JP2011087735A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique providing game amusement from diverse jackpots and not spoiling the game amusement due to output of an external information signal. <P>SOLUTION: There are provided "2R normal 1", "2R normal 2", "2R variable probability 2", "2R variable probability 3", "15R variable probability 1", and "15R variable probability 2" as winning symbols, and a jackpot prize port has the first to second opening patterns commonly set in the first round excepting the "15R variable probability 1". During twice opening of the jackpot prize port, a common presentation is performed, so that expectation is provided for the third opening of the jackpot prize port. When the third opening of the jackpot prize port is started, winning with payout of game balls is decided at that time, but when the jackpot prize port does not opened after the second opening, winning without payout of the game ball is decided. Therefore, in winning with payout of the game balls, the external information signal on the jackpot is not output during twice opening of the jackpot prize port, and the external information signal is output from the start of the third opening to prevent previous detection. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a function of outputting a control internal state as external information during a game.

  Conventionally, for this type of gaming machine, the internal state (high probability or low probability) that is the internal state for control and the game state representing the operating state (short time or non-short time) of the symbol variation time reduction function is external information. There is known a prior art that outputs a signal or outputs a signal during a big hit or a small hit by combining a plurality of external information signals (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  This prior art does not output an external information signal indicating “winning” to a data display device installed for each stand, for example, during a big hit game or a small hit of “two rounds big hit”, and to the hall computer. By outputting an external information signal only to the player, it is easy to touch the player's eyes (for example, count-up display of the number of big hits, lighting / flashing of LEDs, etc.), This makes it difficult to determine the occurrence of “small hits”. In particular, with respect to “two round big hits”, a privilege that the operation during the big hits is completed in a short period of time and then the probability variation function operates is given.

  For this reason, if it is difficult to discriminate the occurrence of “two round big hits” from the behavior of the data display device as in the prior art, the surprise that “the sudden change state has occurred suddenly” is given to the player after the big hit. It is advantageous in that it can. On the other hand, since an external information signal can be output to the hall computer, it is possible to accurately manage the number of hits per table in the game hall.

JP 2005-160738 A

  The above-mentioned prior art methods are, for example, about hits where there is almost no play such as “2 rounds probable big hit” or “small wins” (per win that rarely generates a prize in a big winning mouth etc. during a hit game) In the case where there is no play, the external information signal will not be output, and conversely, the external information signal will be output for the big hit where the ball is generated, such as “6 round big hit” or “15 round big hit”. Can be applied to the idea that the number of big hits is not counted up by the data display device and (2) the number of big hits is displayed when there is a ball.

  However, in recent gaming machines, there are jackpots that have a variety of big-hit behaviors. For example, there is no play from the beginning of the jackpot until the big winning opening is opened several times. There is a special big hit, such as a lottery from the start of opening of the big prize opening. Such special jackpots do not disclose, for example, “with ball” or “without ball” in the production while the big prize opening is opened several times from the start of the jackpot. It is possible to realize a gameability in which the player's expectation is concentrated on whether or not the grand prize opening is opened after several times.

  In this case, if the concept of the prior art is applied to the output of the external information signal, the external information signal will be output from the start of the big hit when the ball is finally generated. Therefore, if a count-up display of the number of jackpots is generated in the data display device, the player is perceived as “a jackpot with a big ball”, and there is a problem that the gameability is spoiled.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique that does not impair gameability in relation to the output of an external information signal while providing various jackpots to provide gameplay.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
Solution 1: The gaming machine of the present invention has a special privilege granting unit for granting a special prize bonus to a player when a special prize event occurs during the game, and while the prescribed condition is not satisfied during the game. While the closed state in which the occurrence of a special winning event is impossible is maintained, the transition from the closed state to the open state in which the occurrence of the special winning event is impossible is allowed when the above-mentioned prescribed condition is satisfied. An internal lottery relating to whether or not at least the prescribed condition is satisfied when a predetermined lottery trigger occurs during a normal game in which the winning event generating means is maintained in the closed state. A lottery execution means to be executed, a winning type prescription means for preliminarily prescribing at least a first winning type and a second winning type as a winning type obtained by an internal lottery by the lottery executing means, A winning type determining means for determining whether the first winning type or the second winning type defined by the winning type defining means is combined when winning in an internal lottery by stage; and the lottery executing means When the internal lottery is executed, the symbol display means for displaying the symbols in a manner representing the lottery result of the internal lottery after the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the winning by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means And when the winning type determining means determines that the first winning type is met, the symbol display means displays the symbol in a variable manner and the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the first winning type. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner that represents, within a short period of time it becomes difficult even if the occurrence of the special winning event is not impossible if the prescribed condition is satisfied. A first special game executing means for executing a short-time opening / closing operation for causing the award event generating means to shift from the closed state to the open state and to return to the closed state, and a lottery by the lottery executing means; And when it is determined that the winning type determination means corresponds to the second winning type, an aspect representing that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the second winning type after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display means When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the winning event generating means is moved from the closed state to the opened state within a short period of time when it is difficult to generate the special winning event if the specified condition is satisfied. After the short-time opening / closing operation to return to the closed state is executed up to the predetermined number of times, and further opening for a predetermined time or more that facilitates the occurrence of the special winning event The winning event generating means is shifted from the closed state to the opened state over time, or the winning event generating means is released from the closed state until the special winning event of a specific number of times occurs within the opening time. The second special game execution means for executing the additional opening / closing operation for returning to the closed state and returning to the closed state up to a specified number of times, and winning by an internal lottery by the lottery execution means, and the result of the internal lottery by the symbol display means The first special game execution means even when the prescribed condition is satisfied by the symbol being stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that it corresponds to either the first winning type or the second winning type. Or while the short-time opening / closing operation is being executed by either of the second special game execution means, it is indicated to the outside that the specified condition is satisfied External information signal output means for outputting the external information signal on condition that the additional opening / closing operation is executed by the second special game execution means after the short-time opening / closing operation is executed without outputting the external information signal of Prepare.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there are “first winning type” and “second winning type” as at least winning types (types of jackpots). The short-time opening / closing operation described above is executed a predetermined number of times from the start). In this case, it is difficult to generate a special prize event (for example, a prize at a big prize opening) by a predetermined number of short-time opening and closing operations, and the player hardly receives a special prize privilege during this period. In particular, since the “first winning type” is completed only by a predetermined number of short-time opening and closing operations, it is difficult for the player to obtain a prize privilege from the start to the end.

  On the other hand, with respect to the “second winning type”, a prize bonus is hardly given during a predetermined number of short-time opening / closing operations from the start, but after that, a prize bonus is given by an additional opening / closing operation. The “opening time longer than a predetermined time” during which the additional opening / closing operation is performed means a time sufficient for facilitating the occurrence of a special winning event, and the length is not limited to one. That is, if it is easy to generate a special winning event, a plurality of opening times (for example, a plurality of times within a range of about 6 seconds to 30 seconds) may be set. In any case, by performing the additional opening / closing operation, it becomes easy to generate a special winning event that was difficult during the previous short-time opening / closing operation. Therefore, for a player, if any win occurs, whether the current win is the “first win type” or “the second win type” from the start until the end of the predetermined number of short-term opening / closing operations. It is difficult to determine whether or not the additional opening / closing operation is performed thereafter, so that the player has a great interest in whether or not the additional opening / closing operation is executed, and feels a unique game. However, if the winning type can be detected from the outside on the basis of some external information (for example, information display by the data display device for each unit) within the period having such a gameability, the gameability will not be realized. .

  Therefore, in the present invention, in order to manage the output of the external information signal without impairing the above gameability, the external information signal is not output during the short-time opening / closing operation, and the additional opening / closing operation is performed after the short-time opening / closing operation is performed. The external information signal is output on the condition that is executed. As a result, during execution of the short-term opening / closing operation, for example, an external information signal is not output to a data display device that can be easily touched by the player. It is possible to reliably prevent the “type” result from being detected at the start.

  Solution 2: In Solution 1, the gaming machine of the present invention wins by an internal lottery by the lottery execution unit, and the symbol display unit determines whether the result of the internal lottery is either the first winning type or the second winning type. If the specified condition is satisfied because the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that it corresponds to the above, the short-term opening / closing operation is performed by either the first special game executing means or the second special game executing means. During the short-time opening / closing operation is further provided in a common manner.

  In this case, in addition to the superficial behavior of short-term opening and closing operations, it is difficult to distinguish between the “first winning type” or the “second winning type” through an effect that appeals to the visual sense of the player, and the additional opening and closing thereafter There is great interest in whether or not the action is performed. In addition, since the winning type is not detected from the start by the external information signal as described above, it is possible to effectively exert the effect of providing expectation and tension by the effect during the short-time opening / closing operation.

  Solving means 3: In the solving means 2, the gaming machine of the present invention is won in the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and the symbol display means shows that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the second winning type. The short-term opening / closing operation by the effect execution means during the short-time opening / closing operation while the short-time opening / closing operation is being executed by the second special game executing means when the specified condition is satisfied by the display of the symbol being stopped An additional opening / closing operation effect executing means for executing the additional opening / closing operation effect in a manner different from the effect during the short-time opening / closing operation when the additional opening / closing operation is executed by the second special game executing means after the middle effect is executed; Further, it may be provided.

  In this case, it is possible to clearly appeal that the prize is given to the player by executing another effect in accordance with the actual execution of the additional opening / closing operation. Therefore, sufficient satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment can be given to the player who has been watching the end of the short-term opening / closing operation together with a sense of tension and expectation.

  Solving means 4: In solving means 1 to 3, the winning type defining means further preliminarily further defines a third winning type different from the first winning type and the second winning type, and the winning type determining means Determines whether it corresponds to the first winning type, the second winning type or the third winning type specified by the winning type defining means when winning by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means If the winning is performed by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and the winning type determining means determines that the winning type is the third winning type, the result of the internal lottery is displayed after the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol displaying means. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that the category corresponds to the third winning type, the winning event generating means is closed for the opening time, assuming that the prescribed condition is satisfied. The state is shifted from the closed state to the open state, or the winning event generating means is shifted from the closed state to the open state until the special number of special winning events occurs within the open time to return to the closed state. The third special game execution means for executing the round operation to be performed up to a predetermined number of continuous operations, and the additional special opening / closing operation has been executed three or more times as the specified number of times by the second special game execution means, or the third special game execution means On the condition that the execution of the round operation of the number of continuous operations by the game execution means has been completed, the occurrence frequency of the lottery trigger is increased and the symbol change time by the symbol display means is shortened as compared with a normal game. Fluctuating time shortening function actuating means for actuating the varying time shortening function may be further provided. In this case, when the variable time shortening function operating means is won by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means during the operation of the variable time reducing function, the winning type determining means determines the first winning type and the second winning type. Even if it is determined to fall into any of the third winning types, the start of the short-term opening / closing operation by the first special game execution means or the short-time opening / closing operation by the second special game execution means The short-time opening and closing of the predetermined number of times by the first special game execution means after stopping the operation of the variable time shortening function at the start or at the start of the round operation by the third special game execution means Whether the execution of the operation ends, or the execution of the additional opening / closing operation of the specified number of times by the second special game execution means ends, or before After the execution of the round operation of the number of continuous operations by the third special game executing means is finished, the operation of the variable time shortening function by the variable time shortening function operating means is resumed, and the external information signal output The means wins by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means during the operation of the variable time shortening function by the variable time shortening function actuating means, and the result of the internal lottery by the symbol display means is the first winning type or the second The condition that the additional opening / closing operation is executed by the second special game executing means when the specified condition is satisfied by the symbol being stopped and displayed in a manner representing one of the winning types. The external information signal is output in accordance with the execution of the short-time opening / closing operation by either the first special game execution means or the second special game execution means. It can be.

  If it is said aspect, when a fluctuation | variation time shortening function operate | moves first by "3rd winning type", a game will progress in a state more advantageous than usual for a player. In this state, if it corresponds to the “first winning type” or the “second winning type”, the short-time opening / closing operation is executed a predetermined number of times from the start, but during this time only the “first winning type” is sent an external information signal. If it is not output, the winning type will be detected as a result.

  Therefore, in the present invention, when the variable time shortening function is in operation, an external information signal is output from the start for either the “first winning type” or the “second winning type”. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effects of the production while ensuring game play.

  Alternatively, in the solving means 4, when the variable time shortening function operating means is won by an internal lottery by the lottery executing means during the operation of the variable time reducing function, the winning type determining means determines the first winning type, the first Even if it is determined that it falls under either of the two winning types or the third winning type, the short-time opening / closing operation by the first special game executing means or the short-term operation by the second special game executing means is performed. After the opening of the opening / closing operation or the start of the round operation by the third special game execution means, the operation of the variable time shortening function is stopped, and then the predetermined number of times by the first special game execution means. Execution of the short-time opening / closing operation is completed, or execution of the additional opening / closing operation for the specified number of times by the second special game execution means is completed. Alternatively, after the execution of the round operation of the number of continuous operations by the third special game executing means is finished, the operation of the variable time shortening function by the variable time shortening function operating means is resumed, When the variable time shortening function is activated by the variable time shortening function actuating means after outputting the external information signal, the external information signal output means outputs at least the variable time shortening function by the varying time shortening function actuating means. While the output of the external information signal is continued until the operation is stopped, the lottery execution unit wins the internal lottery during the operation of the variable time reduction function by the variable time reduction function operation unit, and the symbol display unit The design stops in a manner that indicates that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to either the first winning type or the second winning type When the prescribed condition is satisfied by the shown, the first special game executing means or the second without executing the additional opening / closing operation by the second special game executing means. The external information signal may be output with the execution of the short-time opening / closing operation by any of the special game execution means.

  As for the above-described aspect, first, when the variable time shortening function is activated according to the “third winning type”, the game proceeds in a state that is more advantageous than usual for the player. In this case, after the additional opening / closing operation and the round operation are finished, the output of the external information signal in the sense that the variable time shortening function is in operation is continued. In this case, the external information signal that continues to be output is a different type of external information signal (for example, “first external information signal”) output from the solving means 1 (for example, “first external information signal”). Second external information signal ”). In any case, the output of the external information signal is continued after the additional opening / closing operation or the round operation is completed during the operation of the variable time shortening function. Can be easily expressed as external information.

  In this state, if it corresponds to the “first winning type” or the “second winning type”, the short-time opening / closing operation is executed a predetermined number of times from the start, but the operation of the variable time shortening function is temporarily stopped at the start. . In this case, the output of the external information signal that has been continued until then is also temporarily stopped. In addition, in the case of the “first winning type”, the external information signal is not output during execution of the short-term opening / closing operation. It is also conceivable to output an external information signal from the start of the short-term opening / closing operation only in the case of “second winning type”. In other words, in the case of the “first winning type”, it is difficult to generate a special winning event until the end. In the case of the “second winning type”, an additional opening / closing operation is executed and a special winning event can be generated. Because there is. However, if the external information signal is not output only for the “first winning type” during the execution of the short-term opening / closing operation, the winning type is detected as a result (for example, when the output of the external information signal stops, the “first winning type” The “winning type” will be confirmed).

  Therefore, in the present invention, when the variable time shortening function is in operation, an external information signal is output from the start for either the “first winning type” or the “second winning type”. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effects of the production while ensuring game play.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can surely suppress a decrease in gaming property due to an external information signal while realizing gaming properties by various winning types.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is the schematic which showed the correspondence of the various external information signals output from an external terminal board by the interruption management process (output management process), and an external electronic device. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is the list | wrist which showed the presence or absence of addition of the big prize opening pattern according to winning design, and a change time shortening function. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big prize opening / closing operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an end process. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the effect performed at the time of 2 round winning. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect performed until a grand prize opening is first opened twice. It is a continuous figure which shows the example of an effect performed when it corresponds to either 2 round normal symbol 1 (long) or 2 round probability variation design 3 (long). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the effect performed when it corresponds to 15 round probability variation design 2 (super). It is the flowchart which showed the example of the procedure of the jackpot information buffer set process which the main control CPU72 performs in an interruption management process. 4 is a timing chart showing output timings of “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the time of big hit of “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” according to internal states. 5 is a timing chart showing output timings of “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the time of big hit of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” for each internal state. 4 is a timing chart showing output timings of “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the time of big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” for each internal state. 4 is a timing chart showing output timings of “one big hit information” to “five big hit information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” according to internal states. FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing output timings of “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “15 round probability variation 1” according to internal states. It is a timing chart (1/2) showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” according to the internal state. . It is a timing chart (2/2) showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” according to the internal state. . It is the timing chart which showed each output timing of "big hit 1 information"-"big hit 5 information" of the external information signal controlled at the time of occurrence of "small hit" according to the internal state. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the effect control process performed by effect control CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Among these, the outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which wood is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame assembly 2 uses fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game hall. Are fixed.

  The other glass frame unit 4, tray unit 6, and plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the right edge (left edge in FIG. 2) of the plastic frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, the glass frame unit 4 and the right edge (back side) of the outer frame assembly 2 are each provided with a locking tool (not shown). As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame assembly 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of a game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates to open the glass frame unit 4 and the tray unit 6 together with the plastic frame assembly 7. It becomes a state. When these are entirely opened from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the glass frame unit 4 is unlocked while the plastic frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board 8 is exposed directly, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened, the lock mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 6 is exposed. If the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the plastic frame assembly 7.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 8 as a game unit. The game board 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4. The game board 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically oval window 4a formed at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 in an openable / closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the game board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape projecting from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper dish 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at the lower position of the upper tray 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are separately received from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. 6b or lower pan 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  In addition, an upper dish ball removal lever 6d is installed on the front surface of the tray unit 6 in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal button 6e in the center of the lower dish 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by sliding the upper plate ball removing lever 6d leftward, for example. Further, the player can, for example, push down the lower dish ball removal button 6e to drop the game balls stored in the lower dish 6c downward and discharge them. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6. The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge of the game board 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill.

