. It is possible to determine the notice effect at the time of change. On the other hand, when the notice effect in this change corresponds to the development effect, the pseudo change effect determining means 828b sets the start effect that becomes the start point of the development effect as the notice effect in the case of the pseudo change. Specifically, when the notice effect is “bike + bus” (development effect) with the notice number 136 in this change, the “bike” with the notice number 129, which is the starting point of the notice effect, is changed in the case of the pseudo change. It is a notice effect. According to this, the announcement effect derived at the time of the pseudo change and the announcement effect derived at the time of the main change can be associated with each other and derived as a series of effects, and the change of the contents of the effect can be enjoyed. In other words, it is possible to prevent unnaturalness caused by sequentially deriving effects that are not related at all, and to make it easier for an unfamiliar player to understand how the effects are developing. In addition, since the start effect changes to the development effect, the expectation can be surely increased.

  When the notice effect in this variation corresponds to the starting effect, the same effect as the starting effect is set as the notice effect in the case of the pseudo change. Specifically, when the notice effect is “Patrol Car” (starting effect) with the notice number 130 due to this change, the same effect “Patrol Car” as the notice effect is set as the notice effect at the time of the pseudo change. In this case, the same notice effect is repeatedly derived over all the variable displays. In this way, by providing a case where the notice effect does not change when shifting from pseudo variation to main variation, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the timing of transition from pseudo variation to main variation. Can also attract attention. Moreover, when the same effect is displayed when shifting from the pseudo variation to the main variation, it is possible to prevent the expectation from being lowered.

  Furthermore, in this example, the notice numbers at the time of pseudo fluctuation are all equal in the bank. That is, when the pseudo variation is performed a plurality of times, that is, when the variation number is “13H” or “14H”, all the notice effects in the plurality of times the pseudo change are set as the same notice effect. For this reason, the burden of control on the peripheral control board 830 can be further reduced, and the expectation can be prevented from being lowered during a series of pseudo fluctuations. Further, by repeatedly deriving the same notice effect, it is possible to increase the impact of the notice effect and enhance the effect. Furthermore, by creating a state in which the same notice effect is repeated many times, which does not occur in a normal game, it is possible to arouse recognition that the effect is a special effect and to pay attention to the screen of the effect display device 101. .

  The notice effect thus determined is derived to the effect display device 101 by the second effect display control means 975b. That is, the second effect display control means 975b includes a main change effect display control means 829b for deriving the notice effect determined by the main change effect determining means 827b to the effect display device 101 at the time of the main change, and a pseudo change. , A pseudo-variable effect display control means 830b for deriving the notice effect determined by the pseudo-variable effect determining means 828b to the effect display device 101 is provided. A notice effect corresponding to each is displayed. Therefore, even when there is no suspension of variation display, it is possible to perform a notice effect over a plurality of variations, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game. In addition, prior to a plurality of continuous variation displays, the notice effects in all the variation displays are determined at once, so that the control load can be reduced. Further, since the notice effect in the pseudo variation is determined in the peripheral control board 830, it is possible to select the effect mode suitable for the notice effect in the main change as the notice effect in the pseudo change. In other words, when performing the variation of the common decorative design sequence a plurality of times continuously, it is possible to associate the respective notice effects derived at the time of each variation with each other, and it is a series of special effects. The player can be recognized.

  By the way, although not shown, the peripheral control board 830 includes a variation count counting means for counting the number of executions of the pseudo fluctuation that is continuously performed, and a suggestion means for suggesting information regarding the counted execution count to the player. Is further provided. Here, the suggesting means determines the emission color in the light emitting means based on the number of executions counted by the light emitting means capable of selectively emitting light of a plurality of colors toward the player, and the number of executions counted by the variation number counting means, and sequentially changes the light emitting means. And an emission color determining means. Specifically, the color of light emitted from the transparent decorative portion 486 (see FIG. 24) of the upper decorative body 480 is changed in order according to the number of consecutive times so that the player can visually recognize the number of continuous variable displays. It is like that. This makes it possible to increase interest in the number of fluctuations and to pay attention to the color of light emitted from the light emitting means.

  It should be noted that the number of changes in the common decorative design sequence is counted not only in the pseudo change but also in the main change. Further, the color of light with respect to the number of executions is determined without distinguishing between the main variation and the pseudo variation. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the timing of shifting from the pseudo variation to the main variation due to a change in the color of the light, and it is possible to draw a series of effects from the beginning to the end.

