JP2008284250A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing the decline of a player's excitement and enjoyment of a game even when executing control to a big winning game state where it is difficult to acquire a large amount of prize balls. <P>SOLUTION: A decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at a liquid crystal display device 50, and prescribed performance display is executed without notifying a player that 2R jackpot and small winning are awarded when either 2R probability variable jackpot or small winning is awarded. Also, when the decorative symbol is in a ready-to-win state and then is lost, the performance display similar to the performance display executed when the 2R probability variable jackpot and the small winning are awarded is executed at the liquid crystal display device 50. Thus, since it can be recognized that the performance display to be a losing is executed even if executing the prescribed performance display when the 2R probability variable jackpot and the small winning are achieved and it is not easily recognized by a player that the 2R jackpot and the small winning are achieved, the decline of the player's excitement and enjoyment of the game is suppressed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a game area formed on a front surface of a game board and into which a game ball launched from a launching unit is driven, a plurality of start openings provided in the game area, and a first start of the plurality of start openings. First profit grant determination means for determining whether or not to control to a profit grant state for giving a predetermined profit to the player based on the game ball having entered the mouth, and a second of the plurality of start ports Second profit grant determining means for determining whether or not to control to a profit granting state for giving a predetermined profit to the player based on the game ball entering the start opening; and the first profit grant determining means; Display means for starting a variable display of a plurality of types of symbol information based on the determination of one of the second profit grant determination means and deriving and displaying a predetermined display result after a predetermined period of time; The first profit grant judging means and the second profit grant judgment It relates gaming machine deriving display specific display result on the display unit on the basis that is determined to control the benefit applied state by one of the means.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine provided with a display device generally displays a variation of the symbol on the display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening, and the symbol display result is a big hit symbol Occasionally, a big hit gaming state is generated to control the opening of the attacker device, and the winning ball is paid out based on the winning of the gaming ball to the attacker device.

  In this type of gaming machine, the number of executions of the variable display of symbols within a predetermined period is increased by controlling the time to shorten the execution time of the variable display of symbols executed on the display device after the end of the big hit gaming state, Improve the ratio of big hits within a given period. In addition to the above-mentioned time-shortening control after the end of the big hit gaming state when the specific big hit symbol among the big hit symbols has been reached, control is performed to a high probability state that improves the probability that the display result of the symbol variation display is a big hit symbol.

  In such a gaming machine, a big hit gaming state in which the attacker device is controlled to be opened for a long time when the display result of the symbol variation display on the display device becomes a specific big hit symbol, and a big hit game in which the attacker device is controlled to be released for a short time. There is one that controls to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state by controlling either of the state (Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the attacker device is controlled to be in a high probability state after being controlled to be released for a short period, the game device is in a big hit gaming state in which the attacker device is controlled to be released in a short period without being controlled to be in a high probability state. It was possible to give the impression that it was suddenly controlled to a high probability state, and it was possible to improve game entertainment.
JP 2007-75444 A

  In the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, while the attacker device is controlled to be opened in a short period of time and then controlled to a high probability state and changed to a state advantageous to the player, a game ball is rarely awarded to the attacker device. There is a risk that the game interest will be lowered because it is difficult to obtain a large number of prize balls without being generated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in gaming interest even when controlled to a big hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a large number of prize balls. To do.

(Solution 1)
(Solution 1)
A game area (game area 12) formed on the front surface of the game board (game board 4) and into which a game ball launched from the launch means (launch device 135) is shot, and a start port (upper start) provided in the game area Mouth 52, lower start opening 52) and whether or not to control to a profit granting state (big hit gaming state) that gives a predetermined profit to the player based on the game ball entering the start opening Based on the first jackpot determination random number and the first jackpot determination value acquired in step S104 of the first special symbol normal process (step S51) by the profit giving determination means (whether to control the jackpot gaming state or not. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state based on the determination portion and the second big hit determination random number and the second big hit determination value acquired by the CPU 120 in the second special symbol normal process (step S61). And a display for deriving and displaying a predetermined display result after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of variable display of a plurality of types of symbol information (decorative symbol 50d) based on the determination by the profit grant determination means. Means (liquid crystal display device 50), and based on the determination that the profit granting means controls the profit granting state, a specific display result (15R probability variable big hit symbol, 2R probability variable big hit symbol, In a gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) that derives and displays 2R non-probable big hit symbol)
Display control means for controlling the display means to execute the variable display of the symbol information (the first effect control process (step S701) and the second effect control process (step S702) are executed by the integrated CPU 112) and the liquid crystal display device 50 Display control part), and
An open state that is provided in the game area and is easy to receive a game ball (a state in which the open / close member 60a is displaced so as to fall to the near side and the big prize opening 62 is opened) and a closed state in which it is difficult to receive the game ball ( A specific opening / closing means (attacker device 60) that can be changed to a state in which the opening / closing member 60a is displaced to a position along the board surface and the special prize opening 62 is closed);
A prize ball paying means for paying out a predetermined prize ball based on the game ball entering the specific opening / closing means (a part for driving the payout device 109 in the prize ball processing (step S19) by the CPU 102 and paying out a prize ball) )When,
Based on the result of the specific display result being derived and displayed on the display means, profit grant state control means (a big hit control process (step S43) by the CPU 102) is performed to control the specific open / close means to open and close to the profit grant state. Part to execute)
Any of a plurality of types of profit granting states (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probability big hit) with different profits given to the player when it is determined by the profit grant determining means to control to the profit grant state Profit type determining means for determining crab (a portion for determining the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type determination value acquired by the CPU 102 in step S122 of the first stop symbol setting process (step S52)) The portion for determining the type of jackpot based on the big hit type determination random number and the jackpot type determination value acquired by the CPU 102 in the second stop symbol setting process (step S62) and the second stop symbol setting process (step S62) by the CPU 102 Jackpot type determination random number and jackpot type judgment value obtained at It includes a portion) to determine the class, and
The profit grant state control means can easily enter a game ball based on the fact that the profit type determination means determines the high profit grant state (15R probability variable big hit game state) among the plurality of types of profit grant states. Control the opening / closing of the specific opening / closing means to the profit granting state in a mode (when the attacker device 60 is opened for 30 seconds or when 10 game balls enter the big prize opening 62). Then, based on the low profit grant state (2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit) determined by the profit type determining means, it is difficult to enter the game ball (the attacker device 60 is released for 1.3 seconds) Sometimes closing the attacker device 60) to control the opening and closing of the specific opening and closing means to control the profit grant state,
The display control means includes
The display control of the symbol information is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to grasp the control state of the symbol information (decorative display of the decorative symbol 50d on the liquid crystal display device 50).
When the profit type determining means determines the high profit granting state, a special effect display for notifying that the profit granting state control means starts controlling the profit granting state before starting the profit granting state control. (In FIG. 42 (G '), the main character 50a is controlled to display the victory of the sub-character 50b, and "probable variable big hit is determined!" ,
When the profit type determining means determines the low profit grant state, at least during the control of the profit grant state by the profit grant state control means without notifying the control to the low profit grant state A specific effect display that suggests execution of a predetermined effect display (if 2R probability variation big hit, the effect shown in FIGS. 40 (C) and 40 (D) is executed without notifying that 2R probability variation big hit will occur, and 2R non-probable change) If it is a big hit, execute FIG. 40 (C) to FIG. 40 (D) and FIG. 42 (E) to FIG.
When it is not determined by the profit grant determination means that the profit grant state is controlled, it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S146 of the first variation pattern setting process (step S53) by the CPU 102). When it is determined to reach and when the CPU 102 determines to reach in the second variation pattern setting process (Step S63), the same effect display as the specific effect display (FIG. 41 (C ″) and FIG. 41 (D ″)) ) Is executed in substantially the same period as the execution period of the specific effect display.

According to the gaming machine described in Solution 1, since the display control of the symbol information is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to grasp the control state of the symbol information, it is possible to grasp whether the specific display result is derived and displayed. It becomes difficult to focus attention on the effect display executed by the display means. Also, when controlling to a high profit granting state, it is difficult to enter the game ball when controlling the specific opening / closing means to control the profit granting state by controlling the opening and closing of the specific opening / closing means in a manner that makes it easy to enter the game ball. By controlling the opening and closing of the specific opening / closing means in such a manner, the profit granting state is controlled, so that a plurality of profit granting states of a high profit granting state in which acquisition of a prize sphere is easy and a low profit granting state in which acquisition of a prize sphere is difficult It becomes possible to control.
In addition, when controlling to the high profit granting state, it notifies that it will be controlled to the high profit granting state before starting the control of the high profit granting state, whereas when controlling to the low profit granting state, it is low profit Control of the low-profit grant state is started without notifying that the grant state is controlled. Moreover, when controlling to a low profit provision state, the specific effect display which suggests execution of a predetermined effect display is performed at least during execution of a low profit provision state. Control to the profit-giving state without notifying the control to the low-profit-giving state, and execute the specific-effects display while executing the control of the low-profit-giving state, so that the specific effect display is noticed, and the specific opening / closing means is opened and closed It can be difficult to notice control.
Further, if the predetermined condition is satisfied when it is not determined to control the profit granting state, the same effect display as the specific effect display is executed. That is, even when the specific effect display is executed by executing the same effect display as the specific effect display even when the profit granting state is not controlled, it can be thought that the profit granting state is not controlled. It can be difficult to grasp that it is controlled to the profit granting state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating because it is difficult to acquire a prize by being controlled to the low profit granting state. Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect display similar to the specific effect display is executed in substantially the same period as the execution period of the specific effect display. As a result, it can be made more difficult to determine whether or not the effect display being executed is executed based on the low-profit granting state, and thus it can be made more difficult to grasp that the low-profit granting state has been entered. .

(Solution 2)
Based on the fact that a predetermined promotion condition is satisfied (a 15R probability variation big hit or a 2R probability variation big hit has occurred), a high probability state (high probability state) in which it is determined that the benefit grant determination means will control the profit grant state. A low-probability state in which the probability that the profit-giving state is determined to be controlled by the profit-giving determination means based on the fact that a predetermined demotion condition is satisfied (2R uncertain variation big hit occurs) is lower than the high-probability state Probability changing means for controlling to (normal state) (the CPU 102 turns on the probability change flag in step S263 of the big hit release post-processing (step S73), turns off the probability change flag in step S264, and turns on the probability change flag in the big hit determination processing. If so, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the first jackpot judgment value and the second jackpot judgment value at the time of high probability, and the probability variation Grayed further comprising a judging whether or not parts) and big hit based on the first jackpot determining value and the second jackpot determination value at the time of low probability if not turned on,
The profit type determining means includes a first low profit granting state (2R probability variation big hit) that controls the high profit state after the profit granting state is ended by the probability changing means as the low profit granting state and the end of the profit granting state It is determined as one of the second low-profit granting states (2R non-probable big hits) that are controlled to the low probability state later.
The display control means controls the low-probability state by the probability changing means after executing the specific effect display based on being determined to be in the first low-profit granting state by the profit-type determining means. On the condition, the promotion suggesting effect (the effect shown in FIG. 39D) suggesting that the high-probability state is controlled as the predetermined effect display is executed, and the profit type determining means gives the second low profit Controlling the low probability state as the predetermined effect display on the condition that the probability changing means controls the high probability state after executing the specific effect display based on the determined state. A gaming machine according to Solution 1, wherein a demoting suggestion effect (effect shown in FIG. 42G) is executed.

According to the gaming machine described in the solution 2, the promotion suggestion effect that suggests the control to the high probability state is performed on the condition that the control is performed to the low probability state when the first low profit grant state is controlled. If the control is in the high probability state, the promotion suggesting effect is not executed. Further, when the control is made to the second low profit granting state, the demotion suggestion effect is executed on the condition that the control is made to the high probability state, and if the control is made to the low probability state, the demotion suggestion effect is not executed.
When the first low profit grant state is entered while controlling to the high probability state, it is controlled again to the high probability state after the end of the profit grant state, and the second low profit is obtained when controlling to the low probability state. When the grant state is reached, the low-probability state is controlled again after the profit grant state ends. That is, in these cases, the gaming state does not change before and after the profit granting state. When the first low profit granting state is entered, it is grasped that the control is made to the first low profit granting state by executing the promotion suggesting effect even though the gaming state does not change before and after the profit granting state, It is understood that control is made to the second low profit granting state by executing the relegation suggestion effect in spite of the fact that the gaming state does not change before and after the profit granting state when the low profit granting state is entered. In the grant state and the second low-profit grant state, it is difficult to acquire a prize, so there is a risk that the game entertainment will be reduced.
Therefore, when the gaming state does not change before and after the profit giving state in the first low profit granting state and the second low profit granting state, the promotion suggesting effect and the demotion suggesting effect are not executed after executing the specific effect display. Therefore, it is difficult to grasp the control to the first low profit grant state and the second low profit grant state. In addition, in order to perform the same effect display as the specific effect display even when not controlling to the profit granting state, if the promotion suggestion effect and the demotion suggestion effect are not executed after executing the specific effect display, the profit granting state is entered When the gaming state does not change before and after the profit granting state when it becomes the first low profit granting state and the second low profit granting state, it can be assumed that it is not controlled. It can be made difficult to grasp that the profit is granted.
On the other hand, while controlling to the low probability state, it is grasped that the control is changed to the first low profit granting state by executing the promotion suggesting effect, but since the gaming state changes to a more advantageous state, There is little decline. In addition, while controlling to the high probability state, it is grasped that the second low profit granting state is controlled by executing the demote suggestion effect, but the player is not notified of the control to the low probability state. May be disadvantageous. That is, it is possible to execute an effect display according to a change in the gaming state, and when there is no change in the gaming state, it is difficult to grasp that the first low-profit granting state and the second low-profit granting state are entered. can do. Thereby, the fall of a game entertainment interest can be suppressed.
Also, when the specific effect display is executed, the specific effect display is executed during the execution of the low profit granting state, and after the specific effect display is executed, the promotion suggestion effect and the demotion suggestion effect are executed. It can be noted whether or not the demotion suggestion effect is executed, and it is difficult to notice the opening / closing control of the specific opening / closing means. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating because it is difficult to acquire a prize by being controlled to the low profit granting state.

(Solution 3)
Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, the display control means restricts the display of variation of the symbol information, and the profit granting state control means ends the control of the profit granting state. If the first big hit flag is turned on in step S184 of the first special symbol stop process (step S55 by the CPU 102) that cancels the restriction based on this, the big hit control flag is turned on, and the second special symbol stop process If the second big hit flag is turned on in (step S65), the big hit control flag is turned on. If the big hit control flag is turned on in step S35 of the special symbol process (step S14), the first special symbol process ( The execution of the step S37) and the second special symbol process (step S39) is restricted, and the big hit release post-processing ( Step of releasing the restriction of the first special symbol process (step S37) and the second special symbol process (step S39) by turning off the big hit control flag when the big hit gaming state is ended in step S261 of step S73) )
The display control means includes
When the specific effect display is executed based on the profit type determining means being determined to be in the first low profit granting state, and when the probability changing means is controlling the high probability state, the fluctuation restricting means To execute the promotion suggestion effect before releasing the restriction by
If the specific effect display is executed based on the profit type determining means being determined to be in the second low profit granting state, and the probability changing means is controlling to the high probability state, the fluctuation restricting means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the demotion suggesting effect is executed before the restriction is released.

  According to the gaming machine described in the solution 3, the specific effect display is executed based on the first low profit granting state and the second low profit granting state, and when the first low profit granting state is reached, the low If the control is in the probability state, the promotion suggestion effect is executed before releasing the regulation of the fluctuation display of the symbol information, and if the control is in the high probability state when the second low profit grant state is entered, the symbol information A demotion suggestion effect is executed before the regulation of the variable display is released. Also, at least during the execution of the low-profit granting state, the specific effect display is executed, and the promotion suggestion effect and the demotion suggestion effect are executed before the restriction is released. Done in. For this reason, when the specific effect display is executed, it is difficult to grasp that the specific opening / closing means is controlled to open and close by causing the display means to pay attention to whether or not the promotion suggesting effect or the demoting suggestion effect is executed. can do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment interest from deteriorating because it is difficult to acquire a prize by being controlled to the low profit grant state.

(Solution 4)
The starting port is constituted by a plurality of starting ports (upper starting port 52, lower starting port 54),
A game to the second starting port (the lower starting port 54) among the plurality of starting ports based on the fact that a predetermined increase condition is established (either one of 15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit or 2R non-variable big hit occurs) The rate of entering the ball is increased more than usual (short-time control is executed), and a predetermined decrease condition is satisfied (after the 2R big hit gaming state based on the 2R non-probable big hit, the first special symbol display 141a first The total of the number of times the special symbol variable display is executed and the number of times the second special symbol variable display is executed on the second special symbol display 141b has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Based on the above, the rate of entering the game ball into the second starting port is reduced to the normal rate (terminates the time-shortening control), and the time-shortening flag is set in the post-hit release post-processing (step S73) by the CPU 102. Oh If it is a 2R non-probable big hit, the time limit flag is turned on and the time counter is set to “100 times”, the time change determination process (step S152) and the second change of the first change pattern setting process (step S53). In the time setting determination process (step S63), if the time setting counter is 0, the time setting flag is turned off, and if the time setting flag is turned on, the second special symbol display 141b is set in the normal symbol process (step S15). Control that shortens the time required for the second special symbol to be displayed after the second special symbol has been displayed at, and control that increases the probability that the result of the normal symbol's variation display will be a “win”. Control that extends the opening time of the pitching device 56 from the normal state when the symbol variation display results in “winning”, and sets the number of times the pitching device 56 is opened to the normal state Remote control for increasing, further comprising a portion) to perform any or any combination of,
The profit grant determination means includes
A first determination is made as to whether or not to control to a profit granting state in which a predetermined profit is given to a player based on a game ball entering a first start port (upper start port 52) among the plurality of start ports. 1 profit grant determination means (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state based on the first jackpot determination random number and the first jackpot determination value acquired by the CPU 102 in step S104 of the first special symbol normal processing (step S51)) Part to determine), and
Second profit granting judging means for judging whether or not to control to a profit granting state in which a predetermined profit is given to a player based on a game ball entering the second starter port among the plurality of starter ports (A portion for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state based on the second jackpot determination random number and the second jackpot determination value acquired by the CPU 120 in the second special symbol normal process (step S61)). Including
The profit type determining means is
First profit type determining means (CPU 102) for determining one of a plurality of types of profit granting states in which the profit given to the player is different when it is determined by the first profit granting determining means to control to the profit granting state. To determine the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type determination value acquired in step S122 of the first stop symbol setting process (step S52) and the second stop symbol setting process (step A portion for determining the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type determination value acquired in S62),
Second profit type determination means (CPU 102) for determining one of a plurality of types of profit grant states in which the profit given to the player is different when it is determined by the second profit grant determination means to be controlled to the profit grant state. The jackpot type determination random number acquired in the second stop symbol setting process (step S62) and the jackpot type determination value based on the jackpot type determination value),
The entrance ratio changing means is determined to be controlled by the first profit type determining means or the second profit type determining means to the high profit grant state or the low profit grant state among the plural types of profit grant states. Based on that, after the end of the high-profit grant state and the low-profit grant state, increase the percentage of game balls entering the second start opening,
When the second profit type determining means determines the first low profit granting state, the profit giving state control means starts opening / closing control of the specific opening / closing means after the specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means Start waiting time (the time set in the interval timer in the first special symbol stop process (step S55) and the second special symbol stop process (step S65)) and the profit grant state control means by the profit grant state control means At least one of the end waiting time (the time set in the interval timer in step S229 of the big hit release process (step S72)) from when the control is ended to when the restriction is released by the fluctuation restricting unit is the first The solution is shorter than when it is determined to be in the first low profit grant state by the profit type determining means. Gaming machine means 3 described.

  According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 4, the variation of the symbol information according to the determination result of the second profit grant determination means is changed by changing the proportion of the game balls entering the second start port according to the establishment of the predetermined condition. Change the display frequency. In addition, when the second profit type determining means determines the first low profit granting state based on the game ball entering the second start port, the game ball enters the first start port. The period during which the variable display is regulated is shortened compared to when the first profit type determining means determines the first low profit grant state. As a result, when the percentage of game balls entering the second starting port is increased more than usual, the execution frequency of the symbol information variation display according to the determination result of the second profit grant determination means is increased. The ratio determined in the first low profit grant state by the second profit type determination means is higher than the ratio determined in the first low profit grant state by the profit type determination means. That is, when the first low profit granting state is reached when the percentage of game balls entering the second start opening is increased than usual, the percentage of game balls entering the second start opening is set to normal. The time during which the change display of the symbol information is regulated at a higher rate than when the first low profit granting state is reached when it is not increased, in other words, the progress of the game according to the low profit granting state (the change display of the symbol information) ) Can be shortened, and it can be made more difficult to grasp that the low profit grant state has been achieved.

(Solution 5)
The display control means executes the specific effect display before executing the special effect display when the profit type determining means determines the high profit granting state. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 4.

  According to the gaming machine described in the solution means 5, when controlling to the high profit granting state, the specific effect display is executed, then the special effect display is executed, and then the opening / closing control of the specific opening / closing means is started. By configuring in this way, it is possible to focus on whether or not the special effect display is executed when the specific effect display is executed, and after the special effect display is executed, the opening and closing control of the specific opening / closing means is started. Then, since it can be recognized, it can be made difficult to grasp that the opening / closing control of the specific opening / closing means is being executed when the specific effect display is being executed when controlling to the low profit granting state. In addition, when the special effect display is not executed, it can be considered that the profit is not controlled, so that it is difficult to grasp that the profit is in a low profit grant state, and the profit control state is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decline in the amusement interest because it is difficult to acquire a prize.

  According to the present invention, even when the specific effect display is executed by executing the same effect display as the specific effect display even when the profit giving state is not controlled, it is assumed that the profit giving state is not controlled. Even if the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a large number of prize balls, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 will be described as a gaming machine. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this, and is “pachinko gaming machine”, “rotating gaming machine”, “arrange ball gaming machine”. "Jiyan ball game machine" or the like. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 specifically show the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to an embodiment. The pachinko machine 1 includes a frame body and a game board 4, and the frame body includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 5, and the like. Among these, the outer frame 2 is configured by combining upper, lower, left and right wooden frame members in a rectangular shape, and a lower plate 6 for receiving the lower surface of the main body frame 3 is provided at the front lower portion thereof. The left side edge of the outer frame 2 is connected to the left end of the main body frame 3 via a hinge mechanism 7. As shown in FIG. 2, the main body frame 3 is located on the front side of the outer frame 2. Can be opened and closed. The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 8, the game board mounting frame 9, and the mechanism mounting frame 10 with a synthetic resin material. Among these, the front frame body 8 is formed on the front side of the main body frame 3, and its outer shape has a size that matches the outer shape of the outer frame 2 excluding the lower plate 6.

  The game board mounting frame 9 is formed integrally with the rear portion of the front frame body 8, and the game board 4 is mounted on the game board mounting frame 9 so as to be fitted from the front. The game board 4 can also be opened and closed from the main body frame 3 to the front side via the hinge mechanism 25, and the game board 4 can be attached to and detached from the main body frame 3 along with this opening and closing operation. A catch lock 9a (a so-called “snap lock”) is provided at the lower opening edge of the game board mounting frame 9 where the game board 4 is fitted. As shown in the drawing, when the catch lock 9a is tightened in a state where the game board 4 is fitted in the game board mounting frame 9, the game board 4 is fixed to the game board mounting frame 9 so as to be strongly pressed downward.

  Further, lock members 4 c are respectively attached to the upper right corner and the lower right corner of the game board 4. The lock member 4c has a plate shape elongated in the width direction of the game board 4, and the game board 4 is locked to the game board mounting frame 9 with its front end protruding rightward from the game board 4. It works as a nail. In other words, the lock member 4c has either a protruding position in which the tip portion protrudes laterally from the right end of the game board 4 or a retracted position retracted inward (center direction) from the right end of the game board 4. 4 is locked.

