JP2011147633A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine providing an informative value profitable to the player without extremely complicating a performance pattern, such as a chance symbol, for displaying some implication or suggestion. <P>SOLUTION: Each of the performance symbols P0-P8 includes letter information L0-L8 and decorative images such as characters C0-C8. In cases of "two-round probability-variation jackpot" where a jackpot combination terminates in a short period and prize-winning of a faking "small-winning", while the performance symbol is stop-displayed in a combination of "E", "F" and "G", the characters C1, C4, C6 and the like can be changed to a combination of other characters according to a degree of expectation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a design for production to produce an effect during variable display and an effect to display a lottery result.

  Conventionally, even if it is a big hit in game control, when a big role with a short opening of the big prize opening that is difficult to actually get a prize by winning the big prize opening occurs, Prior arts that stop display with "eyes" are generally known. For example, the “chance pattern” is stopped and displayed at the time of two rounds, but an image for a mini game is displayed on the liquid crystal using the two-time opening period of the big prize opening, and the player's interest is attracted to the image. There is a prior art that prevents the player from realizing the opening operation of the grand prize opening by attaching (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  As another prior art, even if a variation pattern (reach variation pattern) having a long variation time for production is not selected on the main control, the previous variation ends if there is working memory (hold). Sometimes “Chance Eye Symbol” is stopped and displayed, and when the next working memory is digested, the development effect from “Chance Eye Symbol” (continuous production across multiple variations) is known (for example, , See Patent Document 2).

JP 2006-288540 A JP 2008-302152 A

  However, the former prior art (Patent Document 1) only suggests a change in the internal high probability state through a “mini game effect”, and the “chance eye symbol” is simply displayed as an effect corresponding to non-winning. Therefore, the “chance pattern” itself is not effective production information for the player. That is, in the method of the former prior art (Patent Document 1), the “chance pattern” plays almost no role (the role of suggesting that a chance has occurred for the player), and in the extreme, it is a stop pattern. No matter what the “normal gap (unmatched pattern combination)” is, the dramatic effect will not change.

  On the other hand, in the prior art (Patent Document 2) listed as the latter, since the development effect is executed after the stop display of “chance pattern”, the stop display of “chance pattern” is a milestone for the player to some extent. It is considered to be. However, the method of the latter prior art (Patent Document 2) can also suggest “hit” or “off” only in the content of “development effect” performed after the stop display of “chance target symbol”. The “chance pattern” itself has a problem that weight as direction information is not felt so much.

  In this regard, there are wide-ranging production techniques that suggest a high probability state (probability variation) by providing multiple “chance pattern” combination patterns or changing the display color of the design for production. ing. In such a production method, since the degree of expectation can be suggested in the form of “chance pattern”, it is possible to provide usability as production information.

  However, if a certain degree of expectation (strong, medium, weak, high, medium, low) is expressed in the pattern of “chance pattern”, the display mode becomes extremely complicated, and it is difficult for the player to understand the meaning. End up. That said, if the pattern of the “chance pattern” is made too simple, the production will become monotonous and it will be easy to get bored, and above all the value of the “chance pattern” will be diminished as production information. The problem remains.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an informative value useful to a player without extremely complicating an effect pattern representing some meaning or suggestion like a chance symbol.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
Solution 1: That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a player's profit (for example, an operation opportunity of a variable winning device) on condition that a predetermined event (for example, a winning at a start opening) that becomes a lottery opportunity occurs during the game. A lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to the profit to be generated), and when a result other than non-winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the lottery execution means, at least a first specific winning type, a second specific winning type, and When the internal lottery is executed by the winning type determining means for determining which of the winning types including a special winning type corresponds to the winning type, and the lottery executing means, the symbol ( For example, a symbol display means for stopping and displaying a symbol in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery after the variable display of the symbol (including a symbol visually recognized), and the lottery execution means before A mode in which a result other than non-winning is obtained by internal lottery, and the result of the first specific winning type is displayed by the symbol display means as a result of being determined by the winning type determining means to be the first specific winning type. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, the special conditions (for example, the internal lottery and the special symbol are changed) that are different from the normal conditions (for example, the internal lottery and the special symbol are not changed) As a special game to which a continuous operation is applied), a special opening operation of the variable winning device is executed for a predetermined time that allows easy generation of a winning for a predetermined variable winning device (up to a predetermined maximum number of times). Or a result other than non-winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and the second specified winning is determined by the winning type determining means. If the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the second specific winning type by the symbol display means as a result of being determined to fall under the category, as a special game, separately from the special opening operation, Special game execution means for executing a short-term opening operation of the variable prize-winning device within a short period of time when it is difficult even if generation of a prize is impossible, and results other than non-winning are obtained in the internal lottery by the lottery execution means, And when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the special winning type by the symbol display unit as a result of being determined to fall under the special winning type by the winning type determining unit, the normal condition is applied. Short-term opening operation execution means for executing the short-term opening operation of the variable prize-winning device within a short period of time when it is difficult to generate a prize for the variable prize-winning device without being disabled And if the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning and the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to either the first specified winning type or the second specified winning type, the special game is executed. After completion of the special opening operation or the short-term opening operation by means, the low probability state in which the winning is obtained with at least a normal probability at the time of the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means with a high probability compared with the low probability state High probability state transition means for transitioning to a high probability state where winning is obtained, and the result of the internal lottery obtained in the low probability state is other than non-winning, and the special winning type is determined by the winning type determining means If determined to be applicable, the low-probability state maintaining means for maintaining the low-probability state even after the short-term opening operation by the short-term opening operation execution means, and When the internal lottery is executed by the selection execution means, after executing a variable display effect for variably displaying a predetermined effect symbol corresponding to the symbol change display by the symbol display means within at least the fluctuation time, In response to the stop display mode, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to indicate whether the result of the internal lottery is non-winning or non-winning. As a constituent element of the effect design, a plurality of types of character information for individually identifying at least the type of the effect design are provided in advance. And an effect symbol element prescribing means for predefining a plurality of types of decorative images that decorate the effect symbol in association with each type of the character information And when executing the result display effect by the symbol effect execution means, when the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning, and the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to the first specific winning type, By selecting any one type of the character information from among the plurality of types of character information defined by the production design element defining means, all the combinations of the production symbols used in the result display production are selected. When performing the result display effect by the same effect design determining means for determining the effect design as a combination consisting of a set of the same type of character information and the corresponding same type of the decorative image, and the design effect executing means, The result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning, and the second specific winning type or the special winning type by the winning type determining means Even when it is determined to fall into any of the classes, among the plurality of types of character information defined by the effect design element defining means, a plurality of different types of character information constituting a specific sign are shared. By selecting, the combination mode of the plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect is determined as a combination that is common to the character information, and determined that the winning type determination means corresponds to the second specific winning type And the case where it is determined that it falls under any of the special winning types, the different types of decoration images are individually selected regardless of the association with the types of the character information that are the common combination. As a result, a plurality of combinations of the effect symbols used in the result display effect are combined with each other for the decoration image. And a heterologous performance symbol determination means for determining as a cause.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game, an internal lottery is performed using this as a trigger. Further, when the internal lottery is performed, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the internal lottery after the symbols are variably displayed. The result of the internal lottery is basically either non-winning or non-winning (winning), but if it is not non-winning, it will be selected selectively from among the multiple winning types. The As a result, among the winning types, the game corresponds to the first specific winning type, and when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the first specific winning type, a special gaming opportunity is given to the player as an opportunity. . The special game is to execute the opening operation of the variable winning device for a predetermined time, and during this time, the generation to the variable winning device is facilitated. For this reason, it is easy to win a variable prize device during a special game, so that the player enjoys a lot of special benefits that are difficult to obtain during a normal game (for example, paying out a prize ball as a prize bonus). Can do.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a second specific winning type and a special winning type are defined as winning types different from the first specific winning type. If the internal lottery is other than non-winning, it falls under either the second specified winning type or the special winning type, and if the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner that represents the result of each, a shorter period of time than the above special game Although the opening operation is executed, the short-term opening operation is shorter in time than the special opening operation, and it is difficult to generate a prize for the variable winning device during that time (and the opening number of the short-term opening operation is the maximum). Therefore, it is extremely difficult for the player to enjoy a special privilege even if a short-term opening operation is executed, since little (or no) winning is generated during that time.