Further, as shown in FIG. 57, the peripheral control board 830 is provided with a big hit display means 964. The jackpot display means 964 determines whether or not the lottery result by the first success / failure determination means 930a is the first hit, the second hit, or the sixth hit, that is, the “probable big hit” or “ordinary big hit”. After stopping the variation of the common decorative symbol sequence, it is displayed that “big hit”. In addition, when the lottery result by the second winning / decision determining means 930b is third hit, fourth hit, fifth hit or seventh hit (small hit), it is common without displaying “win”. After stopping the variation of the decorative symbol sequence, the effect relating to the lottery is finished.

  Further, the peripheral control board 830 is provided with a winning state implied means 995 and a winning state indicating means 996. The winning state implied means 995 makes the player uncertain which of the winnings is given when a predetermined profit is given to the player by the third advantageous gaming state and the seventh advantageous gaming state. . On the other hand, the winning state indication means 996 is specified by the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state even if a predetermined number of lotteries have been performed since the provision of the profit when the predetermined benefit is given by the third advantageous gaming state. It is clear that the probability fluctuation state is hidden when the benefit of is not granted. According to this, it is possible to suppress “the game is ended halfway because it is not noticed even though it is in a probability variation state”.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 62, in order to inform the peripheral control board 830 of the first start memory number stored by the first holding / digesting means 922a (see FIG. 53) of the main control board 94, The first hold state display means 967a for displaying the number of first hold symbols 902 corresponding to the first start memory number and the second start memory number stored by the second hold / digestion means 922b (see FIG. 54) are notified. For this purpose, second hold state display means 967b for displaying the number of second hold symbols 901 corresponding to the second start stored number is provided. Here, the second hold state display means 967b has the same number of hold display areas 903 (first area 903a, second area 903b, second number) as the upper limit m (specifically, “4”) of the second start memory number. 3 areas 903c and 4th areas 903d) are arranged in correspondence with the execution order (1st to 4th) of the second process, and the number of second reserved symbols 901 corresponding to the number of second starting memories is reserved. It is displayed in the display area 903. On the other hand, the first hold state display unit 967a sets the display positions of the number of first hold symbols 902 corresponding to the first start storage number on the extension lines of the plurality of hold display areas 903, and these first hold symbols. 902 is displayed close to the first area 903a. 62 shows a state in which the number of second reserved symbols 901 is “3” and the number of first reserved symbols 902 is increased from “0” to “4”. Here, the fourth region 903d corresponds to the m-th region of the present invention. The first hold state display means 967a functions as the special hold state display means and interrupt means of the present invention. That is, the first hold state display unit 967a displays the first hold symbol 902 in a form different from the second hold symbol 901 so as to interrupt the second hold symbol 901 corresponding to the second process in standby. It has become. Note that the means for determining that the lottery is performed by the first winning / failing determining means 930a corresponds to the specific condition determining means of the present invention.

  By displaying in this way, for the second reserved symbol 901, the position of the reserved display area 903 in which the last second reserved symbol 901 is displayed without counting the number of displayed second reserved symbols 901. By recognizing (any one of the first region 903a to the fourth region 903d), it is possible to grasp the number of the second reserved symbols 901, that is, the second start memory number.

  On the other hand, the first reserved symbol 902 is displayed at a position (in this example, the left side) that is in front of the first area 903a corresponding to the second winning / failing determining unit 930b in order. For this reason, at least when the second reserved symbol 901 is displayed in the first display area 903a (that is, when the second process is on standby), the first start port device 456 or the third start port When a game ball wins in the device 332 and the first process is on standby, as shown in FIGS. 62 (a) to (b), the second reserved symbol 901 that has already been displayed is compared with the first reserved symbol. 902 is interrupted, and as a result, it is possible to easily grasp “the first process is executed before the execution of the second process”. In addition, since the first reserved symbol 902 is always displayed near the first area 903a regardless of the number displayed, the first reserved symbol 902 and the second reserved symbol 901 are recognized as a series, The total number of the first start memory number and the second start memory number can be easily grasped. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 62, in the area where the second reserved symbol 901 is not displayed among the four held display areas 903 that are always displayed, the second reserved area scheduled to be displayed in that area. A numerical value indicating the order is displayed in order to indicate what number the pattern 901 includes, including the lottery by the first winning / failing determining means 930a. Therefore, by recognizing the numerical value, the total number of the first start memory number and the second start memory number can be grasped more clearly.