  On the other hand, although not shown in FIG. 2, locking holes are formed in the inner edge of the game board mounting frame 9 at positions corresponding to the upper and lower lock members 4c. For this reason, if the upper and lower lock members 4c are locked at the protruding positions in a state where the game board 4 is fitted in the game board mounting frame 9, the game board 4 is held in a state where the tip ends thereof enter the locking holes. Locks to the game board mounting frame 9 to prevent it from falling forward. Conversely, the game board 4 can be easily removed from the game board mounting frame 9 by releasing the upper and lower lock members 4 c from the protruding position and releasing the locking with the game board mounting frame 9.

  The board surface (front surface) of the game board 4 is provided with a guide rail 11 formed in an annular shape, and the guide rail 11 includes an outer rail and an inner rail. On the board surface of the game board 4, a substantially circular game area 12 is defined inside the guide rail 11. In addition, the structure (board | board surface structure) in the game area | region 12 is mentioned later.

  A bass speaker 14 is built in via a mounting plate 13 at the position of the lower left corner of the front frame 8. A launch rail 15 is provided at the position of the lower right corner of the front frame 8, and the launch rail 15 plays a role of guiding the game ball toward the launch path of the game board 4. A lower front member 16 is attached to the front frame 8 at a position below the launch rail 15 and the bass speaker 14. A lower pan 17 is formed at a substantially central position of the lower front member 16, and a firing handle 18 is provided at a right position thereof.

  As shown in part in FIG. 2, a locking device 19 is attached to the right side end of the main body frame 3 (front frame body 8) on the back side thereof. The locking device 19 has a function of locking the entire body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 or locking the front frame 5 with respect to the body frame 3. The locking device 19 has two types of frame locking latches 21 and door locking latches 23, and one of the frame locking latches 21 corresponds to the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2. For example, when the main body frame 3 is pushed into the outer frame 2 from the state shown in FIG. 2, the two frame locking latches 21 on the upper and lower sides respectively engage with the corresponding stoppers 20, thereby causing the main body frame 3 to move. The outer frame 2 is fixed in a locked state.

  The other door locking latch 23 corresponds to the closing tool 22 provided on the rear surface of the front frame 5. For example, when the front frame 5 is pushed into the main body frame 3 from the state shown in FIG. At the top and bottom, the three door locking latches 23 are respectively engaged with the corresponding closing devices 22, whereby the front frame 5 is fixed in a locked state on the main body frame 3.

  The locking device 19 also has a cylinder lock 24. With the main body frame 3 and the front frame 5 closed, for example, an administrator / employee of the hall inserts a dedicated key into the key hole of the cylinder lock 24. When turned in one direction, the engagement between the frame locking latch 21 and the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. When the key is turned in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking latch 23 and the closing tool 22 of the front frame 5 is released, and the front frame 5 is unlocked. Since the front end of the cylinder lock 24 passes through the front frame 8 and the lower front member 16 and is exposed to the front surface of the lower front member 16, an unlocking operation is performed by inserting a key from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Can be easily performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main body frame 3 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 2 by rotating the key in the clockwise direction (twisting operation), and the key is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (twisting operation). ), The front frame 5 is unlocked with respect to the main body frame 3. Thus, either the main body frame 3 or the front frame 5 can be unlocked only by changing the direction of the key turning operation. Further, when the main body frame 3 is locked in the closed state, the locking device 19 does not release the engagement between the frame locking latch 21 and the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2 by an external operation using something other than the key. Thus, a lock mechanism for locking the displacement of the frame locking latch 21 is further provided.

  Thereby, when the main body frame 3 is locked in the closed state, the frame locking latch 21 is locked by the locking mechanism. The main body frame 3 (entire frame 8) has a rib projecting on the side closer to the gap between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 (front frame 8) than the frame locking latch 21 (on the right side in FIG. 2). Even if a player who intends to cheat inserts a wire or the like through the gap between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 (front frame 8) and directly operates the frame locking latch 21, the wire or the like Will abut the ribs and prevent further entry. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an act of illegally unlocking the main body frame 3 using a wire or the like from the gap between the outer frame 2 and the main body frame 3 (front frame 3).

  The front frame 5 is also called a glass frame or a glass door, and the front frame 5 is attached to the front side of the main body frame 3 through a hinge mechanism 25 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 includes a door main body frame 26 on the back side, and includes a frame lamp 27 (side decoration device), an upper plate 28, and an acoustic illumination device 29 on the front side. The door main body frame 26 is configured by a pressed metal frame member, and the door main body frame 26 is formed to have a size that covers a portion from the upper end of the front frame body 8 to the upper edge of the lower front member 16. ing. When the front frame 5 is closed, the front side of the front frame 8 including the game board 4 is covered by the front frame 5, but a substantially circular opening window 30 is formed in the center of the door body frame 26. The game area 12 of the game board 4 can be viewed from the front through the opening window 30. Further, a window frame 31 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 30 is provided on the rear side of the door main body frame 26, and two transparent glass plates 32 are spaced forward and backward in the window frame 31. Is inserted.

  In the configuration of the present embodiment, the cylinder lock 24 is disposed not on the right side of the game board 4 but on the lower side, and the locking device 19 disposed on the right side of the game board 4 is reduced in thickness, so that the game board 4 The area of the game area 12 formed in the above can be ensured larger than before. As a result, the player's eyes can be greatly attracted, and the interest in visual recognition can be enhanced. Moreover, in the structure of this embodiment, since the opening window 30 of the front frame 8 is enlarged in accordance with the enlargement of the game area 12, the rigidity of the front frame 8 is reduced at that portion. Since the upper plate 28 is integrally formed at the lower part of the front frame 8, the portion of the upper plate 28 is reinforced to suppress a decrease in rigidity of the front frame 8 as a whole.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 5 is provided with frame lamps 27 on both the left and right sides around the opening window 30 and an upper plate 28 at the lower part thereof. Furthermore, an acoustic illumination device 29 is disposed at the top. The frame lamp 27, the acoustic illumination device 29, the upper plate 28, and the like are integrated so as to constitute the outer shape of the front frame 5 as a whole, and are designed to recall a sense of unity in appearance.

  Among these, the frame lamp 27 is mainly composed of a side decorative body 33 with a built-in lamp substrate, and the side decorative body 33 is just paired on the left and right sides of the opening window 30. A plurality of slit-like opening holes extending in the vertical direction are arranged in the side decoration body 33 in the vertical direction. In each opening hole, a lens 34 corresponding to a lamp (LED: light emitting diode) mounted on the lamp substrate. Is incorporated.

  The acoustic illumination device 29 incorporates two speakers 36 for high sounds, and the front side of these speakers 36 is covered with a speaker cover 37. The speakers 36 are arranged in a pair on the left and right of the front frame 5, and a transparent cover body 35 is installed so as to connect the left and right speakers 36. The transparent cover body 35 extends to the full width of the front frame 5, and a lamp substrate having a decorative LED, a reflector body, and the like are installed behind the transparent cover body 35. The acoustic lighting device 29 is unitized in a state in which constituent members such as the speaker 36, the speaker cover 37, the transparent cover body 35, the lamp substrate, and the reflector body are assembled with each other.

  On the front side of the door body frame 26, an upper plate 28 is integrally provided with the front frame 8 at the lower portion around the opening window 30, and frame lamps 27 are mounted on the left and right sides. An upper speaker 36 is attached to the upper part. The frame lamp 27 is turned on / off according to various game contents, and the upper speaker 36 and the lower speaker 14 are controlled to output sound in a plurality of types according to various game contents. Is executed. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the lighting effect of the frame lamp 27 and the sound output control of the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 are enhanced according to various game contents, thereby enhancing the effect of the game. It is designed to improve the interest of the elderly. The upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14 also output a warning sound for notifying that an illegal act has been executed and an information sound for notifying that an error relating to a game has occurred.

  Due to the structure of the pachinko machine 1, the frame (outer frame 2, main body frame 3, front frame 5) is a part constituting the main body, and the board material of the game board 4, that is, the game board is detachably supported by the main body. It has become a part. The outer frame 2 plays a role of fixing the pachinko machine 1 to the island facility of the game hall (hall), and the main body frame 3 plays a role of detachably supporting the game board 4 including the game board. The game board is made of a strength member such as a plywood board, and various components (obstacles, accessories, winning devices, ornaments, electronic devices / control boards) are attached to the front and back of the game board.

  FIG. 3 shows the game board 4 alone. As described above, the game board 4 is configured with the game board 4a molded in a rectangular shape as a strength member, and the game area 12 is formed in a circular shape on the front surface thereof. In the game area 12, a number of obstacle nails are driven in a predetermined arrangement, and a windmill 40 for guiding the ball is provided at an appropriate position. In the upper half of the game area 12, a remarkably large effect device 42 is arranged, and this effect device 42 has a design symbolizing the model of the pachinko machine 1, the game concept, and the like.

  The rendering device 42 has an elliptical outer shape that is flattened in the vertical direction, but has angular portions in some places. In particular, when viewed from the front, the top portion of the rendering device 42 protrudes in a mountain shape, and the upper edge portion extending left and right from the portion corresponding to the mountain top has a gentle downward slope. In addition, the left edge of the effect device 42 has a shape that is lumpy in the vertical direction, and thus has an outer shape in which the upper end and the lower end of the left edge are respectively squared. On the other hand, the right edge portion of the effect device 42 is curved in an arc shape along the outer edge of the game area 12, and the outline thereof is a smooth curve in contrast to the left edge portion. Further, the lower edge portion of the effect device 42 has a downward slope that is linearly narrowed toward the center, and is bent in the horizontal direction at the center position.

  A liquid crystal display device 50 is installed inside the effect device 42, and the liquid crystal display device 50 has a relatively large display screen. In addition, various decorative bodies 43a, 43b, and 43c and movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are arranged inside the rendering device 42 so as to surround the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 50, and the movable decorative body 44a. ˜44c, other decorative bodies 43d, 43e, and the like are arranged along the peripheral edge of the rendering device 42.

  In addition, fixed decorative bodies 45a, 45b, and 45c are installed at positions deeper than the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c when viewed from the front, respectively, and in areas around the fixed decorative bodies 45a, 45b, and 45c. Further, another decorative member 46 is installed. The decorative member 46 is laid so as to extend to both the left and right sides and the upper region of the liquid crystal display device 50. Therefore, when the rendering device 42 is viewed from the front side, the decorative member 46 is the decorative bodies 43a, 43b, 43c and movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b, and 44c are positioned as background areas.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative bodies 43a, 43b, and 43c are arranged in a higher position in the game area 12 than the stage section (rolling section) in the effect device 42, so that the game balls flowing down the game area 12 Can be prevented from entering the stage part more than necessary. Thereby, it is possible to exhibit stable stage performance (performance of releasing a game ball to the upper start opening 52) in the stage portion of the rendering device 42. In short, the fact that the game ball is guided to the stage portion means that the probability of winning in the upper start opening 52 is higher than simply flowing down the game area 12. For this reason, if the game balls that are flowing down enter the stage part too much, the game performance planned in the product development stage will be distorted, but in this embodiment, the decorative body is the game ball. Since it plays the role of a breakwater that blocks undesired entry, there is a double merit that the decorativeness can be enhanced while guaranteeing the gaming performance.

  An upper start port 52 is disposed in the game area 12 below the stage device 42, and a lower start port 54 integrated with the ball entry device 56 is disposed immediately below the game region 12. A pair of left and right opening / closing members 56a are attached to the ball entry device 56. When the opening / closing member 56a is displaced to the left and right as shown in FIG. On the contrary, when the opening / closing member 56a is displaced to the closed state, the game ball does not win the lower start port 54. That is, the upper start opening 52 is arranged in a state where it can always accept the game balls flowing down the game area 12, and the lower start opening 54 receives the game balls only when the opening and closing member 56a is displaced to the left and right. Arranged in such a way that it is possible.

  A pair of gates 58 are arranged at left and right positions of the ball entry device 56. Further, an attacker device 60 is disposed at a position below the ball entry device 56. The attacker device 60 has an opening / closing member 60 a for opening and closing the special winning opening 62. As shown in the figure, when the opening / closing member 60a is displaced so as to fall down toward the front side, the game ball flowing down from above is guided by the opening / closing member 60a and can enter the big prize opening 62, and conversely opens and closes. When the member 60a is displaced to a position along the board surface, the special winning opening 62 is closed and the game ball does not win.

  In addition, a pair of general winning ports 66 are arranged at left and right positions of the attacker device 60. In addition, a pair of left and right side decoration members 64 are arranged along the lower edge of the game area 12, and a general winning opening 66 is formed in each of the side decoration members 64. The modeling of the side decoration members 64 is given a visual unity with the rendering device 42.

  In the side decoration member 64, various information is displayed as the game progresses, and the display of various information can be displayed by lighting / flashing of the LED incorporated in each side decoration member 64. . For this reason, for example, the right side decorative member 64 is formed with a first special symbol indicator 141a and a second special symbol indicator 141b each composed of two light emitting regions, both of which are small circles. It has a shape, and four are arranged in a diamond shape. Furthermore, two light emitting areas 64b and 64c are formed above the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b, and each of the light emitting areas 64b and 64c has an animal bone (like a femur). It is shaped like a stick and has a bulge that becomes a joint at both ends). The left side decorative member 64 is also formed with a total of four light emitting areas 64d and 64e. These light emitting areas 64d and 64e are both small circles and are arranged so as to draw one row in the vertical direction.

  The first special symbol display 141a variably displays the first special symbol. The first special symbol is used to indicate to the outside that the result of a lottery (big hit determination) has been made in the pachinko machine 1. For example, if there is a prize for the upper start opening 52 in the normal game state (non-hit game) in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol display 141a starts blinking operation in various patterns. The fluctuation state of one special symbol is displayed. By starting the change of the first special symbol (so-called “start”), the player can recognize that the big hit determination has been performed (or that a lottery result will be output from now on). Thereafter, when a certain amount of time has passed, the blinking operation of the first special symbol display 141a is stopped, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in such a manner that the lottery result (winning result) at that time is displayed. As for the mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, in a simple example, if all the two light emitting areas of the first special symbol indicator 141a are lit, it represents a win (big hit), and one of the two light emitting areas is If it is not lit, there is a mode in which a loss is indicated (however, there are other modes). Thereby, the player can visually recognize whether or not the jackpot determination is won.

  The second special symbol display 141b variably displays the second special symbol. The second special symbol is for displaying the fact that the result of winning the lottery (big hit determination) has come out in the pachinko machine 1 to the outside. For example, if there is a prize for the lower start port 54 in the normal gaming state (non-hit game) in the pachinko machine 1, the second special symbol display 141b starts to blink in various patterns as a trigger, 2 Fluctuating state of special symbol is displayed. By such a change start of the second special symbol (so-called “start”), the player can recognize that the big hit determination has been made (or that the result of the lottery will come out from now on). Thereafter, when a certain amount of time has passed, the blinking operation of the second special symbol display 141b is stopped, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in such a manner that the lottery result (winning result) at that time is displayed. As for the mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped, in a simple example, if all the two light emitting areas of the second special symbol indicator 141b are lit, it represents a win (big hit) and one of the two light emitting areas is If it is not lit, there is a mode in which a loss is indicated (however, there are other modes). Thereby, the player can visually recognize whether or not the jackpot determination is won.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b, the liquid crystal display device 50 is used to display decorative symbols (for example, numbers designed from “0” to “9”). By performing the change / stop display, various effects related to the change display and stop display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be performed. Moreover, in this example, it is comprised so that one decoration symbol may be provided with respect to two special symbols of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol. Then, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed in the order in which the game balls are won at the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54, and the decorative symbols are variably displayed accordingly. That is, in this example, when one variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed, the other variable display is not executed. Further, when a game ball is won at the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54, a special symbol corresponding to the start port at which the game ball has won first (the first special symbol corresponding to the upper start port 52, the lower start Variation display of the second special symbol corresponding to the mouth 54 is executed.

  In addition, four light emitting areas 48 are formed at the lower edge of the effect device 42, and these four light emitting areas 48 have a special symbol (first special symbol and second special symbol) start memory lamp (special diagram start memory). It functions as a lamp 147). That is, the four light emitting areas 48 constituting the special figure start memory lamp 147 are designed in the form of the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and the four light emitting areas 48 are provided. Are arranged in order from left to right, representing "1" to "4". The special figure start memory lamp 147 has the number of start memories (1 to 8) of special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) according to the light emission (lighting) modes of “1” to “4” of these four light emitting areas 48. ). Further, in this example, the upper limit of the starting memory number of the first special symbol is set to 4, the starting memory number of the second special symbol is set to 4, and the light emission area 48 as the special symbol starting memory lamp 147 is set to 0. In the range of 8, the start memory number of the first special symbol and the start memory number of the second special symbol are added together and displayed. In this example, the start memory number of the first special symbol and the start memory number of the second special symbol are displayed together by one special figure start memory lamp 147 constituted by four light emitting areas 48. You may comprise separately the special figure start memory lamp which displays the start memory number of a 1st special symbol, and the special figure start memory lamp which displays the start memory number of a 2nd special symbol. Further, in this example, the start memory number of the first special symbol and the start memory number of the second special symbol are added together by one start memory lamp constituted by the four light emitting areas 48, and all the start memory numbers are added up. Although it displays, you may comprise so that a part of start memory | storage number added together may be displayed. For example, it may be configured to display up to four start memory numbers, which are the sum of the start memory numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and not to display a start memory number of 5 or more.

  Specifically, when there is a winning at the upper starting opening 52 during the game, the starting condition of the first special symbol is stored as an opportunity, and when there is a winning at the lower starting opening 54 during the game, this is used as an opportunity. If the start condition of the second special symbol is stored, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being variably displayed in this state, one of “1” to “4” is selected according to the light emission mode of the light emitting region 48. Is lit in a predetermined manner. That is, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed when a game ball is won at the upper start opening 52 and the lower start opening 54, the upper start opening 52 and the lower start opening 54 are displayed. The number of memorized starting memories of the first special symbol (number of memorized starting conditions of the first special symbol) and the number of memorized starting memories of the second special symbol (number of memorized starting conditions of the second special symbol) after winning the game ball of When the combined start memory number is 0 to 4, the light emission area 48 corresponding to the combined start memory number (if the total start memory number is 1, the light emission area 48 corresponding to “1”, the combined start memory) If the number is 2, the light emitting area 48 corresponding to “2”, if the combined start memory number is 3, the light emitting area 48 corresponding to “3”, and if the combined start memory number is 4, it is “4”. The number of starting memories is displayed by lighting the corresponding light emitting area 48) in green. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed when a game ball is won at the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54, the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 are displayed. When the starting memory number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the winning of the game ball is won is 5 to 8, the light emitting area corresponding to the total starting memory number 48 (if the combined start memory number is 5, the light emitting area 48 corresponding to “1”, and if the combined start memory number is 6, the light emitting area 48 corresponding to “2”, the combined start memory number is 7. If there is a light emission area 48 corresponding to “3”, and if the total number of start memories stored is 8, then the light emission area 48) corresponding to “4” is displayed in red to display the start memory number. On the other hand, when the start condition is stored and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not variably displayed (including the case where the change state is changed to the stop display state), based on the stored start condition. Then, the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the earliest start condition among the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started. In this case, the start condition memory is deleted, and if the total start memory number before the start condition is deleted is 0 to 4, the lighting display of the light emitting area 48 corresponding to the last start condition is stopped (turned off). If the total number of start memories stored before the start condition is deleted is 5 to 8, the light emitting area 48 corresponding to the last start condition is lit in green.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit of the start memory number is set to 4 for each start port, and when the start memory number of each start port reaches the upper limit, no further start conditions are stored. That is, the upper limit of the start memory number of the upper start port 52 is set to 4, the upper limit of the start memory number of the lower start port 54 is set to 4, and the upper limit of the total start memory number is set to eight. . Even if the total number of start memories of the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 has not reached 8, if the start memory number of the upper start port 52 has reached the upper limit of 4, the upper start port Even if a game ball is won in 52, no further starting conditions are stored, and if the starting memory number of the lower start port 54 has reached the upper limit of 4, the game ball has won in the lower start port 54 No further starting conditions are memorized. On the other hand, if the sum of the start memory number of the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 has not reached 8, if the start memory number of the upper start port 52 has not reached the upper limit of 4, the game is sent to the upper start port 52. The starting condition is stored based on the winning of the ball, and if the starting memory number of the lower starting port 54 has not reached the upper limit of 4, the starting condition is stored based on the winning of the game ball in the lower starting port 54. The

  Of the two light emitting areas 64b and 64c disposed above the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b, the light emitting area 64c located on the right side is lit and flashed to indicate a normal symbol display. Can function as. The normal symbol is used to indicate that the normal symbol hit determination is performed in the pachinko machine 1 and the result of the winning is obtained. For example, when a game ball passes through the gate 58 in the normal game state (non-hit game) in the pachinko machine 1, the light emitting area 64c starts to light up or blink in response to this, thereby displaying the normal symbol fluctuation state. Is done. On the other hand, the left light-emitting area 64b is turned on or off so that the internal game mode (a high probability game mode with a relatively high jackpot probability or a low probability game mode with a relatively low jackpot probability). ) Can be displayed.

  Of the four light emitting areas 64d and 64e that are arranged vertically on the left side decorative member 64, the lower two light emitting areas 64e are turned on and flashed to obtain the starting memory number (1 to 4) of normal symbols. Can be displayed. In addition, one of the upper two light emitting areas 64d is turned on when a big hit is made, so that the type of the big hit can be displayed. The jackpot type will be described later together with the configuration related to the control of the pachinko machine 1.

  FIG. 4 schematically shows a configuration for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 1. The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a main board group and a peripheral board group, and among these, the main board group plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol (first special symbol, (Second special symbol) display, prize ball payout, etc.) are controlled, and a group of peripheral boards controls production operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.). All of these boards are installed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 and are normally visible or operated from the front side unless the main body frame 3 is opened after unlocking the main body frame 3. There is no. In addition to this, the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a power supply board, a launch control board, an interface board (in the case of a CR machine), and the like. Is omitted.

  The main board group includes a main control board 101 and a payout board 105. The main control board 101 includes a CPU 102 as a central processing unit, a ROM 103 as a read-only memory, a RAM 104 as a readable / writable memory, and the like. Among these, the CPU 102 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 103 and controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with the execution. Further, the CPU 102 creates a command to be transmitted to the peripheral board group or the payout board 105. The RAM 104 temporarily stores information such as various data and input signals generated in various processes executed by the main control board 101.

  The main control board 101 is connected to a gate switch 174a, start port switches 170a and 170b, a count switch 175a, a general prize opening switch 113a, and the like. The main control board 101 receives detection signals from these switches. Entered. Specifically, the gate switch 174a is installed corresponding to the gate 58 in the game area 12, and when the game ball passes through the gate 58 in the process of flowing down, the passage is detected by the gate switch 174a, and is detected. A signal is input to the main control board 101. Further, the first start port switch 170 a is installed corresponding to the upper start port 52, and the second start port switch 170 b is installed corresponding to the lower start port 54. Therefore, when a game ball wins the upper start opening 52 or the lower start opening 54, a detection signal is input to the main control board 101 from the corresponding start opening switches 170a and 170b. The count switch 175a is installed in correspondence with the big winning opening 62. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 62 during the big hit game, a detection signal is inputted from the count switch 175a to the main control board 101. The general winning opening switch 113a is arranged corresponding to the general winning opening 66, and when a game ball wins the general winning opening 66, a detection signal is input from the general winning opening switch 113a to the main control board 101.

  And CPU102 performs the process according to these input detection signals. That is, the CPU 102 selects the solenoids 171a and 176a, the first special symbol display 141a, the second special symbol display 141b, the normal symbol display 144, the special symbol start memory lamp 147, and the general diagram start memory based on the input detection signal. The respective drive signals are output to the LED 148, the status display LED 145, the big hit type display LED 146, and the like. Further, the CPU 102 outputs to the payout board 105 a command for instructing payout of the game ball according to the winning.