[Configuration of the board]
In the game area 8a, a starting gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 24, an upper starting winning port 26, a variable starting winning device 28, a variable winning device 30, and the like are installed. The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, or the normal winning ports 22, 24, the upper starting winning port 26, and the variable starting winning device during operation. Win 28 (enter a ball). The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the winning game balls are collected to the back side of the game board 8 through through holes formed in the game board.

  The variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner), and accordingly, the lower start winning port 28a can be awarded. (Ordinary electric appliance). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right movable pieces 28b, and these movable pieces 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown in the figure, the left and right movable pieces 28b are in the closed position with the tip facing upward, and at this time, winning to the lower start winning opening 28a is impossible (a state in which there is no gap through which game balls can flow). ing. On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right movable pieces 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width of the lower start winning port 28a is expanded to the left and right. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can flow in, and generates a win to the lower start winning port 28a. Note that the arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically a mode in which it is easy to guide the flow of the game balls toward the variable start winning device 28, but the game balls are always variable. The inflow does not necessarily flow into the start winning device 28, but the inflow occurs only at random.

  In addition, the above variable winning device 30 becomes operable when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), and when this is actually operated, Enables winning a prize (without reference sign) (special electric accessory). The variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a, and this opening / closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, winning in the big winning opening is always impossible (the big winning opening is closed). When the variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge as a hinge, thereby opening the large winning opening (open state). During this time, the variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, and can generate an event (special winning event) of winning a prize winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the special winning opening.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 8. In addition, all game balls that have been driven into the game area 8 a including the game balls won in the upper start winning opening 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30 are collected to the back side of the game board 8. The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

  The game board 8 is provided with, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a at the lower right position in the window 4a, as well as a special symbol display device 34, a special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and a game state display. A device 38 is provided. Among these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs).

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board 8 (lower right position in the window 4a). The special symbol display device 34 can display the variation state and the stopped state of the special symbol by, for example, a 7-segment LED (with dots) (symbol display means). Moreover, the special symbol operation | movement memory lamp 34a can display 0-4 memory numbers by the combination of light extinction of two lamps (LED), lighting, or blinking, for example. For example, when both lamps are off, 0 is stored, when 1 lamp is lit, 1 is displayed, and when the same lamp is flashing, 2 is displayed. When the other lamp is turned on, 3 stored numbers are displayed, and when the two lamps are both flashed, 4 stored numbers are displayed. Note that the number of memories may be more than four.

  The special symbol operation memory lamp 34a wins in either case when the game ball flows into the upper start winning opening 26 or when the game ball flows into the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning opening 28a). The display increases one by one in the sense of memorizing the occurrence of the occurrence, and the display decreases by one each time the change of the special symbol is triggered by the winning. In this embodiment, when the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the upper start winning opening 26 or the variable start winning device is in a state in which the special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). The display does not increase even if a game ball flows into 28 (lower start winning opening 28a). That is, the display number (maximum of 4) of the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a represents the number of winnings (the number of reserved balls) for which the change of the special symbol has not yet started at that time.

  The game state display device 38 includes, for example, four LEDs corresponding respectively to the jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, the probability variation state display lamp 38c, and the short time state display lamp 38d. In the present embodiment, the big hit type display lamp 38a represents “per 2 rounds”, and the big hit type display lamp 38b represents “per 15 rounds”. In addition to this, for example, when a different winning number such as “per 6 rounds” is provided, another big hit type display lamp is installed in the gaming state display device 38 according to the number of rounds. It will be.

  In any case, in the present embodiment, the above-described normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the special symbol display device 34, the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the game state display device 38 are one integrated display board 89. It is attached to the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on.

[Other configuration of the game board: see FIG. 1]
The game board 8 is provided with a production unit 40 from the center position to the right side. The effect unit 40 has an upper edge portion 40a that functions as a guide member that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and includes various decorative parts 40b and 40c on the inner side. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board 8 by the three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a dramatic operation by emitting transmitted light using, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like). In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images including an effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42. As described above, the game board 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface (design of a cell plate (not shown)) and the decoration of the effect unit 40.

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball that has rolled on the rolling stage 40e will eventually flow into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40f is formed at the center of the rolling stage 40e. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40f easily flows into the upper start winning opening 26 directly below the ball discharge path 40f. Become. In addition, the production unit 40 may be accompanied by a drive source (eg, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) together with a production movable body (eg, a character figure, decoration, etc.). In addition to the effect using the image by the liquid crystal display 42 and the effect by the light emitter, the movable body for effect can execute the effect accompanied by the operation of the tangible object.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
In the glass frame unit 4, glass frame top lamps 46 and 48 and glass frame side lamps 50 are installed at a plurality of locations so as to surround the glass unit 8 as components for production. In addition, a tray lamp 52 is installed in the tray unit 6, and the tray lamp 52, the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, and the glass frame side lamp 50 are integrally connected on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in appearance. Designed as if it were.

  The various lamps 46 to 52 described above perform effects by, for example, light emission (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like) of built-in LEDs. In addition, a pair of left and right glass frame speakers 54 and a glass frame middle speaker 55 are built in the upper part of the glass frame unit 4, and a saucer speaker 56 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6 c in the saucer unit 6. Built in. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed at a position in front of the upper plate 6b. The player operates the effect switching button 45 to switch the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42), for example, while the symbol is changing, during the big hit decision display, or during the big hit game Some kind of effect (notice effect, round continuation effect, probability variation promotion effect, etc.) can be generated.

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 4).

  The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference sign), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is an interface for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 is achieved. Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. Yes. The output of the external information signal using the external terminal board 160 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74 and a RAM (RWM) together with a CPU core and registers (not shown). ) This is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as 76 are integrated. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for determining the big hit, and the generated random number is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. The In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. The game board 8 is provided with an upper start winning port switch 80, a lower start winning port switch 82, and a count switch 84 corresponding to the upper start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30, respectively. . Each start winning port switch 80, 82 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the upper start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a). The count switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 30 (large winning opening) and counting the number. Similarly, the game board 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning openings 22 and 24. Here, a configuration using a common winning opening switch 86 for all the normal winning openings 22 and 24 is given as an example, but for example, separate winning opening switches 86 are installed on the left and right sides of the board, and the left winning opening switch is provided. In 86, a winning of a game ball for the normal winning ports 22, 24 located on the left side of the board surface is detected, and in the right winning port switch 86, a winning of a game ball in the normal winning port 24 located on the right side of the board surface is detected. Also good.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board 8, in this embodiment, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the count switch 84, and the winning opening switch 86 are transmitted via the panel relay terminal plate 87, and are sent to the panel relay terminal plate 87. , Wiring patterns and connection terminals for relaying the respective winning detection signals are provided.

  The above-described normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, special symbol display device 34, special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and game state display device 38 are controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. ing. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a are installed on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display substrate 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Further, the game board 8 is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a big prize opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. These solenoids 88 and 90 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open and close (activate) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 respectively. The solenoids 88 and 90 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and when the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. The contact point signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the glass frame unit 4 or the plastic frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door opening information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. When the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Moreover, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs the operation of firing game balls one by one continuously (intermittently) toward the game area 8 as described above. The game ball is emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. . In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). The lending / return switch board 123 has switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12, respectively. When the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended and It is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connecting terminal board 120. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. If no valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display device to display a demonstration (of the valuable medium). (Display for prompting input) can also be performed.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and an acoustic driving circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 to emit various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53. Or a process of actually outputting sound effects, voices, and the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the glass frame top lamps 46 and 48, the glass frame side lamp 50, and the saucer lamp 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board 8. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30, or the like. Here, although the example in which the saucer lamp 52 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136 is given, a saucer illuminated board is installed in the saucer unit 6, and the saucer lamp 52 is interposed via the saucer illuminated board. It may be configured to be connected to the lamp driving circuit 132.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output.

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and various lamps 46. To 52 and speakers 54, 55, and 56. Further, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Is done. In addition, although the example which connected the production | presentation switch button 45 to the glass-frame decoration board 136 is given here, when installing said saucer illumination board, the production switch button 45 is connected to the saucer illumination board. Also good. In addition, the panel board 138 is installed in the game board 8, and a driving signal from the lamp driving circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 via the panel board 138.

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board 8 and the display screen through the substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board 8 is visible. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. Furthermore, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using various lamps 46 to 53 and speakers 54, 55, and 56 as described above, and production control by image display using the liquid crystal display 42. . The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data in the frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 156, and individually handles each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the buffered image data. To drive.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 74 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, a configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 74 to the external terminal board 160 may be employed.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  5 and 6 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: The main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power interruption.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends a command for returning to the effect control device 124 (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a working memory number command, a count counter remaining command, a special game state designation command, etc. ). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the operation memory count effect display mode, the sound output content, and the various lamps being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. Light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. The main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 6 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in supply voltage). When the power shutoff occurs, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90, and the entire area excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76. Back up the contents and save the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, various random numbers (for example, hit determination random numbers corresponding to ordinary symbols, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) other than jackpot determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) are generated on the program. ing. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 7). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter (all The random number of may not be the target). The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. The reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is the same as another interruption management process (step S202 in FIG. 7). ) To prevent the above). As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this processing are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 7). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several milliseconds) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. The various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, normal symbol random numbers determined, and the like.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, an input state (ON / OFF) of a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and a winning detection signal from the upper starting winning port switch 80, the lower starting winning port switch 82, the count switch 84, and the winning port switch 86. Lead.

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the determination of an event occurring during the game is made based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning opening switch 80, and the lower starting winning opening switch 82. Depending on the event that occurred, further processing is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 or the lower starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 becomes an internal lottery opportunity (lottery opportunity) corresponding to the special symbol. It is determined that an event has occurred. When the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 34 described above, and controls the operation of the variable winning device 30 according to the display result. To do. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and controls the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To do. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204). The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece actuating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls is issued. Output.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in port output request buffer.

  In this embodiment, among the various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display device) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is output. Can provide various jackpot information (external information signal output means). In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) or internal Recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate a small hit (a hit where the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a “big hit” even if it is not winning Can be aggregated and managed. Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently jackpot. Or for each table, it can be recognized whether or not the current symbol variation time is in a shortened state. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail. The process for controlling the output states of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals indicating its own internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function is activated, variation time reduction function is activated). And store them in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting state of the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the special symbol display device 34, the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, the game state display device 38, and the like. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer is output to the port in the previous special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206). The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). Further, the main control CPU 72 outputs the drive signals, test signals, and the like of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special prize opening solenoid 90 stored in the port output request buffer together.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processings are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There is also a programming example.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[External information signal]
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence between various external information signals output from the external terminal board 160 and external electronic devices in the previous interrupt management process (output management process). In the game hall where the pachinko machine 1 is installed, for example, a hall computer 200 is installed as an external electronic device. In the game hall, for example, in an island facility where the pachinko machine 1 is installed, a data display device 202 is installed for each pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 8, for the sake of convenience, the external terminal plate 160 is shown in a state where it is symbolized at a position away from the pachinko machine 1, but in reality, the external terminal plate 160 is used as described above (see FIG. 2). 1 is installed in the form of a terminal mounting board on the back side.

  The hall computer 200 counts external information signals output from each gaming machine (including the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, other types of pachinko machines, and revolving game machines) installed in the game hall.・ Has a function to manage. The hall computer 200 has a function of totaling and managing signals output from a CR unit (ball lending machine) (not shown), for example.

  The data display device 202 for each table, for example, aggregates and displays the number of symbol determinations (so-called start times) and the number of jackpots that have occurred on the table, or the table is in a jackpot or has a reduced variation time (including a high probability state) ) Is displayed by lighting or blinking with a built-in LED (not shown), or is displayed by character information (telop such as “big hit”). In addition, the data display device 202 may have a function of displaying, in the island facility where the pachinko machine 1 is installed, that a big hit has occurred in another game machine by blinking / lighting by a built-in LED. The data display device 202 may be connected not only to the pachinko machine 1 but also to the hall computer 200. In this case, the external information signal output to the data display device 202 can be relayed by the data display device 202 and output to the hall computer 200.

  For example, external terminals numbered 1 to 18 shown in FIG. 8 are provided on the external terminal plate 160. For example, two external terminals can be used as one set (9 sets in total). . Among these sets, for example, “prize ball information” is output to the hall computer 200 from the set of numbers 1 and 2. Further, from the group of numbers 3 and 4, for example, “door opening information” is output to the hall computer 200. Among these, “prize ball information” is external information representing the number of game balls paid out as a prize ball in the pachinko machine 1, for example. Based on this “prize ball information”, the hall computer 200 can count and manage the number of balls played by the pachinko machine 1. Further, “door opening information” is external information indicating the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 as described above. Based on this “door opening information”, the hall computer 200 can recognize the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7, and can count and manage the number of times of opening.

  Next, from the set of numbers 5 and 6, for example, “symbol determination frequency information” is output to the data display device 202 as “OUT1”. Also, from the group of numbers 7 and 8, for example, “one jackpot information” is output to the data display device 202 as “OUT2”, and from the group of numbers 9 and 10, for example “two jackpot information” is output as “OUT3”. Is output to the data display device 202. Among these, “symbol determination number information” is external information indicating that the special symbol display by the special symbol display device 34 has been confirmed and stopped. This “symbol determination number information” is externally displayed every time the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Output as an information signal. For this reason, in the data display device 202, the pachinko machine 1 can count the number of fixed stops of the special symbol (so-called number of starts) or display the number of fixed stops after the big hit.

  The “one jackpot information” is external information indicating that a jackpot that substantially (realistically) pays out a prize ball has occurred in the pachinko machine 1. The “big hit 2 information” is external information indicating whether the “big hit 1 information” is being output or an advantageous state after the big hit (for example, the operating state of the variable time shortening function).

  Further, from the group of numbers 11 and 12, for example, “3 jackpot information” is output to the hall computer 200 as “OUT4”, and from the subsequent group of numbers 13 and 14, for example, “4 jackpot information” is output as “OUT5”. Is output to the hall computer 200. Furthermore, from the set of numbers 15 and 16, for example, “5 big hits information” is output to the hall computer 200 as “OUT6”, and from the set of numbers 17 and 18, for example, “starting port information” is output as “OUT7”. Is output to the hall computer 200.

  The “big jackpot 3 information” is external information that is output from the start to the end of all types of jackpots except the jackpot. The “big hit 4 information” is external information output from the start to the end of some types of big hits. The “big hit 3 information” is external information that is output from the start to the end of the big hit and all types of big hits. The “small hit” and “big hit type” will be described later. “Starting port information” is external information indicating that a winning has occurred in the upper starting winning port 26 or the lower starting winning port 28a in the pachinko machine 1, and the hall computer 200 is based on this “starting port information”. The number of start winnings (for example, start for a minute) of the machine 1 can be totaled and managed.

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 7). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes a special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no input of a winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 30 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current number of normal symbol working memories is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, obtains a random number per normal symbol To do. Further, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol operating memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 7).

[Special symbol memory update processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage update process (step S12 in FIG. 9). Hereinafter, the procedure of the special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the special symbol working memory number counter to check whether the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, four upper limit numbers). The working memory number counter represents the number (the number of sets) of big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections (for example, 2 bytes each), and each section can store one big hit decision random number and one big hit symbol random number as a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the special symbol has reached the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one special symbol working memory number. As described above, the special symbol operation memory number counter is stored in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, for example, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 7).

  Step S32: Then, the main control CPU 72 acquires a big hit determination random number value from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (lottery element acquisition means). The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. In the case where the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76 (lottery element acquisition means). The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the special symbol.

  Step S34: Further, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as random number values related to the variation condition of the special symbol. Similarly, these random number values are acquired by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 acquires the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, it saves them in the transfer destination address.

  Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, and stores these random numbers as a set in an empty section in the area. . The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a prefetch hit determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 prefetches the jackpot determination random number stored in the previous step S35 and determines whether or not it is successful (winning or not winning). At the same time, when the result of prefetching corresponds to winning, the main control CPU 72 prefetches the jackpot symbol random number and determines the type of winning symbol (winning type) in advance. Such a result of the pre-reading perception determination can be used for, for example, an effect corresponding to a special symbol variation display (so-called pre-reading notice effect).

  Step S37: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the contents of the effect command to be output to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) based on the previous determination result made in the prefetching per unit determination process (step S35). . For example, if the current pre-determination result corresponds to “non-winning”, the main control CPU 72 generates a special figure destination determination effect command indicating “non-winning”. Further, the main control CPU 72 also generates a variation pattern command of “non-winning”. On the other hand, if the previous determination result corresponds to “winning”, the main control CPU 72 generates a special figure destination determination effect command (for example, “B8H”) indicating “at the time of winning” and “winning symbol type”. The main control CPU 72 transfers the generated various commands to the transmission command buffer. In this process, the start opening winning tone control command may be generated together.