  In addition, since the lottery is mainly executed by the second winning / deciding means 930b in the normal gaming state, the second reserved symbol 901 displayed for a predetermined area is visually recognized. If the lottery by the first win / fail determination means 930a frequently occurs in the state, the first reserved symbol 902 is displayed in the reserved display area 904 beyond the area (hold display area 903) used at the normal time. In particular, the hold display area 904 (the first area 904a, the second area 904b, the third area 904c, and the fourth area 904d) in which the first hold symbol 902 is displayed is not always displayed, but the first hold It is displayed according to the number of symbols 902. For example, when the number of the first reserved symbols 902 is four, all the first area 904a to the fourth area 904d are displayed in order to display the first reserved symbols 902 (see FIG. 62 (e)). However, when the number of the first reserved symbols 902 is one, only the fourth area 904d is displayed (see FIG. 62B), and the first reserved symbol 902 corresponding to the first is displayed in that area. . For this reason, when the first reserved symbol 902 is displayed, it can be seen as if the reserved display area 903 is extended.

  The second hold state display means 967b is provided with a background color display control means 968, and the background color display control means 968 starts from the fourth area 903d among the four hold display areas 903 for the first start. The background color in the reserved display area 903 up to the number corresponding to the stored number (that is, the number of displayed first reserved symbols 902) is the first background color, and the background color in the remaining reserved display area 903 Is the second background color that is the same color as the background color of the first reserved symbol 901. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), when the upper limit of the second start memory number is “4” and the first start memory number is “2”, the third region 903c and the fourth start memory number The area 903d is the first background color, and the first area 903a and the second area 903b are the second background color. As shown in FIG. 62D, when the upper limit of the second start memory number is “4” and the first start memory number is “3”, the second area 903b, the third area 903c, The fourth region 903d is the first background color, and only the first region 903a is the second background color. The background of the area where the first reserved symbol 902 is displayed is always the second background color.

  For this reason, when the first reserved symbol 902 is displayed, the background of the reserved display area 903 changes to the first background color by the number corresponding to the number of the first reserved symbols 902. In other words, the number of areas to be the second background color always matches the upper limit value (four) of the second start memory number regardless of the number of the first reserved symbol 902 and the second reserved symbol 901 displayed. As a result, the number of first background color areas is increased by the amount of the first reserved symbol 902 displayed. For this reason, by recognizing the number of the hold display areas 903 that are the first background color, it is possible to easily grasp how many current start memory numbers are increased from the upper limit value of the second start memory number. .

  Further, in this example, the first reserved symbol 902 and the second reserved symbol 901 have the same shape (bullet shape in this example), and the display purpose is the same, that is, which symbol It is possible to grasp that the lottery is on hold. Moreover, the colors are different from each other, so that the first reserved symbol 902 and the second reserved symbol 901 can be clearly distinguished.