  The payout board 105 also includes a payout CPU 106 as a central processing unit, a payout ROM 107 as a read-only memory, a payout RAM 108 as a readable / writable memory, and the like. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the above-described start port switches 170a, 170b, count switch 175a, general winning port switch 113a, etc., a detection signal is input to the main control board 101 from each switch. In the main control board 101, a command instructing the payout board 105 to pay out a specified number of game balls is transmitted from the CPU 102 to the payout board 105 based on the input detection signal. Then, the payout board 105 processes a command received from the main control board 101 and outputs a drive signal to the payout device 109 (payout motor) to execute payout of a specified number of game balls. As a result, the specified number of game balls are actually paid out by the payout device 109.

  Further, a launch device 135 having a launch motor is connected to the payout board 105, and the launch device 135 can perform an operation of launching a game ball toward the game area 12 using the power of the launch motor. . When the player operates the operation handle 18 (twisting operation), the firing motor of the launching device 135 is driven, and thereby a game ball is launched.

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, the launching device 135 has a built-in touch sensor for detecting that the player's body is touching the operation handle 18. The launching device 135 is in a state where the firing motor can be driven when it is detected that the player is touching the operation handle 18. In this state, when the operation handle 18 is twisted clockwise from the initial position, the launching device 135 actually drives the firing motor to launch the game ball.

  Alternatively, a lower plate full tank switch is provided for detecting that the lower plate 17 is full, that is, the lower plate 17 is filled with paid out game balls, and a detection signal from the lower plate full tank switch is input. When the operation is performed, the operation of the operation handle 18 is controlled to be unacceptable, so that the firing motor 135 cannot be driven by the launching device 135. That is, the game balls paid out from the payout device 109 are temporarily stored in the upper plate 28. However, when a number of game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 28 are paid out, the amount of the game balls that cannot be stored. Are stored in the lower plate 17 communicating with the upper plate 28. In this state, the game ball is further paid out by the payout device 109, and when the lower plate 17 is finally full, a detection signal is output from the lower plate full tank switch, so that the operation of the operation handle 18 is accepted. Controlled to an impossible state. Further, in this case, when the detection signal from the lower pan full switch is not output, a control may be performed so that the operation handle 18 is returned to a state where the operation handle 18 can be accepted.

  The peripheral board group includes a sub-integrated board 111, a lamp driving board 119, a display control board 120, and the like. Of these, the sub-integrated board 111 includes an integrated CPU 112, an integrated ROM 113, and an integrated RAM 114. The sub-integrated board 111 also includes a sound source IC 128 that performs control related to sound output, and also includes a sound ROM 127 as a read-only memory related to sound output. The integrated CPU 112 executes a process based on a command received from the main control board 101 by executing an effect control program stored in the integrated ROM 113. Further, the integrated RAM 114 temporarily stores information such as various data and input / output signals generated in various processes executed by the sub-integrated board 111, commands received from the main control board 101, and the like. When the integrated CPU 112 reads a command stored in the integrated RAM 114, the integrated CPU 112 transmits a command to the display control board 120 based on the read command, or sends a lamp lighting signal or a solenoid driving signal to the lamp driving board 119. Or a drive signal is output to the frame lamp 27. The sub-integrated board 111 reads a sound output mode based on the command from the sound ROM 127 by the sound source IC 128 and outputs a drive signal corresponding to the read sound output mode to the upper speaker 29 and the lower speaker 14.

  The lamp driving board 119 transmits a lamp lighting signal received from the sub-integrated board 111 to the game board lamp, and transmits a solenoid driving signal received from the sub-integrated board 111 to the solenoid. The game board lamp and the solenoid are equipped in the effect device 42, and among these, the game board lamp is used for the light emitting effect in the effect device 42, and the solenoid is used to drive the movable decorative bodies 44a, 44b and 44c. Used. The lamp driving board 119 distributes the lamp lighting signal transmitted from the sub-integrated board 111 to each lamp (LED) and delivers it to the game board lamp, and also transmits the solenoid driving signal transmitted from the sub-integrated board 111 to the solenoid. The sub-integrated board 111 performs substantial control of the game board lamp and solenoid. Hereinafter, the lamp driving substrate 119 may be omitted for explanation.

  The display control board 120 includes a display CPU 121 as a central processing unit, a display ROM 122 as a read-only memory, and a display RAM 123 as a readable / writable memory. Among these, the display CPU 121 controls the liquid crystal display device 50 based on a command from the sub-integrated substrate 111.

  Next, a game realized by the game board 4 provided with the various components and devices described above will be described. First, when the player twists the operation handle 18, a game ball is launched by the launching device 135 provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. When the game ball launched from the launching device 135 rises along the launch rail 15 and the guide rail 11, it is released to the upper part of the game area 12, and thereafter flows down while colliding with the obstacle nail or the like in the game area 12.

  When the game ball flowing down the game area 12 passes through the gate 58, the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 174a. Based on this detection signal, the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbol ( The display mode in which the LEDs are alternately lit in green and red is started.

  That is, when a game ball is detected by the gate switch 174a, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 extracts the normal random number per symbol from a counter that updates the normal random number per symbol within a predetermined range. Then, the CPU 102 determines whether or not to win based on the normal symbol determination random number at the start of the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 144, and in accordance with the determination result (in this embodiment, the hit) If there is a red lighting display, if it is off, a green lighting display is finally displayed).

  Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 58 while the normal symbol display 144 is displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the random numbers determined by the normal symbol extracted by the CPU 102 are stored in the RAM 104 up to a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). Remembered. At this time, the stored number of determination random numbers per normal symbol is displayed according to the lighting mode of the normal diagram start storage LED 148 (light emitting area 64e). Specifically, when the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 174a while the passage of the gate 58 is effective (when the number of start memories of the normal symbol is less than 4), the normal start memory LED 148 is detected each time. The lighting mode of is switched.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the number of stored general-purpose maps is 1 (the number of stored normal symbols is 1), only one lower general-purpose map start memory LED 148 (light emitting area 64e) is lit, and then When the number of memories increases to 2, both the upper normal start memory LED 148 (light emitting area 64e) are turned on in addition to the lower side (a mode in which two are turned on). Further, when the number of normal start memories increases to 3, the upper normal start memory LED 148 that has been simply lit up so far switches to a blinking state, and the lower normal start memory LED 148 remains in a simple lit state. When the normal start memory number reaches the maximum of 4, the two normal start memory LEDs 148 are in a blinking state. On the other hand, each time the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 144, the number of memory for starting the normal symbol decreases by one. In this case, the normal symbol start is performed in the opposite manner to the above. The storage LED 148 is lit and blinks.

  In the present embodiment, when the CPU 102 determines that the winning symbol is based on the normal symbol determination random number at the start of the normal symbol variation, the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) is lit red after a predetermined period. It is stopped and displayed. After that, the solenoid 171a is switched to the operating state (energized state) to expand the left and right opening / closing members 56a, and control is performed to open the ball entry device 56 for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). . As a result, it becomes possible to win the lower start opening 54. Thereafter, when a predetermined period of time elapses, the solenoid 171a is returned to a non-operating state (non-energized state) to return the opening / closing member 56a to the initial position and to control the ball entry device 56 to a closed state.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 102 determines that the normal symbol change starts based on the normal random number per symbol, the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) is lit in green after a predetermined period. Only the stop display is made, and in particular, the ball entrance device 56 is not controlled to be in an open state. Therefore, in this case, it is still impossible to win the lower start opening 54, but it is still possible to win the upper start opening 52.

  When a game ball flowing down in the game area 12 wins the upper start opening 52, the first start opening switch 170a detects the winning of the game ball. In this case, the first special symbol is displayed in a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, in a state where the big hit game is not being played or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not in the variable display). The special symbol display 141a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and the liquid crystal display device 50 starts the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, designed numbers “0” to “9”). . In the present embodiment, the first special symbol is represented by a combination of lighting of two light emitting areas. In addition, three decorative symbols are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 50, ie, a left decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a right decorative symbol. In this way, it is displayed in a variable manner.

  The variation display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined period, and the first special symbol is displayed in a specific mode (a combination of lighting of the first special symbol display 141a that becomes a big hit symbol (15R probability variation big hit: 15R) The combination of lighting of the first special symbol display 141a which becomes a probable big hit symbol, 2R big hit (2R positive variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit): 2R big hit symbol (2R positive variable big hit symbol, 2R non-probable big hit symbol))) In response to this, the stop pattern of the decorative symbols (the state in which all of the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped) is also specified (a combination of the same decorative symbols (“111 ”,“ 222 ”, etc.): 15R probability variation big hit symbol 2R big hit (2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit symbol) In any case, a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, combinations of “135”, “315”, “315” “531” etc.)): 2R big hit symbol (2R probability variable big hit symbol, 2R non-probable big hit symbol))). In this case, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts the control of “big hit gaming state”. Note that the period during which the variable display is performed is determined within a range of several seconds to several tens of seconds according to a random number (first fluctuation pattern determination random number).

  In addition, when the stop state of the first special symbol becomes a special mode (a combination of lighting of the first special symbol display 141a that is a small hit: small hit symbol), the decorative symbol stop symbol (left A special mode (a state in which all of the middle and right decorative symbols are stopped) is a special combination (at least one of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is different from a predetermined combination of different symbols such as “1” and “3”. ”And“ 5 ”in combination with decorative symbols (“ 135 ”,“ 315 ”,“ 531 ”, etc.): small hit symbol). In this case, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts control of the “small hit gaming state”.

  When a game ball flowing down in the game area 12 wins the lower start port 54, the winning of the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 170b. In this case, if the second special symbol variation display can be started (for example, it is not in the big hit game or the first special symbol and the second special symbol variation display), the second The special symbol display 141b starts the variable display of the second special symbol, and the liquid crystal display device 50 starts the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, designed numbers “0” to “9”). . In the present embodiment, the second special symbol is represented by a combination of lighting of two light emitting areas.

  The variation display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined period, and at the time of the stop, the second special symbol is in a specific mode (a combination of lighting of the second special symbol display 141b which becomes a big hit symbol (15R probability variable big hit: 15R The combination of lighting of the second special symbol display 141b, which becomes a probable big hit symbol, 2R big hit (2R probable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit): 2R big hit symbol (2R probable big hit symbol, 2R non-probable big hit symbol))) stop display In response to this, the stop pattern of the decorative symbols (the state in which all of the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped) is also specified (a combination of the same decorative symbols (“111 ”,“ 222 ”, etc.): 15R probability variation big hit symbol 2R big hit (2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit symbol) In any case, a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, combinations of “135”, “315”, “315” “531” etc.): 2R big hit symbol (2R probability variable big hit symbol, 2R non-probable big hit symbol))) is stopped and displayed in this case, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts the control of “big hit gaming state”. Note that the period during which the fluctuation display is performed is determined within a range of several seconds to several tens of seconds according to a random number (second fluctuation pattern determination random number).

  When the stop mode of the second special symbol is a special mode (a combination of lighting of the second special symbol indicator 141b that is a small hit: small hit symbol), the decorative symbol stop symbol (left A special combination (a state in which all of the middle and right decorative symbols are stopped) is a special combination (at least one of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed with a different symbol. The display is stopped with a combination of decorative symbols including “1”, “3” and “5” (“135”, “315”, “531”, etc.). In this case, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts control of the “small hit gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are controlled to stop in the order of left decorative symbol → right decorative symbol → middle decorative symbol. The decorative symbol stop symbol is a symbol in which all the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped when the left, middle and right decorative symbols start to change and the middle decorative symbol is stopped. A combination of Of the left, middle and right decorative symbols, two decorative symbols are stopped with the same symbol and the other decorative symbol has not been stopped yet. All of the left, middle and right decorative symbols are displayed. The state in which the symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner with the same symbol is called reach, and after the decorative symbol is reached, the decorative symbol that is displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed with a symbol that is different from the ornament symbol that is stopped. The state is referred to as an unreachable symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the specific mode displayed when the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is stopped further includes a special mode (a combination of lighting of a plurality of light emitters serving as a probable big hit: a probable big hit symbol). If the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a special mode, the decoration symbol is also in a special mode (15R probability variable big hit symbol: The same symbol combination, 2R probability variation big hit symbol: at least one of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at a predetermined combination). In this case, it becomes a so-called “probable big hit”, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability of winning the big hit gaming state (winning probability) increases (in this embodiment, the probability is 1/32 in the high probability state). The probability is 1/320 except in the high probability state.) That is, when the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed in a special manner, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the “high probability state” after the jackpot game is over.

  Further, the specific mode displayed when the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is stopped further includes a non-special mode different from the special mode (a combination of lighting of a plurality of light-emitting modes that are non-probable large hits: If there is a non-probable big hit symbol (2R non-probable big hit symbol)) and either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-special manner, the decorative symbol non-special feature (2R non-probable big hit symbol) Symbol: At least one of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at a different combination). In this case, it is not “probable big hit”, and the probability of the next big hit gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is not increased (probability of 1/320).

  After the big hit game is over, so-called time reduction control is performed with the following contents. That is, the variation time from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a to the stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b. The fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display until the second special symbol is stopped and the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) starts the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. Control is performed to shorten the fluctuation time up to the normal state.

  At the same time, the control for increasing the probability that the result of the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 144 (light emitting area 64c) is “winning” (when the time-shortening control is performed, the probability of hitting is determined by 11/12. When the time-shortening control is not performed, it is determined that the hit is made with a probability of 1/12), and when the normal symbol variation display is “win”, the opening time of the pitching device 56 is extended beyond the normal state. (0.5 seconds when time-shortening control is not performed, 2.0 seconds when time-shortening control is performed), control for increasing the number of times the opening device 56 is opened more than the normal state (one time when time-shortening control is not performed, The control of any one or any combination (including the case where all the controls are executed) is executed.

  During these short-time controls, the winning probability to the lower start opening 54 is increased, and the number of executions of the variable display of the second special symbol within a certain period can be increased (that is, the number of chances for winning a big hit increases) Therefore, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. In addition, in the above-described high probability state, in addition to the time reduction control, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 141a and the second special symbol display device 141b becomes “big hit” is increased. More games than the short-time state in which only the short-time control is executed without increasing the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b is “big hit”. It becomes a state advantageous to the person. Note that the normal state means a state that is not the high-probability state or the time-short state described above.

  Also, in this example, after the big hit gaming state (15R big hit gaming state) based on the 15R probability variable big hit, the time-shortening control is started, and then the big hit (15R positive variable big hit, 2R positive variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit) is reached. Continue to perform time-saving control. In addition, when either the 2R probability variable big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is achieved when the time-shortening control is not being executed, the big hit gaming state (2R big hit gaming state) based on the 2R positive variable big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is terminated. Do not execute time-saving control later. In addition, when the 2R probability variable big hit is made when the time reduction control is being executed, the time reduction control is started after the big hit gaming state based on the 2R probability variable big hit (2R big hit gaming state), and then the big hit (15R Time-shortening control is continuously executed until the probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probability big hit). On the other hand, if the 2R non-probability variable big hit is made when the time reduction control is being executed, the time reduction control is started after the big hit gaming state (2R big hit gaming state) based on the 2R non-probable big hit, and the time reduction control is started. Between the number of times that the first special symbol display 141a performs variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times that the second special symbol display 141b executes variable display of the second special symbol. When the total reaches a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), the time reduction control is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, a game ball wins the upper start opening 52, and three game balls are paid out as a specified number when detected by the first start opening switch 170a. When a ball wins and is detected by the second start port switch 170b, a predetermined number of four game balls are paid out. Thus, the reason why the number of payouts is different between the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 is as follows.

  In other words, the lower start port 54 is normally closed by the opening / closing member 56a and has a structure in which there is no chance of winning unless the result of the normal symbol variation display is “winning”, whereas the upper start port 52 is Since it is a structure that can always accept a game ball from above, if there are too many payouts per game ball to the upper start opening 52, the player will be too advantageous compared to the game hall operator. . If it does so, winning a prize to a starting opening (upper starting opening 52 and lower starting opening 54) will be controlled as a measure of a disadvantage elimination of a game hall operator, and it will be judged whether it will be in a lottery game (a big hit game state as a result) ) May cause discomfort to the player. On the other hand, if the number of payouts for winning at the upper start opening 52 is too small, the number of game balls required for the lottery game increases, resulting in excessive investment and inconvenience to the player. It will give you a profit.

  On the other hand, the lower start port 54 provides a game advantageous to the player in the short-time state and the high-probability state, and the lower start port 54 is controlled by extending the opening time and the number of opening times of the opening / closing member 56a. The probability of winning is increased. However, if the number of payouts for winning a game ball is too small, the number of payouts will be less than the number of shot balls, and the remaining number of game balls will gradually decrease in spite of the advantageous game state. This will give the player discomfort. In consideration of these events, in this embodiment, the number of payouts (three or four) for each of the upper start port 52 and the lower start port 54 is set.

  The display results of the first special symbol and the second special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a correspond to the display results of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 50. That is, when it is determined that a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable variation big hit) or small hit is made at the start of the first special symbol variation, a mode different from the above specific mode and special mode, In other words, the first special symbol display 141a is turned on according to the mode of losing and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the liquid crystal display device 50 has a mode of losing (out of symbol: big hit symbol (2R big hit symbol (2R probability variable big hit)). An image of a decorative symbol is displayed by a symbol other than the symbol (2R non-probable big hit symbol) and 15R probable big hit symbol): a combination of at least two kinds of symbols). In addition, when it is determined that the big hit and the small hit are not made at the start of the variation of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display 141b is changed according to a mode different from the above-described specific mode and special mode, that is, a mode of detachment. In the liquid crystal display device 50, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the liquid crystal display device 50 is in a state of detachment (out-of-line symbol: jackpot symbol (2R big hit symbol (2R probability variable big hit symbol, 2R non-probable big hit symbol), 15R probability variable big hit symbol) An image of a decorative symbol is displayed by a symbol other than (a combination of at least two types of symbols).

  Also, the decorative symbol is a symbol for the production different from the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol), and the contents of the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) are used for the production. The effect of appearance is enhanced by expressing it in a stunning manner by displaying the decorative symbols in a variable manner. In other words, when either the first special symbol display 141a or the second special symbol display 141b is lit and displayed in a specific manner, control is performed to shift to a big hit gaming state (15R probability variable big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit). If any one of the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b is lit and displayed in a special manner, control is performed to shift to the small hit gaming state. However, in the liquid crystal display device 50, the decorative symbol is stopped. Even if the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are not lit in the specific mode and the special mode, the big hit game state and the small hit game There is no control to enter the state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the special mode (probability variation big hit symbol) that is lit and displayed by the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b includes a high profit special mode (15R probability variable big hit symbol), low The profit special mode (2R probability variable big hit symbol) is included, and the non-special mode (non-probable variable big hit symbol) includes the low profit non-special mode (2R non-variable big hit symbol).

  When the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in a high-profit special mode, the high-profit special mode (as a result of displaying the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 50) 15R probability variation big winning symbol: the same symbol combination) is displayed and is lit and displayed in a low profit special mode, the low profit special mode (2R probability variation) as a display result of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 50. Big hit symbol: At least one of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, which is a combination of predetermined symbols out of the outlier symbols that are stopped and displayed with different symbols, is derived and displayed. Further, when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in a low-profit non-special mode, the low-profit non-special mode among the specific modes is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as a display result of the decorative symbol. (2R non-probability big hit symbol: at least one of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, a predetermined combination of outlier symbols that are stopped and displayed with different symbols) is derived and displayed.

  In this example, when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in a low-profit special mode, the liquid crystal display device 50 displays a predetermined combination of symbols out of the display. When the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in a low-profit non-special manner, a predetermined combination of the symbols is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device. In addition, when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in the low-profit special mode, the combination of the decorative symbols derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 and the low-profit non-special mode are lit and displayed. The combination of decorative symbols that are sometimes derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 is a common decorative symbol combination. Specifically, when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in the low-profit special mode and when lit and displayed in the low-profit non-special mode, “1” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. One of the combinations of decorative symbols including all of “3” and “5” is derived and displayed. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether it is a low-profit special mode or a low-profit non-special mode.

  Further, when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in a special manner, a predetermined combination of symbols is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device. Further, the combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in a special manner is the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141a. This is a combination of a decorative design that is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 when the special symbol display 141b is lit and displayed in either the low-profit special mode or the low-profit non-special mode. In other words, when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit in a special manner, the liquid crystal ideographic device 50 has a combination of decorative symbols including all “1”, “3”, and “5”. One of them is derived and displayed. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether it is a low-profit special mode, a low-profit non-special mode, or a special mode.

  The first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 when they are lit and displayed in any of the low-profit special mode, the low-profit non-special mode, and the special mode. A combination including all of “1”, “3”, and “5” is also derived and displayed even when it is out of place. Therefore, the player's expectation can be improved when a combination including all of “1”, “3”, and “5” is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the case of a loss.

  In the big hit gaming state executed when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit in a specific mode (high profit special mode, low profit special mode, low profit non-special mode), the CPU 102 Controls the solenoid device 176a to be actuated (energized) to open the attacker device 60. That is, when the solenoid 176a is actuated, the opening / closing member 60a pivots with its lower edge portion as a fulcrum so as to fall down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1, thereby making it possible to win a prize winning opening 62.

  When the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in a highly profitable special mode, does the CPU 102 pass a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after opening the attacker device 60? Alternatively, the attacker device 60 is continuously released until any one of the conditions that the count switch 175a detects that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won the big prize opening 62, The CPU 102 returns the solenoid 176a to a non-actuated (non-energized) state based on the establishment of such a condition, and raises the opening / closing member 60a that has been tilted forward until then along the board surface. As a result, the special winning opening 62 is closed, and the attacker device 60 is controlled to be closed. In the big hit gaming state (15R big hit gaming state) based on the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b being turned on in a high profit special mode, the CPU 102 closes the attacker device 60 after opening it. One open / close cycle (hereinafter also referred to as a round) until returning to the state is repeatedly executed, and when this control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds), the big hit gaming state is ended there. As described above, when the game state shifts to the big hit game state (15R big hit game state), the big winning opening 62 is opened. Since a large amount of game balls can be acquired in a shorter time than winning a game ball in the mouth 54, the general winning port 66, etc., the player's interest can be enhanced.

  Further, when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in either the low-profit special mode or the low-profit non-special mode, the CPU 102 opens the attacker device 60 and then performs a predetermined operation. The attacker device 60 is continuously opened until a time (for example, 1.3 seconds) elapses. Based on the elapse of the predetermined time, the CPU 102 returns the solenoid 176a to a non-operating (non-energized) state. The opening / closing member 60a that has fallen forward is raised along the board surface. As a result, the special winning opening 62 is closed, and the attacker device 60 is controlled to be closed. In the jackpot gaming state (2R jackpot gaming state) based on the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b being lit and displayed in either the low profit special mode or the low profit non-special mode, the CPU 102 When one open / close cycle (round) from opening the attacker device 60 to returning it to the closed state is repeated a predetermined number of times (2 rounds), the big hit gaming state is ended there.

  In the 2R big hit gaming state executed when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in either the low profit special mode or the low profit non-special mode, the attack device 60 is opened. Since the playing period is extremely short, it is not possible to expect a winning game ball to win the big winning opening 62, and very few winning balls can be obtained in the 2R big hit gaming state. On the other hand, in the 15R big hit gaming state executed when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are lit and displayed in the high profit special mode, the attacker device 60 is opened compared to the 2R big hit gaming state. Since the period is long, it is possible to expect a game ball to the big winning opening 62 and to acquire a large amount of prize balls. In this way, in this example, control is made to either the 15R big hit gaming state in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained as the big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a large amount of prize balls. .