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 9).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a variable winning device management process. This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of (Step S5000). First, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started changing display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed by referring to the flag one by one. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control is performed. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation to prepare conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol display device 34 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the special symbol display device 34. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5000: The variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit of 15 rounds, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set in the variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the variable winning device management process, the large winning opening solenoid 90 is energized for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until nine winnings are counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, 15 times), and thereby variable. The winning device 30 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 30 to win game balls in a concentrated manner, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls. Note that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 at the time of the big win is referred to as “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 15 times, these may be collectively referred to as “15 rounds”. In the present embodiment, not only 15 round big hits but also a plurality of types of 2 round big hits are provided as the types of big hits, the details of which will be described later.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (the number of rounds and the number of opening / closing operations per round) in the variable winning device management process, every time the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 for one round is completed. Increment the value of the round counter. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S119 in FIG. 6). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big player) only for that round.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time shortened state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag or variation time shortening function operation flag). . When the “high probability state” is entered, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery is higher than usual (about 10 times). Also, when the “time reduction state” is entered, the variable time reduction function is activated, and the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability (for example, about 250/251) as described above, and the normal symbol variation time is shortened (for example, In the non-operating state, it is shortened from about 6 seconds to about 1 second) and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, in the non-operating state, from about 0.5 seconds to about 1.5 seconds). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for the above “15 round jackpot”, for example, “15 round probability variation jackpot 1” and “15 round probability variation jackpot 2” are provided as a plurality of winning types (there may be more). In addition to “15 round big hits”, in this embodiment, “2 round normal big hits 1”, “2 round normal big hits 2”, “2 rounds probable big hits 2” and “2 rounds probable big hits 3” Is provided. In this example, “2 rounds probable big hit 1” is a missing number (no setting), but “2 rounds probable big hit 1” may be provided separately or other “2 rounds probable big hit 4” etc. It may be done. The winning types correspond to the types of special symbols that are stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, “15 round probability variation big hit 1” corresponds to “15 round probability variation big hit 1” and “15 round probability variation big hit 2”. Corresponds to the jackpot of “15 round probability variation 2”. Similarly, “2 round normal jackpot 1” corresponds to “2 round normal symbol 1” jackpot, “2 round normal jackpot 2” corresponds to “2 round normal symbol 2” jackpot, “2” corresponds to the jackpot of “2 round probability variation symbol 2”, and “2 round probability variation jackpot 3” corresponds to the jackpot of “2 round probability variation symbol 3”. Therefore, hereinafter, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

[2-round normal symbol 2, 2-round probability variation 2 (first winning type)]
If the special symbol is stopped and displayed in either of the “2 round normal symbol 2” or “2 round probability variation 2” in the previous special symbol stop display processing, a short-term jackpot from the normal state until then. An opportunity to enter the gaming state occurs. However, since the 2-round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 15-round jackpot game, there is almost no winning in the big winning opening. Instead, if the winning type corresponds to “2-round probability variation 2”, for example, the “probability variation function” is activated after the jackpot game ends, and as a result, the privilege of shifting to the “high probability state” It is given to the player.

[2-round normal design 1, 2 round probability variation design 3 (second winning type)]
Alternatively, in the previous special symbol stop display process, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in either “2 round normal symbol 1” or “2 round probability variation 3” mode, the normal state from the previous normal state for a short time An opportunity to shift to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, after the first prize opening is opened up to, for example, twice within an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second) in the first round, a certain amount of sufficient time (for example, a maximum of 6) is performed in the same first round. .1 second), the grand prize opening is opened once, and in the subsequent second round, the grand prize opening is opened once over the same time (for example, up to 6.1 seconds). Therefore, in the first round, when winning within two short periods, there will be almost no winnings in the grand prize opening, but in the same first round, the third opening of the big winning opening (predetermined time 6.1 seconds) From the opening over the above opening time), it is relatively easy to win a prize winning opening, which continues for the second round. Furthermore, if the game falls under “2 round probability variation 3”, for example, the “probability variation function” is activated after the jackpot game is finished, and as a result, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player Is done.

[15 round probability variation 2]
In addition, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 round probability variation 2” in the previous special symbol stop display process, there is an opportunity to shift from the normal state to the short-term jackpot gaming state. . In this case, after the grand prize opening is opened up to, for example, twice within an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) in the first round, a certain amount of time (for example, the longest) is also performed in the same first round. 6.1 seconds), the grand prize opening is opened once (opening over a predetermined time of 6.1 seconds or more), and a longer time (for example, 22.7 seconds at the longest) in the same first round ) Is performed once (opening over a predetermined time of 6.1 seconds or more and opening for a maximum of 22.7 seconds). Then, after the second round (up to the fifteenth round), it takes a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum of 29.0 seconds) to open the grand prize opening (predetermined time is 6.1 seconds or more, and a maximum of 29 Opening over 0 second opening time) is performed once. Therefore, there is almost no chance of winning a winning prize at the first round when it is opened within two short periods, but from the third opening of the big winning prize at the same first round, Winning occurs relatively easily, and this continues after the second round. The special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse when a specific number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “variable time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, the “variable time reduction function” Is given to the player.

[15 round probability variation 1]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” in the previous special symbol stop display processing, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the short-term jackpot gaming state occurs. In this case, the special winning opening is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round, and this continues until the 15th round. Here too, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse when a specific number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “variable time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, the “variable time reduction function” Is given to the player.

  In any case, if the winning symbol falls under any of the above “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, “2 round probability variation symbol 2” or “2 round probability variation symbol 3”, the jackpot game After the completion, the player is given a privilege to shift the internal state to the “high probability state”. In the “high probability state”, an internal lottery is won, and the winning symbol at that time is “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation 2”, “2 round probability variation 2” or “2 round probability variation 3”. ", The" high probability state "is continued even after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, if the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state” and the above “2 round normal symbol 1” or “2 round normal symbol 2” is met, the internal state is the normal state (low probability state) after the big hit game ends. Return to. Needless to say, if the internal lottery is won in a normal state and falls under “2-round normal symbol 1” or “2-round normal symbol 2”, the internal state is maintained in the normal state even after the big hit game ends.

[Small hits]
In the present embodiment, a small bonus (special winning type) is provided as a winning type other than non-winning. When winning a small winning game, a small winning game is performed separately from the big winning game, and the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed. In other words, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small-hit manner in the special symbol stop-display process, a small-hit game (a game in which the variable winning device 30 operates) in a normal state or a high probability state. Is executed. In such a small winning game, the variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but hardly wins in the big winning opening as in the two-round big winning game. In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability variation function” does not operate and the “variation time shortening function” does not operate, so “high probability state” and “time shortening state” The privilege to transfer to is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win a small hit in the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” will not end after the game of that small hit, and even if you win a small hit in the “time reduction state” The “time reduction state” does not end after the end of the small hit game (except when the upper limit is reached).

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the special symbol operation memory number remains (is greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the special symbol operation memory number is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the demonstration setting process of step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 7). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. When returning, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on).

  On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation memory number counter is larger than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number storage (big hit decision random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the first section (address 00H) as described above in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. If the random number memory is stored in two or more sections at this time, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number memory from the first section and erases (consumes) it, and then moves the remaining random number memory one by one to the previous section. (Shift).

  Step S2250: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol operating memory number subtraction process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76, and sets the value after the subtraction to “the working memory number at the start of change”. As a result, the display mode of the number stored by the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S205 in FIG. 7). When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal state. If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution). means). The “small hit” here is other than non-winning (out of), but is different from “big hit”. That is, “big hit” generates an opportunity (game milestone) to shift to the above “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small hit” is positioned as satisfying the condition (regulated condition) for operating the variable winning device 30 in the same way as “big hit”. Note that the range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the normal state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), or may be the same. In any case, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance in the program. Each of them may be written in the ROM 74, read out, and the big hit determination may be performed while comparing with the random value.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the special symbol display device 34. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S115 in FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the special symbol display device 34, for example, the display pattern of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to display only one segment (center bar “-”). The stop symbol number data can be fixed to one value (for example, 64H). In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2406: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol (variation pattern determination means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss differs depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “time reduction state”. Check if it exists. In the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is basically set to a shortened time (for example, about 1.5 seconds), except when the reach fluctuation is performed. If the state is not “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is determined based on, for example, “variable display start operation memory number (0 to 3)” set in step S2250 except when the reach fluctuation is performed. Is done. Note that the symbol stop display time at the time of disconnection is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of disconnection) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  The above steps S2404 and S2406 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case other than non-winning), but the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes). The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of the winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the special symbol determination table in the jackpot stop symbol determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, the above six types are prepared roughly as winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. As described above, the six types are divided into “2-round normal symbol 1”, “2-round normal symbol 2”, “2-round probability variable symbol 3”, “2-round probability variable symbol 2”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1” and “ 15 round probability variation 2 ”. Furthermore, in the following explanation, the correspondence between the winning symbol and the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the length of the opening time) and the game contents during the big hit are added in parentheses, and these six types are, for example, “2 round normal "Design 1 (Long)", "2 Round Normal Design 2 (Short)", "2 Round Probability Variation 3 (Long)", "2 Round Probability Variation 2 (Short)", "15 Round Probability Variation 1" and "15 It is called “Round Probability Variation 2 (Super)”. Among these, those with “short” in parentheses are symbols in which the opening of the big winning opening during the big hit is set in a relatively short time. In addition, those with “long” in parentheses are symbols in which the big prize opening is opened over a relatively long time during the big hit. In addition, those marked with “Super” in parentheses are symbols that are set to 15 rounds with the maximum number of rounds, while the big prize opening is opened over a relatively long time during the big hit. . Note that “15 round probability variation 1” is a symbol in which a round operation in which a big winning opening is opened over a relatively long time during a big hit is repeated up to 15 rounds, and thus no parentheses are added. .

  In the present embodiment, even if the same “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” is used, for example, “2 round normal symbol 1 A (long)”, “2 round normal symbol 1 B (long)”, “2 round normal symbol” A plurality of winning symbols are defined more finely, such as “1C (Long)”. Similarly, for example, “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, “2 round normal symbol 2 A (short)”, “2 round normal symbol 2 B (short)”, “2 round normal symbol 2 C (short)”, A plurality of winning symbols are defined more finely as shown in FIG. Similarly, for “2 round probability variation 3 (long)”, “15 round probability variation 1”, etc., for example, “2 round probability variation 3A (long)”, “2 round probability variation 3B (long)”, “2 rounds” Probability variation 3C (long) ", ... or" 15 round probability variation 1A "," 15 round probability variation 1B "," 15 round probability variation 1C ", ... Is stipulated.

  Such fine classification is for diversifying the stop display of the winning symbol by the special symbol display device 34. For example, even if it is the same “15 round probability variation 1”, if the subcategory “15 round probability variation 1A”, all the seven segments are lit in the special symbol display device 34 (for example, a “day” shape). In the case of “15 round probability variation 1B”, five segments are lit (for example, “self” shape). However, if it is the same “15 round probability variation 1” as the major classification, no matter which symbol is selected in the subclass, the result (effect) will be the same for the subsequent game to proceed (the effect of the production) The aspect may be different.) The plurality of types of winning symbols provided for each number of rounds are defined in advance by the special symbol determination table (winning type defining means).

  Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. The main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In general, in the case of big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of loss is determined.

  Step S2413: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines that the winning symbol type (hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410 is “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, “2 round probability variation”. In either case of “symbol 2 (short)” or “2-round probability variation symbol 3 (long)”, the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 as a gaming state flag.

  Further, the main control CPU 72 stores the value (01H) of the variable time shortening function operation flag as the game state flag in the RAM 76 according to whether or not the previous game state is the variable time shortening state (when the variable time shortening function is activated). Whether or not to set in the flag area.

[When fluctuation time reduction function is activated]
If the game state up to that time is a variable time reduction state (when the variable time reduction function is activated), “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, “2 round probability variation 2” (short) ”,“ 2 Round Probability Symbol 3 (Long) ”,“ 2 Round Normal Symbol 1 (Long) ”and“ 2 Round Normal Symbol 2 (Short) ”All winning symbols vary as the game state flag. The value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76.

[When fluctuation time reduction function is not activated]
On the other hand, if the game state up to that point is not a variable time reduction state (when the variable time reduction function is activated), the winning symbol type (stop symbol number at the time of big hit) is “15 round probability variation symbol 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol” 2 (super) ”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the variable time shortening function activation flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 as the gaming state flag, but other“ 2 round probability variation 2 ( "Short)", "2 round probability variation 3 (long)", "2 round normal symbol 1 (long)" or "2 round normal symbol 2 (short)", the main control CPU 72 varies as a gaming state flag The value (01H) of the time reduction function operation flag is not set in the flag area of the RAM 76.

  The significance of such processing is based on, for example, the following concept. That is, when the value falls under either of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” or “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” from the normal state, the value (01H) of the variable time reduction function operation flag is not set. Only the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. In this case, by not revealing the “high probability state” even in the production, a so-called “hidden probability change state (or latent probability change state, inherent probability change state)” that is difficult to be recognized by the player. In addition, if it corresponds to either “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” or “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” from the normal state, the value (01H) of the variable time reduction function operation flag is not set, In addition, the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is not set. In this case, the effect (so-called fake effect) that causes the player to expect the “hidden probability change state” is obtained by not clarifying whether or not the “high probability state” is produced.

  However, in this embodiment, “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”, “2 round probability variation 3 (long)”, and “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” are already in the “variable time reduction state”. ”Or“ 2 Round Normal Symbol 2 (Short) ”, an effect that does not reveal whether or not it is in a“ high probability state ”is executed, but the variable time reduction function is continued and the game is continued. To maintain the interests of those who This prevents the “variable time reduction state” from ending without being informed of whether or not the player is in a “high probability state”, and prevents the player from buying too much misery. ing.

  In step S2413, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the special symbol display device 34 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a big hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Here, similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol determining data table at the small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of small hitting is only one type of “twice open small hitting symbol”. However, other types such as “one time opening small hit symbol” and “three times opening small hit symbol” may be prepared. As described above, “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not an opportunity for the subsequent state to change to “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, and thus is essential for this type of pachinko machine. A “one-time small hit symbol” can be provided without being bound by the definition of “two rounds (two times open) or more”.

  Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern determination means). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern can be selected in the case of a small hit, or a variation pattern equivalent to that in the normal variation can be selected.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the special symbol display device 34 based on the stop symbol number at the small hit. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit), and sets the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation timer. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the stop symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern in the display timer. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Figure 11: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the timer according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter value). Decrement the counter value. The main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol variation display as described above until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (step S2404, step S2407, and step S2410 in FIG. 14). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag. The special symbol stop display in-progress process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

[Large winning opening opening pattern and additional functions]
FIG. 13 is a list showing whether or not a special winning opening opening pattern and a variation time shortening function are added for each winning symbol. The list shown in FIG. 13 shows all winning symbols described so far, as well as the opening pattern of the special winning opening defined for each and the presence / absence of a variable time shortening function added after the end of the big hit. In FIG. 13, (A) shows the presence / absence of addition of the big winning opening opening pattern and variable time shortening function for all “big wins”, and FIG. 13 (B) shows the big winning opening for “small wins”. Only the number of opening times and the opening time are shown. Each will be described below.

[Two rounds of normal symbols 1 (long)]
As shown in the uppermost part of (A) in FIG. 13, for “2-round normal symbol 1 (long)”, for example, after “0.1 second opening × 2 times” as the opening pattern of the first round. For example, an opening pattern of “6.1 seconds open × 1 time” is defined as the opening pattern of “6.1 seconds open × 1 time” and the second round. In addition, since it is “2 rounds big hit”, the opening pattern after the 3rd round is naturally not defined here.

  In addition, as shown in the right column (2 columns) of FIG. 13 (A), for “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)”, if the variable time shortening function is not activated in the game so far, As described above, the function for shortening the variation time is not added after the big hit (“None”). On the other hand, if the variable time shortening function has been activated in the game so far, the variable time shortening function is added after the big hit is over ("Yes").

[Two rounds of normal symbol 2 (short)]
As shown in the second row of (A) in FIG. 13, for “2-round normal symbol 2 (short)”, for example, “0.1 second open × 1 time” is set as the first round release pattern. Similarly, an opening pattern of “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is specified as the opening pattern of the second round. In addition, since it is “2 rounds big hit”, the opening pattern after the 3rd round is naturally not defined here.

  As for “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, if the variable time shortening function is not activated in the game so far, the variable time reducing function is not added after the big hit as described above (“none”). On the other hand, if the variable time shortening function has been activated in the game so far, the variable time shortening function is added after the big hit is over ("Yes").

[2 round probability variation 2 (short)]
As shown in the fourth stage of FIG. 13A (the third stage is an abbreviated portion), “2nd round probability variation 2 (short)” is, for example, “ “Open for 0.1 second × 1 time” is specified, and the open pattern of “Open for 0.1 second × 1 time” is also specified as the open pattern for the second round. In this case, since it is a “2 round big hit”, the opening pattern after the third round is naturally not defined.

  As for “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, if the variable time shortening function is not activated in the game so far, the variable time reducing function is not added after the big hit as described above (“none”). On the other hand, if the variable time shortening function has been activated in the game so far, the variable time shortening function is added after the big hit is over ("Yes").

[2 round probability variation 3 (long)]
As shown in the fifth row of (A) in FIG. 13, for “2 round probability variation 3 (long)”, for example, “0.1 second release × 2 times” as the first round release pattern. Later, an opening pattern of “6.1 seconds open × 1 time”, for example, “6.1 seconds open × 1 time” is defined as the second round release pattern. Similarly, since it is “2 rounds big hit”, the opening pattern after the 3rd round is naturally not defined here.

  Also, for the “2 round probability variation 3 (long)”, if the variation time shortening function is not activated in the game so far, the variation time shortening function is not added after the big hit ends as described above (“none”). On the other hand, if the variable time shortening function has been activated in the game so far, the variable time shortening function is added after the big hit is over ("Yes").

[15 round probability variation 1]
Next, as shown in the seventh row (A) of FIG. 13 (the sixth row is an abbreviated portion), the “15th round probability variable design 1” has the first round, the second round, and the third round. For example, “29.0 seconds open × 1 time” is defined as an open pattern of all rounds up to the 15th round after the round.

  For “15 round probability variation 1”, the variation time reduction function is added after the end of the big hit (“Yes”) regardless of whether or not the variation time reduction function is inactive in the game so far.

[15 round probability variation 2 (super)]
As shown in the lowermost part of FIG. 13A, for “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, for example, “0.1 second release × 2 times”, The opening patterns of “6.1 second opening × 1 time” and “22.7 seconds opening × 1 time” are defined. For example, an opening pattern of “29.0 seconds opening × 1 time” is defined as the opening pattern of the second round, and “29.0 seconds opening × 1 time” is the same up to the 15th round after the third round. An opening pattern is defined.

  Note that “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” will also be added after the big hit ends (“Yes”), regardless of whether or not the variation time reduction function is inactive in the previous games. ).