  Then, what is the reason for the second specific winning type and the special winning type? For the second specific winning type, most of the benefits for winning the variable winning device are obtained in the short-term opening operation. Although it does not exist, it gives the player another benefit of shifting to a high probability state after the end, thereby serving as an opportunity to change the conditions of the subsequent internal lottery. On the other hand, the short-term opening action is executed in the same way as in the case of the second specific winning type, but since the privilege of shifting to the high probability state is not granted, It is positioned as a winning that is difficult to distinguish. In this way, the special win type and the second specific win type show an equivalent behavior of short-term opening operation on the surface, but there is an essential difference in the presence or absence of the privilege of shifting to a high probability state thereafter. .

  However, it is not clearly instructed to the player whether or not the privilege to actually shift to the high probability state is given (for example, it is not informed on the stage), so only from the superficial behavior of short-term opening action, It is difficult for a player to reliably recognize (or detect, recognize, or perceive) whether or not a privilege of shifting to a probability state has been granted. Therefore, when the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning, if it falls into either the second specified winning type or the special winning type, the expectation that the privilege to shift to the high probability state was given in the subsequent game is given. Can be held by a player.

  On the other hand, since the short-term opening operation ends within a relatively short period of time, the game will not be disclosed unless it is disclosed (teaching, suggestion, etc.) on the production that it corresponds to the second special winning type or the specific winning type. A game may progress without any information being given to the player. For this reason, in the present invention, in the result display effect using the effect symbol, information on the winning type is provided from the display mode. In other words, when the internal lottery is won (other than non-winning), if it corresponds to either the second specified winning type or the special winning type, the combination pattern of the effect symbols used in the result display effect is a common combination for the character information. It is determined. The character information is mainly for identifying the type of effect design individually, and is easily readable information at a glance for the player. For this reason, if a combination of a plurality of pieces of character information constituting a specific sign is adopted as a result display effect, it is easily displayed that the display mode easily corresponds to either the second special winning type or the specific winning type. Can be disclosed (teached, suggested, etc.). Thereby, it can be expected that the player has shifted to the high probability state from the display mode of the result display effect (a combination of common character information), and the game willingness can be maintained thereafter. In particular, if the combination of character information is simple (for example, one type), the position of the production such as “chance” is easily understood by the player, and a high probability state without causing confusion to the player It can stimulate the expectation of

  In the present invention, the combination of character information has a simple common configuration, but for the combination of decorative images, an individual combination can be adopted for each winning type. That is, various combinations can be freely adopted for the decorative image in the combination of effect symbols regardless of the association with the character information defined in advance. As a result, when the internal lottery is won (other than non-winning), the combination pattern of the effect symbols used in the result display effect is diversified by the combination of the decoration images when it corresponds to either the second specific winning type or the special winning type. From there, a variety of performance information can be provided to the player.

  Solving means 2: In the solving means 1, the effect symbol element defining means defines an image imitating a plurality of types of characters each having a personality as the plurality of types of decoration images, and the different effect effect design determining means Is a combination mode of the plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect, the winning type determined by the winning type determining means through a common combination of the different types of character information constituting the specific sign is at least It represents that it corresponds to either the second specific winning type or the special winning type, and at least either the second specific winning type or the special winning type through a combination of different types of characters as the decoration image. It is possible to indicate whether the possibility is high.

  In this case, each of the decoration images constituting the effect design (each type) exhibits the individuality of “character”. Therefore, by changing the combination of characters individually in the result display effect, Various impressions and suggestions can be given to the person, and a variety of information can be provided. Thereby, even if it comprises character information by a simple common combination, various variations can be easily added to the combination of production | presentation symbols. In addition, at first glance from the combination of character information, it is easily transmitted to the player that it corresponds to either the second specified winning type or the special winning type, and at the same time, either the second specified winning type or the special winning type Whether it was applicable can be expressed in a multifaceted manner by a combination of characters. Thereby, it is possible to provide the player with multifaceted materials for inferring whether or not the player has shifted to the high probability state, and to stimulate inquiries and curiosity for the subsequent game.

  Solving means 3: Alternatively, in the solving means 2, the dissimilar effect design determining means determines that the result of the internal lottery obtained in the low probability state is other than non-winning, and the winning type determining means determines the second identification When it is determined that the winning type or the special case winning type is met, the degree of the possibility that the high probability state transition means shifts to the high probability state through a combination of different types of characters as the decoration image. Can be expressed.