  Further, in the small hit gaming state executed when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display are lit in a special manner, the CPU 102 solenoid 176a is operated (energized) to open the attacker device 60. Take control. That is, when the solenoid 176a is actuated, the opening / closing member 60a pivots with its lower edge portion as a fulcrum so as to fall down toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1, thereby making it possible to win a prize winning opening 62. Then, after the attacker device 60 is moved down, the attacker device 60 is continuously opened until a predetermined time (for example, 1.3 seconds) elapses. Based on the elapse of the predetermined time, the CPU 102 deactivates the solenoid 176a. The state is returned to the (non-energized) state, and the opening / closing member 60a that has been tilted forward is raised along the board surface. As a result, the special winning opening 62 is closed, and the attacker device 60 is controlled to be closed. In the small hit gaming state, when the CPU 102 repeats one open / close cycle (round) from opening the attacker device 60 to returning to the closed state up to a predetermined number (two rounds), the small hit gaming state is ended there. .

  Note that after the end of the small hit game state, the game state before the start of the small hit game state is continued. Specifically, if the high probability state is controlled before the small hit gaming state is started, the high probability state is controlled even after the small hit gaming state is ended, and the short time state is set before the small hit gaming state is started. When the small hit game state is ended when the control is being performed, if the above-mentioned short time end condition is not satisfied, the short time game state is controlled even after the small hit game state ends. Also, when the small hit gaming state is ended when the normal state is controlled before the small hit gaming state is started and when the short hit gaming state is controlled before the small hit gaming state is started, If the condition is satisfied, the normal state is controlled after the small hit gaming state. That is, unlike the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state is not directly attributable to a change in the gaming state, but simply gives an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  Also, in this example, in the 2R big hit gaming state, from the time when the big winning opening 62 is opened to the closed state, and in the small hit gaming state, after the big winning opening 62 is opened and then returned to the closed state. Are the same (if they are indistinguishable (for example, within 100 ms), they are regarded as the same). Further, the 2R big hit game state and the small hit game state are completed by repeatedly executing one opening / closing cycle from the time when the attacker device 60 is opened to the time when the attack device 60 is returned to the closed state. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether the 2R big hit gaming state is being executed or the small hit gaming state being executed.

  In the present embodiment, the state display LED 145 (light emitting area 64b) is driven and controlled in a predetermined manner according to the gaming state. Specifically, if the high probability state is controlled, the status display LED 145 (light emitting area 64b) is lit in red, and if controlled in the short time state, the status display LED 145 (light emitting area 64b) is lit in green. indicate. Then, the state display LED 145 (light emitting area 64b) is turned off if the short-time state or the high-probability state ends and the normal state is reached, or if either the 15R big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state is executed. .

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit gaming state is being executed, the big hit type display LED 146 (two light emitting areas 64d) described above is driven and controlled. Specifically, when the 15R big hit gaming state is being executed, one of the upper and lower two light emitting areas 64d that become the big hit type display LED 146 is lit up, and when the 2R big hit gaming state is being executed, the big hit type is displayed. The other one of the upper and lower two light emitting areas 46d to be the display LED 146 is turned on. In this way, the type of big hit gaming state can be easily grasped from the outside by controlling the big hit type display LED 146 to be turned on / off according to the type of big hit gaming state.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 101 (particularly the CPU 102) will be described. FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for control performed by the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the main control board 101 according to this embodiment first initializes various registers and data stored in the RAM 104 as a process of step S1. In the initialization process of step S1, an initialization switch (see FIG. 3) provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 before the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started. (Not shown) is executed when the data is initialized, and when the initialization switch is not operated, the data is not initialized before the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped. Continue control to the state (game state). In addition, when the initialization switch is operated before the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of power supply to the pachinko machine 1, an initialization command for notifying that the data of the main control board 101 has been initialized is Transmit to the integrated substrate 111. Next, as a process in step S2, a random number that is a number to be updated within a predetermined numerical range is updated.

  Here, various random numbers updated by the CPU 102 mounted on the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, in the main control board 101 according to this embodiment, the jackpot used for the lottery process for the display mode at the time of the variable display stop of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol). Random number for determination (first jackpot determination random number used for the lottery process for the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, first lottery process for the display mode when the variable mode of the second special symbol is stopped for display 2 big hit determination random number), small hit determination random number (the first small hit determination random number used for the lottery process for the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, the display mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped) 2nd small hit determination random number used for lottery processing for), big hit type determination random number (the result of the lottery processing for the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped is a big hit 1R big hit type judgment random number used for lottery processing of whether to control to 15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit or not, display mode when fluctuation display of second special symbol is stopped When the result of the lottery process on the second is a big hit, the second big hit type determination random number used in the lottery process to determine whether to control to 15R probability variable big hit, 2R probability variable big hit or 2R non-probable big hit), the above special Fluctuation pattern determination random numbers (time required for variable display control of the first special symbol) provided for the lottery process for a predetermined time (variable time) required for variable display control of the symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) The first variation pattern determination random number provided for the lottery processing of No. 2, the second variation pattern determination random number provided for the lottery processing for the time required for the variable display control of the second special symbol), special Reach determination random number (corresponding to the first special symbol) used in the lottery process to determine whether or not the decorative symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 is to be reached when the display mode when the variable pattern display is stopped A lottery process for determining whether or not to reach a decorative symbol that is variably displayed corresponding to a first reach determination random number and a second special symbol for use in a lottery process regarding whether or not to decorate a decorative symbol that is variably displayed A random number counter for holding random numbers such as a random number for determination of a normal symbol used for a lottery process for winning a win as an operation trigger of the opening / closing member 56a. Accordingly, in the process of step S2, random numbers (variation pattern determination random numbers (first variation pattern determination random numbers, second variation pattern determination random numbers)), reach determination random numbers (first reach determination random numbers, The counter operation of the random number counter is performed in such a manner that only the second reach determination random number)) is updated.

  It should be noted that a random number counter that updates a random number used in the lottery process for the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped (a random number counter that updates the first big hit determination random number, a random number that updates the first big hit type determination random number) Counter) and a random number counter for updating a random number used in the lottery process for the display mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped (a random number counter for updating the second jackpot determination random number, and a second jackpot type determination random number) A random number counter) and a display mode when the random number used in the lottery process for the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped and the display mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped Common random number counter (random number counter to update big hit judgment random number, big hit type judgment random number) It may be configured to update a random number counter).

  Note that after the processes of steps S1 and S2 are performed in this way, only the process of step S2 is basically repeated. However, in this embodiment, the following timer interrupt control is performed every 4 ms, for example.

  FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for timer interrupt control periodically performed by the CPU 102 of the main control board 101.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in this interrupt control, first, a register saving process is performed as the process of step S11. Next, as a process of step S12, detection signals from the gate switch 174a, the first start port switch 170a, the second start port switch 170b, the count switch 175a, each general winning port switch 113a, and the like are input. Next, as a process in step S13, a random number update process for updating the value of the random number counter is performed. In the process of step S13, among the above-mentioned random numbers, random numbers related to the display mode when the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the normal symbols are stopped are displayed (big hit determination random number, small The counter operation of the random number counter is performed in such a manner that the hit determination random number, the big hit type determination random number, and the normal symbol determination random number) are updated.

  After the random number is updated in this way, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 changes the display mode when the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is stopped as the process of step S14. A special symbol process including the lottery process is executed.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 executes a normal symbol process including a lottery process for winning a winning as an operation trigger of the opening / closing member 56a as the process of step S15. As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate 58, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 extracts the normal random number per symbol from the counter that updates the normal random number per symbol within a predetermined range. Then, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 executes the normal symbol process process and extracts the normal symbol determination random number and the normal symbol determination value (in this embodiment, the probability of 10/14 when the time-short control is performed). And the normal symbol display 144 determines whether or not to win based on a determination value set to be a hit with a probability of 1 in 14 when the time-short control is not performed. A mode (this embodiment) in accordance with the determination result after the lapse of a predetermined period (in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds when time-shortening control is not performed, and 5 seconds when time-shortening control is performed) after starting normal symbol fluctuations Then, if it is a win, the red symbol is displayed, and if it is off, the normal symbol is finally stopped. When the determination result based on the determination random number per normal symbol and the determination value per normal symbol is a win, the opening / closing member 56a is controlled to be open when the normal symbol display mode is stopped on the normal symbol display 144. To do.

  As for the normal symbol process process, basically, the corresponding process is selectively executed according to the normal symbol process flag indicating the progress of the game. Further, as described above, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 executes the lottery process so that the driving frequency of the opening / closing member 56a is increased by executing the time reduction control after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  When the special symbol process (step S14) and the normal symbol process (step S15) are performed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 then performs the RAM 104 in the special symbol process as step S16. The command set in the predetermined area is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 and the like. In the special symbol command control process in step S16, a game ball is inserted based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 170a, the second start port switch 170b and the count switch 175a in the switch process in step S12. Processing for transmitting a command indicating detection to the sub-integrated board 111 or the like is also performed. For example, when a game ball entering the grand prize opening 62 is detected based on the detection signal of the count switch 175a, a process of transmitting a count detection command to the sub-integrated board 111 or the like is performed. Next, as a process in step S17, a process is performed in which the command set in the predetermined area of the RAM 104 in the normal symbol process is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111, for example.

  Further, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 performs information output processing for outputting data such as winning information (big hit) supplied to the hall management computer, for example, as processing of step S18.

  Then, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 detects signals from the first start port switch 170a, the second start port switch 170b, the count switch 175a, each general winning port switch 113a, and the like as the process of step S19. When is in the ON state, a payout control command is output to the payout board 105 so that a prize ball corresponding to these signals is paid out to the player. As a result, the payout CPU 106 mounted on the payout board 105 outputs a drive signal to the payout device 109 and pays out a prize ball to the player.

  In addition, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 then performs the processing of step S20 for the number of start memories (the first start memory number corresponding to the first special symbol, the second start memory number corresponding to the second special symbol). A storage process for checking increase / decrease is executed. Next, as a process of step S21, a test terminal process that is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the pachinko machine 1 to be confirmed outside the gaming machine is executed. After that, the drive control of the actuator that operates constantly is performed (step S22), the contents of the register are restored (step S23), and the control is finished when the interrupt permission state is set (step S24). It becomes.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by an interrupt process by a timer. However, in the interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred may be set. However, in this case, the game control process is executed in the main process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the special symbol process (step S14).

  Now, assuming that random numbers used for various lottery processes have been updated (step S13), as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first detects a detection signal from the first start port switch 170a. Is in the ON state (the ball enters the upper start port 52) (step S31), for example, the first big hit determination random number, the first small hit determination random number and the first big hit type determination random number are obtained from the random number counter. A first start port passage process such as acquisition and storage of this in the RAM 104 is executed (step S32). Next, on the condition that the detection signal from the second start port switch 170b is in an ON state (the ball enters the lower start port 54) (step S33), for example, the second big hit determination random number, the second small hit determination random number Then, a second start port passing process such as obtaining the second jackpot type determination random number from the random number counter and storing it in the RAM 104 is executed (step S34).

  If either the big hit control flag indicating that the control is in the big hit gaming state or the small hit control flag indicating that the control is in the small hit gaming state is not turned on (step S35), the first special Whether or not the first variation flag indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is being executed or the processing for starting the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed on the symbol display 141a is turned on. Is determined (step S36). If the first variation flag is on, the first special symbol process is executed, the processing relating to the first special symbol variation display is executed (step S37), and the processing is terminated.

  If the first variation flag is not turned on in step S36, the second special symbol display 141b is executing the variation display of the second special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is determined whether or not the second variation flag indicating that the process is being executed is on (step S38). If the second variation flag is on, the second special symbol process is executed, the processing relating to the variation display of the second special symbol is executed (step S39), and the processing is terminated.

  If neither the first variation flag nor the second variation flag is turned on, it is determined whether or not the sum of the first start memory number and the second start memory number is 0 (step S40). If the sum of the stored number and the second starting stored number is 0, the process is terminated. In step S40, referring to the counter value of the counter indicating the sum of the first start memory number and the second start memory number (total pending counter), the sum of the first start memory number and the second start memory number is zero. Is determined. If the total of the first start memory number and the second start memory number is not 0, each random number is read from a random number storage area described later (step S41), and if the read random number is a random number related to the first special symbol (Step S42), the process proceeds to Step S37 to execute the first special symbol process. On the other hand, if the read random number is a random number related to the second special symbol (step S42), the process proceeds to step S39 to execute the second special symbol process.

  If either the big hit control flag or the small hit control flag is turned on in step S35, the big hit control process (step S43) and the small hit control process (step S44) are sequentially executed.

  In the first special symbol process, the corresponding process is selectively executed based on the first special symbol process flag indicating the progress of the game stored in the RAM 104 of the main control board 101. In the second special symbol process, basically, the corresponding process is selectively executed based on the second special symbol process flag indicating the progress of the game stored in the RAM 104 of the main control board 101. In the big hit control process process, basically, the corresponding process is selectively executed based on the big hit control process flag indicating the progress of the game stored in the RAM 104 of the main control board 101, and the small hit control process process is executed. Basically, the small hit control process flag indicating the progress of the game stored in the RAM 104 of the main control board 101 will be described. Corresponding processing is to be performed selectively based on.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first start port passage process (step S32).

  If it is determined in the process of step S30 that the first start port switch 170a is in the on state and a game ball has entered the upper start port 52, as shown in FIG. The CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first obtains a counter value from the RAM 104 of the main control board 101 as a process of step S32a by a first hold counter that counts the first start memory number. Then, based on the counter value, it is determined whether or not the first start memory number is “4” which is the maximum value.

  In the process of step S32a, if it is determined that the first start memory number is not the maximum value, the following steps S32b to S32b are used to newly put the variable display control of the first special symbol on hold. The process of S32d will be performed. That is, first, as the process of step S32b, the first hold counter is counted up. Also, at this time, the summation pending counter that counts the sum of the first start memory number and the second start memory number is counted up. The CPU 102 can grasp the total of the first start memory number and the second start memory number by referring to the counter value of the total suspension counter. Next, as the processing of step S32c, the first big hit determination random number, the first big hit type determination random number, and the first small hit determination random number are acquired from the random number counter. Then, as the processing of step S32d, each random number thus obtained is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to the counter value by the summation pending counter in the storage area of the RAM 104 of the main control board 101.

  However, in the process of step S32a, when it is determined that the first starting stored number is the maximum value, the variable display control of the first special symbol is not newly suspended. That is, this processing is ended when it is determined that the first start memory number is the maximum value without newly placing the variable display control of the first special symbol on hold.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the second start port passage process (step S34).

  Now, in the process of step S33, if it is determined that the second start port switch 170b is in an on state and a game ball has entered the lower start port 54, as shown in FIG. The CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first obtains a counter value from the RAM 104 of the main control board 101 as a process of step S34a by a second hold counter that counts the second start memory number. Then, based on this counter value, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned second start memory number is “4” which is the maximum value.

  In the process of step S34a, if it is determined that the second starting stored number is not the maximum value, the following steps S34b to S34b are performed to newly put the variable display control of the second special symbol on hold. The process of S34d will be performed. That is, first, as the process of step S34b, the second hold counter is counted up and the combined hold counter is counted up. Next, as the processing of step S34c, the second big hit determination random number, the second big hit type determination random number, and the second small hit determination random number are acquired from the random number counter. Then, as the processing of step S34d, each random number thus obtained is stored in a random number storage area corresponding to the counter value by the summation pending counter in the storage area of the RAM 104 of the main control board 101.

  However, in the process of step S34a, if it is determined that the second starting stored number is the maximum value, the variable display control of the second special symbol is not newly suspended. That is, this processing is ended when it is determined that the second start memory number is the maximum value without newly placing the variable display control of the second special symbol on hold.

  In this example, a random number storage area having eight storage areas from a first random number storage area to an eighth random number storage area is provided, and the CPU 102 of the main board 101 enters a game ball into the first start port 52. The random number storage area (corresponding to the counter value by the summation pending counter) (the random number acquired based on the presence of the game ball and the random number acquired based on the presence of the game ball entering the second start port 54) From the first random number storage area corresponding to the counter value “1” of the summation pending counter to the second random number storage area corresponding to the counter value “8” of the summation pending counter). As described above, the random number storage area includes both the random numbers related to the first special symbol and the random numbers related to the second special symbol, and the order in which the start conditions are established can be grasped by the stored storage area. That is, the first random number storage area stores the random number with the earliest start condition established, and stores the random number after the start condition establishment order as it proceeds to the eighth random number storage area. Then, among the random numbers stored in the random number storage area, the order in which the start condition is established is sequentially executed from the variation display corresponding to the earliest random number. If the start condition is established so that the order of establishment of the start conditions can be grasped, a random number storage area for storing random numbers related to the first special symbol and a random number storage area for storing random numbers related to the second special symbol are provided separately. May be.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the first special symbol process (step S37).

  In the first special symbol process, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 selectively executes one of the following five process processes in accordance with the first special symbol process flag.

1. The first jackpot determination random number, the first jackpot type determination random number, and the like stored in the RAM 104 of the main control board 101 are read, and the display mode when the variation control of the first special symbol is stopped based on the read first jackpot determination random number First special symbol normal process (step S51) in which a lottery process or the like is performed
2. Based on the first big hit type determination random number, the decision processing for the big hit type (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit), and the lottery processing for the display mode when the variable control of the first special symbol is stopped First stop symbol setting process (step S52) in which, for example, the determination process of the mode at the time of the variable display stop of the first special symbol is performed based on the result and the result of the determination process on the type of jackpot
3. A variation mode of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 141a based on the first variation pattern determining random number, and an effect display executed in correspondence with the first special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 50 First variation pattern setting process (step S53) in which a lottery process or the like for the variation mode is performed
4). First special symbol variation process that waits until the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 141a is stopped (step S54).
5. The first special symbol when the variable display is stopped is determined based on the result of the lottery process regarding the display mode when the variable control of the first special symbol is stopped and the result of the determination process regarding the type of jackpot. First special symbol stop process for stopping the change display of the first special symbol so as to be displayed on the symbol display 141a (step S55).
The first special symbol process flag is operated to indicate that the first special symbol normal process (step S51) should be performed in the process of step S1 (see FIG. 5).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first special symbol normal process (step S51).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first special symbol normal process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first performs the process of step S101. Random numbers related to the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol stored in the first random number storage area of the RAM 104 of the main control board 101 is stopped (for example, the first big hit determination random number, the first big hit type determination random number) ) From the RAM 104. Then, in steps S102 and S103, the first hold counter and the summed hold counter are counted down, and the random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 104 of the main control board 101 are first-in first-out (First-In Shift operation is performed in a first-out manner (the random number stored in the Nth random number storage area (N = 2 to 8) is moved to the (N-1) th random number storage area and stored, for example, second The random number stored in the random number storage area is moved and stored in the first random number storage area). As a result, the hold of the start condition stored in the first random number storage area is released, and the random numbers stored in the second random number storage area to the eighth random number storage area are stored in the first random number storage area to the seventh random number storage area. It is moved to the area and stored.

  After that, as the process of step S104, the lottery process for the big hit and the small win is performed based on the read first big hit determination random number. In the lottery process, the read first big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101 are compared, and the read first small hit determination random number The small hit determination value stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101 is compared. FIG. 12A shows an example of the distribution ratio of the big hit determination value stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101, and FIG. 12B shows the distribution of the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101. An example of the ratio is shown. As shown in FIG. 12 (A), in this example, when the first special symbol fluctuating display stops, the display mode lottery processing and when the second special symbol fluctuating display stops, the display mode lottery processing is performed at a low probability. The jackpot determination value is configured so that the probability to be determined is 2/640, and the probability to be determined to be a jackpot at a high probability is 20/640, and lottery processing of the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped And the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the lottery process of the display mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped is 8/640 in all gaming states (normal state, short time state, high probability state). It constitutes the small hit judgment value.

  The jackpot determination value compared with the first jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value compared with the second jackpot determination random number may be separately provided. In this case, a part of the first big hit determination value compared with the first big hit determination random number and the second big hit determination value compared with the second big hit determination random number may be configured to be the same. , All may be configured differently. For example, “1” and “2” are set as the first jackpot determination values at the low probability, “1” to “10” are set as the first jackpot determination values at the high probability, and the second jackpot determination values are set at the low probability. When “3” and “4” are set, and “3” to “12” are set as the second big hit determination values at high probability, the first big hit determination value and the second big hit determination value are partly the same. The first jackpot determination value at low probability is “1” and “2”, the first jackpot determination value at high probability is “1” to “10”, and the low probability By setting “100” and “101” as the second big hit determination values at the time and “100” to “109” as the second big hit determination values at the high probability, the first big hit determination value and the second big hit determination value May be configured such that all values are different.

  The CPU 102 of the main control board 101, as a result of the comparison between the read first jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value, indicates that the read first jackpot determination random number has won the jackpot When the value matches the value (step S105), the first big hit flag indicating that the big win is obtained as a result of the lottery process of the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped is turned on (step S106).

  Then, after the first variation flag is turned on (step S109), when the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first stop symbol setting process (step S52) (step S110). ), This process is terminated. However, there is a case where the read first big hit determination random number coincides with the big hit determination value indicating that the first big hit determination random number does not correspond to the big hit, and in this case, the read first small hit determination random number is It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value indicating that the small hit is won (step S107).

  As a result of the comparison between the read first small hit determination random number and the small hit determination value, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines that the read first small hit determination value has won the small hit. (Step S107), the first small hit flag indicating that a small hit is obtained as a result of the lottery process of the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped is turned on (step S107). Step S108). Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

  Further, when the read first small hit determination random number coincides with the small hit determination value indicating that the first hit hit random number does not correspond to the small hit, the point at which it coincides with this determination value (step S107), step S109. Then, the first variation flag is turned on and the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process is shifted to the first stop symbol setting process (step S52) (step S110).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first stop symbol setting process (step S52).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the stop symbol setting process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first changes the first special symbol. The result of the lottery process of the display mode when the display is stopped is determined. In the determination of the lottery process, first, it is determined by determining whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S121).

If the first big hit flag is on, the CPU 102 performs a lottery process for determining the big hit type (15R probability variable big hit, 2R positive variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit) based on the first big hit type determination random number (step S122). In the lottery process, the read first jackpot type determination random number is compared with the jackpot type determination value stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101. FIG. 14 shows an example of the distribution ratio of the jackpot type determination value stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101. As shown in FIG. 14, in the lottery process for determining the type of jackpot,
1. Control to the 15R jackpot gaming state, control to the high probability state after the 15R jackpot gaming state ends, control to the 15R probability variable jackpot, control to the 2.2R jackpot gaming state, and control the time after the 2R jackpot gaming state ends 2R probable big hit that controls either high probability state or high probability state that does not control for short time 3. Control to 2R big hit gaming state, and control to either normal state or short time state after completion of the 2R big hit gaming state It is determined to be one of the three types of big hits, 2R non-probable big hits. And CPU102 determines the aspect at the time of the variable display stop of the 1st special symbol according to the determined type of jackpot (step S123).

  Further, if the first big hit flag is not turned on, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is turned on (step S124). If the first small hit flag is on, the CPU 102 determines the mode at the time of stopping the variable display of the first special symbol according to the small hit (step S125). If neither the first big hit flag nor the first small hit flag is turned on, the mode at the time of stopping the variable display of the first special symbol according to the deviation is determined (step S126).

  Here, the determination process regarding the mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped is performed based on the first jackpot type determination random number. As described above, when the result of the variation display of the first special symbol is the 15R probability variable big hit, the CPU 102 determines the high profit special mode (15R probability variable big hit symbol) as the specific mode of the first special symbol, When the result of the special symbol variation display is the above-mentioned 2R probability variation big hit, the low profit special mode (2R probability variation big hit symbol) is determined as the specific mode of the first special symbol, and the display result of the first special symbol variation display is When the 2R non-probable big hit is determined, the low profit non-special mode (2R non-probable big hit design) is determined as the specific mode of the first special symbol. In addition, as a mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, the lottery result based on the first big hit determination random number and the first big hit type determination random number (type of big hit (15R probability variable big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit)) Corresponding to each of them, a plurality of types of display mode information (information indicating the display mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped (the information indicating the first special symbol display 141a is turned on and off)) is associated, and each display mode information Is stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101 in association with the first jackpot type determination random number. In other words, the jackpot type determination value is associated with the display mode information and distributed according to the ratio shown in FIG. Specifically, among the specific aspects of the first special symbol, the five types of jackpot type determination values are associated with the high profit special aspect, and the two types of jackpot type determination values are associated with the low profit special aspect. The low profit non-special mode is associated with three types of jackpot type determination values. Accordingly, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the mode at the time of the variable display stop of the first special symbol based on the first jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type determination value.