[Small hit]
Since “small hit” is a property that does not belong to any “big hit”, the present embodiment does not have the concept of “number of rounds”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13B, for small hits, “0.1 second opening” is defined as the first opening time, and “0.1” is also used as the second opening time. Only "second release" is specified. As described above, the variable time shortening function is not activated or deactivated by the small hit.

[Summary of the opening pattern of the big prize opening]
Here, as marked (shaded) in the table of FIG. 13A, in the present embodiment, from the start of the big hit until the big winning opening is opened twice (in 0.1 second increments). As for the behavior, it can be seen that a common opening pattern is defined across a plurality of winning symbols (winning types). That is, “2-round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “2-round normal symbol 2 (short)”, “2-round probability variable symbol 2 (short)”, “two round probability variable” having a two-time open pattern marked. As for “symbol 3 (long)” and “15-round probability variation symbol 2 (super)”, although the winning symbols are different from each other, the behaviors from the start of the big hit to the opening of the second winning prize opening are all the same. However, these are not all common from the start to the end of the big hit, but only from the start of the big hit to the opening of the second big winning opening, the subsequent development (the behavior of the variable winning device 30) is the winning Depending on the design, it may be common or different.

  In other words, if the winning symbol is “2 Round Normal Symbol 2 (Short)” or “2 Round Probability Variation 2 (Short)”, the winning prize opening is only twice every 0.1 seconds at the start of the big hit. It is opened and the big prize opening is closed as it is, and the big hit ends. In this case, since the opening time per time is extremely short, it can be seen that although it is not impossible to win a big winning opening, it is extremely difficult in practice (substantially). Therefore, there is almost no prize ball (out) during the big hit of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” or “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”.

  On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to “2 Round Normal Symbol 1 (Long)” or “2 Round Probability Variation 3 (Long)”, the winning prize opening is only twice every 0.1 seconds at the start of the big hit. The grand prize opening is closed and then the grand prize opening is closed for a maximum of 6.1 seconds for the third time, and the grand prize opening is also the longest for the fourth time (corresponding to the second round). Is opened for 6.1 seconds and then closed to finish the jackpot. In this case, the opening time of the grand prize opening is provided to some extent at the third opening (part of the first round) and the fourth opening (second round) of the grand prize opening. It is relatively easy to win a prize. In addition, if it falls under “15 Round Probability Pattern 2 (Super)”, the grand prize opening will be opened and closed for a maximum of 6.1 seconds for the third time, and then for the fourth time (until the end of the first round). The grand prize opening is closed for a maximum of 22.7 seconds for the third time. Furthermore, since the 5th round (2nd round), the grand prize opening is opened for a sufficiently long time of 29.0 seconds at the longest, it is easy to enter the big prize opening after the 4th round.

  From the player's point of view, the jackpot that ends after the big winning opening is opened twice in a very short time from the start of the jackpot is "no ball (no prize ball)". It can be seen that the jackpot that the winning opening is open is “with a ball (prize ball)”. Therefore, for a player, whether or not the game ends only after opening the grand prize opening twice in a short time, or whether the opening of the big prize opening continues until the third time or later is a major branch for determining the presence or absence of balls. . As a result, in the present embodiment, during the opening of 0.1 seconds × 2 times from the start of the big hit, the player is given a sense of tension and expectation, “Is there a third or later opening?” Can provide interesting entertainment.

  From the viewpoint of the operation of the “probability changing function”, even if the opening of the big prize opening is completed in 0.1 seconds × 2 times, as described above, in the present embodiment, the “hidden probability changing state” is set. It is possible to provide another interest in the sense of “I have expectations”. And the superficial (visually) behavior that “opening of the big prize opening ends in 0.1 seconds × 2 times” occurs in the same way even in the case of “small hit” as described above. Coupled with the fake effect caused by the game, it can stimulate more players' expectations and exploration.

[Big hit fluctuation pattern determination process]
Next, the contents of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern determination process (step S2412 in FIG. 12) performed in the special symbol fluctuation pre-processing will be described. The big hit fluctuation pattern determination process is a process executed when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a win (big hit other than the small hit) as described above, but in this embodiment, the big hit is stopped before that In the symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 12), the method for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is different depending on whether or not “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is selected as the winning type (winning symbol). Furthermore, for cases other than “15 round probability variation 1”, the method for determining the variation pattern also differs depending on whether or not the current state is during the operation of the variation time shortening function (during time reduction).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big hit hour variation pattern determination process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

[15 round probability variation 1 o'clock]
When “15 round probability variation 1” is selected as the winning symbol at the time of the big hit, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure.

  Step S2600: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the selected winning symbol is the “15-round probability variable symbol 1” of the large classification. This determination can be made based on the jackpot stop symbol number, for example. The main control CPU 72 accesses the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, and reads the value of the big hit stop symbol number from the corresponding address. As a result, if it is a value corresponding to “15 round probability variation 1” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2602.

  Step S2602: The main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and acquires (designates), for example, the table address (1) from the selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table (not shown). The table address (1) acquired here describes the address of the “variation pattern selection table” used in the case of “15 round probability variable symbol 1 winning”.

  Step S2604: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a selection lottery. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 compares the current variation pattern determination random value (for example, any one of 0 to 255) with the comparison value in the “variation pattern selection table”, and selects the corresponding variation pattern number. . For example, in the “variation pattern selection table (1)” specified by the table address (1), for example, a plurality of types of “big hit reach variation patterns 1 to 20” are defined in advance, and any number from among them is defined. Will be selected.

  Step S2606: The main control CPU 72 sets the current variation pattern based on the selected number. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol fluctuation time (for big hit reach fluctuation) and generates a fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is a 2-byte command such as “97H01H” described in the format of MODE value−EVENT value, for example. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

[In case of winning symbol other than 15 round probability variable symbol 1]
On the other hand, when a winning symbol other than “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is selected as the winning type at the time of the big hit, the variation pattern is determined according to the following procedure.

  In the previous step S2600, when it is determined that the current winning symbol (big hit stop symbol number) does not correspond to “15 round probability variation 1” in the major classification (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2608. .

  Step S2608: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the current internal state is the “change time reduction state”. If the variable time is not shortened (denoted as “short time” in the figure) at the time of winning (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2610.

[Non-temporary]
Step S2610: The main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and obtains, for example, the table address (5) from the selected symbol / state selection table. In the acquired table address (5), for example, the address of the “variation pattern selection table (5)” used in the case of “winning with non-short-time / medium 2-round production” is described.

  In the next step S2604, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern selection lottery. Here, in the “variation pattern selection table (5)” used for the selection lottery, for example, only a plurality of “non-reach variation patterns” are provided, and even if any variation pattern is selected, the next step In S2606, the variation time is set to be relatively short. The main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation time (for non-reach variation) and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

[Short time]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in the case of winning other than “15 round probability variation 1” in the short-term win.

  Step S2608: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current internal state is the variation time shortening state (short time) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S2612.

  Step S2612: The main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and obtains, for example, the table address (3) from the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table”. In the table address (3) acquired here, for example, the address of the “variation pattern selection table (3)” used in the case of “winning without effect in two rounds in the short time” is described.

  In step S2604, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern selection lottery based on the “variation pattern selection table (3)”. In this case, since a plurality of “reach variation patterns” are provided in the variation pattern selection table, even if any variation pattern is selected from among them, in the next step S2606, the “15 round probability variation” is selected. The variation time at the time of winning other than symbol 1 ”is set to be relatively long.

  Similarly, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation time (for reach variation) and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Through the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 12), and executes the big hit other setting processing and special symbol variation start processing (steps S2413 and S2414 in FIG. 12) as described above. To do.

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 11) in the next interrupt cycle, and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag here.

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to “variable winning device management process”.
Step S4400: The main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command representing a big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: The main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 12). For example, if the type of jackpot symbol is a large classification and “15 round probability variation symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “15 rounds”. Further, in the case of “2 round symbols (normal or certain change)”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “2 rounds”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set. If the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and is simply a deviation (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

  Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “small hit start (medium hit)” as an internal state flag for control. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that a small hit is being made. The state command representing the small hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step 4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the count-down counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter value is set in the probability variation count area or the time-short count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. Here, “number of times cut” is used, but the value of the number of times counter in the “high probability state” can be set to an extremely large value (for example, 10,000 times or more). By setting such enormous values, it is possible to probabilistically guarantee that the “high probability state” will continue until the next winning is substantially obtained. In addition, when there is only a single “time reduction state” instead of the “high probability state”, the count-down counter is set to a standard numerical value (for example, 100 times).

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the count-down counter value is not 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets a flag at the time of turning off the number of times function. What is reset is the probability variation function activation flag or the variation time shortening function activation flag, but the value of the count-down counter is not substantially zero in the “high probability state” as described above. In practice, the variable time reduction function operation flag is reset. As a result, the time reduction state ends after the special symbol stop display. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 7) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

  Of these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are, as already described, the special symbol display device 34, the normal symbol display device. 33, processing for generating and outputting drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a and the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38c and the short time state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the variation time shortening function activation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38c. Note that the probability variation state display lamp 38c is switched to non-display (turned off) even if the probability variation function operation flag is set when the variation display of the special symbol is performed thereafter. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the variable time shortening function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 lights up the LED corresponding to the time-short state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Output a signal.

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number command. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a and 38b corresponding to the big hit symbol designated by the continuous operation number command is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “15 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “15 rounds (15R)”. If the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “2 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 a representing “2 rounds (2R)”.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device management process. The variable winning device management process includes a gaming process selection process (step S5100), a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a special winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a special winning opening closing process (step S5400), and an end. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the variable winning device 30 has not started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects the large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the winning opening opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and has completed the winning opening opening / closing operation process. Then, the special winning opening closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big prize opening / closing operation process and the big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5500) as the next jump destination. . Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big prize opening pattern setting process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed and the time for each opening at the time of big hit or small hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5202: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a big game, that is, whether or not the big hit flag value (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5210. Note that this procedure may be rewritten to refer to the value of the small hit flag (however, the logic of Yes / No is reversed).

[Procedure for jackpot]
First, the procedure for the big hit is as follows.
Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes a design-specific release pattern setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning pattern opening pattern (number of times of opening for each round and the time of each opening), the interval time between rounds, and the number of counts in one round (maximum) according to the current winning symbol. Set the number of winnings). The opening pattern for each winning symbol is the same as that already described (see (A) in FIG. 13). The interval time between rounds is set to, for example, about 10 ms for “2 round symbols” and about several seconds for “15 round symbols”. In addition, the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is, for example, 9 (9 times as a specific number) for all winning symbols, but it is open for an extremely short time (0.1 seconds) as described above. Rarely wins (it is not impossible but extremely difficult).

  Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in the current jackpot game based on the jackpot winning symbol selected in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 12). Specifically, if the large category “15 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 15 times. If “2 round symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to two. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program (“1” for 2 times, “14” for 15 times).

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit opening timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. As described above, the opening time depends on the number of rounds and the number of times of opening (how many times it is released). Different (see (A) in FIG. 13). If a value of 22.7 seconds or 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit release timer, the release time is a sufficient time that a winning to the big prize opening easily occurs during one opening ( For example, it is a time during which 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174 (preferably about 30 seconds). On the other hand, if the value of the big hit release timer is set to 0.1 seconds, the release time is short (becomes difficult) even if it is not possible to win a big prize opening during one opening. This is a time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than a game ball firing interval by the firing control board set 174).

  Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit interval timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is a waiting time between rounds of big hits, but as described above, the setting of the interval time differs depending on the number of rounds and the number of times of opening (how many times of opening).

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing.

[Procedure for small hits]
Step S5212: On the other hand, in the case of a small hit (step S5202: No), the main control CPU 72 sets a “small hit opening pattern”. In the case of the present embodiment, as for the “small hit opening pattern”, an opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” is set for the first time and the second time as described above (see (B) in FIG. 13). .

  Step S5214: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of times that the special winning opening is opened based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5212, for example, two times. The number of releases set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S5216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hitting release timer, and during such an opening time, there is hardly any winning in the big winning opening during one opening. It becomes a short time (becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between game balls fired by the launching device unit).

  Step S5218: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting interval timer. The timer value set here is a waiting time for each time when the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 10 ms, for example.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the large winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing. Then, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening / closing operation process.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening / closing operation process. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. Thereby, the variable prize-winning apparatus 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer set in the previous special winning opening release pattern setting process (step S5214 or step S5220 in FIG. 18) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5308. Execute.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 30 (open winning opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 84 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round in the big hit, one in the small hit) as described above. If the count has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, since the jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 repeatedly executes the procedure of the above steps S5302 to S5310.

  If it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has expired (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5312. Note that the release timer value is set for a short time at the time of opening at the time of small hits and at the second release of “2 round symbol” and “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”. In most cases, the main control CPU 72 determines that the opening time has ended in step S5306 before confirming that the count has reached the predetermined number in step S5310.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes the countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 or step S5218 in FIG. 18). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316.

  Step S5316: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not it is in a big role (during big hit game). If the current game is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5318. On the other hand, if the current game is a small hit (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5318: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. Note that the value of the number-of-releases counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

  Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the number set within the current round. The “number of times set in the current round” is, for example, “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” or “2 round probability variable symbol 3 (long)” as shown in FIG. The first round is set to 2 times, and the second round is set to 1 time. In the case of “15 round probability variation 2 (long)”, it is set to 3 times in the first round and once in the second and subsequent rounds. Furthermore, in the case of “15 round probability variation 1”, it is set once for each round. Therefore, in the case of “2-round normal symbol 2 (short)”, “2-round probability variable symbol 3 (short)”, and “15 round probability variable symbol 1”, the counter value usually reaches the set number of times by one opening / closing operation. Therefore (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  On the other hand, in the case of “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “2 round probability variable symbol 2 (long)” or “15 round probability variable symbol 2 (super)”, the opening / closing operation is performed twice or three times in the first round, respectively. Until the number of times is repeated, the counter value has not reached the set number of times (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process, the jump destination is set to the big winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, and thus the procedure from step S5302 to step S5320 is repeatedly executed. As a result, in step S5318, the release counter is incremented. When the counter value reaches the set number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5322: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process, and returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening closing process.

[Large prize closing process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a special winning opening closing process. This special winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the variable winning device 30 or terminating the operation. The following explains the procedure

  Step S5401: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game is a big game (big hit game), and if it is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5402.

  Step S5402: The main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the value of the round number counter is “1” at the stage where the first round ends and the second round is reached.

  Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the incremented round number counter value has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value (1-14) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1-14 after 1 subtraction) (No) Next, step S5405 is executed.

  Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process as described above. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current number of rounds based on the received round number command.

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big prize opening / closing operation process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as a next jump destination in a game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 17). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5402 to S5408. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (2 times or 15 times).

  When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: YES), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

  Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the end process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

[Small hit]
On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the procedure is as follows (special operation execution means).
Step S5411: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current game is not playing a major role (step S5401: No), the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the number-of-releases counter.

  Step S5413: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the set number of times of release. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5218 in FIG. 18). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5416.

Step S5416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening / closing operation process.
Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as a next jump destination in a game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 17). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5401 to S5413. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable prize device 30 is repeatedly executed until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of times of opening (2 times).

  When the actual number of times of opening at the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S5413: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5414.

  Step S5414, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the end process when the release counter is reset (= 0).

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

〔End processing〕
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the end process. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable prize apparatus 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, and if the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5503. To do.

  Step S5503, Step S5504: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main control CPU 72 deletes “big hit” from the internal state flag and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing.

Step S5505: The main control CPU 72 deletes the continuous operation number command here.
Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the big hit other setting process (step S2413 in FIG. 12) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the probability variation number (for example, about 10,000 times). The set value of the probability variation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number cut counter value. The probability variation number set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. However, when a huge number of times such as 10,000 is set as described above, there is almost no chance that the non-winning will continue so far (the winning probability at high probability is, for example, 1/39 to 1/39) The degree of probability) will continue until the next winning. On the other hand, when a substantial upper limit is set in the high probability state, the probability variation number is set to a realistic number (for example, about 10 times) (so-called number cut probability change). If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the variable time shortening function operation flag is set. This flag is also set in the big hit other setting process (step S2413 in FIG. 12) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the variable time shortening function activation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the number of time shortening (for example, about 100 times or about 10,000 times). The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the variable time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  Step S5514: The main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, a state designation command representing “normal” is generated as the gaming state when the big hit flag is reset or the big game ends. If the high-probability state function activation flag is set, a state designation command indicating “high probability” is generated as the internal state, and if the variable time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “time Generates a state specification command indicating "shortening". These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  The procedure so far is a big hit, but in the case of a big hit (step S5502: No), the following procedure is executed.

  Steps S5520 and S5522: In the case of a small hit, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H) and deletes “small hit” from the internal state flag. In the case of small hits, the internal condition device does not operate in particular, so such a procedure is merely for the purpose of erasing the flag.

  Step S5516: In any case, after the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 11) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol change pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process.

[Behavior of pachinko machines]
As described above, when the main control CPU 72 executes various processes during the game, the pachinko machine 1 exhibits the following behavior.

(1) At the time of big hit of “15 rounds probable change 1” When it is not a non-winning in the internal lottery and corresponds to the big win of “15 rounds probable change 1”, the variable winning device 30 in the above variable winning device management process (FIG. 17). Is repeatedly executed over 15 consecutive operation times (third special game execution means). At this time, since the opening time for each time (maximum 29.0 seconds) is set to a length that allows game balls to flow into the big prize opening, the behavior during this time is clearly indicated to the player as “big hit game” Recognized. In addition, since the effect during the big hit game different from the normal time is executed, it is possible for the player to realize a clear big hit game.