  As described above, the difference between the second specific winning type and the special winning type is not the behavior on the surface but the subsequent change in the internal probability state (“low probability state” or “high probability state”). For this reason, in the result display effect, not only represents the possibility of “Which type corresponds to?”, But the result is “how much of the possibility of shifting to a high probability state”. By expressing it through a combination of information, it is possible to provide the player with more intuitive and easy-to-understand information.

  Solving means 4: In the solving means 1 to 3, the dissimilar effect design determining means is configured to execute the effect even when the result of the internal lottery is not won when the result display effect is executed by the symbol effect executing means. The plurality of effects used in the result display effect by selecting in common a plurality of different types of character information constituting a specific marker from the plurality of types of character information defined by the symbol element defining means. The combination mode of symbols is determined as a common combination for the character information, and different types of decorative images are individually selected regardless of the association with the types of the character information that are the common combination. And determining a combination aspect of the plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect as an individual combination for the decoration image. It can be.

  In the case of the above configuration, not only when the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning, but also when it is non-winning, the same result as when it falls into either the second specified winning type or the special winning type A display effect can be executed. Thereby, for example, even in a period in which a game under a normal condition where no special game profit is given is continued, a result display effect that is expected to make a transition to a reasonably high probability state appears, thereby making the game monotonous Can prevent the decline of motivation. Note that the combination of character information in this case is not a mode that clearly indicates “winning (being given a special game privilege as in the first specific winning type)”, so even if not winning Even if a result display effect similar to that in the case of either the second specific winning type or the special winning type is executed, the player's profit is not extremely harmed.

  Solving means 5: In the solving means 4, the dissimilar effect design determining means is configured to combine a plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect even when the result of the internal lottery is not won. , The result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning through a common combination of the different types of character information constituting the specific sign, and the winning type determining means determines the second specific winning type or the While representing that there is a possibility that it is determined to fall into one of the special winning types, the high probability state transition means shifts to the high probability state through a combination of different types of characters as the decoration image It preferably represents a relatively low degree of possibility.

  When performing a result display effect similar to the case where it falls into either the second specified winning type or the special winning type at the time of non-winning as described above, it is not for representing “winning” but for the game. It is for adding diversity. Therefore, in this case, a combination of character information is used to represent a fact other than non-winning (as a fake effect), and an effect that is not expected to shift to a high probability state is executed from the character combination. I am going to do that. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation due to the appearance of the masquerade, and to prevent the tiredness in the case where the privilege due to the special game cannot be obtained.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, various variations can be constructed as a so-called “chance” display mode without complicating the pattern of the result display effect using the effect symbol.

  In addition, since the character information is a combination that constitutes a specific sign for the player, it is not only easy to understand that it corresponds to either the second specified winning type or the special winning type, This is advantageous in that useful information (possibility of transition to a high probability state) can be obtained from a combination of individual decorative symbols.

  Furthermore, even during non-winning, various results can be obtained during the game until the special game is executed by executing the same result display effect as in the case of falling into either the second specified winning type or the special winning type. Can change the game, and suppress the decline of the game motivation.

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 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 1st special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation determination process at the time of acquisition. 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 a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of 15 probability probability variable design 1 winning with high probability. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern selection table at the time of winning 15 round probability variation design 2 winning. 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 the table | surface which showed the big winning opening opening pattern according to winning design according to the group. 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 an example of a production picture corresponding to change display and stop display of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect symbol used with a fluctuation | variation display effect and a result display effect. It is a continuation figure showing the flow of reach production performed at the time of big hit (winning). It is a continuous figure which shows the example of the production image matched with the change display and stop display of the special symbol at the time of corresponding to "2 round probability variation symbol" or "small hit". It is a figure which shows the example of a pattern of the combination mode of the character used at the time of a chance eye stop effect. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect design change pre-process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for production | presentation lottery table selection used for every winning type. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the production | presentation pattern selection table designated according to winning type.

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 operates when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), and can be awarded to a big winning opening (no reference sign). (Special electric equipment). 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 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 a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, for example, at the lower right position in the window 4a, as well as a first special symbol display device 34, a second special symbol display device 35, A first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, a second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a, and a game state display device 38 are 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 first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35 can display the variation state and stop state of the special symbol by, for example, 7 segment LEDs (with dots), respectively (symbol display means).

  In addition, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a each display 0 to 4 memory numbers, for example, by combinations of extinguishing, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs). (Memory number display means). 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.

  The first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is displayed one by one in the sense that the winning occurs when the game ball flows into the upper start winning opening 26, and the change of the special symbol is triggered by the winning. Each time is started, the display decreases by one. Further, the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is displayed one by one in the sense that when a game ball flows into the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port), the fact that a winning has occurred is stored one by one. Every time a special symbol change is started, the display is reduced by one. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the first special symbol is already in the upper start winning opening 26 in a state where the first special symbol can start to change (when stopped). The display does not increase even if game balls flow in. In addition, when the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port) in a state where the second special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). Even if a game ball flows into the display, the display does not increase. That is, the number of displays (maximum 4) of each special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, 35a represents the number of winnings that have not yet started to change in the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  The game state display device 38 includes four LEDs corresponding to, for example, jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38c, and a short time state display lamp 38d. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol described above. The operation memory lamp 35a and the game status display device 38 are attached to the game board 8 in a state where they are mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[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. Due to the effects using these movable bodies, it is possible to demonstrate appealing power different from the effects using two-dimensional images.

[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 unit 42), for example, while the symbol is changing, during the big hit confirmation display, or during the big hit game It is possible to generate some effects (notice effect, probability change promotion effect, etc.).

[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 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-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a and game The state display device 38 is controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 35, and 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, and 35a are installed on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the substrate 89 via 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. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, so that even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  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. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 164 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (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, the 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 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

  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 this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update cycle is faster (eg, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (eg, several ms). Therefore, it is not necessary to update the initial value of the jackpot determination random number.