  63. These hold display areas 903 and 904 are displayed at the lower part of the display screen 101a in the effect display device 101, as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is possible to promptly recognize the hold status such as the number of starting memories and the lottery order while paying attention to the change status of the decorative symbol S. That is, it is possible to entertain the production while being always related to the hold status and the variation of the decorative design S, and the interest in the production can be greatly improved. The first hold state display unit 967a and the second hold state display unit 967b function as the display area deriving unit of the present invention, and display the hold display areas 903 and 904 on the effect display device 101.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, when the execution of one or a plurality of second processes is on standby, a winning to the first starter device 456 or the third starter device 332 is detected. If it is, the first reserved symbol corresponding to the lottery will be displayed in the second reserved symbol (symbol sequence) that is being displayed. It becomes possible to generate the feeling “ In particular, even when many second reserved symbols have already been displayed, the first reserved symbol is interrupted at the beginning of a series of symbol strings, so the processing corresponding to the first reserved symbol is relatively short. It can be started during the period, and it is possible to suppress the discontinuation of attention to the production and the like, and arousing irritation.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, the number (four) of the reserved display areas (first area 903a to fourth area 903d) that match the upper limit of the second start memory number is stored in the execution order of the second process. The second reserved symbols 901 displayed in order to display the second reserved symbols 901 corresponding to the second starting stored number in the respective reserved display areas 903. Even if the number is not counted, the second start memory number can be grasped by recognizing the position of the hold display area 903 where the last second hold symbol 901 is displayed. Further, in order to display the first reserved symbol 902 closer to the first area 903a side, when the game ball is won in the first start port device 456 and the third start port device 332 and the first process is on standby, The first reserved symbol 902 interrupts the already displayed second reserved symbol 901, and it is possible to easily grasp “the first processing is executed before the second processing is executed”. be able to. Further, the first reserved symbol 902 and the second reserved symbol 901 are recognized as a series, and the total number of the first start memory number and the second start memory number can be easily grasped. Furthermore, when the lottery by the first winning / decision determining means 930a frequently occurs in the specific gaming state, the first holding symbol 902 is displayed beyond the holding display area 903 used at the normal time. It can be seen as if 903 has been extended, and it can be realized that the upper limit of the starting memory number is increasing. For this reason, it is possible to raise the player's awareness that “something special is happening” and to increase the game motivation.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, among the plurality of hold display areas 903, the hold display areas from the fourth area corresponding to the fourth execution order, which is the upper limit, to the number corresponding to the first start memory number Since the background in 903 is different from the background color in the remaining on-hold display area 903, it is possible to easily grasp how many current start memory numbers are higher than the upper limit value of the second start memory number, and It is possible to visually grasp how advantageous the game state is compared to the normal game state. Therefore, the motivation for the game can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, when it is determined that a specific gaming state has been reached, the chances of performing the lottery by the first winning / failing determining means 930a and the lottery by the second winning / failing determining means 930b are increased. In addition, the advantage in a specific gaming state can be improved. Moreover, since it is possible to generate seven types of advantageous game states as “winning”, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game flow in the game. In particular, the third advantageous gaming state does not become the short-time gaming state if it occurs in the normal gaming state, but if it occurs in the probability variation state, it becomes the short-time gaming state, and the lottery by the first winning / failing determining means 930a. The frequency can be greatly increased. For this reason, the advantage of the gaming state can be increased in stages toward the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state to which a specific profit is given, and as a result, the gaming motivation is reduced due to the monotony of the game content Can be suppressed.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  In the above embodiment, the first lottery determination unit 930a is provided with two lottery units having different advantages, that is, the first winner determination unit 930a and the second winner determination unit 930b. When waiting for the first process to execute one process with priority over the second process by the second win / fail decision means 930b, the process interrupts the head of the second process that is waiting. As shown, the first hold symbol 932 and the second hold symbol 931 are used to indicate the hold. Instead, when a plurality of second processes are waiting, the first process is interrupted during any of the second processes, and a hold display is performed so that the player can recognize this interrupt mode. It may be. Further, the position where the first process interrupts may be changed regularly or irregularly. Even in such a case, unlike the conventional monotonous gaming machine that executes the first process with high advantage at a relatively early stage and processes in order of winning, the player's attention is attracted to the display mode of the hold. A decrease in game willingness can be suppressed. In particular, when the first process is irregularly interrupted by a lottery or the like, it is possible to make a gaze on the hold display because of the irregularity. Further, there may be provided means for determining by lottery whether or not to interrupt the first process at the beginning of the second process or between any of the second processes. In this case, for example, by switching the frequency at which the interrupt of the first process is performed according to the gaming state such as the probability variation state, it is possible to indicate the current gaming state to the player through the execution frequency of the interruption. . Furthermore, regardless of the advantage of the lottery means, one process may be interrupted between the other processes to stand by.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment showed what provided two lottery means with mutually different advantages, it was equipped with one lottery means or several lottery means with equal advantage mutually, and a notice effect with high expectation appears. At this time, the process corresponding to the lottery may be interrupted with respect to other processes waiting. According to this, even if many processes are already waiting, it is possible to execute a process with high expectation at a relatively early stage, while knowing that the lottery result has a high expectation. It is possible to prevent “irritation due to delay in execution of processing”.