  Note that the jackpot of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is notified (or taught, disclosed) that it is a “probability variation symbol” by, for example, a design symbol display mode (for example, odd symbol alignment). Alternatively, it is informed (or taught or disclosed) that “probable big hit” is made during the jackpot by promotion. In addition, after the big hit of “15 round probability variation 1”, for example, it is notified (or taught, disclosed) that the stage has shifted to a high probability state, so the current internal state is “high probability state” to the player. It can be surely recognized that

(2) “2 Round Normal 2” and “2 Round Probability 2” big wins On the other hand, if “2 Round Normal 2 (Short)” or “2 Round Probability 2 (Short)” big wins, variable winning device In the management process (FIG. 17), the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is only executed by the opening pattern of 0.1 second opening × 2 times, and the opening time for each time is set to a short time. Therefore, the behavior during this time is completed within a short period as a whole (first special game execution means). Therefore, the behavior during this period is not easily recognized by the player as “big hit game”. Further, even if the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed, almost no (or no) winning ball is obtained, so it is difficult for the player to feel “big hit”.

  However, in the case of a big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given internally after the operation of the variable winning device 30 is finished, so that the internal lottery thereafter It will be performed under conditions that are advantageous to the player. For this reason, in this embodiment, the big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” is an opportunity to shift only the internal state to the “high probability state” without making the player aware of the big hit. In terms of appearance, it is difficult to distinguish between the big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” and the big hit of “2 round normal 2 (short)”, and after the big hit of “2 round normal 2 (short)” “high” It does not shift to the “probability state”. Therefore, as long as the player cannot clearly recognize which one corresponds to this, even if it is internally in a “high probability state”, it remains hidden on the surface and becomes the above “hidden probability change”. As for “hidden probability change”, since it does not actively notify (or teach, disclose) the player that it is internally in a high probability state, there is no information (for example, notification on production), Most players are in a state (internal state non-notification mode) in which the game proceeds without being aware that it is advantageous for the player.

(3) Big wins for “2 round normal 1” and “2 rounds probable change 3” If any of the “2 rounds normal 1 (long)” or “2 rounds probable change 3 (long)” is a big win, both are variable winning devices In the management process (FIG. 17), the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is 2 times 0.1 second opening and 1 time opening 6.0 seconds in the first round, and 1 time opening 6.0 seconds in the second round. It is executed according to the release pattern (second special game execution means). In this case, from the start of the first round until the second opening, there will be almost no winnings in the grand prize opening, but from the third round there will be winnings in the big winning opening, thereby playing as a “big hit game” Is clearly recognized by the person. In addition, when a big hit of “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” is met, a privilege to shift to a “high probability state” is given internally after the operation of the variable prize winning device 30 is finished, so that the internal lottery thereafter It will be performed under conditions that are advantageous to the player. However, in appearance, it is difficult to distinguish between the big hit of “2-round probability variation 3 (long)” and the big hit of “2 round normal 1 (long)”, and after the big hit of “2 round normal 1 (long)” “high” Since it does not shift to `` probability state '', unless it is clearly recognized by the player, even if it is internally `` high probability state '', it remains hidden on the surface, so this The case is also “hidden probability change”.

(4) At the time of big hit of “15 round probability variation 2” When the big hit of “15 round probability variation symbol 2 (super)” is met, the opening / closing operation of the variable prize device 30 is 1 in the variable prize device management process (FIG. 17). In the second round, it was released twice for 0.1 seconds, once for release for 6.0 seconds, once for release for 22.7 seconds, and once for release of 29.0 seconds for rounds 2 to 15. (2nd special game execution means). In this case, from the start of the first round until the second opening, there will be almost no winnings in the grand prize opening, but from the third round there will be winnings in the big winning opening, thereby playing as a “big hit game” Is clearly recognized by the person. Also, in terms of production, since the production in the big hit game is executed from the third release in the first round, it is possible to make the player feel a clear big hit game.

  As for the big hit of “15 Round Probability Symbol 2 (Super)”, it is not reported (or taught, disclosed) that it is a “probability symbol” by a symbol display mode (for example, odd-numbered symbol alignment etc.) for production, The medium effect informs (or teaches or discloses) “15 rounds probable big hit”. In addition, after the big hit of “15 round probability variation 2 (Super)”, for example, it is notified (or taught, disclosed) that the state has shifted to a high probability state, so the current internal state is “ It can be surely recognized that the state is “high probability state”.

(5) Small winning time In the case of “small winning”, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is executed twice in the variable winning device management process (FIG. 17). Moreover, since the opening time per time is set to a short time, the behavior during this time is completed within a short period (for example, about 1.5 seconds) as a whole. Therefore, the behavior during this time is also difficult to be clearly recognized especially by the player. Also, even if the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed, almost no (or no) winning ball is obtained, so that the player does not feel that “some win has been won”. In addition, since “small hit” does not trigger an internal state change (activate the probability variation function), the internal state does not change even after the variable winning device 30 is activated. Even if the player notices the opening / closing operation of the device 30, it is positioned as a so-called fake winning.

[Directional features]
The above is an overview of various behaviors triggered by winning by the pachinko machine 1. Of these, (2) “2 round normal 2”, “2 round probability variation 2” big hit, (3) “2 round normal 1”, “2 round probability variation 3” big hit, (4) “15” In the case of the big hit of “Round Probability 2” and the small hit of (5), the opening action is performed twice from the start of the big prize opening. By doing so, the process which makes it hard to make a player discriminate | determine which corresponds to said (2)-(5) in the first step is made. Hereinafter, various examples of effects will be described in detail.

[Variable display effects]
First, an effect related to the change of the special symbol before the opening of the special winning opening is started will be described. When any of the above (2) to (5) is met when the fluctuation time shortening function is not in operation (low probability or high probability), the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol display device 34 at that time is as described above. A non-reach variation pattern is selected. Accordingly, in terms of production, a reach state is not generated in the variation display production using the production symbols, and the variation display production based on the normal (outlier) fluctuation is performed. This makes it possible to give the player an impression as if it was a non-winning change without making the player aware of any wins (including small wins). Here, the reach state is not generated. However, when any of the above (2) to (5) is satisfied, the reach variation pattern may be selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol display device 34 at that time. Good. Note that an actual variation display effect example will be described later.

[Result display effect]
In addition, even in the result display effect by the effect symbol, the stop display mode of the special symbol display device 34 at that time is certainly a winning (including a small win) mode, but on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, the winning symbol is displayed. The result display effect is performed in a mode other than (discontinuity). Thereby, it is possible to give an impression as if the result of the non-winning is displayed on the stage without making the player aware of any win (including a small win). An actual result display effect example will be further described later.

  At this time, the stop display mode of the special symbol display device 34 is symbolic display (for example, “巳” shape, “self” shape, “L” shape, “F” shape, etc.) by 7 segment LED, and small and conspicuous. The player is hardly aware of the winning stop display mode unless he / she is paying attention to the display mode of the 7-segment LED. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine which of the above (2) to (5) is applicable.

[Example of production]
FIG. 22 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect using an effect symbol and a background image. This effect example represents an example of a variable display effect and a result display effect using an effect symbol. Among these, the variable display effect corresponds to a series of effects performed from when the special symbol starts variable display to when it is stopped and displayed (including fixed stop). The result display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols.

  The effect symbols include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Each effect design is a design of a picture card with a female character attached, for example, with the numbers “1” to “9”. Among these, for the left effect symbol, a symbol row is arranged in ascending order of “1” to “9”, and for the middle effect symbol and the right effect symbol, the numbers are “9” to “1”. ”Are arranged in descending order. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

[Before change display]
In FIG. 22, (A): A state where three special symbols are displayed in large size in the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 in a state before the special symbols start to change. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed.

  Although not particularly shown here, for example, a marker (for example, a symbol such as “◯”, “◇”, “☆”, etc.) indicating the number of working memories of special symbols is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Has been. Such a marker represents the number of working memories of a special symbol (the number of displays by the special symbol working memory lamp 34a) depending on the number of displays, and the number of displays increases or decreases in conjunction with a change in the number of working memories during a game.

[Variable display production start]
22B: In synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the change display effect is started by the scroll change of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (symbol effect execution means). . That is, in synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the display of the left effect, the middle effect, and the right effect is scrolled (flowed) in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Be started. In the figure, the change display of the effect symbol is simply indicated by a downward arrow. In addition, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display). At this time, an image (background image) that is the background of the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen in an easily visible state. ing.

  The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if the evening is cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, “normal mode”. In addition to this, various modes are provided for production, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode. Although not particularly illustrated, a notice effect may be performed by displaying an image such as a character or an item on the display screen. In addition, since the number of working memories of the special symbol is reduced by one as the change starts, an effect that the number of displayed markers is reduced by one in conjunction therewith is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the working memory has decreased with respect to the special symbol even in the production.

  Although not shown, the fourth symbol is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, for example, during the variation display of the effect symbol. The fourth symbol is a “fourth effect symbol” that follows the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and is displayed in a variable manner in synchronism with the effect symbol. Note that the fourth symbol is simply a simple mark (for example, a “□” figure) with a color, and for example, a variable display can be expressed by changing its display color.

[Left design stop]
In FIG. 22, (C): For example, when a certain amount of time has elapsed, the left effect symbol first stops changing. In this example, the effect design representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 22, (D): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Since it has already been determined that the reach state does not occur at this point, it is almost clear on the appearance that the current fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means, for example, that once the production symbol representing the number “9” stops, the production sequence representing the number “1” stops by sliding the symbol sequence by one symbol, and thereby develops reach. It is to do. Or, once the production symbol representing the number “2” stops, the production sequence representing the number “1” stops as the design row slips by one symbol in the opposite direction, and thereby the pattern that develops to reach. is there.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 22, (E): The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the special symbol stop display. Normally, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed as an outlier symbol, the effect symbol is displayed in the same manner in the same manner. However, in this case, “two-round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “two-round normal symbol” “2 (short)”, “2 round probability variation 2 (long)”, “2 round probability variation 3 (short)” or “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” winning symbol or “small hit” symbol In spite of being stopped and displayed, the result display effect is performed in a manner similar to (or approximated to) the disappointment. That is, in the example shown in the figure, the effect design representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, since the combination of the production symbols is “1”-“3”-“5”, the change this time is not conspicuously won, and there is no particular difference from the normal “out”. It is expressed in. However, as shown in this example, when a stop eye in which odd-numbered symbols are arranged in order from the left effect symbol is displayed, the player is informed that there may be some kind of hit (including a small hit) in some cases ( Suggest). As a result, it is possible to remind the player that there is a possibility of shifting to the “probability variation state” in subsequent games, and to suppress a decrease in game motivation. In this example, odd-numbered symbols are arranged in order, but this is a mode in which result display effects are performed at specially-missed gaps (for example, “8”-“2”-“3”). May be.

  At this time, the fourth symbol is actually stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, red display color, pink display color, etc.) corresponding to any winning symbol or small hit symbol. This is to objectively clarify that the result display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, when the result of the internal lottery is actually out of place (non-winning), the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the out of play.

  If the result of the internal lottery is a big hit of the above-mentioned “15 round probability variation 1”, the left, middle, and right production symbols have the same kind of combination (for example, “7”-“7”-“7” )) Is stopped and displayed in a big hit form. In this case, the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, green display color) corresponding to the big hit of “15 round probability variation symbol 1”.

[Direction during the second opening]
FIG. 23 is a continuous diagram showing an example of effects that are executed until the grand prize opening is first opened twice. In addition, the following production examples are executed using, for example, the time until the variable winning device 30 is actually opened and closed for 0.1 second × 2 times before and after the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. (Direction during short-term opening and closing operation).

(Door closing effect)
(F) in FIG. 23: For example, assuming that the background image up to that time is the “normal mode” shown in FIG. 22B, first, doors (襖) appear from both sides of the display image, and slack in the center. The closing effect is performed. Such a door closing effect is performed for the purpose of attracting the player's eyes by temporarily covering the display screen so far.

(Door opening production)
(G) in FIG. 23: Next, the closed door quickly moves to the left and right of the display screen, and an effect (door opening effect) representing the operation of greatly opening the door is performed. Such a door opening effect is performed, for example, in the sense that the player is interested in the result of the opening of the door.

[Mode transition (background change) production]
In FIG. 23 (H): When the door is opened, for example, the background image changes to a mode representing “Yukata mode” together with character information “Yukata mode entry !!”. The “yukata mode” is an image that expresses, for example, a state in which a female character wearing the yukata becomes a close-up on the screen. By executing such a mode transition effect, it is possible to visually appeal to the player that the mode will be shifted to a different mode thereafter.

  At this point, the transition to the “high probability state” has not yet been determined, but after that, there is a possibility of an “internal high probability state” (possibility of hidden probability change), and the next winning is obtained. You can maintain your motivation to continue the game until it is played (towards the next win).

[Yukata mode production]
In FIG. 23 (I): Following the mode transition effect, the above-described variation display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol. The background image at this time has already been switched to the “yukata mode” mode. As a result, the player is informed of the transition from the “normal mode” to the “yukata mode” through the door opening / closing operation. In addition, although the pattern which transfers to "yukata mode" from the "normal mode" is mentioned here as an example, the same flow also occurs when shifting to another mode (stage).

  In addition, the mode transition effect is not only during the “hidden probability change” after the big hit game of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”, but also after the big hit game of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, It is executed in common even in the normal state after the small hit. That is, even if it corresponds to “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” or “small hit”, since the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed twice as described above, the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device 34 As long as the player does not correctly recognize (identify) the stop display mode of the game and the lighting display of the jackpot type display lamp 38a by the gaming state display device 38, the appearance behavior of the pachinko machine 1 is “2 round probability variation 2 ( It is difficult to distinguish from the “Short)” jackpot, and the player cannot immediately detect whether or not the internal state has shifted to the high probability state. In this case, even if the internal state did not actually shift to the high probability state, whether the transition to the “Yukata mode” was triggered by the “hidden probability change” by executing the above mode transition effect in common, or In the normal state, it is difficult to distinguish whether it has shifted to the “Yukata mode” only when it is “2-round normal big hit” or “small hit”, thereby increasing the diversity of the game.

  Of course, if the player can accurately recognize (identify) the stop display mode (stop symbol) when the special symbol display device 34 displays the stop symbol, whether or not the internal state has clearly shifted to the high probability state. Can know. However, for the majority of players, the information notified (teached, disclosed) on the production is easier to use, so if the internal state is not clearly notified on the production, most players have the internal state. It is difficult to know later whether or not the state has shifted to the high probability state. Therefore, when the internal state is not clearly notified in the production as in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with another interest of “estimating or observing the internal state”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the grand prize opening is opened for the third and subsequent times after the grand prize opening is opened twice (0.1 second opening × 2 times), at that time, “ It is decided that it is a big hit of “Yes”. In addition, there are three types of jackpots for “with ball”: “2-round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “2-round probability variable symbol 3 (long)” and “15 round probability variable symbol 2 (super)”. The flow of production differs between the two types before and the one after. Each will be described below.

[In the case of 2 round normal symbol 1 (long), 2 round probability variation 3 (long)]
FIG. 24 is a continuous diagram showing an example of effects that are executed when either the 2-round normal symbol 1 (long) or the 2-round probability variation symbol 3 (long) is met. 24 is executed in the same flow as the “door closing effect” in FIG. 23F and the “door opening effect” in FIG.

[Mode transition (background change) production]
FIG. 24 (J): Similarly, after the door on the screen is opened by “door opening effect”, the background image represents “yukata mode” together with the text information of “Yukata mode entry !!”, for example. It changes to the aspect. During this time, as described above, the opening of the special winning opening is executed twice from the start of the first round.

[Continuous production 1]
In FIG. 24 (K): Next, when the third winning opening is performed in the first round of the big hit, “continuation effect 1” is executed following the above “mode transition effect”. In this “continuation effect 1”, for example, a female character appears on the screen, and an effect is produced with a content such as “Let's have more!” While performing the gesture of raising the index finger (additional opening / closing operation effect). At the same time, an effect of outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 54, 55, 56, etc. may be performed.

  By executing such “continuation effect 1”, it is possible to clearly teach (or disclose, announce, notify, etc.) that “the opening of the big prize opening has continued for the third time” to the player. it can. Therefore, when the “continuation effect 1” appears following the “mode transition effect”, the player knows that the jackpot of “with ball” has been confirmed, and maintains the subsequent game motivation at a higher level. be able to.

[Large hit production 1]
In FIG. 24 (L): When the third big prize opening is actually started, the “big hit effect 1” is executed following the “continuation effect 1”. In this “big hit production 1”, for example, three female characters appear side by side on the screen, each operating while showing various facial expressions, and character information such as “Yukata Bonus” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Production of the content of being done. At the same time, an effect of outputting sound effects from the speakers 54, 55, 56, etc. may be performed.

  After this, even if the fourth big prize opening is actually started as the final second round, for example, “big hit production 1” is continuously executed. Then, when the opening of the second round big winning opening is finished, the “big hit production 1” is finished, and thereafter, for example, the production in the “Yukata mode” of (I) in FIG. 23 is started.

  The above is an example of performance that is executed when either of the 2 round normal symbol 1 (long) or 2 round probability variation 3 (long), but when it falls under 15 round probability variation 2 (super) The production example is executed.

[In case of 15 round probability variation 2 (super)]
FIG. 25 is a continuous diagram showing an example of effects executed when the 15-round probability variation 2 (supermarket) is met. 25 is executed in the same flow as the “mode transition effect” in (J) of FIG. 24 and “continuation effect 1” in (K) of FIG. 24, for example.

[Large hit production 1]
In FIG. 25 (M): Similarly, after the previous “continuation effect 1” is executed, the “big hit effect 1” is executed as the third big prize opening is actually started. The

[Continuous production 2]
In FIG. 25 (N): In the case where the 4th opening of the grand prize opening (22.7 seconds opening × 1 time) is performed in the first round, the “continuous performance” is followed by the “big hit performance 1”. 2 ”is executed. In this “Continuous Production 2”, for example, the same female character appears on the screen, and this time, the content of uttering “Lucky!” With the gesture of raising the forefinger and middle finger and giving a V-signature. Is performed (additional opening / closing operation effect). At the same time, an effect of outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 54, 55, 56, etc. may be performed.