  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 ms) 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 performs internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that an event that triggers the event (lottery opportunity) 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. Of these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, or the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 34. (2) The variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 35 are controlled, and the operation of the variable winning device 30 is controlled according to the display result. 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 the present embodiment, among 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.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). These are stored 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 performs the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol. The lighting state of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, etc. is controlled. 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).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing 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 opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the lower start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Here again, the details of the specific processing 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).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 8). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter to check whether the working memory number is less than four. 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) for each symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol), and each section contains a big hit decision random number and a big hit symbol random number. Each can be stored as a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the upper limit (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the upper limit value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

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

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol 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 first special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. 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 first 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 first 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 determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and these random numbers are stored in the empty section in the area. To memorize as a set. 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. Note that the random number storage area is read in the FIFO format.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is operating the time reduction function. If the time reduction function is not activated (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S37 and S38, and if the time reduction function is in operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes steps S37 and S38. Skip to step S39. In the present embodiment, this determination is made when the first special symbol working memory and the second special symbol working memory remain, giving priority to the variation of the second special symbol over the first special symbol. This is because the variable start winning device 28 is frequently operated especially during the operation of the time shortening function. In addition, during the time reduction function, in addition to shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the lottery of the normal symbol has a high probability (for example, about 250/251), and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened ( For example, it is shortened from about 6 seconds to about 1 second when not operating) and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, extended from about 0.5 seconds to about 1.5 seconds when not operating). Therefore, even if priority is given to the variation of the second special symbol, as long as the game ball is not interrupted over a long period of time (a time period in which the operation memory of all the normal symbols is interrupted and the variable start winning device 28 stops operating), Its working memory is less likely to be interrupted (so-called electric chew support). However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be determined (fluctuated) in the order in which the prizes are generated, without providing a priority order.

  Step S37: When the time shortening function is not activated (step S36: No), the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the first special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the first special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, and thereby the production contents This is for determination (so-called “look ahead”). The specific processing contents will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S38: After returning from the at-acquisition effect determination process, the main control CPU 72 next sets the upper bytes (for example, “B8H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command for the first special symbol. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the first special symbol”. Since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), the upper byte is combined with the lower byte, for example. Will be generated.

  Step S39: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the special figure destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38 and the start opening winning sound control command to the effect control device 124.

  When the above procedure is completed or the first special symbol operation memory number has reached 4 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 8).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 8). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S40: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the second special symbol operating memory number counter to check whether or not the operating memory number is less than 4. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol actuated memory number counter represents the number (number of sets) of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter has reached 4 (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than 4 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S41 and thereafter.

  Step S41: The main control CPU 72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similarly to the previous step S31 (FIG. 9), the lighting state of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 7) based on the counter value added here. Will be.

  Step S <b> 42: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S32 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S33 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S44: The main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number regarding the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of these random values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot determination random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and these random numbers in the empty section in the area To memorize as a set. The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 9) described above.

  Step S46: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the second special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of the change) based on the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number of the second special symbol obtained in the previous steps S42 to S44, respectively, It is for judging. Here, the reason that the step of determining the operating state of the time reduction function is not provided before step S46 is to change the second special symbol in preference to the first special symbol in the present embodiment as described above. This is because, regardless of the operating state of the time reduction function, the result of the internal lottery can be determined in advance for the second special symbol, and the result can be used for pre-reading effects. The specific processing contents will be described later.

  Step S47: After returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper byte (for example, “B9H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the second special symbol”. Similarly, since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous effect determination processing at the time of acquisition (step S46), for example, one word is synthesized by combining the upper byte with the lower byte. A long command will be generated.

  Step S48: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process for the second special symbol. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 8).

[Acquisition process during acquisition]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of the effect determination process at the time of acquisition. The main control CPU 72 executes this acquisition effect determination process in the first special symbol memory update process and the second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 9 and step S46 in FIG. 10). As described above, this process is executed for each of the first special symbol (when winning the upper start winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when winning the variable start winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to a process related to the first special symbol and a process related to the second special symbol. Hereinafter, the contents of the processing will be described along each procedure.

  Step S50: The main control CPU 72 sets the lower byte (for example, “00H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command. The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (at the time of loss).

  Step S52: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot determination random number as the first determination random value. The random numbers to be loaded here are those stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 10). .

  Step S54: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (here, the lower limit value or less). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register, and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is 0 or a positive value from the value of the flag register, for example. As a result, if the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 ends the acquisition effect determination process here, and the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 9) or 2. Return to the special symbol memory update process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if it is determined in the previous step S54 that the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but within the range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S56.

  Step S56: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when there is a winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although the fluctuation has not yet started. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, if the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to “probability variation”, for example, the probability state schedule flag “A0H” is set. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a high probability state is to be set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the jackpot determined random number acquired after the jackpot determined random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, and the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to "non-probable (normal) symbol", the probability state For example, “01H” is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a normal (low) probability state is set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit determination random number acquired after this big hit determination random number. If the winning value does not exist in the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). The value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example.

  If the probability state schedule flag has not yet been set (step S56: No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S66.

  Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the comparison value for the next low probability (normal time) in the A register. The comparative value for low probability is also defined in advance according to the winning probability at the low probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  Step S68: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the “current probability state flag”. This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (probably changing), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is a high probability (probably changing), the value “01H” is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low (normally), the value of the state flag is reset (“00H”). ").

  Step S70: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded current special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high probability (No). Next, step S64 is executed.

  Step S64: The main control CPU 72 sets a comparative value for high probability. As a result, the low-probability comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high probability comparison value is defined in advance according to the winning probability at the high probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not yet set and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability and the next step S72 is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not represent a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

  Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is outside the range of the winning value. That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Similarly, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is a negative value (<0) from the value of the flag register, and if the result is that the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes). Here, the main control CPU 72 returns to the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but is within the range (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S74.

  Step S74: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit type determination process. This process is for determining the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit decision random number. For example, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot symbol random number for each symbol stored in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 10). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as in step S54 described above, and from the result, it is determined whether the jackpot type corresponds to “non-probable (normal) symbol” or “probable variation”. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

  Step S76: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents “non-probable change (normal) symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “01H” in the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value represents “probability variation symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “A0H” in the probability state schedule flag. As a result, in the subsequent processing, it is determined that “flag set has been completed” in step S56.

  Step S78: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. As the special symbol destination determination value, for example, “01H” is set when it corresponds to “non-probable (normal) symbol”, and “A0H” is set when it corresponds to “probable variation”. In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data “00H” set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

  The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set (before the internal first hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed.

  Step S56: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that a value has already been set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), it next executes step S58.

  Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets a low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

  Step S60: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads a “probability state schedule flag”. The probability state schedule flag is for setting a probability state in a subsequent determination based on the immediately preceding determination result as described above, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. . If the probability state based on the immediately preceding destination determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), “A0H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag as described above. If the probability state based on is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), “01H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

  Step S62: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high-probability schedule (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high-probability schedule (No Then, step S64 is executed to set a comparative value for high probability.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is a high probability, the next step S72 and subsequent steps after rewriting the comparison value for the high probability. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a schedule with a high probability but a schedule with a normal (low) probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 performs a step. S64 is skipped and the subsequent step S72 and subsequent steps are executed. Thereby, in this embodiment, it is possible to make a prior jackpot determination in consideration of subsequent changes in internal state (low probability state → high probability state, high probability state → low probability state) based on the previous determination result. .

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 9) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 10).

[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. 12 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 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 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 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 first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. 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 special 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 excited for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until 9 winnings are counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, 2 times, 15 times), As a result, the variable 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 the game balls intensively, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls (special game execution means). 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 multiple types of 2 round big hits (corresponding to the second specific winning type) are provided as the big hit types. In addition, although the opening operation (short-term opening operation) of the variable prize winning device 30 is performed as a special game (main player) in the big round of 2 rounds, the opening time per round is extremely short compared to the big round 15 rounds (for example, 0.1 seconds), it is difficult, if not impossible, to win the game ball to the variable winning device 30 within such a short time, and virtually no winning occurs. Also for the 15 round big hit, a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) are provided therein, and the opening / closing operation pattern of the variable winning device 30 differs depending on each winning type. Details of these will be described later.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening / closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 performs the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 for one round. Each time it is finished, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. 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 S212 in FIG. 7). 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 ends, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduction state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag or time reduction function operation flag). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about ten times higher than normal (high probability state transition means). In the “time reduction state”, the 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 variation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, inactive) The opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, extended from about 0.5 seconds to about 2.5 seconds when not in operation). 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-mentioned “15 round jackpot”, for example, “15 rounds probable big hit (first specific winning type)” and “15 round normal jackpot (normal winning type)” are mainly provided as a plurality of winning types. Of these, “15 rounds probable big hit (first specific winning type)” is further “15 rounds probable big hit 1”, “15 rounds probable big hit 2”, “15 rounds probable big win 3”, “15 rounds” Probability big hit 4 "and" 15 round probability big hit 5 "are provided (others may be present). In addition to the “15 round jackpot”, in this embodiment, “2 rounds probable big hit (second specific win type)” is provided as a plurality of win types, and this “2 round probable big win (second specific win type)” is provided. "Is further provided with" 2 round probability variation big hit 1 "and" 2 round probability variation big hit 2 ". Here, two types of “2-round probability variation big hit” are used, but other “2 round probability variation big hit 3”, “2 round probability variation big hit 4”, and the like may be provided.

  The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, “15 round probability variation jackpot 1” corresponds to the jackpot of “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation jackpot 2” corresponds to the jackpot of “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, and “15 round probability variation jackpot 3”. "Corresponds to the big hit of" 15 round probability variation 3 "," 15 round probability variation big hit 4 "corresponds to the big hit of" 15 round probability variation 4 "," 15 round probability variation big hit 5 "" 15 round probability variation 5 " Corresponding to the jackpot. “2 round probability variation big hit 1” corresponds to, for example, a big hit of “2-round probability variation big time symbol” and “2 round probability variation big hit 2” corresponds to, for example, “two round probability variation big time short symbol”. Therefore, hereinafter, the “winning type” will be appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

[15 round normal design]
First, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “15-round normal symbol” mode in the special symbol stop display processing described above, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit 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. For this reason, the “15-round normal symbol” jackpot game gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for the round. Note that when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. In this case, since the “probability changing function” is not activated, the privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is not given to the player. However, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the end of the big hit game, there is a privilege to shift to the “variable time reduction state”. It is given to the player.

[15-round probability variation 1, 5 (first specific winning type)]
Alternatively, in the previous special symbol stop display process, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in either of the “15-round probability variation symbol 1” or “15-round probability variation symbol 5” modes, the big hit gaming state from the previous normal state The opportunity to move to. In this case, the grand prize opening is opened once for a sufficiently long time from the first round (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds), and this continues until the 15th round (special opening operation). . These jackpot games of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” and “15 round probability variation symbol 5” also give the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds. It should be noted that “15 round probability variation symbol 1” and “15 round probability variation symbol 5” are different in the content of the corresponding presentation (how to display on the surface) (the big hit game of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” is the first 1 special game). Further, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the big winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. 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 “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[15 round probability variation 2 (first specific winning type)]
Further, 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, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, from the first round to the fifth round, the special winning opening (special opening operation) is performed once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds). However, after the grand prize opening is opened up to, for example, 10 times within an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second) in the sixth round, a certain amount of time (for example, 26. at the longest) in the same sixth round. 5 seconds), the special winning opening is opened once (special opening operation). Then, from the 7th round, the winning prize opening is opened once (special opening operation) once again over a sufficient time (for example, 29.0 seconds at the longest), and this continues until the 15th round. Therefore, winning from the 1st to 5th rounds is relatively easy to win, but in the 6th round, most winnings to the big opening will occur when 10 rounds are released within a short period of time. There is nothing. However, from the eleventh opening of the grand prize opening in the same sixth round (for example, the longest opening time is 26.5 seconds), the winning to the big prize opening occurs relatively easily. And after the 7th round, the big prize opening is opened once each over a sufficient period of time (for example, 29.0 seconds at the longest). To do. Therefore, in this case, the opening / closing operation pattern of the variable prize-winning device 30 temporarily changes in the sixth round in the middle, but substantially 15 rounds of winning balls (prize balls) are given to the player. . 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 “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[15-round probability variation 3 (first specific winning type)]
Further, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “15 round probability variation 3” mode in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, from the first round to the fifth round, the special winning opening (special opening operation) is performed once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds). However, after the sixth round, the special winning opening is opened once in an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 seconds), and this continues until the 15th round. Therefore, winning from the 1st to 5th rounds is relatively easy to win, but from the 6th round to the 15th round, all of them are open when they are released within a short period of time. There will be almost no winnings. Therefore, the big hit game of “15 round probability variation 3” is “15 round big hit” in terms of the winning type, but is essentially a big hit that gives the player 5 balls (prize balls) for the round. In this case as well, when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. 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 “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[15-round probability variation 4 (first specific winning type)]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 round probability variation 4” in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs. In this case, for example, after the grand opening is opened up to, for example, twice in an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second) in the first round, for example, a sufficiently long time (for example, 26 at the longest) in the same first round. .0 seconds), the special winning opening is opened once (special opening operation), and the special winning opening is opened once. Then, from the second round onward (up to the 15th round), the winning prize opening is opened once (special opening operation) once over a sufficiently long time (for example, 29.0 seconds at the longest). 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. Therefore, the jackpot game of “15 round probability variation 4” substantially gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds. Note that when a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) is generated within one round, the special winning opening is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse. 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 “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[Pattern with 2 rounds of probable time change (second specific winning type)]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “2 rounds with a short time when the symbol is changed” in the previous special symbol stop display processing, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to a short-term jackpot gaming state occurs. . However, the two-round jackpot game is an opening (short-term opening operation) in which the opening time of the variable prize winning device 30 is extremely short as compared to the 15-round jackpot game as described above, and the jackpot is played throughout. Since it finishes within an extremely short time, there is almost no chance of winning a prize winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game of “symbols with a short time for 2 rounds” is completed within a short period without giving a substantial play (prize ball) to the player. Instead, if the winning type corresponds to “2 rounds with a probable short time symbol”, for example, the “probability variation function” and the “time shortening function” are activated together after the jackpot game ends. A privilege that shifts to the “time reduction state” is given to the player together with a privilege that shifts to the “probability state”.