  Similarly, the determination process for the mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped is performed based on the second jackpot type determination random number. In addition, when the result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is the 15R probability variation big hit, the high profit special mode (15R probability variation big hit symbol) is determined as the specific mode of the second special symbol, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol If the result of 2R probability variation is the above-mentioned 2R probability variation big hit, the low profit special mode (2R probability variation big hit symbol) is determined as the specific mode of the second special symbol, and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol is the above 2R non-probable variation big hit. In this case, the low-profit non-special mode (2R non-probable big hit symbol) is determined as the specific mode of the second special symbol. As a mode when the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped, each lottery result (big hit type (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R uncertain variation big hit)) based on the second big hit judgment random number and the second big hit type judgment random number Correspondingly, a plurality of types of display mode information (information indicating the display mode at the time of stopping the variable display of the second special symbol (information indicating whether the second special symbol display 141b is turned on or off)) are associated, It is stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101 in association with the second jackpot type determination random number. Specifically, among the specific aspects of the second special symbol, the five types of jackpot type determination values are associated with the high profit special aspect, and the two types of jackpot type determination values are associated with the low profit special aspect. The low profit non-special mode is associated with three types of jackpot type determination values. Accordingly, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the mode of the second special symbol when the variable display is stopped based on the second jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type determination value.

  After the determination process for the special symbol variation display stop state is performed in this way, as the process of step S127, these lottery results (15R probability variable big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit, small hit, off hit A command (first special symbol command) is set so that a decision item based on the lottery result (a mode when the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped, etc.) is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111. To do. After that, when the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first variation pattern setting process (step S53) as the process of step S128, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first variation pattern setting process (step S53).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first variation pattern setting process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first performs the process of step S141. As described above, the first variation pattern determining random number is obtained from the random number counter. When the first big hit flag is on (step S142), the first special symbol variation pattern (the first special symbol variation mode) based on the acquired first variation pattern determination random number. A lottery process is performed (step S143). Here, the lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol is performed based on the first big hit variation pattern table (not shown) stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101. The table (variation pattern table) used for the lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol includes a plurality of variation time information indicating a predetermined time (variation time) required for variation display control of the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination random numbers are stored in association with each other. In this regard, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 according to this embodiment obtains the fluctuation time information associated with the obtained first fluctuation pattern determination random number from the table, thereby obtaining the first Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. Thereby, the lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol is performed.

  In the process of step S142, if the first small hit flag is on when the first big hit flag is not turned on (step S144), based on the acquired first variation pattern determining random number. A lottery process is performed for the variation pattern of the first special symbol (step S145). Here, the lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol is performed based on a first small hit variation pattern table (not shown) stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101.

  In the process of step S144, when the first small hit flag is not turned on, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 acquires the first reach determination random number from the random number counter, and the main control board It is determined whether or not to reach based on whether or not the first reach determination value set in the first reach determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM 104 of 101 matches the acquired first reach determination random number. A reach determination process is executed (step S146). When it is determined to reach (step S147), the time required to shorten the fluctuation time from the start of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) until the special symbol is stopped to be displayed is shorter than the normal state. It is determined whether or not the control is being executed (step S148a). Whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined by determining whether or not a time reduction flag described later is turned on. That is, the time reduction flag is a flag indicating that the time reduction control is being executed. If the time reduction flag is on, it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, and if the time reduction flag is not on (the time reduction flag is It is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed (if it is off).

  If the time reduction control is executed, the lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern table (not shown) at the time of the first shortened reach and the acquired first variation pattern determination random number. If the time reduction control is not executed, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol is determined based on the first normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern table (not shown) and the acquired first fluctuation pattern determination random number. The lottery process is performed (step S148c). The first shortened reach variation pattern table and the first normal reach variation pattern table are stored in the ROM 104 of the main control board 101. In this example, the first shortened reach variation pattern table includes a variation time obtained by shortening some or all of the variation time information among the plurality of variation time information stored in the first normal reach variation pattern table. Information is stored. For example, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and 40 seconds of variation time information are stored in the first normal reach variation pattern table, and 20 seconds, 30 are stored in the first normal reach variation pattern table in the first shortened variation pattern table. Fluctuation time information of 15 seconds, 25 seconds, and 35 seconds is stored by shortening the fluctuation time information of seconds and 40 seconds, respectively.

  When it is determined that the reach is not performed in the process of step S147, the fluctuation time from when the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped is displayed. It is determined whether or not the time-shortening control that is shorter than the state is being executed (step S149). As described above, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed by determining whether or not a time reduction flag described later is turned on. Then, if the time reduction control is being executed, it is determined to be a shortening deviation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shorter than that in the normal state (step S150), and if the time reduction control is not being executed, it is usually determined to be a deviation fluctuation pattern. (Step S151).

  In this embodiment, the lottery process for the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol is executed based on the first big hit time fluctuation pattern table regardless of whether or not the time reduction control is executed when the big hit. The lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol is executed based on the first variation pattern table for the first small hit regardless of whether or not the time-shortening control is executed when the small hit is achieved. When the time reduction control is executed when the big hit and / or the small hit, the variation pattern table used for the lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol may be made different. In this case, each of a plurality of variation time information set in the variation pattern table used when time-shortening control is not being executed (may be all variation time information or some variation time information. The variation time information obtained by shortening (or may be) may be set in the variation pattern table used when the time reduction control is executed.

  Then, when the lottery process for the variation pattern of the first special symbol is performed in this way, a determination process related to the time reduction control is executed (step S152). In this example, if the 2R non-probable big hit is made during the time-short control, the time-short control is started after the big hit gaming state based on the 2R non-probable big hit, and after the time-short control is started, the special The time reduction control is terminated based on the fact that the number of executions of the variable display of the symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) has reached a predetermined number (100 in this example). In the time reduction determination process, the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is counted, and whether or not the number of executions of the variable display has reached the predetermined number (whether the time reduction termination condition is satisfied) (Whether or not) is determined. FIG. 16 shows an example of the time reduction determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first determines whether or not the time limit flag is turned on, that is, whether or not time limit control with a limited number of executions is being executed (step S161). ). The limited time shortening flag is turned on in a big hit release post-processing (step S73), which will be described later, and the number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display after the time shortening control is started. This flag indicates that the time-shortening control is ended when the total number of times of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol in the device 141b reaches a predetermined number (100 in this example). If the time limit flag is not on (if the time limit flag is off), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the time limit flag is ON, after the time counter is counted down (step S162), the count value of the simultaneous short counter is “0”. It is further determined whether or not there is (step S163). As a result, if the value of the simultaneous short-time counter is “0”, the time-shortage flag and the time limit flag are turned off (step S164). If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the processing is terminated without turning off the time reduction flag and the limited time reduction flag. Note that the CPU 102 ends the time reduction control at the time when the variation display in which the time reduction flag is turned off is stopped. In other words, in this example, the CPU 102 sets “100 times”, which is the remaining number of times that the time reduction control can be executed, as an initial value in the time reduction counter when starting the time reduction control with a limited number of executions. When the value of becomes zero, the last (100th) variation display capable of executing the time reduction control is executed. For this reason, the CPU 102 ends the time reduction control when the variable display is stopped without immediately ending the time reduction control based on the time reduction flag being turned off.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of executions of the variable display capable of executing the time reduction control when the time reduction control is started, that is, 100 times is set in the time reduction counter as the remaining number of variable displays capable of executing the time reduction control. Each time the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is started during the time-shortening control, the time-variable counter is counted down to count the remaining number of variable display that can execute the time-shortening control. The time reduction control is determined to end when the time reduction counter reaches “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the time reduction control is started, an initial value (for example, 0) ) Is set, and the time counter is incremented every time the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) starts to be displayed during the time-shortening control. Other values predetermined value (e.g., 100 when set to 0 as an initial value) may be configured to determine to end the time-shortening control upon reaching.

  When the time reduction determination process is completed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts the first special symbol variation display control in the first special symbol display 141a and displays the determined variation pattern of the first special symbol. The command is set as a command (first variation pattern command) to the sub-integrated substrate 111 (step S153), and the variation time of the determined variation pattern is set in the first variation timer (step S154). Thereby, the production control corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in the liquid crystal display device 50 for the variable time determined in this way. Then, when the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process is shifted to the first special symbol variation processing (step S54) (step S155), the processing is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first special symbol variation process (step S54).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first special symbol variation process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first performs the process of step S171. 1 is subtracted from the first variation timer in which the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the lottery process (step S53) for the variation pattern of the first special symbol is set. When it is determined that the first variation time timer is “0”, that is, the variation time of the lottery first special symbol has elapsed (step S172), the process proceeds to step S173. That is, in the process of step S173, when the above-described first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first special symbol stop process (step S55), this process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first special symbol stop process (step S55).

  When the first special symbol process flag indicates that the first special symbol stop process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 firstly performs the first stop. The display control is performed to display the first special symbol display 141a on the first special symbol display 141a at the time when the variable display of the first special symbol determined in the symbol setting process is stopped (step S181). A first stop display command for instructing the derivation and display of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed corresponding to one special symbol is set as a command to the sub-integrated board 111 (step S182).

  Further, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 indicates that if the first big hit flag is turned on (step S183), the big hit game state control is executed in the big hit control process (step S43). The control flag is turned on (step S184). Further, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 sets a first jackpot start command indicating that the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the first special symbol variation display result being a jackpot (step S185), A standby time until the jackpot gaming state is started (time for displaying that the jackpot gaming state is started) is set in the interval timer (step S186). Then, the first variation flag is turned off (step S191), and when the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S192), the processing is terminated.

  The first jackpot start command is a command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111, and is prepared individually according to the jackpot type (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit). Similarly, when starting a big hit gaming state based on the result of the variation display of the second special symbol being a big hit, a second big hit start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111. Similarly to the second jackpot start command, the second jackpot start command is prepared individually according to the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit). In step S185, a first big hit start command (first positive change big hit start command A according to 15R positive variation big hit), 2R positive change big hit according to the big hit type (15R positive change big hit, 2R positive change big hit, 2R non-variable big hit) First probable variable big hit start command B, 2R first non-probable variable big hit start command corresponding to 2R non-probable variable big hit) is set. Thereby, the effect of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the type of the big hit designated by the first big hit start command is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like.

  The interval timer includes the types of jackpots (first special symbol 15R probability variation big hit, first special symbol 2R probability variation big hit, first special symbol 2R non-probable big hit, second special symbol 15R probability variation big hit, second The waiting time until the start of the big hit gaming state according to the 2R probability variation big hit of the special symbol and the 2R non-probable big hit of the second special symbol) is set.

  If the first big hit flag is on when the first big hit flag is not turned on at step S183 (step S187), the small hit control process (step S44) is executed. A small hit control flag indicating that control is to be executed is turned on (step S188). In addition, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 sets a first small hit start command indicating that a small hit gaming state is started based on the result of the first special symbol variation display being a small hit (step S1). In step S189, a standby time until the small hit gaming state is started (a time for displaying that the small hit gaming state is started) is set in the interval timer (step S190). When the first variation flag is turned off (step S191) and the first special symbol process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first special symbol normal process (step S51) (step S192), This process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the second special symbol process (step S39). In the second special symbol process, the portion corresponding to the first special symbol in the first special symbol process is replaced with the second special symbol, and the portion corresponding to the second special symbol is replaced with the first special symbol. Detailed description will be omitted because it is executed.

  In the second special symbol process, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 selectively executes one of the following five process processes according to the above-described second special symbol process flag.

1. A display mode when the second big hit determination random number, the second big hit type determination random number, etc. stored in the RAM 104 of the main control board 101 are read, and the variation control of the second special symbol is stopped based on the read second big hit determination random number 2nd special symbol normal processing (step S61) where lottery processing etc. are performed about
2. Based on the second jackpot type determination random number, determination processing for the jackpot type (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit) and lottery processing for the display mode when the second special symbol variation control is stopped A second stop symbol setting process (step S62) in which, for example, a determination process of the mode at the time of the variable display stop of the second special symbol is performed based on the result and the result of the determination process on the jackpot type
3. A variation mode of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 141b based on the second variation pattern determining random number, or an effect display executed on the liquid crystal display device 50 corresponding to the second special symbol. The second variation pattern setting process (step S63) in which a lottery process or the like for the variation mode is performed.
4). Second special symbol variation processing that waits until the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b is stopped (step S64).
5. The mode at the time of the variable display stop of the second special symbol determined based on the result of the lottery process for the display mode at the time of the variable control stop of the second special symbol and the result of the determination process on the type of jackpot is the second special symbol Second special symbol stop process for stopping the variation display of the second special symbol so as to be displayed on the symbol display 141b (step S65).
The second special symbol process flag is operated to indicate that the second special symbol normal processing (step S61) should be performed in the processing of step S1 (see FIG. 5).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the big hit control process (step S43).

  In the big hit control process, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first determines whether or not the big hit control flag indicating that the control of the big hit gaming state is started (step S70), and the big hit control flag is turned on. If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit control flag is on, one of the following three process processes is selectively executed according to the above-mentioned big hit control process flag.

1. The jackpot release pre-processing that waits until the sub-integrated board 111 is notified to the player that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state (step S71)
2. The big hit opening process in which the big prize opening 62 is controlled to be opened by the attacker device 60 (step S72).
3. Post-hit opening post-processing that waits until the sub-integrated board 111 is notified to the player that the jackpot gaming state is over (step S73)
The jackpot control process flag is operated to indicate that the jackpot release pre-processing (step S71) should be performed in the processing of step S1 (see FIG. 5).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the big hit release pre-processing (step S71).

  When the jackpot control process flag indicates that the jackpot release pre-processing is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first performs an attacker device as a process of step S201. 60, 1 is subtracted from the interval timer indicating the waiting time until the winning prize opening 62 is opened, and it is determined whether or not the interval timer is 0, that is, whether or not the waiting time set in the interval timer has elapsed (step). S202).

  When the standby time set in the interval timer has elapsed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 sets a one-round start command indicating that one round of the big hit gaming state is started (step S203). The round start command is a command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111. The types of jackpots (the first special symbol 15R probability variation jackpot, the first special symbol 2R probability variation jackpot, the first special symbol 2R non-probable variation jackpot, the first It is prepared individually according to 15R probability variation big hit of 2 special symbols, 2R probability variation big hit of 2nd special symbol, 2R non-probable big hit of 2nd special symbol) and round to be executed (1 round to 15 rounds). In step S203, one round start command corresponding to the type of jackpot (one round start command A1 corresponding to the 15R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, one round corresponding to 2R probability variation big hit and 2R non-probable big hit of the first special symbol) A start command B1, a 1-round start command A2 corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot of the second special symbol, a 1R start command B2) corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot and the 2R non-probability variation jackpot of the second special symbol are set. Thereby, the effect of the big hit gaming state according to the type of big hit and the round to be executed is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines the number of round executions according to the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit) (15 times if 15R probability variation big hit), and 2R probability variation big hit. And if it is 2R non-probable big hit, “twice” is set in the open counter (step S204), and the type of big hit (15R positive variation big hit of the first special symbol, 2R positive variable big hit of the first special symbol, the first special symbol) 2R non-probable big hit, 15R probable big hit of 2nd special symbol, 2R probable big hit of 2nd special symbol, 2R non-probable big hit of 2nd special symbol (opening prize winning port 62 by attacker device 60) (Time from control to state to control to block state) is set in the release timer (step S205). The number of rounds executed in the jackpot game state based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a jackpot game and the jackpot game based on the result of the variable display of the second special symbol being a jackpot The number of executions of the round executed in the state may be different, the opening time in the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol The opening time in the jackpot gaming state based on the result that the result is a big hit may be different, or both the number of round executions and the opening time may be different.

  When the above setting process is completed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 subtracts 1 from the opening counter (step S206), and sets the entrance counter for counting the number of entrances to the big winning opening 62 to 0 ( In step S207, the attacker device 60 is driven to control the special winning opening 62 to be open (step S208). Thereafter, when the above-described big hit control process flag is updated so as to shift to the big hit release process (step S72) (step S209), this process ends.

  When it is determined that the interval timer is not 0, that is, it is determined that the standby time set in the interval timer has not elapsed, the big hit pre-release processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit release processing (step S72). Note that, as described above, this big hit release process is performed by repeatedly executing the round game.

  When the jackpot control process flag indicates that the processing during the jackpot release is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first performs a count switch as the processing of step S221. Based on the detection signal by 175a, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 62. Then, on the condition that there is a pitch, as a process of step S222, a pitch counter that counts the number of pitched game balls into the big prize opening 62 as a counter value is counted up. If it is 10 or more (step S223), the process proceeds to step S226, and processing for ending the round is performed.

  If the value of the winning counter is less than 10, the opening timer is decremented by 1 (step S224), and the opening timer value is 0, that is, the opening time of the big winning opening 62 set in the opening timer has elapsed. In that case (step S225), the attacker device 60 is driven to control the special winning opening 62 to be closed (step S226). Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines whether or not the opening counter is 0, that is, whether or not the number of rounds set according to the type of jackpot has been completed (step S227).

  When the release counter is 0 (step S227), the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines the type of big hit (15R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, 2R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, the first special symbol of the first special symbol) A jackpot end command is set according to 2R non-probable big hit, 15R probable big hit of the second special symbol, 2R probable big hit of the second special symbol, and 2R non-probable big hit of the second special symbol (step S228). The jackpot end command is a command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111. The jackpot type (first probability variable big hit end command A corresponding to 15R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, 2R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol) The first probable big hit end command B, the first special symbol 2R non-probable big hit end command, the first non-probable big big hit end command, the second special symbol 15R probable big hit end command A, the second The second probability variable big hit end command B corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit of the special symbol and the second non-probability variable big hit end command corresponding to the 2R non-probability big hit of the second special symbol) are prepared individually. Thereby, an effect when the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type is ended is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 sets an end standby time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the interval timer (step S229), and the jackpot control described above so that the process shifts to the jackpot release post-processing (step S73). When the process flag is updated (step S232), this process ends.

  If the open / close counter is not 0 in step S227, the type of jackpot (the first special symbol 15R probability variation big hit, the first special symbol 2R probability variation big hit, the first special symbol 2R non-probable big hit, the second special symbol Round end command (1 round end command to 14 round end) according to 2R probability variation big hit of 2R, 2R probability variation big hit of 2nd special symbol, 2R non-probable big hit of 2nd special symbol) and end round (1 to 14 rounds) Command) is set (step S230). The round end command is a command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111, and is individually prepared according to the type of jackpot and the round to be ended. In step S230, the types of jackpots (15R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, 2R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, 2R non-probable big hit of the first special symbol, 15R probability variation big hit of the second special symbol, the second special symbol of the second special symbol 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit of the second special symbol) and round end command according to the round to be finished (1 round end command A1 to 14 round end command A1, first round according to the 15R probability variable big hit of the first special symbol, the first 1 round end command B1 according to 2R probability variation big hit and 2R non-probability big hit of special symbol, 1 round end command A2 according to 15R probability variation big hit of second special symbol, 2R round end command A2, 2R probability variation of second special symbol One round end command B2) corresponding to the big hit and 2R non-probable big hit is set. Thereby, the effect of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the type of big hit and the round to be finished is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines the type of jackpot (the first special symbol 15R probability variation big hit, the first special symbol 2R probability variation big hit, the first special symbol 2R non-probable variation big hit, the second special symbol 15R probability variation. Round waiting time according to the big hit, 2R probable big hit of the second special symbol, 2R non-probable big hit of the second special symbol (the big win port 62 is controlled to be closed by the attack device 60), and the big win port 62 is again set. (Time until control to release state) is set in the interval timer (step S231), and when the big hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the post-hit release post-processing (step S73) (step S232) This process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S225 that the release timer is not 0, that is, the release time set in the release timer has not elapsed, the process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes. Thus, the next big hit release process is executed again when a timer interrupt occurs.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the release time set in the release timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 62 is a predetermined number (in this example, 10 The current round is terminated if any of the above is reached. That is, when the opening time set in the opening timer has elapsed and when the number of balls entered into the big prize opening 62 has reached a predetermined number (10 in this example), it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied. Then, the process of ending the running round is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the big hit release post-processing (step S73).

  When the jackpot control process flag indicates that the processing after the jackpot release is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 60, 1 is subtracted from the interval timer indicating the waiting time until the winning prize opening 62 is opened, and it is determined whether the interval timer is 0, that is, whether the waiting time set in the interval timer has elapsed (step). S252). If the interval timer is not 0, it is determined that the standby time set in the interval timer has not elapsed, and the processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  The CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines that the standby time set in the interval timer has elapsed (step S252), and ends the big hit gaming state based on the value of the release counter being 0 ( Step S253), it is determined whether or not the 15R probability variation jackpot is to be ended (Step S254). When the big hit gaming state based on the 15R probability variable big hit is to be ended, the short time flag is turned on while the limited short time flag is turned off (step S255), and the process proceeds to step S260. As a result, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 executes the time reduction control until the next big hit (15R positive change big hit, 2R positive change big hit, 2R non-probable big hit) after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the 15R positive change big hit. become.

  In step S254, when the big hit gaming state based on other than 15R probability variable big hit is ended, that is, when the big hit gaming state based on either 2R positive variable big hit or 2R non-probable big hit is ended, is the hourly flag turned on? Whether or not (step S256), the hourly flag is turned on (step S257), and when the big hit gaming state based on the 2R probability variable big hit is terminated (step S257), the hourly flag is turned on while the above-mentioned limited hourly flag Is turned off (step S255), and the process proceeds to step S260. As a result, when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is in the 2R probability variation big hit when executing the time-shortening control, after the big hit gaming state, the next big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R Short-time control is executed until it becomes a non-probable big hit.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is turned on in step S256 and the big hit gaming state based on the 2R uncertain variable big hit is finished (step S257), the time reduction flag and the limited time reduction flag are turned on (step S258), and the time reduction counter In step S259, “100 times” is set as the remaining number of variable displays for which the time reduction control can be performed, and the process proceeds to step S260. As a result, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 executes time-shortening control with a limited number of executions after the big hit gaming state if the 2R non-probable big hit is made during time-shortening control. become. Specifically, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts the time reduction control after the end of the big hit gaming state when the 2R non-probable big hit is being executed while the time reduction control is being executed, and the first special symbol The total of the number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol executed by the display 141a and the number of executions of the variable display of the second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display 141b has reached 100 times. Based on this, the time reduction control is terminated.

  If the time flag is not turned on in step S256, the process proceeds to step S260 without turning on the time flag. As a result, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 does not execute the time reduction control after the end of the big hit gaming state when either the 2R probability change big hit or the 2R non-probability big hit occurs when the time reduction control is not being executed. become.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 turns off the first jackpot flag and terminates the second jackpot flag if the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is a jackpot. If the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the symbol variation display is a jackpot, the second jackpot flag is turned off (step S260). Further, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 turns off the big hit control flag (step S261). In addition, when the control in the high probability state is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, that is, when the probability changing big hit is ended (step S262), the probability changing flag is turned on (step S263), and after the big hit gaming state ends, When the control of the probability state is not executed, that is, when the non-probable variation big hit is finished (step S262), the probability variation flag is turned off (step S264). Then, when the above-described big hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the big hit release pre-processing (step S71) (step S265), this processing is terminated.