  By executing such “continuous production 2”, the player is clearly instructed (or disclosed, notified, notified, etc.) that “the opening of the big prize opening has continued for the fourth time”. Can do. Therefore, when “continuous performance 2” appears after “big hit performance 1”, the player knows that the big hit of “up to 15 rounds” has been confirmed, and the subsequent game motivation is increasingly advanced Can be maintained. In addition, in this embodiment, since all “15 rounds” are determined to be probable variation symbols, the state shifts to a high probability state after the big hit. This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize the transition to a high probability state advantageous to him and to maintain his game motivation.

[Director 2 during the big hit]
In FIG. 25 (O): When the fourth big prize opening is actually started, the “big hit effect 2” is executed following the “continuation effect 2”. In this “big hit production 2”, for example, the same three female characters appear on the screen side by side, and each wears a decorative item (for example, a headpiece that simulates the ears of a rabbit). The operation is performed while showing a facial expression. For example, the text information of “Super Yukata Bonus” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. At the same time, a special effect sound may be output from the speakers 54, 55, 56, etc.

  Thereafter, even when the opening of the big winning opening is actually started in the second round and thereafter, for example, “Big hit effect 2” is continuously executed. Then, when the final winning opening in the final 15th round is finished, the “big hit effect 2” ends, and after that, for example, an effect of clearly disclosing that “high probability state” (for example, a chance mode effect) Etc.) is performed.

[Effects of common performance]
As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit time and the small hit time of “2 round normal change 2”, “2 round normal change 2”, “2 round normal change 1”, “2 round positive change 3” or “15 round positive change 2”. In each case, the “mode transition effect” in a common mode is executed during the opening of the grand prize opening up to the second time ((F) to (H) in FIG. 23, (J) in FIG. 24, etc.)). . For this reason, during the execution of the “mode transition effect”, it is difficult to determine whether it is a big hit with “out of ball” or a big hit / small hit with “out of ball” only by the content of the production. As a result, the player can feel a sense of tension. Then, when “continuation effect 1” is executed next, it is determined that there is a big hit with “out of play”, so that the player can have a certain degree of satisfaction and achievement.

[Restricting disclosure through external information signals]
However, the pachinko machine 1 has a function of outputting an external information signal (1 information to 5 per jackpot) as described above, and the behavior of an external electronic device (particularly the data display device 202) with respect to such an external information signal. Based on this, the player may perceive that the type of jackpot or the jackpot is from there. For example, even if the above-mentioned “mode transition effect” is being executed in effect control, the data display device 202 displays that “a big hit with a ball is being played” based on the external information signal (the light emitter If it is turned on / flashing, displaying characters, counting up the number of jackpots, etc.), the player will be aware of the type of jackpot, and the effect of the “mode transition effect” will be reduced.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, during execution of the production according to the common mode described above, the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal is suppressed, and a device is provided so as not to reduce the effect of the special production. Hereinafter, a method for suppressing disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal will be specifically described.

[Big hit information buffer set processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the jackpot information buffer set process executed by the main control CPU 72 during the interrupt management process. As described above, since the output of the external information signal is controlled by the main control CPU 72, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suitably realize suppression of disclosure by the external information signal through the processing of the main control CPU 72. For example, in the external information processing (step S208 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 further executes the following jackpot information buffer set process as a program module. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S700: First, the main control CPU 72 turns off all of the external information signals “one jackpot information”, “two jackpot information”, “three jackpot information”, “four jackpot information” and “5 jackpot information”. As a result, all the port output request buffers corresponding to the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” (OUT 2 to 6) of the external information signal are once cleared.

  Step S702: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not it is any hit (during big hit or small hit). That is, the main control CPU 72 confirms that none of the internal status flags indicating “big hit” or “small hit” is set (No), and that no hit is currently made ( No), and then the process proceeds to step S704. Note that the internal state flag indicating “big hit” or “small hit” is set when the special symbol is stopped as described above (special symbol stop display processing in FIG. 15).

[In the case of non-winning and non-short working hours]
Step S704: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the variable time shortening function has been activated so far. This confirmation can be performed with reference to the value of the above-mentioned variable time shortening function operation flag (or the value of the count-down counter for the variable time shortening function being 1 or more). As a result, if the value “01H” is not set in the variable time shortening function activation flag (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the external information processing (step S208 in FIG. 7) as it is. In this case, the external information signals “one jackpot information” to “5 jackpot information” remain off and are not output.

[In the case of a short time other than hitting]
On the other hand, even if it is not currently hit (step S702: No), if the variable time shortening function is in operation (step S704: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S706.

  Step S706: In this case, the main control CPU 72 turns on only the “big hit 2 information” of the external information signal. As a result, the “big hit 2 information” (OUT3) of the external information signal is stored in the port output request buffer.

  When the main control CPU 72 returns to the external information processing in this state, the main control CPU 72 outputs the “big hit 2 information” of the external information signal in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process. The “big hit 2 information” is output to the data display device 202 through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, in the data display device 202, for example, an operation of displaying that the stand is short in time by turning on / flashing the light emitter is performed. Also, if the “big hit 2 information” is also output to the hall computer 200, the hall computer 200 can recognize that the stand is short.

  The above is a procedure other than hitting, but the following procedure is executed during any hitting (during big hit or during small hit).

  Step S708: When it is confirmed that any hit is made in the previous step S702 (step S702: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the current hit is a small hit. As a result, if the current small hit is being made (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes (step S710).

  Step S710: The main control CPU 72 turns on the “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. As a result, “big hit 5 information” (OUT6) is stored in the port output request buffer as an external information signal.

[Non-temporary short hits]
Step S712: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the variable time shortening function has been activated so far, and as a result, if the variable time shortening function is not particularly activated (No), the main control CPU 72 Returns to external information processing here. In this case, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. The “big hit 5 information” is output to the hall computer 200 through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, the hall computer 200 can recognize that a small hit has occurred on the stand (pachinko machine 1) during a short time (during a small hit).

[At the time of small hits in the short time]
On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S712 that the variable time shortening function has been activated so far (Yes), the main control CPU 72 further executes step S714.

  Step S714: In this case, the main control CPU 72 turns on the “big hit 5 information” (OUT6) of the external information signal. As a result, in addition to the “big hit 2 information” of the external information signal, the “big hit 5 information” is stored in the port output request buffer. In this case, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 outputs “big hit 2 information” and “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. These “big hit 2 information” and “big hit 5 information” are output to the hall computer 200 through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, the hall computer 200 can recognize that a small hit has occurred on the stand (pachinko machine 1) in a short time (during a small hit).

[At the time of big hit]
The above is an example of the procedure executed at the small hit, but the following procedure is executed at the big hit.

  Step S716: If it is confirmed in the previous step S708 that the jackpot is not being hit (= the jackpot is being hit) (step S708: Yes), the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a symbol that produces a two-round effect. Confirm. The “two-round effect” here corresponds to, for example, the “mode transition effect” ((F) to (H) in FIG. 23) mentioned above. That is, the winning symbols are “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, “2 round probability variable symbol 2 (long)”, “two round probability variable symbol 3 (short)”. Or, if it is either “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, the above “mode transition effect” is executed as the “2 round effect” during the second opening of the big prize opening. For this reason, it is confirmed whether or not the current jackpot corresponds to any one of these winning symbols, and as a result, if it does not correspond to any (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S718. In addition, the above-mentioned “15 round probability variation 1” corresponds to the symbol that does not execute the “2 round effect”.

[When 2 rounds are not performed]
Step S718: In this case, the main control CPU 72 turns on the “big hit 1 information”, “big hit 2 information”, “big hit 3 information”, “big hit 4 information” and “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. As a result, “big hit 1 information” (OUT2) to “big hit 5 information” (OUT6) are stored in the port output request buffer as external information signals.

  Thereafter, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signals from “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information”. Among these, “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are output to the data display device 202 for each table through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, in the data display device 202, for example, the count display of the number of jackpots is incremented by 1, and the light emitting device is turned on and blinked to display that the jackpot is being hit.

  “Big jackpot 3 information” to “big jackpot 5 information” are output to the hall computer 200 through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, the hall computer 200 can recognize that the big hit of “15 round probability variation 1” has occurred on the platform (pachinko machine 1) (during 15 round probability variation big hit). In addition, since the fluctuating time shortening function always operates together with the probability variation function after the big hit of “15 round probability variation 1” as described above, the hall computer 200 outputs the “four jackpot information” at this stage. It is possible to accurately manage the timing at which the operating time of the variable time shortening function occurs.

[When performing 2 rounds]
On the other hand, when it is determined in the previous step S716 that the winning symbol is to execute the “two round effect”, that is, the “mode transition effect” (step S716: Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S717.

  Step S717: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the current winning symbol is a 15-round symbol, that is, whether or not it is “15-round probability variable symbol 2 (super)” among the winning symbols that perform “two-round production”. To check. If the current winning symbol is “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S719.

  Step S719: In this case, the main control CPU 72 turns on the “big jackpot 4 information” of the external information signal and proceeds to the next step S720. As a result, the “four jackpot information” (OUT5) of the external information signal is first stored in the port output request buffer.

  On the other hand, if the current winning symbol is not “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” (step S717: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S720 without executing step S719. In this case, the “big hit 4 information” (OUT5) of the external information signal is not stored in the port output request buffer.

[At the time of big hits during non-temporary shortages]
Step S720: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current big hit is a big hit that occurred during the operation of the variable time reduction function. That is, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the variable time shortening function has been operated so far, and as a result, if the variable time shortening function is not particularly operated (No), the main control CPU 72 performs the next step. The process proceeds to S722.

  Step S722: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current timing (current interruption period) is from the start of the big hit to the third start of the big winning opening. This confirmation is performed, for example, by referring to the value of the number-of-opening counter managed in the previous prize opening opening / closing operation process (step S5318 in FIG. 19). If the value of the number-of-opening counter has not reached three at the present time, the main control CPU 72 confirms that it is still the timing from the start of the big hit to the third opening of the big winning opening (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes step S724.

[During round 2 (until the opening of the grand prize opening is twice)]
Step S724: In this case, the main control CPU 72 turns on the “big hit 3 information” and the “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. As a result, “3 jackpot information” (OUT4) and “5 jackpot information” (OUT6) of the external information signal are stored in the port output request buffer. In this case, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the “big hit 3 information” and the “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. These “big hit 3 information” and “big hit 5 information” are output to the hall computer 200 through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, the hall computer 200 can recognize that some big hit (excluding the small hit) has occurred on the stand (pachinko machine 1) during the non-time. However, at this point in time, “one jackpot information” and “two jackpot information” for the data display device 202 are not yet output.

However, if the winning symbol this time corresponds to “15 Round Probability Variation 2 (Super)”,
The external information signal “4 jackpot information” (OUT5) is stored in the port output request buffer (step S719). Therefore, in this case, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 matches the “big hit 4 information” with the “big hit 3 information” and the “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. Output. These “3 jackpot information”, “4 jackpot information”, and “5 jackpot information” are output to the hall computer 200 through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, the hall computer 200 recognizes that a big hit (excluding a small hit) has occurred on the platform (pachinko machine 1) in a timeless manner, and finally the start of the big hit at which a ball is generated. can do.

[At the time of a big hit without a ball]
In addition, even if the winning symbol is the subject of the “two-round production”, both the “two-round normal symbol 2 (short)” and the “two-round probable symbol 3 (short)” are both big winning mouths. Is opened up to twice, and the third big prize opening is not executed. Therefore, even if it is determined in the previous step S716 that the symbol “2 round effect” is to be executed, the current winning symbol is “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” or “2 round probability variation 3 (short)”. If it is, the determination is not negative (No) in step S722. In other words, during the big hit without a ball that occurred during a non-time-shortening, only the “three big hits information” and the “five big hits information” of the external information signal are output to the hall computer 200. This means that the “big hit 1 information” and the “big hit 2 information” are not output to the data display device 202 at all.

[After opening the third time (at the time of a big hit with a ball)]
On the other hand, all of the above “2-round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “2-round probability variable symbol 2 (long)” and “15 round probability variable symbol 2 (super)” follow “two-round production”. This is the “Big Bonus with Outrun” in which the third big prize opening is opened. Therefore, if it falls under any of these “big hits with balls”, confirming that the current timing is after the start of the third opening of the big winning opening from the start of the big hit (including the opening start time) (Step S722: No), the main control CPU 72 then executes Step S726.

  Step S726: In this case, the main control CPU 72 turns on the “big hit 1 information”, “big hit 2 information”, “big hit 3 information” and “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal. As a result, “big hit 1 information” (OUT2) to “big hit 3 information” (OUT5) and “big hit 5 information” (OUT6) are stored in the port output request buffer as external information signals.

  Thereafter, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signals “one jackpot information” to “three jackpot information” and “5 jackpot information”. . If the winning symbol this time corresponds to “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, “4 jackpot information” (OUT5) of the external information signal is also stored in the port output request buffer (step S719). Therefore, in this case, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal “1 big hit information” to “5 big hit information”. Among these, “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are output to the data display device 202 for each table through the external terminal board 160. In response to this, in the data display device 202, for example, the count display of the number of jackpots is incremented by 1, and the light emitting device is turned on and blinked to display that the jackpot is being hit.

  As mentioned above, since the opening of the third big prize opening is set for a long time (up to 6.1 seconds) after the start of the big hit, it is finally easier to win the big prize opening here. The award ball will be paid out. In addition, as described above, the “continuous effect 1” ((K) in FIG. 24) is executed with the start of the third opening, so a “big hit with a ball” occurs for the player. Can be clearly taught. Therefore, even if the big hit count display by the data display device 202 is incremented by 1 at such timing and the fact that the big hit is being displayed by lighting / flashing by the light emitter or character information is displayed, Since the “round production” is effectively utilized, it does not provoke the player. Further, “3 jackpot information”, “4 jackpot information”, and “5 jackpot information” are continuously output to the hall computer 200 through the external terminal board 160 even after the opening of the third prize winning opening.

  As described above, when the winning time symbol is applied while the variable time reduction function is not in operation, the external information signal is used between the time of the big hit and the third opening of the big prize opening. Disclosure of winning symbols can be suppressed. As a result, the effect of the “two-round production” from the start of the big hit to the second opening of the big prize opening can be fully exhibited, and the game motivation can be maintained without impairing the interest during that time.

  The above procedure is an example of the case where the variable time shortening function is not operating (non-short time), but if the variable time shortening function is operating (short time), the following procedure is executed.

[At the time of the big hit in the short time]
That is, even if it is a big hit that executes “two round effects”, if it is confirmed that this big hit is a big hit that occurred during the operation of the variable time shortening function (step S720: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next steps. The process proceeds to S728.

  Step S728: In this case, the main control CPU 72, regardless of the number of opening of the big winning opening, from the start of the big hit, the external information signal “big hit 1 information”, “big hit 2 information”, “big hit 3 information” and “big hit 5 information” Turn on. As a result, “big hit 1 information” (OUT2) to “big hit 3 information” (OUT5) and “big hit 5 information” (OUT6) are stored in the port output request buffer as external information signals.

  Thereafter, in the same way, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 determines that the external information signals “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 3 information” and “big hit 5 information”. Is output. If the winning symbol this time corresponds to “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, “4 jackpot information” (OUT5) of the external information signal is also stored in the port output request buffer (step S719). Therefore, in this case, in the output management process (step S211 in FIG. 7) during the interrupt management process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal “1 big hit information” to “5 big hit information”. In response to this, the data display device 202 increments the count display of the number of big hits from the start of the first opening of the big winning opening, and lights up / flashes the light emitter to indicate that the big hit is being made. Is done. In other words, if the variable time reduction function is in operation, since the “big hit 2 information” has already been output (step S706), the big winning opening is opened for the third time since the start of the big hit. This means that the output of “2 big hits information” is not temporarily turned off.

  Regardless of whether it is a big hit with a big hit or a big hit without a big ball, it is decided not to turn off the output of “two big hits” from the beginning of the big hit. For example, the time display by the data display device 202 is not interrupted (temporarily turned off) until the third time of opening. For this reason, there will be no difference in appearance between “Big Bonus with Outball” and “Big Bonus without Ball” until the third open of the winning prize opening. Can be suppressed.

  The main control CPU 72 controls the output (ON or OFF) of the external information signals “one jackpot information” to “5 jackpot information” through the above jackpot information buffer set process, and in this embodiment, the external information signal is output for each winning symbol. Output timing can be managed individually. As a result, the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal is suppressed especially during the execution of the non-time-saving “2 round effect”, and it is possible to realize the game performance that maximizes the effect of the “2 round effect”. . In addition, even during the short time, disclosure of the winning symbol by the external information signal (passive disclosure due to temporary off) can be suppressed from the start of the big hit until the third opening of the big prize opening.

[Summary of output management of external information signals]
FIG. 27 to FIG. 34 are timing charts showing the output timing (ON / OFF) of “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled for each internal state for each winning symbol. 27 to 34 also show the output state (ON / OFF) of the drive signal of the special winning opening solenoid 90, the operation state of the probability variation function (ON / OFF), the operation state of the variation time shortening function (ON / OFF). OFF) is shown. Hereinafter, each output timing will be described for each winning symbol.

[Two rounds of normal symbols 1 (long)]
FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “2-round normal symbol 1 (long)” for each internal state. In the following description, “non-actuated” has the same meaning as “non-actuated” shown in each figure.

In FIG. 27 (A): Low probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
When the jackpot of “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” is started in a state where the probability variation function is not activated and the variation time shortening function is also deactivated (so-called normal time), From the timing when the drive signal is turned on for the first time (so-called “rise”) to the timing when it is turned on for the third time (from the start of the big hit to the third opening of the big prize opening), “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 "Information" is not output (OFF). The “big hit 1 information” and the “big hit 2 information” are turned OFF from the fourth ON (so-called “falling”) when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is output from the timing when it is turned ON for the third time. It is output (ON) until the timing (until the end of the big hit). As a result, during the execution of the “two-round effect” as described above, the data display device 202 can accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with balls” while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal. It becomes.