[2-round probability change timeless design (second specific winning type)]
On the other hand, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the above-described special symbol stop display processing in the form of “two rounds probable time change without symbol”, there is an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to a short-term jackpot gaming state. appear. Similarly, the 2 round jackpot game is an opening (short-term opening operation) of the variable winning device 30 that is extremely short compared to the 15 round jackpot game. Since it finishes within a short time, there is almost no winning at the grand prize opening. Instead, if the winning type corresponds to “2 rounds without any change in time,” a privilege to move to “high probability state” as a result of, for example, operating the “probability change function” after the jackpot game ends. Is given to the player. However, since the “time reduction function” does not operate after the big hit game ends, the player's appearance does not change from the normal state (low probability state and the time reduction function is inactive), and internally It is difficult for the player to recognize that the state is “high probability state”. Therefore, in this case, the game state is a so-called “hidden probability change”.

  In any case, the winning symbols are “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, “15 round probability variation symbol 3”, “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, If either of the “symbols with 2 rounds probability change time” or “symbols without 2 rounds probability change time” is applied, a privilege is given to the player to shift the internal state to the “high probability state” after the big hit game. In the “high probability state”, an internal lottery is won, and the winning symbols at that time are “15 round probability variation 1”, “15 round probability variation 2”, “15 round probability variation 3”, “15 round probability variation 4”. ”,“ 15-round probability variation symbol 5 ”,“ 2-round probability variation time-short symbol ”or“ 2-round probability variation time-short symbol ”“ high probability state ”continues (resumes) after the big hit game ends Is done. On the other hand, if the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state” and the above “15 round normal symbol” is met, the internal state returns to the low probability state (normal probability state) after the big hit game ends. Needless to say, if the internal lottery is won in the low probability state and the “15 round normal symbol” is met, the internal state is maintained in the low probability state even after the big hit game ends.

[Small bonus (special winning types)]
In the present embodiment, small wins are provided as winning types 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. That is, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit state in the special symbol stop display process, the game with a small hit (variable winning) in the low probability state or the high probability state. A game in which the device 30 operates) is executed (short-term opening operation execution means). In such a small game, the variable winning device 30 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but the opening time per time is set to an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 seconds). Because of this (short-term opening operation), there is almost no winning in the big winning mouth as in the case of the two round jackpot game. In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability change function” does not operate, and the “time reduction function” does not operate, so it goes to the “high probability state” or “time reduction state”. The privilege to be transferred is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). In other words, even if the small hit is won in the “low probability state”, the “low probability state” is maintained after the end of the game of the small hit (low probability state maintaining means). 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. 13 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 first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (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 number of working memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in 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 working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater 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 preferentially reads out the lottery random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, which corresponds to the second special symbol. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol. In addition, the program which reads a random number in the order memorize | stored simply may be sufficient, without providing the priority order according to such special symbols.

  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 (which corresponds to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol) stored in the RAM 76, and obtains the value after the subtraction. Set to “Number of working memories at start of change”. At this time, the working memory number counter to be subtracted corresponds to the one on which the random number stored in the previous step S2200 has been shifted. Thereby, the display mode of the number stored by the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 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 low probability 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 low probability state. The 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 for operating the variable winning device 30 as in the case of “big hit”. In addition, the range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the low probability 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 first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. 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 S212 in FIG. 7).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the central bar It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the “−”) lighting display. 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. Even if not in the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is shortened based on, for example, “the number of operating memories at the start of fluctuation display (0 to 3)” set in step S2250, except when the reach fluctuation is performed. May be. 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) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) 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 winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, the above eight types are roughly divided as winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. As described above, the eight types of breakdowns are “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1”, “15 round probability variable symbol 2”, “15 round probability variable symbol 3”, “15 round probability variable symbol 4”, “15 “Round probability variation 5”, “2 round probability variation symbol” and “2 round probability variation symbol”. However, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different in the type of winning symbol selected at the time of the big winning of the corresponding internal lottery. That is, at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, “2 round probability variation” One of “design with time” and “design without short time at 2 rounds” is selected. On the other hand, at the time of the big win of the internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, “15 round probability variation symbol 3” or “15 round probability variation” One of the symbols “5” is selected. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the objects that can be selected as the winning symbol depending on whether the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[First Special Symbol Big Stop Stop Symbol Selection Table]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. The main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol with reference to the big-hit stop symbol selection table shown in FIG. 14 when the current big-hit result corresponds to the first special symbol.

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value by winning symbol, and each distribution value “28”, “44”, “1”, “4”, “ “3” and “20” correspond to the ratio when the denominator is 100. In the second column from the left, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1”, “15 round probability variable symbol 4”, “15 round probability variable symbol 5”, “2” corresponding to each distribution value are displayed. The “symbol with a short time change in round probability” and the “symbol without a short time change in two rounds” are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of “15 round normal symbol” is 28/100 (= 28%), and the rate of “15 round probability variable symbol 1” is 100. 44 minutes (= 44%). In addition, the ratio at which “15 round probability variation 4” is selected is 1/100 (= 1%), and the rate at which “15 round probability variation 5” is selected is 4/100 (= 4%). The ratio of selecting the “symbol with 2 round probability change time” is 3/100 (= 3%), and the rate of selecting the “2 round probability change time without symbol” is 20/100 (= 20%). ). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a jackpot symbol random number. Therefore, the selection ratio of probability variation symbols for the first special symbol as a whole is 72%. In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “15 round probability variation symbol 2” and “15 round probability variation symbol 3” are not set.