  Further, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines that the standby time set in the interval timer has elapsed (step S252), and starts the next round based on the fact that the release counter is not 0 (step S252). S253), type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, 2R probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, 2R non-probable big hit of the first special symbol, 15R probability variation big hit of the second special symbol, 2R of the second special symbol Probability big hit, 2R non-probable big hit of the 2nd special symbol) and round start command according to the round to be executed (2 round start command A1-15 round start command A1 according to the 15R probable big hit of the 1st special symbol, 1st special 2R start command B1 corresponding to 2R probability variation big hit and 2R non-probable big hit of symbol, 15R probability of second special symbol 2 Round start command corresponding to the jackpot A2~15 round start command A2, round 2 start command B2) sets corresponding to 2R probability variation jackpot and 2R non probability variation jackpot second special symbol (step S266). Then, an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the opening timer (step S267), and the above-mentioned entrance counter is set to 0 (step S268). Next, the opening counter is decremented by 1 (step S269), and the attacker device 60 is driven to control the special winning opening 62 to the opened state (step S270). Then, when the above-mentioned big hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the big hit release process (step S72) (step S271), this process ends.

  By updating the big hit control process flag so that the process shifts to the big hit release process in step S271, the next big hit release process is executed when a timer interrupt occurs next time. In the big hit release process, the big hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the big hit release post-process based on the fact that the round end condition is satisfied. In other words, in the big hit game state, after the big hit release processing is executed based on the content set in the big hit release pre-processing and the first round (one round) is executed, the big hit release post-processing and the big hit release processing are repeated. A round of big hit gaming state is executed by executing.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the small hit control process (step S44).

  In the small hit control process, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first determines whether or not the small hit control flag indicating that the control of the small hit gaming state is started (step S80), and the small hit control is performed. If the flag is not turned on, the process is terminated.

  If the small hit control flag is on, one of the following three process processes is selectively executed according to the above-described small hit control process flag.

1. Small hit release pre-processing for waiting until notification to the player such as transition to the small hit gaming state is made by the sub-integrated board 111 (step S81)
2. Small hit release process (step S82) in which the big prize opening 62 is controlled to be opened by the attacker device 60.
3. After the small hit release post-processing for waiting until the sub-integrated board 111 notifies the player that the small hit gaming state is finished (step S83).
The small hitting control process flag is operated to indicate that the small hitting release pre-processing (step S81) should be performed in the process of step S1 (see FIG. 5).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the small hit opening pre-processing (step S81).

  When the small hit control process flag indicates that the pre-opening process for the small hit should be performed, as shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first performs the process in step S301. By subtracting 1 from the interval timer indicating the waiting time until the special winning opening 62 is opened by the attacker device 60, it is determined whether the interval timer is 0, that is, whether the waiting time set in the interval timer has elapsed. (Step S302).

  When the standby time set in the interval timer has elapsed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 sets a one-round start command indicating that one round of the small hit gaming state is started (step S303). The round start command is a command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111, and includes a type of small hit (first special symbol small hit, second special symbol small hit) and a round to be executed (1 round to 2 rounds). It is prepared individually for each. In step S303, a 1-round start command (1 round start command C1 corresponding to the first special symbol small hit, 1 round start command C2 corresponding to the second special symbol small hit) is set. To do. Thereby, the effect of the small hit gaming state corresponding to the type of the small hit and the round to be executed is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 sets the number of executions “2” of rounds corresponding to the small hits in the open counter (step S304), and the type of small hits (small hits of the first special symbol, second hits) The opening time corresponding to the special symbol small hit (the time from when the winning device 62 is controlled to the open state by the attacker device 60 until it is controlled to the closed state) is set in the release timer (step S305). In addition, the number of executions of the round executed in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit, and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol is the small hit The number of executions of the round executed in the small hit game state based on may be different, the opening time in the small hit game state based on the fact that the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the second The opening time in the small hit gaming state based on the result of the variable symbol display of the special symbol may be different, or both the number of round executions and the opening time may be different.

  When the above setting process is completed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 decrements the release counter by 1 (step S306), and drives the attacker device 60 to control the special winning opening 62 to the open state (step S307). Thereafter, when the above-described small hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the small hit releasing process (step S82) (step S308), this process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the interval timer is not 0, that is, it is determined that the standby time set in the interval timer has not elapsed, the small hit pre-release processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the small hit opening process (step S82). As described above, the small hit opening process is performed by repeatedly executing the round game.

  When the small hit control process flag indicates that the processing during the small hit release is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 subtracts 1 from the release timer (step S321) When the value of the opening timer is 0, that is, when the opening time of the big winning opening 62 set in the opening timer has passed (step S322), the attacker device 60 is driven to close the big winning opening 62. (Step S323). Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines whether or not the open counter is 0, that is, whether or not the number of round executions set according to the type of small hit has ended (step S324).

  When the release counter is 0 (step S324), the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 finishes the small hit according to the small hit type (the first special symbol small hit, the second special symbol small hit). A command is set (step S325). The small hit end command is a command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111, and the type of the small hit (the first small hit end command corresponding to the first special symbol small hit, the second special symbol corresponding to the small hit The second small hit end command) is prepared individually. Thereby, an effect when the small hit gaming state according to the type of the small hit is finished is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 sets an end waiting time corresponding to the type of small hits in the interval timer (step S326), and the process shifts to the above-described post-opening process (step S83). When the small hit control process flag is updated (step S329), this process is terminated.

  If the open / close counter is not 0 in step S324, a round end command (one round for the first special symbol, one for the second special symbol) and the round end command (one round) corresponding to the round to be ended (one round). 1 round end command) is set (step S327). The round end command is a command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 and is individually prepared according to the type of small hit and the round to be ended. In step S327, a round end command (one round end command corresponding to the first special symbol small hit) and a round end command corresponding to the round to be ended (first special symbol small hit, second special symbol small hit) C1, the 1 round end command C2) corresponding to the small hit of the second special symbol is set. Thereby, the effect of the small hit gaming state corresponding to the type of the small hit and the round to be finished is executed by the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 closes the big winning opening 62 by the attack device 60 according to the round waiting time corresponding to the type of small hits (first special symbol small hit, second special symbol small hit). The time until the special winning opening 62 is controlled to be opened again after the control is set in the interval timer (step S328), and the above-described small process is performed so that the process shifts to the small hit release post-processing (step S83). When the hit control process flag is updated (step S329), this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S322 that the release timer is not 0, that is, the release time set in the release timer has not elapsed, the process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes. As a result, when a timer interrupt occurs next time, the small hit releasing process is executed again.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, when the release time set in the release timer has elapsed, the currently executed round is terminated. That is, when the release time set in the release timer has elapsed, it is determined that the end condition of the round is satisfied, and processing for ending the currently executed round is performed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure for the small post-opening post-processing (step S83).

  When the small hit control process flag indicates that the processing after the small hit release is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 first performs the process of step S351. By subtracting 1 from the interval timer indicating the waiting time until the special winning opening 62 is opened by the attacker device 60, it is determined whether the interval timer is 0, that is, whether the waiting time set in the interval timer has elapsed. (Step S352). If the interval timer is not 0, it is determined that the standby time set in the interval timer has not elapsed, and the processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  The CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines that the standby time set in the interval timer has elapsed (step S352), and ends the small hit gaming state based on the value of the release counter being 0 ( In step S353), when the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the result of variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit, the first small hit flag is turned off, and the result of variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. When the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the player has reached the small hit, the second small hit flag is turned off (step S354). Next, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 turns off the small hitting control flag (step S355). Then, when the above-described small hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the small hit release pre-processing (step S81) (step S356), this process is terminated.

  Further, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines that the standby time set in the interval timer has elapsed (step S352), and starts the next round based on the fact that the release counter is not 0 (step S352). S353), the type of small hits (small hits of the first special symbol, small hits of the second special symbol) and the round start command corresponding to the round to be executed (two round start command C1 corresponding to the small hit of the first special symbol) Then, a 2-round start command C2) corresponding to the second special symbol small hit is set (step S357). Then, an opening time corresponding to the type of small hit is set in the opening timer (step S358). Next, the opening counter is decremented by 1 (step S359), and the attacker device 60 is driven to control the special winning opening 62 to be opened (step S360). Then, when the above-described small hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the small hit releasing process (step S82) (step S361), this process is terminated.

  By updating the small hit control process flag so that the process shifts to the small hit release process in step S361, the next small hit release process is executed when a timer interrupt occurs next time. Also, in the small hit release process, the small hit control process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the small hit release post process based on the fact that the round end condition is satisfied. In other words, in the small hit gaming state, after the small round hit release process is executed based on the content set in the small hit release pre-processing, the first round (one round) is executed, then the small hit release post processing and the small hit release A round of small hit gaming state is executed by repeatedly executing the middle processing.

  It should be noted that when the small hit game state is ended, specifically, when the small hit game state is ended based on the fact that the open counter is 0 in the processing after the small hit release, The probability variation flag is not updated (specifically, the time reduction flag is turned on / off, the initial value “100 times” is set in the time reduction counter, and the probability variation flag is turned on / off). Therefore, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the control is continued to the state before starting the small hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state is ended, specifically, when the big hit gaming state is ended based on the fact that the release counter is 0 in the post-hit opening post-processing, the time reduction flag, the time reduction number counter, and the probability change flag are set. Updating (specifically, switching of the time reduction flag on / off, setting the initial value “100 times” to the time reduction counter, and switching on / off of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  Next, processing executed by the integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub integrated substrate 111 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure for the control performed by the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the integrated CPU 112 performs an initial setting process (step S501). In the initial setting process, a process of clearing the integrated RAM 114 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 is performed. In the initial setting process of step S501, the process of clearing the integrated RAM 114 is executed based on the reception of the initialization command notifying that the data of the main control board 101 has been initialized, and the initialization command is received. If not, that is, if the data of the main control board 101 is not initialized, the control is continued to the state before the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped. Also, interrupts are prohibited until the initial setting process is completed, and interrupts are permitted after the initial setting process. When the initial setting process (step S501) ends, a loop process for monitoring whether or not the 16 ms elapsed flag has been set is started (step S502).

  In this embodiment, the integrated CPU 112 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. While the flag is turned on, the 16 ms progress monitoring counter is reset (set to 0). As described above, the 16 ms elapsed flag is set (set) to “1” every 16 ms in the 2 ms steady process, and is normally set (reset) to “0”. When the 16 ms elapsed flag is set in step S502 (the 16 ms elapsed flag is “1”), the 16 ms elapsed flag is reset (step S503), and then the 16 ms steady process is performed (step S504).

  In the 16 ms steady process, a process for controlling the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like based on a command received from the main control board 101 is executed. When the 16 ms steady process ends, the process returns to step S502 again, and the above-described steps S503 to S504 are repeated every time the 16 ms elapsed flag is set, that is, every 16 ms. On the other hand, if the 16 ms elapsed flag is not set in step S502 (the 16 ms elapsed flag is “0”), loop processing is performed until the 16 ms elapsed flag is set.

  FIG. 29 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 integrated CPU 112 executes the processes of steps S601 to S606. In the command analysis process in step S601, the command received from the main control board 101 is analyzed. In the effect control process of step S602, a command (first variation pattern command) indicating the variation pattern of the first special symbol received from the main control board 101 and a command indicating the variation pattern of the second special symbol received from the main control substrate 101. A control process related to the liquid crystal display device 50 is executed based on the (second variation pattern command).

  In the sound control process in step S603, a control process related to the speakers 14 and 36 is executed. In the lamp control process in step S604, a control process related to the lamps 27, 92, and 204a provided in the pachinko machine 1 is executed. In the information output process of step S605, a process of transmitting output signals of the speakers 14, 36, a process of transmitting lighting signals of the lamps 27, 92, 204a, and the like are executed. In the random number update process of step S606, a process of updating an effect random number counter that holds random numbers used for various settings in the effect control process (step S602) is executed.

  In addition, the process of step S601-step S606 in a 16ms regular process is complete | finished within 16 ms. Even if it takes 16 ms or more from the start of the 16 ms steady process to the end of the 16 ms steady process, the 16 ms steady process is immediately executed from the beginning when the 16 ms has elapsed since the start of the 16 ms steady process (command of step S601). Do not execute (from analysis process). 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 S502 that the 16 ms elapse flag is set after the end of the 16 ms steady process, the 16 ms steady process is performed. To start.

  In this embodiment, the random number update process (step S606) 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. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S602).

  When the effect control process is executed, the integrated CPU 112 corresponds to the first effect control process (step S701) related to the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 corresponding to the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. The second effect control process (step S702) related to the decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, the big hit effect process related to the big hit gaming state (step S703), and the small hit effect process related to the small hit game state (step S704) ) Are executed sequentially.

  In the first effect control process, basically, the corresponding process is selectively executed based on the first effect process flag indicating the progress of the game stored in the integrated RAM 114 of the sub-integrated board 111, In the second effect control process, basically, the corresponding process is selectively executed based on the second effect process flag indicating the progress of the game stored in the integrated RAM 114 of the sub-integrated board 111. Become.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first effect control process (step S701).

  In the first effect control process, the integrated CPU 112 selectively executes one of the following three process processes in accordance with the first effect process flag described above.

1. The liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like are controlled based on a command (first variation pattern command) for instructing the variation pattern of the first special symbol analyzed in the command analysis process. First variation effect start processing in which processing is performed (step S711)
2. The elapsed time from the start of the control of the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, etc. is measured, and the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, and the speakers 14 are measured according to the elapsed time. , 36 etc. The process during the first variation production in which the process etc. is performed (step S712)
3. A first variation effect end process (step S713) for deriving and displaying a predetermined display result based on the reception of the first first jackpot start command and performing a process for starting the jackpot effect process.

  The first effect process flag is operated to indicate that the first variation effect start process (step S711) should be performed in the process of step S501 (see FIG. 28).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first variation effect start process (step S711).

  When the first effect process flag indicates that the first variation effect start process is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 32, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 first selects the first variation pattern command. Is determined (step S901). If the first fluctuation pattern command has been received, it is determined whether or not a big hit is obtained as a result of the fluctuation display based on the received first fluctuation pattern command (step S902). When the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit, the big hit symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined (step S903), and the process proceeds to step S909. In addition, when the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a high-profit special mode, the decorative symbol is determined to be one of 15R probability variable big hit symbols (combination of the same symbols) as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. When the result of the variable display is a low-profit special mode, the 2R probability variation big hit symbol (at least one of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed with a different symbol as the decorative symbol stop symbol) If the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a low-profit non-special mode, the 2R non-probable big hit symbol (left) is used as the decorative symbol stop symbol. -At least one of the middle and right decorative symbols is determined to be one of the predetermined combinations). Also, in this example, it is common to any combination of symbols including “1”, “3”, “5” (for example, “135”, “315”, etc.) as 2R probable big hit symbols and 2R non-probable big hit symbols. And decide. As a result, it is difficult to determine whether the 2R probability variation big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is based on the form of the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Also, if the big hit is not the result of the fluctuation display based on the received first fluctuation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the big hit is the result of the fluctuation display based on the received first fluctuation pattern command (step S904). ). If the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit, the small hit symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined (step S905), and the process proceeds to step S909. In addition, when the result of the variable display of the first special symbol is in a special mode, as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the small hit symbol (at least one of the left, middle and right decorative symbols is stopped at a different symbol Any one of the displayed symbols to be displayed is determined in advance. Further, in this example, a combination of symbols including “1”, “3”, “5” as 2R probability variation big hit symbol, 2R non-probable big hit symbol, and small hit symbol (for example, “135”, “315”, etc.) Decide in common with either. This makes it difficult to determine whether the 2R probability variation big hit is a 2R non-probable big hit or a small hit depending on the decoration pattern that is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Further, when the big hit and the small hit are not obtained as a result of the fluctuation display based on the received first fluctuation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol is to be reached (step S906). If the decorative symbol is not to be reached, the symbol is determined as a decorative symbol stop symbol (step S908), and the process proceeds to step S909. Further, when reaching the decorative symbol, the reach off symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined (step S907).

  When the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 finishes the process for determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the variation time of the first special symbol instructed by the first variation pattern command is set in the first effect timer ( In step S909), process data indicating the variation pattern of the decorative pattern corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the first variation pattern command and the result of the special effect determination process is selected (step S910).

  In this example, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 displays the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 50 and the driving modes of the lamps 27, 92, and 204a after the big hit gaming state (15R big hit gaming state, 2R big hit gaming state). The sound output modes of the speakers 14 and 36 are controlled to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes. That is, a plurality of types of image data of the liquid crystal display device 50, driving data of the lamps 27, 92, and 204a, and sound output data of the speakers 14 and 36 corresponding to each of a plurality of types of rendering modes are prepared, and corresponding to the rendering modes. The integrated CPU 112 controls the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, and 204a, and the speakers 14 and 36, thereby performing an effect that makes the player expect that the game state is controlled differently from the normal game state. In this example, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 controls the display of a decorative symbol designed with numbers “0” to “9” in the center of the liquid crystal display device 50 at the normal time when the special rendering mode is not controlled. The normal mode for controlling the display of the normal background image as the background image different from the decorative design is controlled. Further, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 controls to display a predetermined character after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state, and controls to a battle mode for controlling display of a battle background image as a background image. Further, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 controls the display of the decorative symbols designed with numbers “0” to “9” in the center of the liquid crystal display device 50 after the end of the 2R big hit gaming state and displays the above-described normal image as a background image. The chance mode for controlling the display of the chance background image different from the background image is controlled.

  Further, the process data is sub-corresponded to the plurality of types of effect modes for each variation pattern command received from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 (each of the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command). The image data indicating the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 50, the drive data indicating the driving mode of the lamps 27, 92, and 204a, and the sound output data indicating the sound output mode of the speakers 14 and 36 are stored in the integrated ROM 113 of the integrated substrate 111. It is shown. The integrated CPU 112 of the sub integrated substrate 111 executes display control of the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the selected process data.

  Next, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 starts the decorative symbol variation display based on the selected process data (step S911), and shifts the process to the first variation rendering process (step S712). When the 1 effect process flag is updated (step S912), this process is terminated. If the first variation pattern command has not been received in step S901, the processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the first variation effect processing (step S712).

  When the first effect process flag indicates that the process during the first variation effect should be performed, as shown in FIG. 33, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 first performs the process of step S921. 1 is subtracted from the first effect timer in which the variation time of the first special symbol designated by the first variation pattern command is set.

  If it is determined that the first effect timer is 0, that is, the variation time of the first special symbol instructed by the first variation pattern command has elapsed (step S922), the integrated CPU 112 proceeds to the processing of step S930. To do. That is, in the process of step S930, the first effect process flag is updated so that the process is shifted to the first variation effect end process (step S713), and the process ends.

  If the first effect timer is not 0, that is, if it is determined that the variation time of the first special symbol instructed by the first variation pattern command has not elapsed (step S922), the integrated CPU 112 determines that the process data The variation display of the decorative symbols based on is continuously executed (step S923), and the process proceeds to step S924.

  Then, the integrated CPU 112 stops displaying the left decorative symbol of the decorative symbol (step S925) based on the timing for stopping and displaying the left decorative symbol of the decorative symbol (step S924), and the right decorative symbol of the decorative symbol. Is stopped (step S926), the right decorative symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped (step S927), and the middle decorative symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped. (Step S928), the middle decorative pattern of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (Step S929).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first variation effect end process (step S713).

  When the first effect process flag indicates that the first variation effect end process should be performed, as shown in FIG. 34, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 first performs the process of step S951. If the first stop display command is received from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in step S903, step S905, step S907, and step S908 of the first variation effect start process is confirmed and displayed. (Step S952).

  Next, if the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 has received the first big hit start command (step S953), the big hit effect flag is turned on (step S954) and the big hit is started in the liquid crystal display device 50. The display which notifies that is performed (step S955). As described above, the first big hit start command is prepared individually according to the type of big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit). In step S955, a display is made to notify the start of 15R probability variable big hit based on the reception of the first probability variable big hit start command A, and the first probability variable big hit start command B and the first non-probable big hit start command are received. Based on this, a predetermined effect display is performed. Thereafter, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 ends this process when the first effect process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first variation effect start process (step S711) (step S959). .

  If the first big hit start command is not received (step S953), and if the first small hit start command is received (step S956), the small hit effect flag is turned on (step S957), a predetermined Perform production display. Thereafter, when the above-described first effect process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first variation effect start process (step S711), this process is ended (step S959). If the first small hit start command has not been received (step S956), this process is performed when the first effect process flag is updated so that the process shifts to the first variation effect start process (step S711). Is finished (step S959). If the first stop display command has not been received from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 in step S951, the process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes. As described above, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the command received from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 to start the decorative symbol variable display and to stop the decorative symbol. Is derived and displayed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the second effect control process (step S702). In addition, since the 2nd effect control process performs the process which read the part corresponding to the 1st special symbol of the said 1st effect control process into the 2nd special symbol, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second effect control process, the integrated CPU 112 selectively executes one of the following three process processes according to the second effect process flag described above.

1. The liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, and the like are controlled based on a command (second variation pattern command) for instructing the variation pattern of the second special symbol analyzed by the command analysis process. Second variation effect start processing in which processing and the like are performed (step S721)
2. The elapsed time from the start of the control of the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, etc. is measured, and the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, and the speakers 14 are measured according to the elapsed time. , 36, and the like are performed during the second variation rendering process (step S722).
3. A second variation effect end process (step S723) for deriving and displaying a predetermined display result based on the reception of the second second jackpot start command and performing a process for starting the jackpot effect process.

  The second effect process flag is operated to indicate that the second variation effect start process (step S721) should be performed in the process of step S501 (see FIG. 28).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot effect process (step S703).

  In the big hit effect process, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub integrated board 111 first determines whether or not the big hit effect flag is turned on in the first effect control process and the second effect control process (step S970). As described above, the jackpot effect flag is turned on when the first jackpot start command and the second jackpot start command are received. The integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 determines that the jackpot gaming state is controlled or the jackpot gaming state is controlled if the jackpot effect flag is on, and the liquid crystal display device 50, Processing for controlling the lamps 27, 92, 204a and the speakers 14, 36, etc. is executed. If the big hit effect flag is not turned on, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not controlled, and the subsequent processing is not executed. Exit.

  The integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 first executes the round start command (round start) as a process for controlling the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, etc. in relation to the big hit gaming state. (Command A1, round start command B1, round start command A2, round start command B2) is determined (step S971). If the round start command is received, the liquid crystal is selected according to the received round start command. By controlling the display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, and 204a and the speakers 14 and 36, an effect during the round is executed (step S972). If no round start command has been received, the process proceeds to step S973 without executing the effect during the round.

  Further, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 determines whether or not the round end command (round end command A1, round end command B1, round end command A2, round end command B2) has been received (step S973). If the round end command is received, the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, and 204a and the speakers 14 and 36 are controlled according to the received round end command. Is performed) (step S974). If the round end command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S975 without executing the effect when the round ends (and when it ends).

  The integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 also includes the jackpot end command (first probability variable jackpot end command A, first probability variable jackpot end command B, first non-probability variable jackpot end command, second probability variable jackpot end command A, If a two-probable big hit end command B or a second non-probable big hit end command) is received, the jackpot game is controlled by controlling the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a and the speakers 14, 36 according to the big hit end command. An effect for ending the state is executed (step S976). Then, the big hit effect flag is turned off and the process is terminated (step S977).

  In step S976, the integrated CPU 112 executes an effect display for notifying the control to the high probability state when the 15R big hit gaming state is finished. When ending the 15R big hit gaming state, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 transmits either the first probability variable big hit end command A or the second probability variable big hit end command A indicating the end of the 15R probability variable big hit. The integrated CPU 112 receives the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, and 204a, the speaker 14 based on the reception of the first probability variation big hit end command A and the second probability variation big hit end command A indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit ends. , 36 is controlled to execute an effect display for notifying that the control is to be in a high probability state.