  On the other hand, the “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned ON for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 4 information” is not output during and after the big hit (maintain OFF). “Big hit 4 information” is output when it corresponds to “15 round probability variation 1” or “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” as described above.

  Also, the “big hit 5 information” is from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when it is turned off from the fourth time (so-called “falling”) (from the start to the end of the big hit). It is output (ON). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

(B) in FIG. 27: When high probability / variation time shortening function is not activated (when hidden probability is changed)
Even when the probability variation function is in operation (high probability), and the “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” big hit is started when the variation time reduction function is inactive (when hidden probability is changed) From the timing at which the drive signal of the winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing at which the driving signal is turned on for the third time (from the start of the big hit to the third start of opening of the big winning opening), "Is not output (OFF). And, when “the big hit 1 information” and “the big hit 2 information” are outputted from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the third time, until the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the fourth time (until the end of the big hit) ) Is output (ON). As a result, during the execution of the “two-round effect” as described above, the data display device 202 can accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with balls” while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal. It becomes.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  Similarly, the “big hit 4 information” is not output during and after the big hit (maintained OFF).

  Also, the “big hit 5 information” is from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when it is turned off from the fourth time (so-called “falling”) (from the start to the end of the big hit). It is output (ON). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since the big hit this time is “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)”, the probability variation function is turned from ON to OFF (inactive) at the start of the big hit, and remains OFF (inactive) after the big hit ends. (Probability end).

In FIG. 27 (C): When the low probability / variation time shortening function is activated (low probability, short time)
When the probability variation function is inactive (low probability), and the big hit of “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” is started in the state where the variable time shortening function is active (low probability short time) As described above, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON).

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, as described above, while suppressing the disclosure of the winning symbol by the external information signal (passive disclosure due to temporary off) from the start of the big hit in the short time until the third opening of the big prize opening, The display device 202 can accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with a ball”.

  If a big hit with “2 Round Normal Symbol 1 (Long)” while the variable time reduction function is in operation, the operation of the variable time reduction function stops during the big hit, but the operation of the variable time reduction function resumes after the big hit ends. Is done (short time duration).

The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when it is turned OFF for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

(D) in FIG. 27: When high probability / variation time shortening function is activated (high probability short and medium)
If the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and if the “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” jackpot is started while the variation time reduction function is in operation (so-called probability variation), here too Similarly, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON).

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device suppresses the disclosure of the winning symbol by the external information signal (passive disclosure due to temporary off) from the start of the big hit in the high probability short time to the third opening of the grand prize opening. 202 makes it possible to accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with a ball”.

  Similarly, if a big hit with “2 Round Normal Symbol 1 (Long)” is activated while the variable time reduction function is in operation, the operation of the variable time reduction function is stopped during the big hit. Operation resumes (short time duration).

The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when it is turned OFF for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since the big hit this time is “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)”, the probability variation function is turned from ON to OFF (inactive) at the start of the big hit, and remains OFF (inactive) after the big hit ends. (Probability end). However, even after the big hit is over, the fluctuation time shortening function is maintained (ON).

[Two rounds of normal symbol 2 (short)]
Next, FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” for each internal state. is there.

(A) in FIG. 28: Low probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
When the big hit of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” is started in a state where the probability variation function is not activated and the variation time shortening function is also deactivated (so-called normal time), The “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are not output (OFF) from the timing when the drive signal is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the drive signal is turned ON for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit).

  In addition, in the big hit of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, the drive signal of the big prize solenoid 90 is turned ON only twice (2 rounds). “2 information” is maintained without being output. Thereby, the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal is suppressed during the execution of the “two round effect”, and the data display device 202 can prevent the “no big hit big hit” from being counted as the big hit number.

On the other hand, the “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned ON for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
Similarly, the “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during the big hit and before and after.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the second winning ON is turned OFF (from the start to the big hit). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

(B) in FIG. 28: When high probability / variation time reduction function is not activated (when hidden probability is changed)
Even if the big hit of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” is started when the probability fluctuation function is in operation (high probability) and the fluctuation time reduction function is inactive (when hidden probability changes) The “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are not output from the timing when the drive signal of the winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on and off for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). Keep off). As a result, while the “two-round effect” is being executed as described above, the data display device 202 prevents the “no big hit big hit” from being counted as the big hit count while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal. can do.

The “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when it is turned ON from the second time (from the start to the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
Note that the “4 big hits information” is maintained OFF during the big hit and before and after.

  Similarly, the “big hit 5 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). ). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since the big hit this time is “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, the probability variation function is turned from ON to OFF (inactive) at the start of the big hit, and remains OFF (inactive) after the big hit ends. (Probability end).

(C) in FIG. 28: When the low probability / variation time shortening function is activated (low probability short and medium)
When the probability variation function is inactive (low probability), and the big hit of “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” is started in the state where the variable time shortening function is in operation (low probability short time) As described above, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” even during “low hit big without hit” with low probability.

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “continuing the time reduction” even during the “big hit without a ball” during the low probability time reduction.

  If a big hit with “2 Round Normal Symbol 2 (Short)” while the variable time reduction function is in operation, the variable time reduction function will stop during the big hit, but the variable time reduction function will resume after the big hit. Is done (short time duration).

The “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned ON for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the second winning ON is turned OFF (from the start to the big hit). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

(D) in FIG. 28: When high probability / variation time shortening function is activated (high probability, short time)
If the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and if the “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” jackpot is started while the variation time reduction function is in operation (so-called probability variation), here too Similarly, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON).

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “continuing time reduction” even during the “big hit without ball” with high probability.

  In addition, if a big hit with “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)” while the variable time reduction function is in operation, the operation of the variable time reduction function stops during the big hit, but the operation of the variable time reduction function resumes after the big hit ends. Is done (short time duration).

Similarly, the “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). ). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the second winning ON is turned OFF (from the start to the big hit). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

[2 round probability variation 2 (short)]
FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” for each internal state.

In FIG. 29 (A): Low probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
When the jackpot of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” is started in the state where the probability variation function is not activated and the variation time shortening function is also deactivated (so-called normal time), The “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are not output (OFF) from the timing when the drive signal is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the drive signal is turned ON for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit).

  In addition, in the big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”, the drive signal of the big prize solenoid 90 is turned ON only twice (2 rounds). "2 information" is maintained without being output. Thereby, the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal is suppressed during the execution of the “two-round effect”, and the data display device 202 can prevent the “big hit without balls” from being counted as the number of big hits.

On the other hand, the “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned ON for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
Similarly, the “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during the big hit and before and after.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the second winning ON is turned OFF (from the start to the big hit). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since the big hit this time is “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit is finished (probability entry). However, since the function for shortening the fluctuation time is not activated even after the big hit, the appearance is a “hidden probability change” in which the internal high probability state is not revealed.

In FIG. 29 (B): High probability / variation time shortening function is not activated (when hidden probability is changed)
Even if the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and the variation time reduction function is not activated (when hidden probability is changed), a big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” is started. The “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are not output from the timing when the drive signal of the winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on and off for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). Keep off). As a result, while the “two-round effect” is being executed as described above, the data display device 202 prevents the “no big hit big hit” from being counted as the big hit count while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal. can do.

The “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when it is turned ON from the second time (from the start to the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
Note that the “4 big hits information” is maintained OFF during the big hit and before and after.

  Similarly, the “big hit 5 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). ). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, if the probability variation function is activated and hits a big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”, the probability variation function is deactivated during the big hit, but the probability variation function is activated again after the big hit is finished (probability variation). Continue). However, since the fluctuation time shortening function is kept inactive even after the big hit, the “hidden probability change” in which the internal high probability state is not clarified on the appearance continues.

In FIG. 29 (C): When the low probability / variation time shortening function is activated (low probability, short time)
When the jackpot of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” is started when the probability variation function is not activated (low probability) and the variation time shortening function is activated (low probability short time), As described above, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” even during “low hit big without hit” with low probability.

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “continuing the time reduction” even during the “big hit without a ball” during the low probability time reduction.

  In addition, if a big hit with “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” during operation of the variable time reduction function, the operation of the variable time reduction function stops during the big hit, but the operation of the variable time reduction function resumes after the big hit ends. Is done (short time duration).

The “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned ON for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the second winning ON is turned OFF (from the start to the big hit). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Furthermore, since the big hit this time is “2 round probability variation 2 (short)”, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit is finished (probability rush). However, since it is difficult to distinguish from “2 round normal” in the production, even if the variable time shortening function is in operation, the appearance is “hidden probability change” in which the internal high probability state is not revealed.

In FIG. 29 (D): When the high probability / variation time shortening function is activated (high probability, short time)
When the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and the big hit of “2 round probability variation 2 (short)” is started in the state in which the variation time reduction function is in operation (so-called probability variation), here too Similarly, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON).

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “continuing time reduction” even during the “big hit without ball” with high probability.

Similarly, the “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). ). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when the second winning ON is turned OFF (from the start to the big hit). As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, when the probability variation function is activated, if it hits a big hit of “2-round probability variation 2 (short)”, the probability variation function is deactivated during the big hit, but the probability variation function is activated again after the big hit (probability variation). Continue). In addition, the operation of the variable time shortening function is stopped during the big hit, but the operation of the variable time reducing function is resumed after the big hit is finished (continuation of a short time). However, because it is difficult to distinguish from “2-round normal symbol 2 (short)” in the production, even if both the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function are operating, the internal high probability state is clearly apparent It becomes "hidden probability change" that is not done.

[2 round probability variation 3 (long)]
Next, FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” for each internal state. is there.

In FIG. 30 (A): Low probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
When the jackpot of “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” is started in a state in which the probability variation function is not activated and the variation time shortening function is also deactivated (so-called normal time), From the timing when the drive signal is turned on for the first time to the timing when the drive signal is turned on for the third time (from the start of the big hit to the third start of opening of the big winning opening), “one jackpot information” and “two jackpot information” are not output ( OFF). "Big hit 1 information" and "Big hit 2 information" are output from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the third time until the timing when it is turned off for the fourth time (until the end of the big hit) Output (ON). As a result, during the execution of the “two-round effect” as described above, the data display device 202 can accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with balls” while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal. It becomes.

On the other hand, the “big hit 3 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when it is turned ON for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
Note that the “big hit 4 information” is not output during and after the big hit (maintained OFF).

  The “big hit 5 information” is output from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since the big hit this time is “2 round probability variation 3 (long)”, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit is finished (probability inrush). However, since the function for shortening the fluctuation time is not activated even after the big hit, the appearance is a “hidden probability change” in which the internal high probability state is not revealed.

In FIG. 30 (B): High probability / variation time shortening function is not activated (when hidden probability is changed)
Even if the big hit of “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” is started when the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and the variation time reduction function is inactive (when hidden probability is changed) From the timing at which the drive signal of the winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing at which the driving signal is turned on for the third time (from the start of the big hit to the third start of opening of the big winning opening), "Is not output (OFF). And, when “the big hit 1 information” and “the big hit 2 information” are outputted from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the third time, until the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the fourth time (until the end of the big hit) ) Is output (ON). As a result, during the execution of the “two-round effect” as described above, the data display device 202 can accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with balls” while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal. It becomes.

The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
Similarly, the “big hit 4 information” is not output during and after the big hit (maintained OFF).

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when it is turned OFF for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, when the probability variation function is activated, if the “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” big hit is hit, the probability fluctuation function is deactivated during the big hit, but the probability variation function is activated again after the big hit ends (probability variation). Continue). However, since the fluctuation time shortening function remains inactive even after the big hit, the “hidden probability change” in which the internal high-probability state is not revealed is continued.

In FIG. 30 (C): When the low probability / variation time shortening function is activated (low probability, short time)
When the jackpot of “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” is started when the probability variation function is not activated (low probability) and the variation time shortening function is activated (low probability short time), As described above, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” that occurred during the low probability time reduction.

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, as described above, while suppressing the disclosure of the winning symbol by the external information signal (passive disclosure due to temporary off) from the start of the big hit in the short time until the third opening of the big prize opening, The display device 202 can accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with a ball”.

  In addition, if a big hit with “2 Round Probability Variation 3 (Long)” while the variable time reduction function is operating, the operation of the variable time reduction function stops during the big hit, but the operation of the variable time reduction function resumes after the big hit ends. Is done (short time duration).

The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when it is turned OFF for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Furthermore, since the big hit this time is “2 round probability variation 3 (long)”, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit is finished (probability rush). However, because it is difficult to distinguish from “2-round normal symbol 1 (long)” in the production, even if the variable time reduction function is in operation, the internal high probability state is not revealed on the appearance “hidden probability change” It becomes.

In FIG. 30 (D): When the high probability / variation time shortening function is activated (high probability, short time)
When the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and the big hit of “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” is started with the variation time reduction function in operation (so-called probability variation), here too Similarly, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON).

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device suppresses the disclosure of the winning symbol by the external information signal (passive disclosure due to temporary off) from the start of the big hit in the high probability short time to the third opening of the grand prize opening. 202 makes it possible to accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with a ball”.

  Similarly, if the big hit with “2 Round Probability 3 (Long)” while the variable time reduction function is in operation, the variable time reduction function will be stopped during the big hit, but after the big hit, Operation resumes (short time duration).

The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit except for the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the big hit as described above.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output (ON) from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time to the timing when it is turned OFF for the fourth time (from the start to the end of the big hit). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, when the probability variation function is activated, if the “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” big hit is hit, the probability fluctuation function is deactivated during the big hit, but the probability variation function is activated again after the big hit ends (probability variation). Continue). In addition, the operation of the variable time shortening function is stopped during the big hit, but the operation of the variable time reducing function is resumed after the big hit is finished (continuation of a short time). However, because it is difficult to distinguish from “2 round probability variation 3 (long)” in the production, even if both the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function are in operation, the internal high probability state is apparent. It becomes "hidden probability change" that is not done.

[15 round probability variation 1]
Next, FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the big hit of “15 round probability variation 1” for each internal state.

In FIG. 31 (A): Low probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
When the big hit of “15 round probability variation 1” starts when the probability fluctuation function is inactive and the fluctuation time shortening function is also inactive (so-called normal time), the “big hit 1 information” The solenoid 90 drive signal is output from the first turn-on timing (big hit start), and is output until the big hit end (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” from the start of the big hit.

  The “big hit 2 information” is output from the start of the big hit, and is continuously output after the big hit ends. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “short time” after the big hit.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Since the big hit this time is “15 round probability variation 1”, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit is finished (probability variation entry). Moreover, since the fluctuation time reduction function is activated after the big hit, the internal high probability state is clearly “probable change state”.

In FIG. 31 (B): High probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
When the jackpot of “15 round probability variation 1” is started when the probability variation function is in operation and the variation time shortening function is not activated (so-called hidden probability variation), “one jackpot 1 information” The solenoid 90 drive signal is output from the first turn-on timing (big hit start), and is output until the big hit end (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” from the start of the big hit.

  The “big hit 2 information” is output from the start of the big hit, and is continuously output after the big hit ends. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “short time” after the big hit.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  If the jackpot of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is met while the probability variation function is activated, the probability variation function is deactivated during the jackpot, but the probability variation function is activated again after the jackpot has ended (probability variation continues). In addition, since the fluctuation time reduction function is activated after the big hit, the internal high probability state is clearly “probable change state”.

In FIG. 31 (C): When the low probability / variation time shortening function is activated (low probability, short time)
When the big hit of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is started in the state where the probability variation function is inactive (low probability) and the fluctuation time reduction function is in operation (low probability short time), “big hit 1 The “information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time (start of big hit), which is output until the end of the big win (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” from the start of the big hit.

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “short time” after the big hit.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, after the big hit of “15 round probability variation 1”, the probability variation function is activated (probability inrush). In addition, the operation of the variable time reduction function is stopped during the big hit, but since the operation of the variable time reduction function is resumed after the big hit, the internal high-probability state is apparent even in appearance. "

In FIG. 31 (D): When the high probability / variation time shortening function is activated (high probability, short time)
When the big hit of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is started while the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and the variation time reduction function is in operation (so-called probability variation), “one jackpot information” Is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big prize solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time (start of big hit), and is output until the end of the big win (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” from the start of the big hit.

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device 202 can display “short time” after the big hit.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  When the probability variation function is activated and the jackpot of the “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is met, the probability variation function is deactivated during the jackpot, but the probability variation function is activated again after the jackpot is ended (probability variation is continued). In addition, the operation of the variable time reduction function is stopped during the big hit, but since the operation of the variable time reduction function is resumed after the big hit, the internal high-probability state is apparent even in appearance. "

[15 round probability variation 2 (super)]
Next, FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 show the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled by the big hit of “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” according to the internal state. It is a timing chart.

In FIG. 32 (A): Low probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
When the big hit of “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” is started in a state where the probability variation function is not activated and the variation time shortening function is also deactivated (so-called normal time), From the timing when the drive signal is turned on for the first time to the timing when the drive signal is turned on for the third time (from the start of the big hit to the third start of opening of the big winning opening), “one jackpot information” and “two jackpot information” are not output ( OFF). “Big hit 1 information” and “Big hit 2 information” are output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the third time until the timing when it is turned off in the final 15 rounds from the fourth time ( Is output (ON). As a result, during the execution of the “two round effect” from the start of the big hit as described above, the data display device 202 accurately manages the occurrence of “big hit with a ball” while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal It becomes possible to do.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Since the big hit this time is “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit is finished (probability entry). Moreover, since the fluctuation time reduction function is activated after the big hit, the internal high probability state is clearly “probable change state”.