  In the above-described embodiment, the background color in the hold display area 903 corresponding to the second win / fail decision unit 930b is changed. However, the background color of the hold display area 904 corresponding to the first win / fail decision unit 930a is changed. You may make it make it. In this case, since the first reserved symbol 902 and the second reserved symbol 901 can be identified by the background color, the colors of the first reserved symbol 902 and the second reserved symbol 901 are the same color. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although what made the shape of the 1st reservation symbol 902 and the 2nd reservation symbol 901 the same was shown, it is good also as a mutually different symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the hold mode is displayed according to the processing order of the first process and the second process. However, the hold display is not necessarily performed according to the process order. The second holding symbol 901 may be arranged side by side to display the holding mode.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in all gaming states, the execution of the first process has been shown to be performed with priority over the second process, but the first process is given priority only in the case of a specific gaming state, In a normal gaming state, each process may be performed according to a winning order.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 1st success / failure determination means 930a and the 2nd success / failure determination means 930b are provided, a 1st process is interrupted at the head of the 2nd waiting | standby process, and the reservation aspect is made into the 1st reservation symbol 902 and the 1st Although it was decided to display with the two hold symbols 901, the processing order of the first process and the second process remains the same as the winning order as before, and only the hold display is as if the first process interrupted the second process. It may be as if it were done. In addition, when there is one lottery means, when a specific condition is met at the time of winning a prize, the reserved symbol for the prize is displayed at the beginning of the already displayed reserved symbol or between the already displayed reserved symbols. To give the player the impression that the lottery process related to the prize has been interrupted, and "If a special lottery with high expectations is interrupted," It is possible to urge the player to realize that “it has developed” and to make the feeling that “something favorable for me” may occur. In particular, even if many reserved symbols are already displayed, the reserved symbols are interrupted in a series of symbol sequences, so the processing corresponding to the reserved symbols is started in a relatively short period of time. It is suppressed that attention to etc. is interrupted or arouses irritation.

  In the above embodiment, the first start port device 456 and the third start port device 332 are used as the first start port. However, the first start port device 456 is not provided and the third start port device 332 is provided. You may comprise only.