  In addition, the integrated CPU 112 executes different effect display according to the controlled effect mode when the 2R big hit game state is ended. When the 2R big hit gaming state ends, if the 2R probability variable big hit, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 transmits either the first probability variable big hit end command B or the second probability variable big hit end command B, and if it is a 2R non-probable big hit For example, either the first non-probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable variable big hit end command is transmitted from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101.

  In this example, the integrated CPU 112 executes an effect display that notifies the control to the chance mode when either the 2R probability variation big hit or the 2R non-probability big hit is achieved while controlling the normal mode. After the 2R jackpot gaming state is over, the chance mode is controlled. Then, after the chance mode control is started, a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, the number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a after the control to the chance mode and the second Based on the fact that the total of the number of executions of the variable display of the second special symbol on the special symbol display 141b has reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), and that the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command have been received. Based on that it is determined whether or not to end the chance mode, it is determined that the chance mode is to be ended, and the like.

  Further, the integrated CPU 112 displays a predetermined effect display (for example, an effect display indicating whether or not to end the chance mode) when either of the 2R probability variation big hit or the 2R non-probability big hit is achieved while controlling to the chance mode. ) Is executed to notify that the control is continued in the chance mode, and the control is continued in the chance mode after the end of the 2R big hit gaming state. When the integrated CPU 112 is controlling to the chance mode, if the 2R probability variation big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is obtained, an effect display that makes it difficult to grasp that the 2R certain variation big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit has been obtained is displayed. It is possible to execute control and continue to the chance mode after the end of the 2R big hit gaming state without notifying that the control is continued to the chance mode.

  Further, the integrated CPU 112 executes a predetermined effect display (for example, an effect display as to whether or not to end the battle mode) when 2R non-probable big hit is achieved while controlling to the battle mode, and performs 2R. After the end of the big hit gaming state, control is made to the chance mode, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, the number of executions of the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 141a and the first 2 The chance mode is terminated based on the fact that the total number of times of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol on the special symbol display 141b has reached a predetermined number of times and that the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command have been received. To determine whether or not to end the control based on the chance mode based on the fact that To start the control of the normal mode.

  In addition, when the 2R probability variation big hit is made when the integrated CPU 112 is controlled in the battle mode, a predetermined effect display is executed and the battle mode is continuously controlled after the 2R probability variation big hit gaming state is finished. To do. Further, the integrated CPU 112 controls to the battle mode when the 15R probability variation big hit is reached, that is, when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlling to the high probability state. When the CPU 102 of the main board 101 is controlled to a high probability state, if the 2R probability change big hit is reached, after the 2R big hit gaming state is finished, it is again controlled by the CPU 102 to the high probability state and before the 2R probability change big hit. The game state is not changed after the 2R probability big hit. Therefore, the integrated CPU 112 executes an effect display in which it is difficult to grasp that the 2R probability variation big hit is obtained when the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved while controlling to the battle mode. In other words, when the control is in the battle mode, an effect display for notifying that the control is to be continued in the battle mode based on the fact that the 2R probability variation big hit has been made, an effect display for determining whether or not to end the battle mode, etc. are executed. Even if it is not possible to enhance the interest, it is grasped that the 2R big hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and there is a possibility that the interest is lowered. In this example, when the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved while controlling to the battle mode, an effect display that is difficult to grasp that the 2R probability variation big hit has been made is executed, and a decrease in interest is suppressed.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a procedure for the small hit effect process (step S704).

  In the small hit effect process, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub integrated board 111 first determines whether or not the small hit effect flag is turned on in the first effect control process and the second effect control process (step S980). As described above, the small hit effect flag is turned on when the first small hit start command and the second small hit start command are received. The integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 determines that the small hit gaming state is controlled or the small hit gaming state is controlled if the small hit effect flag is on, and the liquid crystal is related to the small hit gaming state. Processing for controlling the display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, etc. is executed, and if the small hit effect flag is not turned on, it is determined that the small hit gaming state is not controlled, and the subsequent processing The process is terminated without executing.

  The integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 first performs the round start command (round) as a process for controlling the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, 204a, the speakers 14, 36, etc. in relation to the small hit gaming state. It is determined whether or not the start command C1 and the round start command C2) have been received (step S981). If the round start command has been received, the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, An effect during the round is executed by controlling 204a and the speakers 14 and 36 (step S982). If the round start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S983 without executing the effect during the round.

  Further, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 determines whether or not the round end command (round end command C1, round end command C2) has been received (step S983), and if the round end command has been received. By controlling the liquid crystal display device 50, the lamps 27, 92, and 204a and the speakers 14 and 36 according to the received round end command, an effect when the round ends (and when it ends) is executed (step) S984). If the round end command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S985 without executing the effect when the round ends (and when it ends).

  Further, if the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 has received the small hitting end command (first small hitting end command, second small hitting end command), the liquid crystal display device 50, By controlling the lamps 27, 92, 204a and the speakers 14, 36, an effect when the small hit gaming state is finished is executed (step S986). Then, the small hit effect flag is turned off and the process ends (step S987).

  In step S986, the integrated CPU 112 continues to control the effect mode being executed. Further, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 executes different effect display according to the controlled effect mode when the small hit gaming state is ended. When the small hit game state is ended, either the first small hit end command or the second small hit end command is transmitted from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101.

  In this example, the integrated CPU 112 executes an effect display for notifying the control to the chance mode when the small hit is made while controlling to the normal mode, and after the small hit gaming state ends, Control mode. Then, after the chance mode control is started, a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, the number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a after the control to the chance mode and the second The chance mode is terminated based on the fact that the total of the number of executions of the variation display of the second special symbol on the special symbol display 141b has reached a predetermined number of times, and that the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command have been received. Based on the determination of whether or not to end, it is notified that the control of the chance mode is ended, and the control of the normal mode is started.

  In addition, the integrated CPU 112 executes a predetermined effect display (for example, an effect display indicating whether or not to end the chance mode) and switches to the chance mode when a small hit is made during the control to the chance mode. It is notified that the control is continued, and the control is continued in the chance mode after the end of the small hit gaming state. If the integrated CPU 112 is controlling to the chance mode, the effect display that makes it difficult to grasp the small hit is executed and the chance mode is controlled continuously. Alternatively, the chance mode may be continuously controlled after the small hit gaming state is finished.

  In addition, the integrated CPU 112 executes a predetermined effect display in the case of a small hit when controlling to the battle mode, and continues to control the battle mode after the end of the small hit gaming state. Further, as described above, the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlling to the high probability state. The CPU 102 of the main board 101 continues to control the gaming state before starting the small hit gaming state after the small hit gaming state ends, and does not change the gaming state before the small hit and after the small hit. . For this reason, the integrated CPU 112 executes an effect display that is difficult to grasp when a small hit is made when controlling to the battle mode. In other words, an effect display for notifying that control is continued in the battle mode based on the fact that a small hit was made when controlling in the battle mode, an effect display indicating whether or not to end the battle mode, etc. are executed. However, there is a risk that the interest will be lowered because it is grasped that the game is in a small hit game state in which it is difficult not only to increase the interest but also to obtain a prize ball. In this example, when a small hit is made while controlling to the battle mode, an effect display that is difficult to grasp that a small hit has been made is executed, and a decrease in interest is suppressed.

  In this example, the 2R probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the 2R probability variation big hit symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display 141a and the 2R probability variation big hit symbol is stopped on the second special symbol display 141b. The time until the start of the next fluctuation display is made different, and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 141a and the small special symbol display on the second special symbol display 141b. Depending on the case, the time from the stop display of the small hit symbol to the start of the next variation display is varied.

  FIG. 38A shows a timing chart when the display result of the first special symbol is either 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit or small hit, and FIG. 38B shows the second special symbol display result. Shows a timing chart when 2R probability change big hit or small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (A), the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a, and the 2R probability variable big hit symbol, the 2R non-probable big hit symbol, and the small hit. When one of the symbols is stopped and displayed, a command corresponding to the stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 among the first probability variable big hit start command B, the first non-probable variable big hit start command, and the first small hit big hit start command. Then, the attacker device 60 is controlled to be in an open state based on the fact that a predetermined waiting time has elapsed.

  In addition, when either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol, the 2R non-probable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 141a, the opening / closing cycle is repeated twice to block the attacker device 60. When the state is controlled, a command corresponding to the stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 among the first probability variable big hit end command B, the first non-probability variable big hit end command and the small hit end command. Then, based on the fact that the predetermined waiting time has passed, the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display in the second special symbol display 141b and the second special symbol display in the state that can be executed. Control. That is, after the command corresponding to the stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 among the first probable big hit end command B, the first non-probable big hit end command, and the small hit end command, the number of start conditions must be zero. If the predetermined waiting time has elapsed (if the counter value of the summation pending counter is not 0), the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 141a or the second special symbol display on the 141b The variable display of the second special symbol is started.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38B, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts the display of the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b, and either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed. Of the second probability variable big hit start command B and the second small hit big start command, the command corresponding to the stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111. Then, the attacker device 60 is controlled to be in an open state based on the fact that a predetermined waiting time has elapsed.

  Further, when either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 141b, the above opening / closing cycle is repeated twice to control the attacker device 60 in the closed state. Of the second probability variation big hit end command B and the small hit end command, a command corresponding to the stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111. Then, based on the fact that the predetermined waiting time has passed, the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display in the second special symbol display 141b and the second special symbol display in the state that can be executed. Control. That is, after the command corresponding to the stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 among the second probability variation big hit end command B and the small hit end command, the number of established start conditions is not zero (the counter of the total pending counter) If the predetermined waiting time has elapsed (if the value is not 0), the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a or the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b is performed. Start.

  The waiting time from when either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 141b until the attacker device 60 is controlled to be in the open state is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 141b. It is shorter than the waiting time until the attacker device is controlled to be opened after either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the 2R probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, when either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 141b, the above-mentioned opening / closing cycle is repeated twice, and then the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 141a is displayed. The waiting time until the fluctuation display and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b are controlled to the executable state is displayed on the first special symbol display 141a as the 2R probability variable big hit symbol and the 2R non-probable big hit symbol. And when either of the small winning symbols is stopped and displayed, the above-mentioned opening / closing cycle is repeated twice, and then the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b are displayed. It is shorter than the waiting time until the symbol variation display is controlled to be executable.

  Specifically, when the 2R probability change big hit is obtained in the second special symbol stop process (step S65), it is more than the case where either the 2R positive change big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is obtained in the first special symbol stop process (step S55). Is set to the interval timer, and the end waiting time shorter than the time when either the 2R probability variation big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is obtained in the first special symbol stop process (step S55) In step S229 of S72), the interval timer is set. In addition, when a small hit is made in the second special symbol stop process (step S65), a shorter waiting time is set in the interval timer than when a small hit is made in the first special symbol stop process (step S55), and A short end waiting time is set in the interval timer in step S326 of the small hit releasing process (step S82), compared with the case where the first special symbol stop process (step S55) is a small hit.

  When the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines that the interval timer is 0 in step S252 of the big hit release post-processing (step S73), the big hit control flag is turned off in step S261, and the small hit release post-processing (step S83). When it is determined in step S352 that the interval timer is 0, the small hit control flag is turned off in step S355. Further, in this example, if one of the big hit control flag and the small hit control flag is turned on in step S35 of the special symbol process (step S14), the first special symbol display 141a is related to the variable display of the first special symbol. The first special symbol process (step S37) and the second special symbol process (step S39) related to the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display 141b are not executed. That is, in the first special symbol display 141a based on whether the big hit control flag is turned off in the big hit release post-processing (step S73) or on the small hit release post-processing (step S83). The variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b are controlled to be executable.

  Therefore, when either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 141b, either the 2R probability variable large hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 141a. The waiting time from when one of the 2R probability variation big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed until the attacker device 60 is controlled to the open state is shortened and the last of the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. After executing the round, the attacker device 60 is controlled to the closed state, and then the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b are displayed. The waiting time before making it possible is shortened. In other words, when the display result of the second special symbol display 141b is either 2R probability variation big hit or small hit, the display result of the first special symbol display 141a is 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit or small hit. The period from when the 2R probability variable big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are derived and displayed to when the next variation display is started is shorter than when either of them is reached.

  As described above, when the 2R probable big hit is reached, control is made to a high probability state after the end of the 2R big hit gaming state, and when the small hit is reached, the game state before the small hit is continued after the end of the small hit gaming state. Control. In other words, when the CPU 102 is controlling to a high probability state, if the 2R probability variable big hit is reached, it is again controlled to the high probability state after the 2R big hit gaming state is finished, and when the small hit state is reached, it is again made after the small hit gaming state is finished. The game state is controlled to a high probability state, and there is no change in the gaming state before and after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the CPU 102 is controlling to a high probability state, when the 2R non-probable big hit is reached, the time is controlled after the 2R big hit gaming state, and the gaming state changes before and after the 2R big hit gaming state. When the gaming state changes before and after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, it is necessary to provide time for performing an effect display for notifying that the gaming state changes, but the 2R big hit gaming state If the gaming state does not change before and after the small hit gaming state, there is no need to execute an effect display for notifying that the gaming state changes, so that the player is in vain. In addition, since it is difficult to obtain a large amount of prize balls in the 2R big hit game state and the small hit game state, the player is expected to enter a 15R big hit game state in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained in a high probability state. Then, the game is executed, and the game is performed aiming to acquire a large amount of prize balls by generating more 15R big hit gaming states within a predetermined time. In this case, when the 2R probability change big hit or the small hit is made in a high probability state, it is possible to shorten the waiting time of the player by reducing the execution time of the 2R big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. There is a rule that it is impossible to change the execution time of the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state according to the gaming state. The player was made to wait in vain.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 141a starts the variable display of the first special symbol based on the game ball entering the upper start port 52, and the game ball enters the lower start port 54. Based on the ball, the second special symbol display 141b starts to display the variation of the second special symbol. The lower start opening 54 is formed integrally with the ball entry device 56, and enters the game balls into the lower start opening 54 at a higher rate when the time reduction control is not executed by the CPU 102 than when the time reduction control is not executed. Make the ball possible. That is, the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display 141b is displayed more frequently when the CPU 102 is executing the time reduction control than when the time reduction control is not being executed. In addition, the control is performed by the CPU 102 in the case of 15R big hit, in the case of 2R probability variable big hit when already time-controlled, and in the case of small hit when controlling to a high probability state with time-shorted control. In the high-probability state, the above-mentioned time-shortening control is also executed. Therefore, when the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 141b is controlled to these high-probability states, these high-probability states are controlled. It is executed more frequently than when it is not.

  For this reason, either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived to the second special symbol display 141b in which the variable display is executed more frequently than when the time reduction control is not executed. The execution time of the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state executed when displayed is changed to the first special symbol display 141a in which the execution frequency of the variable display does not change depending on whether or not the time reduction control is executed. When the 2R big hit game state and the small hit game state are executed when either the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the 2R probability variable big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are obtained. When there is no change in the gaming state before and after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, it is possible to shorten the waiting time of the player at a high rate.

  Next, an example of an effect display executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 will be described. FIGS. 39 to 42 are examples of effect display executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In this example, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 executes one of the first special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 141b. The other variable display is not executed when the other is present. The integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 executes the variable display of the decorative symbol 50d on the liquid crystal display device 50 in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a, and the second special symbol display In synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol 141b, the variation display of the decorative symbol 50d is executed on the liquid crystal display device 50.

  In FIG. 39, when the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 is controlling to the normal mode among the plurality of types of effect modes, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 receives 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit and small hit. 3 shows an example of a variation display executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 when a variation pattern command instructing to become one of the above is received.

  As shown in FIG. 39A, based on the reception of either the first fluctuation pattern command or the second fluctuation pattern command, the integrated CPU 112 changes the decoration pattern 50d displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. Start displaying. In the state shown in FIG. 39A, the integrated CPU 112 controls the normal mode among the plurality of types of effect modes, and controls the display of the normal background image corresponding to the normal mode as the background image 50c. Then, the process data corresponding to the normal mode is selected from the process data corresponding to the variation pattern received when the variation pattern command is received from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, and the liquid crystal display device 50 is selected based on the selected process data. The display control is performed to execute the variable display of the decorative symbol 50d (FIG. 39B).

  When the integrated CPU 112 receives either the first stop display command or the second stop display command from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the integrated CPU 112 derives and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 50d on the liquid crystal display device 50 (FIG. 39C )). In this example, the first variation pattern command or the second variation pattern command is instructed to be either 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probability variation big hit, or small hit, and the integrated CPU 112 has the 2R probability variation big hit symbol, 2R non-probable variation big hit symbol, The decorative symbol 50d is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol corresponding to the variation pattern command among the small hit symbols.

  Then, from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the first probable variable big hit start command B, the first non-probable variable big hit start command, the first small positive hit start command, the second positive probable big hit start command B, the second non-probable big hit start command and the second Based on the reception of any one of the two small hit start commands, an effect display for notifying that the chance mode is to be controlled among the plurality of types of effect modes is performed (FIG. 39D). The effect display notifying the control to the chance mode is the first probability variable big hit end command B, the first non-probable big hit end command, the first small hit big end command, the second probability variable big hit end command B from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101. , When the end waiting time set in the interval timer has elapsed when receiving either the second non-probable big hit end command or the second small hit end command, and then the mode according to the chance mode, specifically First, the chance background image is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as the background image 50c (FIG. 39E).

  Thus, in the normal mode, when the 2R probability variable big hit, 2R non-probable big hit or small hit becomes either, the effect display notifying that the control is made to the chance mode during the execution of the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. Execute. In other words, when it is controlled to the normal mode by the integrated CPU 112, it is highly likely that the 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-variable big hit or small hit is likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than the present. The effect display which notifies that it controls to the chance mode to perform is performed.

  FIG. 40 and FIG. 42 show a variation display mode example executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 when the battle mode is controlled among the plurality of types of effect modes.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (A), in this example, when the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 is controlled to the battle mode among the plurality of types of effect modes, the background image 50c is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50 as a background image 50c. The display control of the tree and the display of the walking mode of the main character 50a are performed. By controlling the display by switching the background image 50c in accordance with the action of the main character 50a, the display control is performed on the manner in which the main character 50a is walking and moving. Further, the decorative symbol 50d is reduced and displayed on the lower left portion of the liquid crystal display device 50, making it difficult for the player to grasp the control state of the decorative symbol 50d.

  Normally, when the first special symbol display 141a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol and when the second special symbol display 141b is executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the integrated CPU 112 While performing the variable display of the decorative symbol 50d, the display control is continuously performed while the main character 50a is walking and moving (FIGS. 40A to 40B).

  When the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 receives a variation pattern command for instructing either 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable variation big hit or small hit, the integrated CPU 112 starts the variation display of the decorative symbol 50d, and the first When either the stop display command or the second stop display command is received, either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol, the 2R non-probable big hit symbol, or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 40C). In addition, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 receives a first probability variable big hit start command B, a first non-probable variable big hit start command, a first small positive hit start command, a second positive probability big hit start command B, a second non-probable big hit start command, and a second Based on the reception of any one of the small hit start commands, display control of “??” on the liquid crystal display device 50 and display control of the manner in which the main character 50a stops and looks around (FIG. 40 (C) to FIG. 40). 40 (D)).

  When the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped on either the first special symbol indicator 141a or the second special symbol indicator 141b, that is, when either the 2R probability variable big hit or the small hit is given, the big hit is released. The display control is performed so that the main character 50a stops and looks around until the end waiting time set in the interval timer in step S229 of the middle process (step S72) or the small hit release process (step S82) of step S326. Based on the end waiting time having elapsed, the display control is performed so that the main character 50a again walks and moves (FIG. 40A). That is, when the end waiting time corresponding to the received command among the first probability variable big hit end command B, the first small hit big hit end command, the second probability variable big hit end command B, and the second small hit big hit end command has elapsed, the main character again The display control is performed so that 50a walks and moves.

  It should be noted that when the end standby time set in the interval timer in step S229 of the big hit release process (step S72) or the small hit release release process (step S82) has elapsed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 ends the standby time. The integrated CPU 112 may display and control the manner in which the main character 50a walks and moves based on the reception of the command, or the main control board 101. Until the main character 50a stops and looks around until it receives either the first variation pattern command or the second variation pattern command from the CPU 102, and the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 controls the first variation pattern command and the first variation pattern command. Receives 2 fluctuation pattern commands It may be configured to display control the manner in which to move the main character 50a is walking again when.

  Further, when the 2R non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first special symbol display 141a or the second special symbol display 141b, that is, when the 2R non-probable big hit symbol is reached, the main character 50a stops and is around. The display mode is controlled for a predetermined period, and then the display control of “!!!!” is made to the liquid crystal display device 50 to notify that something has been found and the display mode of the appearance of the sub character 50b is controlled (FIG. 42). (E)) The display control is performed to control the main character 50a and the sub character 50b by controlling the liquid crystal display device 50 to display “match!” (FIG. 42F). Next, the integrated CPU 112 controls the liquid crystal display device 50 to display “defeat ...” and displays that the main character 50a has lost the sub-character 50b, thereby notifying that the control in the high probability state is to be terminated ( FIG. 42 (G)). Then, when the end waiting time set in the interval timer in step S229 of the big hit release process (step S72) has elapsed, the control in the chance mode is started. In other words, when the end waiting time corresponding to the received command of the first non-probability variable jackpot end command and the second non-probability variable jackpot end command has elapsed, display control is performed according to the chance mode.

  When the end waiting time set in the interval timer in step S229 of the big hit release process (step S72) has elapsed, a command notifying that the end waiting time has elapsed is transmitted from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101. Based on the reception of the command, the integrated CPU 112 may control the display according to the chance mode, and any one of the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 may be configured. Until the main character 50a stops and looks around until the first fluctuation pattern command and the second fluctuation pattern command are received from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101. It may be configured to control display

  As described above, when either the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit is made in the battle mode, either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state are entered. A predetermined effect display (an aspect in which the main character 50a stops and looks around the area, hereinafter referred to as a specific effect display) is executed. In addition, when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlling to the high probability state with the above time reduction control, the integrated CPU 112 controls to the battle mode. When the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlling to a high probability state with time reduction control, if either 2R probability variation big hit or small hit is reached, the time reduction control is again performed after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state are finished. Control to a high probability state with When the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlled to a high probability state with time reduction control and is controlled to the battle mode by the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111, the 2R big hit game state and the small 2R big hit game state and the small hit are obtained. If the player knows that the winning game state is controlled, it is difficult to acquire a prize ball in the 2R big hit game state and the small hit game state, so there is a risk that the game interest will be lowered. .

  In this example, when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlled to a high probability state with time reduction control and is controlled to the battle mode by the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111, 2R probability variation big hit and small hit are obtained. The player is less likely to know that the 2R big hit game state and the small hit game state are controlled by executing a predetermined effect display without notifying that the 2R big hit game state and the small hit game state have been entered. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest.

  As described above, in this example, when the display result of the second special symbol display 141b is either 2R probability variation big hit or small hit, the display result of the first special symbol display 141a is 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non- The period from when the 2R probability variable big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are derived and displayed until the next fluctuation display is started is shorter than when either the probability big hit or the small hit is reached. When the high-probability state is controlled by the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the display result of the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b is more likely to be 2R than when the high-probability state is not controlled. The percentage of big hits is high, and the percentage of game balls entering the lower start port 54 is increased when the time-shortening control is being executed by the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 than when the time-shortening control is not being executed. The rate at which the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b is started increases. Therefore, when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlling to a high probability state with time reduction control, the display of the second special symbol display 141b is more than the rate at which the display result of the first special symbol display 141a is 2R probability variation big hit. The rate at which the result is a 2R probability variation jackpot is higher. In this example, the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are more controlled when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlled to the high probability state than when the high probability state is not controlled. Although the control for increasing the rate at which the display result is a small hit is not executed, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 starts lower when the control is in the high probability state with the time reduction control than when the time reduction control is not executed. The ratio of the display result of the second special symbol display 141b to be a small hit than the ratio of the display result of the first special symbol display 141a to be a small hit because the percentage of the game balls entering the mouth 54 increases. Becomes higher.