In FIG. 31 (B): High probability / variation time shortening function inactive (when hidden probability is changed)
Even when the big hit of “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” is started when the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and the variation time reduction function is inactive (when hidden probability is changed) From the timing at which the drive signal of the winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing at which the driving signal is turned on for the third time (from the start of the big hit to the third start of opening of the big winning opening), "Is not output (OFF). “Big hit 1 information” and “Big hit 2 information” are output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the third time until the timing when it is turned off in the final 15 rounds from the fourth time ( Is output (ON). As a result, during the execution of the “two round effect” from the start of the big hit as described above, the data display device 202 accurately manages the occurrence of “big hit with a ball” while suppressing the disclosure of the internal state by the external information signal It becomes possible to do.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Note that if the 15-round probability variation 2 (super) hits a big hit while the probability variation function is activated, the probability variation function is deactivated during the big hit, but the probability variation function is activated again after the big hit (probability variation). Continue). Moreover, since the fluctuation time reduction function is activated after the big hit, the internal high probability state is clearly “probable change state”.

In FIG. 32 (C): When the low probability / variation time shortening function is activated (low probability, short time)
When the jackpot of “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” is started in the state where the probability variation function is not activated (low probability) and the variation time shortening function is activated (low probability short time), As described above, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON). As a result, the data display device 202 can display “big hit” that occurred during the low probability time reduction.

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, as described above, while suppressing the disclosure of the winning symbol by the external information signal (passive disclosure due to temporary off) from the start of the big hit in the short time until the third opening of the big prize opening, The display device 202 can accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with a ball”.

  In addition, if a big hit with “2 Round Probability Variation 3 (Long)” while the variable time reduction function is operating, the operation of the variable time reduction function stops during the big hit, but the operation of the variable time reduction function resumes after the big hit ends. Is done (short time duration).

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Furthermore, since the big hit this time is “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, the probability variation function is activated after the big hit is over (probability inrush). Moreover, since the fluctuation time reduction function is activated after the big hit, the internal high probability state is clearly “probable change state”.

In FIG. 32 (D): When the high probability / variation time shortening function is activated (high probability, short time)
If the probability variation function is in operation (high probability), and the jackpot of “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” is started while the variation time reduction function is in operation (so-called probability variation), here too Similarly, the “big hit 1 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the end of the big win (ON).

  Also, the “big hit 2 information” has been output before the big hit, and remains output even during the big hit and after the big hit. As a result, the data display device suppresses the disclosure of the winning symbol by the external information signal (passive disclosure due to temporary off) from the start of the big hit in the high probability short time to the third opening of the grand prize opening. 202 makes it possible to accurately manage the occurrence of “big hit with a ball”.

  The “big hit 3 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time, and is output until the timing when the final 15 rounds are turned OFF (from the start of the big win to the end). . Also, “4 big hits information” is output from the big hit start to the end of “15 round probability variation 1”. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage the occurrence of any big hit (in this case, especially the 15 round big hit) other than the small hit in the pachinko machine 1.

  The “big hit 5 information” is also output from the big hit start to the end. As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Note that if the 15-round probability variation 2 (super) hits a big hit while the probability variation function is activated, the probability variation function is deactivated during the big hit, but the probability variation function is activated again after the big hit (probability variation). Continue). In addition, the operation of the variable time shortening function is stopped during the big hit, but since the operation of the variable time reducing function is resumed after the big hit, the internal high probability state is obvious even in appearance. "

[Small hits]
FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing the output timing of each of the “big hit 1 information” to “big hit 5 information” of the external information signal controlled at the occurrence of “small hit” according to the internal state.

In FIG. 34 (A): Low probability / variation time shortening function inactive (normal)
Even if the “small hit” is started when the probability variation function is not activated and the variation time shortening function is deactivated (so-called normal time), the drive signal of the big prize opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time. The “big hit 1 information” and the “big hit 2 information” are not always output (OFF) from the timing until the second timing from ON to OFF (from the start to the end of the small hit). As a result, the data display device 202 can prevent “small hit” from being counted as a big hit count. Note that the “two-round effect” is also executed for “small hit”.

Also, “3 big hits information” is output from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when it is turned on and off for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). There is no.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the small hit.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits (in this case, the small hits) including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since “small hit” does not cause the activation or inactivation of the probability variation function or the variation time shortening function, there is no change in the operation state of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function before and after the small hit.

In FIG. 34 (B): When high probability / variation time shortening function is not activated (when hidden probability is changed)
Even when the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and “small hit” is started when the variation time reduction function is not activated (when the hidden probability is changed), the drive signal of the big prize opening solenoid 90 is From the timing of turning on the first time to the timing of turning on and off the second time (from the start to the end of the small hit), “big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are not always output (OFF). Similarly, the data display device 202 can prevent “small hit” from being counted as the number of big hits.

Also, “3 big hits information” is output from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when it is turned on and off for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). There is no.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the small hit.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits (in this case, the small hits) including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since “small hit” does not cause the probability fluctuation function or the fluctuation time shortening function to be activated or deactivated, the probability variation function continues to operate from the start of the small hit to the end thereof.

In FIG. 34 (C): When the low probability / variation time shortening function is activated (low probability short and medium)
Even when the “small hit” is started in a state in which the probability variation function is inactive (low probability) and the variation time shortening function is in operation (low probability short time), the big prize opening solenoid 90 is also used. The “big hit 1 information” and the “big hit 2 information” are not always output (OFF) from the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the small hit). Similarly, the data display device 202 can prevent “small hit” from being counted as the number of big hits.

Also, “3 big hits information” is output from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when it is turned on and off for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). There is no.
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the small hit.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits (in this case, the small hits) including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Similarly, since “small hit” does not trigger the activation or inactivation of the probability variation function or the variation time shortening function, the variation time shortening function continues to operate from the start of the small hit to the end thereof (small The special symbol does not change during the hit).

In FIG. 34 (D): When the high probability / variation time shortening function is activated (high probability, short time)
Similarly, when the “small hit” is started in a state in which the probability variation function is in operation (high probability) and the variation time reduction function is in operation (so-called probability variation), the large winning opening solenoid 90 is also driven. “Big hit 1 information” and “big hit 2 information” are not always output (OFF) from the timing when the signal is turned on for the first time to the timing when the signal is turned on and off for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit). Similarly, the data display device 202 can prevent “small hit” from being counted as the number of big hits.

The “big hit 3 information” is not output from the timing when the driving signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned ON for the first time until the timing when the driving signal is turned ON for the second time (from the start to the end of the small hit). .
The “big hit 4 information” is maintained OFF during and after the small hit.

  The “big hit 5 information” is output from the timing when the drive signal of the big winning opening solenoid 90 is turned on for the first time to the timing when the driving signal is turned on for the second time (from the start to the end of the big hit) (ON). . As a result, the hall computer 200 can accurately manage that all the big hits (in this case, the small hits) including the small hits have occurred in the pachinko machine 1.

  Similarly, since “small hit” does not trigger the activation or inactivation of the probability variation function or the variation time shortening function, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function continue from the start of the small hit to the end. Operates (no special symbol changes during small hits).

  Next, an effect control method according to this embodiment will be described. The above-described variable display effect, mode transition effect, continuation effect 1, big hit effect 1, continuation effect 2, and big hit effect 2 are controlled through the following control processing.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt period (for example, a period of several milliseconds) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes a command reception process (step S400), an effect symbol management process (step S402), a display output process (step S404), a lamp drive process (step S406), an acoustic drive process (step S408), and an effect random number update process. This includes a subroutine group of (Step S410) and other processing (Step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The effects commands transmitted from the main control CPU 72 include, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a special figure-specific operation memory number command, a start opening winning tone control command, a demonstration effect command, a lottery result command, and a variation pattern. There are a command, a change start command, a stop symbol command, a symbol stop command, a state designation command, a round number command, an error notification command, and the like.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the result display effect using the effect symbols, and controls the effect contents during the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) with basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of operating memories of special symbols, variable effect pattern number, notice effect) Number, mode number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (the display control CPU 146 and the VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed contents of the effect (acts as various effect executing means).

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, BGM, sound data, etc. during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect) to the sound drive circuit 134. Instruct. Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random numbers include, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, when there is a movable body for presentation, the presentation control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the movable body driving IC. Although not particularly illustrated, the movable body is operated by a driving source such as a solenoid or a stepping motor, and produces an effect in synchronism with the display of an image by the liquid crystal display 42 or independently. These drive sources such as solenoids and stepping motors can be connected to, for example, the panel illumination board 138 in FIG.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the effect symbol management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect symbol management process. The effect symbol management process includes an execution selection process (step S500), an effect symbol change pre-process (step S502), an effect symbol change process (step S504), an effect symbol stop display process (step S506), and a variable winning device operation. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the situation has not yet started the variation display effect, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation processing (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol variation in-process has been completed, As a jump destination, the effect symbol stop display in-progress process (step S506) is selected. The variable winning device operating process (step S508) is selected as a jump destination only when the variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 11) is selected in the main control CPU 72. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 126 executes control (display of demonstration effect) for displaying the standby demonstration screen in the effect symbol variation pre-processing.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and an effect corresponding to the result is displayed. The control information on the contents (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the result display effect using the effect symbols and moving images in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the result display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) ends the variable display effect that has been actually executed within the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the result display effect. As a result, the result display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be effectively taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (execution of the symbol effect) means). However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the result display effect is executed in a manner similar to or close to that of the loss at least at the time of winning two rounds from normal time or at the time of a small hit.

  Step S508: In the variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. In this variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 determines that the current winning symbol is “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, “2 round probability variable symbol 2 ( "Long)", "2 round probability variation 3 (short)" or "15 round probability variation 2 (super)" or "small hit", or open the second prize opening up to the second The effect pattern of the above “mode transition effect” is selected as “2 round effect”, and this is instructed to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). In addition, if the winning symbol is either “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)” or “2 round probability variation 2 (long)”, the rendering control CPU 126 performs the above “continuous rendering 1” and “big hit” The effect pattern of “effect 1” is selected, and this is instructed to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). Further, if the winning symbol is “15 round probability variation 2 (super)”, the effect control CPU 126 also selects the effect pattern of the “continuous effect 2” and “big hit effect 2”, and this is effect display control. An instruction is given to the device 144 (display control CPU 146).

  On the other hand, when the winning symbol this time is a big hit of “15 round probability variation 1”, the production control CPU 126 selects a special production pattern during the 15 round big hit as the production contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and this is displayed. The controller 144 (the display control CPU 146) is instructed. In addition, when the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern in accordance with the progress status of the game during the 15 round big hit (for example, the progress status of the round), these are appropriately instructed to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). To do. Thereby, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, a special effect image is displayed during the big round of 15 rounds, and the content of the effect changes as the round progresses.

  As described above, when the effect control CPU 126 executes the effect symbol management process, an appropriate effect pattern is selected based on the winning symbol at that time, and as a result, the above-described fact is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 as described above. The changed display effect, the mode transition effect, the continuation effect 1, the big hit effect 1, the continuation effect 2, and the big hit effect 2 are executed.

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, in particular, when “big hit with a ball” and “big hit without a ball” are provided as the types of big hits, no ball comes out from the big hit start. Disclosure by external information signals is suppressed during the period (from the opening of the big prize opening to the third opening), preventing the player from knowing in advance whether or not there is a big hit can do. Thereby, the effect by the production can be sufficiently exhibited without impairing the continuation of expectation and the interest by the “mode transition production” as the “2 round production”.

  Also, for example, when a big hit for executing “two round effects” occurs when the variable time reduction function is already in operation, the output of “two big hits information” that has been output as an external information signal up to that point Since there is no interruption between the opening start and the third opening start, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving the type of jackpot by the external information signal.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. For example, in one embodiment, as a winning symbol for performing “2 round production”, “2 round normal symbol 1 (long)”, “2 round normal symbol 2 (short)”, “2 round probability variation symbol 2 (long)”, “2 “Round probability variation 3 (short)” and “15 round probability variation 2 (super)” are listed, but other winning symbols (such as “6 round probability variation” and “6 round normal symbol”) are provided. It may be.

  In addition, for example, the number of times of opening the prize winning opening, the opening time, the opening pattern, etc. shown in FIG. 13 are merely examples. Besides these, the number of opening is increased or decreased, the opening time is extended or shortened, or different opening A pattern and the number of times of opening may be set.

  In addition, the specific designs of the effect designs and the characters, lines, and screens at the time of mode transition given in the various effect examples are merely examples, and these can be appropriately modified. In addition, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 and the board surface configuration are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board 8a Game area 20 Start gate 26 Upper start prize port 28 Variable start prize device 28a Lower start prize port 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 Special symbol display device 34a Special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 47 Fluctuation start switch 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (4)

A special privilege granting means for granting a special prize privilege to a player when a special prize event occurs during the game;
While the prescribed condition is not satisfied during the game, the special winning event is maintained in a closed state where the occurrence of the special winning event is impossible, whereas when the prescribed condition is satisfied, the special winning event is A winning event generating means that is allowed to shift to an open state where generation is impossible,
Lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery relating to whether or not the prescribed condition is satisfied when a predetermined lottery trigger occurs during the normal game in which the winning event generating means is maintained in the closed state;
As a type of winning obtained by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, at least a first winning type and a second winning type, a winning type defining means for predefining,
When winning by internal lottery by the lottery execution means, a winning type determining means for determining whether the first winning type or the second winning type specified by the winning type defining means is met.
When the internal lottery is executed by the lottery execution means, the symbol display means for displaying the symbols in a manner representing the lottery result of the internal lottery after the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time;
When winning by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means and when it is determined by the winning type determining means that it corresponds to the first winning type, the result of the internal lottery is displayed after the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display means. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that it corresponds to the first winning type, the winning is made within a short period of time when it becomes difficult even if the special winning event is not impossible if the prescribed condition is satisfied. First special game execution means for executing a short-time opening and closing operation for causing the event generating means to shift from the closed state to the open state and return to the closed state, up to a predetermined number of times;
When winning by internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and when it is determined by the winning type determining means that it corresponds to the second winning type, the result of the internal lottery is displayed after the symbol display means is variably displayed. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that it corresponds to the second winning type, the winning is made within a short period of time when it becomes difficult even if the special winning event is not impossible if the prescribed condition is satisfied. After executing the short-time opening / closing operation for causing the event generating means to transition from the closed state to the open state and returning to the closed state up to the predetermined number of times, the special winning event is further generated for a predetermined time or more The winning event generating means is shifted from the closed state to the releasing state over the opening time, or a specific number of the special winning events occur within the opening time. A second particular game execution means for executing an additional closing operation to return the prize event generating means to the closed state is shifted to the open state from the closed state to the predetermined number of times in,
The winning is performed by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means in a manner indicating that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to either the first winning type or the second winning type. Even if the prescribed condition is satisfied, the prescribed condition is maintained while the short-time opening / closing operation is being executed by either the first special game executing means or the second special game executing means. The external information signal is not output to indicate to the outside that the state is satisfied, and the external opening / closing operation is executed by the second special game executing means after the short-time opening / closing operation is executed. A gaming machine comprising external information signal output means for outputting an information signal. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The winning is performed by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means in a manner indicating that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to either the first winning type or the second winning type. When the prescribed condition is satisfied, while the short-time opening / closing operation is being executed by either the first special game execution means or the second special game execution means, the effect during the short-time opening / closing operation is performed in a common manner. A game machine characterized by further comprising an effect executing means during short-term opening / closing operation. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The prescribed condition is satisfied by winning the symbol by the internal lottery by the lottery executing means and the symbol display means by the symbol display means indicating that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the second winning type. In this case, after the short-time opening / closing operation effect execution means is executed by the short-time opening / closing operation effect execution means while the short-time opening / closing operation is executed by the second special game execution means, the second special game execution means A gaming machine, further comprising an additional opening / closing operation effect executing means for executing the additional opening / closing operation effect in a manner different from the effect during the short-term opening / closing operation when the additional opening / closing operation is executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The winning type defining means is:
A third winning type different from the first winning type and the second winning type is further defined in advance;
The winning type determining means is:
When winning in the internal lottery by the lottery execution means, determine whether the first winning type, the second winning type or the third winning type specified by the winning type defining means,
When winning by internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and when it is determined by the winning type determining means that it corresponds to the third winning type, the result of the internal lottery is displayed after the symbol display means is variably displayed. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that it corresponds to the third winning type, whether or not the winning event generating means is shifted from the closed state to the open state over the open time on the assumption that the prescribed condition is satisfied Or, a predetermined number of consecutive operations of a round operation in which the winning event generating means is shifted from the closed state to the opened state and returned to the closed state until a specific number of the special winning events occur within the opening time. Third special game execution means to be executed until,
Condition that the additional opening / closing operation has been executed three or more times as the specified number of times by the second special game execution means, or that the execution of the round operation of the continuous operation number by the third special game execution means has been completed. And a variation time shortening function actuating means for increasing a frequency of occurrence of the lottery opportunity as compared with a normal game and for activating a variation time shortening function for shortening a symbol variation time by the symbol display means,
The variation time shortening function operating means is:
When winning by internal lottery by the lottery executing means during the operation of the variable time shortening function, the winning type determining means determines that the first winning type, the second winning type, or the third winning type is applicable. Even if it is, the start of the short-term opening / closing operation by the first special game execution means, the start of the short-time opening / closing operation by the second special game execution means, or the third special game execution means After the operation of the variable time shortening function is stopped at any time of the start of the round operation according to, the execution of the short-time opening / closing operation of the predetermined number of times by the first special game execution means is completed, or the second Execution of the additional opening / closing operation for the specified number of times by the special game execution means ends, or the continuous operation times by the third special game execution means The execution of the round operation resumes an operation of the variation time reduction function by the variation time shortening function operating means after either ends of
The external information signal output means includes
During the operation of the variable time shortening function by the variable time shortening function operating means, winning by internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and the result of the internal lottery by the symbol display means is either the first winning type or the second winning type. If the specified condition is satisfied because the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing any of the above, the additional opening / closing operation is executed by the second special game executing means. And the external information signal is output in accordance with the execution of the short-time opening / closing operation by either the first special game execution means or the second special game execution means.

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