  Moreover, although the numerical value shown by the said embodiment, for example, the numerical value regarding a winning probability, a distribution rate, and the frequency | count of a change, is a suitable example, it is not limited to this.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine, a gaming machine that is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. 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. It is a perspective view which isolate | separates the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows from diagonally upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover body, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main-body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a back perspective view of a game board. It is an enlarged front view showing a configuration of a main part of a pachinko machine in which a game board having a game area and a plurality of units mounted on the game board are assembled. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko principal part from the upper left front. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko principal part from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows the game board which has a game area | region from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles the pachinko principal part and shows from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows a center accessory from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles a center accessory and shows from diagonally forward. It is a perspective view which shows the stage of a center accessory from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the coloring member from the stage. It is a perspective view which shows a coloring member from diagonally forward. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the stage of a center accessory from the upper right front. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the stage of a center accessory from upper left back. It is a perspective view which shows an electrical decoration unit from the upper right front. It is a perspective view which shows the base member of an electrical decoration unit from the upper right front. It is a front view which shows each decoration provided in the electrical decoration unit. It is sectional drawing which shows the part which light-emits a stage decoration member among electrical decoration units. It is a rear view which shows an electrical decoration unit. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the partition board and the center role from the electrical decoration unit from upper left back. It is sectional drawing which shows the assembly | attachment state of a center accessory and an electrical decoration unit. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles the structure of the part which propagates light from a light emitting board | substrate to a center accessory, and shows the structure from diagonally forward. It is an enlarged front view which shows the principal part in the surface by the side of the player of a center accessory. It is sectional drawing which shows the AA cross section of FIG. It is a front view which shows the structure of a cylindrical propagation member. It is a perspective view which shows a movable accessory unit from the upper right front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the mechanism part in a movable accessory unit. It is a part of block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is another part of the block diagram which shows a control structure schematically. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate, and the process at the time of a power failure generation | occurrence | production. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol and special electric accessory control process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the start opening prize process in a special symbol and a special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation start process in a special symbol and a special electrically-powered object control process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern setting process in a special symbol and a special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the fluctuation | variation in a special symbol and a special electrically-powered object control process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game start process in a special symbol and a special electrically-powered object control process. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game start process in a special symbol and a special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric utility jackpot control process in a special symbol and special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric accessory small hit control process in a special symbol and special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a periphery control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 16ms steady process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a periphery control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in a 16ms regular process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process in a 16 ms regular process. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration design change start process in an effect control process. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the 1st lottery in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the 2nd lottery in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding an advantageous game state. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the normal lottery in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure regarding the production | presentation display control and decoration design variation control in an electrical decoration control board. FIG. 58 is a block diagram showing in detail a configuration of a main part in FIG. 57. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table structure in the random number memory means for special symbols. It is explanatory drawing which shows the step-wise flow of an advantageous game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind and transition of each advantageous game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a 1st reservation symbol and a 2nd reservation symbol. It is an image which shows the specific example of a 1st reservation symbol and a 2nd reservation symbol. It is a table for demonstrating the method at the time of determining the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration symbol sequence. It is a table which shows the relationship between the variation pattern of a decoration symbol row | line | column, and the variation time of a special symbol. It is a table which shows the distribution rate in the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration symbol sequence. It is a table which shows the relationship between a command and the number of interlocking fluctuations in a pseudo fluctuation. It is a table which shows the relationship between the notice effect in the main change of a decoration symbol sequence, and the notice effect in a pseudo change. It is an image which shows the specific example of a notice effect. It is an image which shows the specific example of a notice effect.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 94 Main control board (main control means)
101 effect display device (first effect display means, second effect display means)
130 Launcher Unit (Launcher)
164 stage
183 Ball taxiway (taxiway)
330 Second starter device (second starter)
332 Third starter device (first starter)
335 Attacker device (opening / closing prize winning device)
340 Lower start port sensor (first winning state detection means)
352 Start-up solenoid (electric opening and closing prize device)
358 Middle start sensor (second winning status detection means)
390a First special symbol display 390b Second special symbol display 416 Upper start sensor (first winning state detection means)
456 First starter device (first starter)
790 Passing gate 820a First variation pattern determining means (first display mode determining means)
820b Second variation pattern determining means (second display mode determining means)
830 Peripheral control board (sub-control means)
901 Second reserved symbol 902 First reserved symbol 903 Reserved display area 903a First area 903d Fourth area (mth area)
911a First hit determination table 911b Second hit determination table 912a First hit symbol table 912b Second hit symbol table 913a First hit time variation time setting table 913b Second hit time variation time setting table 914a First Fluctuating time setting table 914b for second deviation Random time extracting means 916b for first hit determination random number extraction means 916b Random number extracting means for second hit determination 917a Random number extracting means for first hit symbol 917b Second hit symbol Random number extraction means 918a First variation time random number extraction means 918b Second variation time random number extraction means 922a First hold / digestion means 922b Second hold / digestion means 923 Game state determination means 925 Normal success / failure determination means (winning rate change means) Means, third lottery means)
926 Normal winning judgment table (winning probability changing means)
929 opening control means 930a first win / fail decision means (first lottery means)
930b Second success / failure determination means (second lottery means)
931a First stop symbol determining means (first lottery means, first display mode determining means)
931b Second stop symbol determining means (second lottery means, second display mode determining means)
932a First variation time determining means (first lottery means, first display mode determining means)
932b Second variation time determining means (second lottery means, second display mode determining means)
933a First advantageous game state control means (advantageous game state generation means)
933b Second advantageous game state control means (advantageous game state generation means)
933c Third advantageous game state control means 934 Special symbol fluctuation control means (first special symbol fluctuation control means, second special symbol fluctuation control means)
935 Command sending means 939 First special symbol random number storage means (first random number storage means)
940 Second special symbol random number storage means (second random number storage means)
941a First hold control means 941b Second hold control means 942a First digest control means 942b Second digest control means 960a First decorative symbol row fluctuation display means 960b Second decorative symbol row fluctuation display means 967a First hold state display means ( Display area deriving means)
967b Second hold state display means (display area derivation means, special hold state display means, interrupt means)
968 Background color display control means 975a First effect display control means (first display control means)
975b Second effect display control means (second display control means)
981 Specific profit giving means 982 Predetermined profit giving means

Claims (1)

A special symbol display for displaying special symbols;
A start port that is placed in the game area and where a game medium can be won;
A winning state detecting means for detecting that a game medium has been won at the start opening;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detection means;
Display mode determining means for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means;
Special symbol variation control means for varying the special symbol based on the detection of the game medium by the winning state detecting means and stopping the variation of the special symbol at the stop symbol determined by the display mode determining means;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, advantageous gaming state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
If the game medium is detected by the winning state detection means while the special symbol is changing, the processing based on the detection is made to stand by, and the waiting number is stored as a starting memory number, and to the starting port. Holding / digesting means for executing the processing according to the winning order of
A holding state display means for displaying a number of holding symbols corresponding to the starting memory number in a series of symbol rows according to the execution order of the processing;
Specific condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined specific condition is satisfied;
When the game medium is detected by the winning state detection means and the specific condition determination means determines that the specific condition is satisfied while the execution of the processing is awaited by the holding / digestion means Comprises a special hold state display means for interrupting and displaying a special hold symbol of a form different from the hold symbol in the already displayed symbol row.

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