  In any case, if the current jackpot result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table To select the winning symbol selectively. In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the right column. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “00H”, “01H”, “04H”, “05H”, “06H”, and “07H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and “15 round probability variable symbol 1” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H01H” Will be.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big jackpot corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol with reference to the big jackpot stop symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution value for each winning symbol is shown in the left column, and each allocation value “28”, “41”, “9”, “8” is shown. , “4” corresponds to the ratio when the denominator is 100. Similarly, in the second column from the left, “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1”, “15 round probability variable symbol 2”, “15 round probability variable symbol 3” and “ A 15-round probability variable pattern 5 "is shown. That is, even at the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of selecting “15 round normal symbol” is 28/100 (= 28%). On the other hand, the ratio that “15 round probability variation 1” is selected is 41/100 (= 41%), and the rate that “15 round probability variation 2” is selected is 9/100 (= 9%). is there. In addition, the ratio that “15 round probability variation 3” is selected is 8/100 (= 8%), and the ratio that “15 round probability variation 5” is selected is 4/100 (= 4%). It has become. Therefore, also for the second special symbol, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol as a whole is 72%. In addition, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, “2 round probability variation symbol” and “2 round probability variation symbol” are not set.

  When the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol with the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table To decide. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the right column. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above MODE value-EVENT value. Among these, the MODE value “B2H” of the upper byte is the one selected when the winning symbol of the second special symbol is the current winning symbol. It represents that. Further, the EVENT values “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, and “05H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to each other in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, and “15 round probability variation 3” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command is described as “B2H03H”. Become.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[See Fig. 13: Special symbol change pre-processing]
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 first special symbol or the second 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 type of winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of big hit) determined in the previous step S2410 is “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, “15 round probability variation symbol 3”. , “15 round probability variation 4”, “15 round probability variation 5”, “2 round probability variation with or without symbol” or “2 round probability variation with or without symbol” gaming state flag as probability variation function activation flag (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76.

  In addition, the main control CPU 72, except for the case where the winning symbol type (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) determined in the previous step S2410 corresponds to “two-round probability change time short symbol” “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round All winning symbols of “Probability 1”, “15 Round Probability 2”, “15 Round Probability 3”, “15 Round Probability 4”, “15 Round Probability 5” or “2 Round Probability” The main control CPU 72 sets the value (01H) of the time shortening function operation flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 as a gaming state flag.

  In step S2413, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). 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. 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 selection table at 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 first special symbol or the second 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 first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the stop symbol number at the time of 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 12: 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. 13). 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.

[Big hit fluctuation pattern determination process]
Next, the contents of the big hit hour variation pattern determination process (step S2412 in FIG. 13) performed in the special symbol variation 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. 13), the method for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is different depending on whether or not the internal state at the time of winning is the “high probability state”. . Furthermore, even in the “high probability state”, the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined depending on whether or not “15 round probability variation symbol” is selected as the winning type (winning symbol) at the time of the big hit. The method is different.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big hit hour variation pattern determination process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

[Low probability state]
First, when the internal state at the time of the big hit is the “low probability state”, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure.

  Step S2600: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the current internal state is a “high probability state”. This determination is made by referring to the value of the special symbol probability state flag. When the main control CPU 72 confirms from the value of the probability state flag that the current internal state is not the “high probability state” (No), the process proceeds to step S2608.

  Step S2608: The main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern table selection process at the time of winning during normal (low) probability. In this process, the main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, for example, and acquires (specifies) the address of the “normal (low) probability winning variation pattern selection table”. The “normal (low) probability winning variation pattern selection table” may be prepared for each winning symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 72 acquires (specifies) the address of the “normal (low) probability variable pattern selection table during winning” for each winning symbol, based on the winning type at that time (stop symbol number when jackpot).

  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 of the “normal (low) probability mid-winning variation pattern selection table” and Select the variation pattern number to be used. Although not shown here, for example, in the “normal (low) probability winning variation pattern selection table”, for example, a plurality of types of “big hit reach variation patterns 1 to 20” are defined, and any one of 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.

[High probability state]
On the other hand, when the internal state at the time of big hit is a “high probability state”, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure. As described above, during the high probability, the variation pattern selection method differs depending on whether the winning type (winning symbol) is any one of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 5”. . This will be specifically described below.

  In the previous step S2600, when it is confirmed from the value of the probability state flag that the current internal state is the “high probability state” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2601.

[At the time of winning 15 round probability variation symbol with high probability]
When any one of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 5” is selected as the winning symbol at the time of the big hit, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure.

  Step S2601: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the selected winning symbol corresponds to any of “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 5”. 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 any of “15-round probability variation 1” to “15-round probability variation 5” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2602. In this embodiment, in the “high probability state” and “time reduction state”, the variation of the second special symbol is given priority, and therefore, the winning type during this period rarely corresponds to “15 round probability variation 4”. . However, since the “high probability state” includes “hidden probability change” in which the “time reduction function” does not operate as described above, the determination is made here including “15 round probability variation 4” for convenience.

  Step S2602: In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes a fluctuating pattern table selection process at the time of a 15 round probability variation winning with high probability. In this process, the main control CPU 72 similarly accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and acquires (designates) the corresponding table addresses (1) to (5) from the selected symbol selection table (not shown). The table addresses (1) to (5) acquired here describe the addresses of the “variation pattern selection table” used when winning the “15 round probability variation 1” to “15 round probability variation 5”, respectively. Yes. For example, when the winning symbol this time corresponds to “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (1). At this time, the head address of “15-round probability variable pattern 1 winning variation pattern selection table during high probability” is described in the table address (1). Alternatively, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (2). In this table address (2), the top address of “15-round probability variable pattern 2 winning variation pattern selection table during high probability” is described. Similarly, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “15 round probability variation 3”, “15 round probability variation symbol 4”, and “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, the main control CPU 72 sets the table addresses (3), (4 ) And (5) are acquired. Of these, the table address (3) describes the head address of the “15-round probability variation pattern 3 winning pattern variation selection table when winning”, and the table address (4) contains “15 rounds with high probability”. The leading address of the “probable variation 4 winning variation pattern selection table” is described, and the top address of the “high probability 15 round probability varying symbol 5 winning variation pattern selection table” is described in the table address (5). ing. As described above, in the present embodiment, the table address (4) is acquired because the winning type is rarely the “15 round probability variation 4” in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. Here, for the sake of convenience, the “15-round probability variable pattern 4 winning pattern variation pattern selection table” is defined here for convenience.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit in the high probability state corresponds to any of “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”, or “15 round probability variation symbol 3”, for example, “specific reach” in the production. ”Is generated. Among these, especially when it corresponds to “15 round probability variation 2” or “15 round probability variation 3”, the “specific reach” is generated on the performance, and the non-winning (offset) mode is produced at the stop display. It is supposed to perform control to perform. For this reason, the “15-round probability variation pattern selection pattern at the time of high probability 1”, the “15-round probability variation pattern selection pattern at the time of the high probability 2 variation selection table” and the “15-round probability variation pattern 3 selection pattern at the time of the high probability selection” In the “table”, for example, variation patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of “specific reach” are defined in advance, and one of the numbers is selected. The specific contents of the above “specific reach” will be described later together with the characteristics and the control method in the present embodiment.