  For this reason, when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlled to a high probability state with the above-mentioned time reduction control, if either 2R probability variation big hit or small hit is detected, either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is selected. The ratio of the time until it becomes possible to start the next variable display on the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b after the stop display is increased, the shortened A predetermined effect display (specific effect display) is executed over time. When the integrated CPU 112 is controlling to the battle mode, when the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit is made, the first special symbol display 141a and the player is notified without notifying that the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit is made. A predetermined effect display (specific effect display) is performed by executing a predetermined effect display (specific effect display) in a shortened time until it becomes possible to start the next variable display on the second special symbol display 141b. ) Can be executed in a short period of time, it is difficult to grasp that the control is in the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state.

  When the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode and receives a variation pattern command that reaches and deviates from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the integrated CPU 112 starts to display the variation of the decorative symbol 50d. Display control is performed on the liquid crystal display device 50 so that the main character 50a stops and looks around (FIG. 41 (C ″) to FIG. 41 (D ″)). Then, after the reach off symbol is derived and displayed based on the reception of either the first stop display command or the second stop display command from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 (FIG. 41 (D ″)), the main character is again displayed. Display control is performed for the manner in which 50a walks and moves (FIG. 40A).

  As described above, when the variation pattern command that reaches the decoration symbol is reached and is out of control when the integrated CPU 112 is controlling the battle mode, the variation pattern command that becomes the 2R probability variation big hit is received and the small hit The same effect display (specific effect display) as the effect display executed when the fluctuation pattern command is received is executed. For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether it is a small hit, a 2R probability variation big hit, or a loss (reach and release) when the specific effect display is executed. In other words, by causing the player to recognize that the specific effect display is executed when the game is lost, the effect display that is lost even when the specific effect display is executed when the 2R probability change big hit or the small hit is made. Since it can be recognized that the game is being executed, it is difficult to realize that the 2R-probability big hit and the small hit have been made.

  It should be noted that, when the control mode is controlled by the integrated CPU 112, a specific effect display may be executed whenever a variation pattern command that reaches and deviates from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is received. When a specific variation pattern command is received from among the variation pattern commands that are out of reach, a specific effect display is executed, and among the variation pattern commands that are out of reach, a variation pattern other than the specific reach variation pattern command When the command is received, the display control is continuously performed without moving the main character 50a without executing the specific effect display, that is, the control similar to that when the variation pattern command is received without reaching is executed. You may comprise so that it may do.

  Further, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, a specific effect display is executed when a variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command that is reached and deviated from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is received. May be. For example, in the normal state, when the reach does not become reach, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 determines either the change pattern of the change time of the normal state or the change pattern of the change time longer than the change time of the normal state. Then, based on the fact that the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 has determined the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time of the normal state, the fluctuation pattern command of the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time of the normal state is received. When the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, the specific effect display may be executed. In the short-time state, the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 may cause a loss of reach. Fluctuation pattern of fluctuation time in short-time state and longer than fluctuation time of short-time state It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation time, and based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time of the short-time state is determined by the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, it is longer than the fluctuation time of the short-time state. When the variation pattern command of the variation pattern of the variation time is received, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, the specific effect display may be executed.

  When the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode and receives a variation pattern command that is a 15R probability variation big hit from the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the integrated CPU 112 starts the variation display of the decorative symbol 50d and displays the liquid crystal. Display control is performed on the display device 50 so that the main character 50a stops and looks around (FIG. 40 (C ′) to FIG. 40 (D ′)). Then, the integrated CPU 112 performs display control of a mode in which the main character 50a stops and looks around, for a predetermined period of time, and then notifies the liquid crystal display device 50 that something has been discovered by controlling display of “!!!!”. Display control is performed for the appearance of the character 50b (FIG. 42 (E ')), and display control is performed to control the main character 50a and the sub-character 50b by controlling the display of "game!" FIG. 42 (F ′)).

  Then, the integrated CPU 112 controls the liquid crystal display device 50 to display “Victory! Probable change big hit confirmed !!” and to display that the main character 50a has won the sub character 50b to control to the 15R big hit gaming state. When either the first stop display command or the second stop display command is received, the 15R probability variable big hit symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 42 (G ′)).

  In this way, when a variation pattern command that is a 15R probability variation big hit is received when the integrated CPU 112 is controlling the battle mode, an effect display that is executed when a variation pattern command that becomes a 2R non-probability big hit is received. A similar effect display is executed, and an effect result corresponding to the display result is displayed. Specifically, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode and receives a variation pattern command that becomes a 15R probability variation big hit, and when it receives a variation pattern command that becomes a 2R uncertain variation big hit, the same effect display (FIG. 40 (C) to FIG. 42 (F) when a 2R non-probable variation big hit is received, FIG. 40 (C ′) ˜FIG. 42 (F ′) is executed), and if a variation pattern command that is a 15R probability variation big hit is received, the main character 50a wins the sub-character 50b as an effect (FIG. 42 (G ′)). Is displayed, and if the variation pattern command that becomes the 2R uncertain variation big hit is received, the main character 50a supports the production result. Show aspects defeated character 50b (FIG. 42 (G)).

  When the integrated CPU 112 controls to the battle mode, when receiving a variation pattern command that becomes a 15R probability variation big hit and when receiving a variation pattern command that becomes a 2R uncertain variation big hit, the same effect display is executed and different effect results Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether the 2R non-probable big hit or 15R probable big hit until the production result is displayed, and increase the expectation for the 15R probable big hit until the production result is displayed. It is possible to focus attention on the effect display executed on the liquid crystal display device 50 over a long period of time.

  In addition, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode and receives a variation pattern command that becomes a 15R probability variation big hit and when it receives a variation pattern command that becomes a 2R non-probable variation big hit, the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode. When a variation pattern command that is a 2R probability variation big hit is received, a variation pattern command that is a small hit is received, and a variation pattern command that is out of reach is received. After the effect display similar to the specific effect display) is executed, the appearance of the appearance of the sub character 50b is controlled. Specifically, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode and receives a variation pattern command that becomes 15R probability variation big hit and 2R non-probability big hit, either of the 2R probability variation big hit, small hit, or reach is off. The same effect display as the specific effect display (a mode in which the main character 50a stops and looks around) is performed when the fluctuation pattern command is received (if 2R non-probable big hit, FIGS. 40C to 40D) ), After the execution of FIG. 40 (C ′) to FIG. 40 (D ′) if 15R probability variation big hit, the mode in which the sub-character 50b appears (FIG. 42 (E) if 2R non-probability big hit, FIG. 42E). If it is a big hit, display control of FIG. 42 (E ') is performed.

  When controlling the battle mode by the integrated CPU 112, when a variation pattern command that becomes 15R probability variation big hit is received or when a variation pattern command that becomes 2R non-probability variation big hit is received, the 2R probability variation big hit, small hit, and reach are out of place. In order to execute a predetermined effect display (a mode in which the sub character 50b appears) after executing an effect display similar to the specific effect display executed when the variation pattern command that is any of the above is received, the specific effect display is performed. It can be noticed whether or not a predetermined effect display is executed when it is executed, and when the specific effect display is executed when either the 2R probability variable big hit or the small hit, the 2R big hit gaming state and It becomes difficult for the player to realize that the small hit game state is being executed.

  In this example, when the 2R non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 141b, the second special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol are displayed after the second non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display 141a and the first special symbol display 141a after the 2R non-probable large hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 141a for the time until the next fluctuation display can be started on the display 141b. The time until the next variable display can be started on the 2 special symbol display 141b is not shortened. Therefore, when the display result of the second special symbol display 141b becomes 2R non-probable big hit, it is possible to execute a long-term effect display as compared to the case where 2R probable big hit and small hit, It becomes easy to execute the effect display notifying that the control in the high probability state is to be ended.

  That is, in this example, when there is no change in the gaming state before and after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, compared to the case where there is a change in the gaming state before and after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. After the special symbol indicator 141a displays either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol, the 2R non-probable big hit symbol, or the small hit symbol, the following changes occur in the first special symbol indicator 141a and the second special symbol indicator 141b. The ratio of shortening the time until the display can be started is configured to be high.

  Further, as described above, in this example, when the 15R probability variation big hit is reached, the high probability state with the time reduction control is controlled after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state. Also, when 2R probability variable big hit and 2R non-probable big hit are achieved, if the time reduction control has already been executed, the time reduction control is executed after the end of the 2R big hit gaming state, and if the time reduction control is not executed, the 2R big hit gaming state Do not execute time-saving control after the end of. In addition, when the CPU 102 of the main control board 101 is controlling to a high probability state with time reduction control, the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode.

  That is, the time reduction control is not executed unless it is after 15R probability variation big hit, and when the time reduction control is being executed, the integrated CPU 112 controls the effect mode other than the battle mode in the battle mode. Only when 2R non-probable big hit. For this reason, when the time reduction control is being executed by the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the ratio of being executed with the control of the high probability state is increased, and the ratio of being controlled to the battle mode by the integrated CPU 112 is increased.

  When the time reduction control is being executed by the CPU 102 of the main control board 101, the percentage of game balls entering the lower start opening 54 is greater than when the time reduction control is not being executed, and when the time reduction control is being executed, The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b is executed at a higher rate than the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a. That is, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, the display result of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b is higher than that when controlling the effect mode other than the battle mode. Either 2R non-probable big hit or small hit, and if it is either 2R positive or negative big hit or small hit when controlling to the battle mode by the integrated CPU 112, either 2R positive or negative big hit symbol or small hit symbol The rate at which the time from when the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b can start the next variable display after the display is stopped is increased.

  For this reason, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, if the 2R probability variation big hit or small hit is made, either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed at a high rate, and then the first special symbol is displayed. The time until the next fluctuation display can be started on the display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b is shortened. As a result, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, the 2R probability change big hit and the small hit, that is, the game state does not change before and after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, the liquid crystal display device The execution time of the effect display (specific effect display) executed at 50 can be shortened, making it difficult for the player to notice that either the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit has come.

  On the other hand, if the 2R non-probable big hit symbol is displayed when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, the first special symbol display 141a and the second special symbol display 141b are displayed after the 2R non-probable big hit symbol is stopped. Does not shorten the time until the next variable display can be started. As a result, when the 2R non-probable big hit is made when the integrated CPU 112 is controlling the battle mode, that is, when the gaming state is changed before and after the 2R big hit gaming state, the gaming state is changed by the liquid crystal display device 50. It is possible to execute an effect display that notifies

  When the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode, the decorative symbol 50 c is reduced and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. It becomes difficult to grasp the control state of the decorative symbol 50c by displaying the decorative symbol 50c in a reduced size. In this example, when the integrated CPU 112 is controlling to the battle mode, when a variation pattern command that is either 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probability big hit or small hit is received, the decoration symbol 50c is stopped and displayed. The above-mentioned specific effect display is executed in a state where the decorative symbol 50c is variably displayed when the above-mentioned specific effect display is executed and a variation pattern command that reaches the decoration symbol is reached or a variation pattern command that becomes a 15R big hit is received. Execute. Therefore, there is a possibility that the gaming state can be realized by determining whether or not the decorative symbol 50c is variably displayed. Since it is difficult to determine whether or not the decorative symbol 50c is variably displayed by displaying the decorative symbol 50c on the liquid crystal display device 50 in a reduced size, the game state is displayed by the effect display controlled on the liquid crystal display device 50. 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable variation big hit, small hit and 15R big hit are difficult to realize.

  In the above embodiment, it is difficult to determine whether or not the decorative symbol 50c is variably displayed by reducing the decorative symbol 50c on the liquid crystal display device 50c. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control state of the decorative symbol 50c is not limited thereto. Anything can be used as long as it is difficult to distinguish. For example, it is configured so that it is difficult to grasp the control state of the decorative symbol 50c by not displaying the decorative symbol 50c on the liquid crystal display device 50 when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode. The display color of the sphere may be changed by controlling the display of a plurality of spheres (for example, one or more spheres) different from the aspect of the decorative design 50c displayed and controlled on the liquid crystal display device 50 in other production modes. It is possible to make it difficult to grasp the control state of the decorative symbol 50c by reducing the decorative symbol 50c of the decorative symbol 50c).

  As described above, according to the present invention, the lower start port 54 is formed integrally with the ball entry device 56 so that the game ball is placed in the lower start port 54 when the time reduction control is not executed and when the time reduction control is not executed. Increase the rate of entering. Further, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the upper start opening 52, the first special symbol display 141a performs a variable display of the first special symbol, and based on the game ball having entered the lower start opening 54. Then, the second special symbol display 141b performs the variable display of the second special symbol. Then, when the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 141b is either the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a. From the start of the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state until the end of the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state rather than when the display result of either 2R probable big hit or 2R non-probable big hit or small hit To shorten the period. Therefore, when the time-shortening control is being executed, the first special symbol display 141a displays the first special symbol on the second special symbol display 141a more than the ratio of the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. The ratio that the display result of the 2 special symbol becomes either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is high, and the 2R big hit game state is started after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state are started when the time reduction control is executed. It is possible to increase the rate of execution by shortening the period until the state and the small hit gaming state are finished. As a result, when there is no change in the game state before and after the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state when the 2R positive variation big hit and the small hit, the 2R big hit and small hits at a high rate when there is no change in the gaming state. The waiting time of the player can be shortened compared to the case where there is a change in the gaming state before and after the gaming state and the small hit gaming state.

  Further, when 2R probability change big hit and small hit are made when the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 is controlled in the battle mode, it is predetermined without notifying that the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state are entered. Since the effect display is executed, it is difficult for the player to grasp that the control is in the 2R big hit game state and the small hit game state, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  In addition, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode and receives a variation pattern command that reaches and deviates the decorative symbol, the variation pattern command that receives the variation pattern command that becomes the 2R probability variation big hit and the variation that becomes the small hit In order to perform the same effect display (specific effect display) as the effect display executed when the pattern command is received, it is out of place when the specific effect display is executed, whether it is a small hit or a 2R probability variation big hit. It is difficult to determine whether it is (reach out of reach). That is, after the specific effect display is executed, when the mode in which the main character 50a walks and moves again is displayed again without causing the sub character 50b to appear, it can be assumed that the game is in a 2R big hit gaming state. Can be made difficult to grasp.

  Further, when a variation pattern command that is a 15R probability variation big hit is received when the integrated CPU 112 is controlling the battle mode, the same effect display as that performed when a variation pattern command that is a 2R non-probability big hit is received. Since the effect display is executed and the effect result according to the display result is displayed, it is difficult to determine whether the 2R non-probable big hit or the 15R probable big hit until the effect result is displayed. Until it is displayed, the expectation for the 15R probability variation big hit can be raised, and attention can be paid to the effect display executed by the liquid crystal display device 50 over a long period of time.

  In addition, when the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode and receives a variation pattern command that becomes a 15R probability variation big hit and when it receives a variation pattern command that becomes a 2R non-probable variation big hit, the integrated CPU 112 controls the battle mode. When a variation pattern command that is a 2R probability variation big hit is received, a variation pattern command that is a small hit is received, and a variation pattern command that is out of reach is received. In order to control the appearance of the appearance of the sub-character 50b after executing the same effect display as the specific effect display), attention is paid to whether or not the predetermined effect display is executed when the specific effect display is executed. 2R probability variation big hit or small hit when specified stage There becomes difficult to convince the player that is running 2R jackpot gaming state and Koatari gaming state when executed.

  In the present embodiment, the lower start opening 54 is formed integrally with the ball entry device 56, and when the opening / closing member 56a is displaced to the left and right expanded state, a game ball can enter the lower start opening 56, and the opening / closing The structure is such that the game ball cannot enter when the member 56a is displaced to the closed state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ball entry device 56 is opened by the displacement of the opening / closing member 56a to the left and right. The game ball easily enters the lower start port 54 when the open ball 56 is in a closed state, such as when the opening / closing member 56a is displaced to the closed state. You may comprise so that it cannot enter easily.

  In the above embodiment, when the 2R probability variation big hit is obtained in the second special symbol stop process (step S65), either the 2R positive variation big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is obtained in the first special symbol stop process (step S55). The standby time until the attacker device 60 is controlled to the open state after the 2R probability variation big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed is shortened, and the last round is executed to control the attacker device 60 in the closed state. 2R big hit by shortening the waiting time until the change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 141a and the display of the second special symbol change on the second special symbol display 141b can be started. Although the configuration is such that the execution time of the gaming state and the small hit gaming state is shortened, the present invention is not limited to this. When either one of the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on a special symbol display (in this example, the second special symbol display 141b) in which the fluctuation display is executed at a higher frequency than when not. Either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on a special symbol display (in this example, the first special symbol display 141a) regardless of whether or not the execution frequency of the variable display is executing the time reduction control. As long as the execution time of the 2R big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state is shortened as compared with that in the case of the game. For example, when either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 141a, either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 141a. More specifically, the waiting time between rounds is shortened. Specifically, when either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 141a, 2R is displayed on the first special symbol display 141a. The waiting time shorter than when either one of the probable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed is set in the interval timer in step S231 of the big hit release process (step S72) and in the small hit release process (step S82). It may be configured so that the second special symbol display 141a has either a 2R probability variation big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the round execution time is shortened compared to when either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 141a. Specifically, the second special symbol indicator When one of the 2R probability variable big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on 141a, the first special symbol indicator 141a has a shorter opening time than when either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed. The opening timer may be set in step S267 of the post-opening process (step S73) and step S358 of the small hit post-opening process (step S83).

  Further, when any of the 2R probability variation big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 141b, the attacker device 60 stops and displays either the 2R probability variation big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. The first special symbol display 141a in the first special symbol display 141a after controlling the attacker device 60 to the closed state by executing the last round, the standby time until the control is set to the open state, the execution time of the round, the standby time between rounds, and the last round The waiting time until the special symbol variation display and the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display 141b can be started is displayed on the first special symbol display 141a as either the 2R probability variable big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. 2R jackpot by executing any combination (one or all) of the controls that shorten the time compared to when the It may be configured so as to reduce the execution time of the technique status and Koatari gaming state.

  In addition, not only when the display result of the second special symbol display 141b is a big hit where it is difficult to win a prize ball (in this example, 2R big hit game state), but the big hit is easy to win a prize ball. (In this example, 15R jackpot gaming state) Even when the display result of the first special symbol display 141a is a jackpot that makes it easy to win a prize ball, the execution time of the 15R jackpot gaming state is longer. You may comprise so that it may shorten. By configuring in this way, it is possible to shorten a useless time for the player to wait when the time reduction control is being executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, after controlling to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds as the big hit, after controlling to the 15R probability variable big hit and 2 round big hit gaming state always controlling to the high probability state with time reduction control, the big hit gaming state is set. If time reduction control is executed before control, it is controlled to a high probability state with time reduction control, and if time reduction control is not executed before control to the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to a high probability state without time reduction control. After controlling to 2R probable big hit, 2 rounds of big hit gaming state, if you execute time reduction control before controlling to big hit gaming state, control to time reduction state, and execute time reduction control before controlling to big hit gaming state If it is not, the 2R non-probable big hit which is controlled to the normal state is shown, but the pachinko machine 1 which is controlled to any one is shown. After control, 15R probability variable big hit, which is controlled to a high probability state with time reduction control, and 15 round big hit gaming state, and then control to 15R non-probable big hit, 2 round big hit gaming state, which is always controlled to time reduction state. Later, if time reduction control is executed before controlling to the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to a high probability state with time reduction control, and if time reduction control is not executed before controlling to the big hit gaming state, there is no time reduction control. 2R probability variable big hit A controlled to a high probability state, after controlling to 2 rounds big hit gaming state, 2R probability variable big hit B always controlled to a high probability state with time reduction control, after controlling to 2 rounds big hit gaming state, then big hit If the time reduction control is executed before the game state is controlled, the time reduction state is controlled. If the time reduction control is not executed before the big hit game state is controlled, the normal state is established. Control to 2R non-probable big hit A to be controlled, 2 rounds of big hit gaming state, then control to any combination (or all) of big hits such as 2R non-probable big hit B to always control in short time state The pachinko machine 1 may be used. In addition, when controlling to the high probability state with time reduction control after the end of the big hit gaming state, the integrated CPU 112 controls to the battle mode, and when not controlling to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state, the integrated CPU 112 You may comprise so that it may control to the said chance mode.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the front frame and main body frame of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing the structure regarding control of a pachinko machine. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate, (b) It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by CPU mounted in the main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process performed by CPU mounted in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port passage process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port passage process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol process process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination value and a 2nd big hit determination value. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st stop symbol setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a 1st probability variation determination value and a 2nd probability variation determination value. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the time reduction determination process in a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol process process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot control process process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process before big hit release in the big hit control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit release process in the big hit control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process after big hit release in the big hit control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit control process process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process before small hit release in the small hit control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during small hit release in the small hit control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing after the small hit release in the small hit control process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the 16ms steady process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process in a 16 ms regular process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st effect control process in an effect control process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st change production start processing in the 1st production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the 1st fluctuation production in the 1st production control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st change production end processing in the 1st production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd effect control process in an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit effect process in an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit effect process in an effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time-dependent change of the effect display in a liquid crystal display device. It is an example of the aspect of a liquid crystal display device. It is an example of the aspect of a liquid crystal display device. It is an example of the aspect of a liquid crystal display device. It is an example of the aspect of a liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 3 Main body frame 4 Game board 4a Game board 5 Front frame 8 Front frame body 9 Game board mounting frame 10 Mechanism mounting frame 12 Game area 42 Stage device 50 Liquid crystal display device 50a Main character 50b Sub character 50c Decoration pattern 52 Top start Port 54 Lower start port 56 Ball entry device 56a Opening / closing member 58 Gate 60 Attacker device 60a Opening / closing member 62 Large winning port 101 Main control board 102 CPU
111 Sub-integrated board 112 Integrated CPU
141a first special symbol indicator 141b second special symbol indicator

Claims (1)

A player is formed based on a game area formed on the front surface of the game board and into which a game ball fired from the launching means is driven, a start opening provided in the game area, and a game ball entering the start opening Profit grant determination means for determining whether or not to control to the profit grant state for giving a predetermined profit to the user, and starting the variable display of multiple types of symbol information based on the determination of the profit grant determination means Display means for deriving and displaying a predetermined display result after elapse of a predetermined period, and deriving and displaying the specific display result on the display means based on the profit grant determining means determining to control to the profit grant state In the gaming machine to
Display control means for controlling the display means to execute variation display of the symbol information;
A specific opening / closing means provided in the game area and capable of changing between an open state in which a game ball can be easily received and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to receive;
A prize ball paying means for paying out a predetermined prize ball based on a game ball entering the specific opening / closing means;
Profit grant state control means for controlling the specific opening and closing means to open and close to the profit grant state based on the specific display result derived and displayed on the display means;
Profit type determination means for determining one of a plurality of types of profit grant states in which the profit given to the player is different when it is determined to be controlled to the profit grant state by the profit grant determination means,
The profit granting state control means controls the specific opening / closing means in a manner that allows easy entry of a game ball based on the profit type determining means being determined to be a high profit granting state among the plurality of types of profit granting states. Open / close control to control the profit granting state, based on having been determined to the low profit grant state by the profit type determination means, the specific opening and closing control to open and close the specific opening and closing in a manner that makes it difficult to enter the game ball Control to profitability,
The display control means includes
The display control of the symbol information is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to grasp the control state of the symbol information,
When the profit type determining means determines the high profit granting state, a special effect display for notifying that the profit granting state control means starts controlling the profit granting state before starting the profit granting state control. Run
When the profit type determining means determines the low profit grant state, at least during the control of the profit grant state by the profit grant state control means without notifying the control to the low profit grant state A specific effect display that suggests execution of a predetermined effect display is executed,
When it is not determined by the profit grant determination means that the profit grant state is controlled, an effect display similar to the specific effect display is displayed on the condition that a predetermined condition is established in advance. A gaming machine that is executed in substantially the same period as the execution period.