[Example of variation pattern selection table for 15-round probability variable pattern 1 win with high probability]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table for a 15-round probability variable pattern 1 win with high probability. This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “78”, “155”, “195”, “235”, “245”, “255 (FFH)” are provided. “114” to “119” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to “comparison value”. In particular, in the present embodiment, when “15 round probability variation 1” is won in a high probability state, after the “specific reach” is generated in the production, the control is performed such that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the probability variation big hit mode. It is said. Accordingly, these variation pattern numbers “114” to “119” all generate the above-mentioned “specific reach” in production, and reach variation patterns (the variation pattern after the specific reach) in which the symbol is stopped and displayed at the probability variation big hit. ).

  Note that the length of the set fluctuation time is greatly different between the “reach fluctuation pattern” and the “non-reach (normal) fluctuation pattern”. That is, the “non-reach fluctuation pattern” basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 6.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds), whereas the “reach fluctuation pattern” has a long fluctuation more than twice as long. This corresponds to time (for example, about 30 to 60 seconds). In addition, when “specific reach” is generated in the production as described above, a sufficiently long variation time (for example, about 120 seconds to 160 seconds) considering the time required for the production (so-called “scale length”) is required. It is set to reach variation pattern.

  In the selection lottery (next step S2604), the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the selection table. Select the variation pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is “150”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the next comparison value “78” because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “78”. 155 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “115” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[Example of variation pattern selection table for 15 rounds with high probability probability variation 2 wins]
Next, FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of winning 15 round probability variation symbol 2 winning with high probability. This selection table also has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” is also provided with six different values “78”, “155”, “195”, “235”, “245”, “255 (FFH)”. “Change pattern number” “120” to “125” is assigned to “comparison value”. In particular, in this embodiment, when “15 round probability variation 2” is won in the high probability state, after the “specific reach” is generated in the production, the symbol is displayed in a non-winning (out of line) appearance. To be controlled. Therefore, these variation pattern numbers “120” to “125” all generate the above-mentioned “specific reach” in the production, and reach variation patterns in which symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (displacement after the specific reach). The production variation pattern). However, the symbols that are not displayed in the non-winning mode are only for presentation, and the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol) are selected in the winning mode for the control of the special symbol game by the main control CPU 72. Needless to say, the symbol is stopped.

  Similarly, in the selection lottery (next step S2604), the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the obtained variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the selection table, and if the random number value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value. Then, the variation pattern number corresponding to the comparison value is selected. For example, if the random value for determining the variation pattern at that time is “157”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “78”. 155 "is compared with the random value. Then, since the random number value also exceeds the comparison value here, the main control CPU 72 further compares the next comparison value “195” with the random number value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “122” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[Refer to Figure 16: Big hit hour variation pattern determination process]
In any case, when the variation pattern selection table is selected from the table addresses (1) to (5) in the previous step S2602, the main control CPU 72 executes the selection lottery of the variation pattern as described above in step S2604.

  Step S2606: The main control CPU 72 sets the current variation pattern based on the selected number, and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126).

[At the time of winning other than 15 round probability variation pattern with high probability]
On the other hand, when a winning symbol other than “15 round probability variation symbol 1” to “15 round probability variation symbol 5” is selected as the winning type at the time of the big hit in the high probability state, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure.

  Step S2601: For example, “15 round normal symbol” is selected at the time of a big hit in a high probability state, or a big hit is made by an internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol in the above “hidden probability change” state, and “2 rounds” When either of the “probable time shortened symbol” or “two-round probable timeless symbol” is selected, the main control CPU 72 determines that the current winning symbol is “15 round probability variable symbol 1” to “15 round probability variable symbol 5”. (No) is also determined. In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2607.

  Step S2607: In this case, the main control CPU 72 executes a high-probability non-15th round probability variation winning variation pattern table selection process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74 and acquires (designates) the corresponding table addresses (6) to (8) from the selected symbol-specific selection table (not shown). The table addresses (6) to (8) acquired here are used for winning each of the “15 round normal symbol”, “2 round probability variable symbol” and “2 round probability variable symbol”. The address of the “variation pattern selection table” is described. For example, when the winning symbol this time corresponds to “15 round normal symbol”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (6). At this time, in the table address (6), the head address of the “high probability 15-round normal symbol winning variation pattern selection table” is described. Alternatively, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “a symbol with two-round probability change time”, the main control CPU 72 acquires a table address (7). In this table address (7), the head address of “the symbol change variation pattern selection table with high probability of 2 rounds with a certain time change is short” is described. Then, when the current winning symbol corresponds to “two-round probability change timeless symbol”, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (8). This table address (8) describes the head address of the “high-probability medium 2 round probability change time short / no symbol winning change pattern selection table”.

  Step S2604: When any one of the variation pattern selection tables is selected from the table addresses (6) to (8), the main control CPU 72 executes a selection lottery. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 uses the above variation pattern determination random number value (0 to 255) for the above-mentioned “variation pattern selection table at the time of 15 round normal symbol winning at high probability”, “symbol with a short time probability variation at 2 rounds during high probability” The corresponding variation pattern number is selected by comparing with a comparison value of either “winning variation pattern selection table” or “high-probability two-round positive variation time short variation symbol variation pattern selection table”.

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit in a high probability state corresponds to “15 round normal symbol”, control is performed to generate a reach effect different from “specific reach” on the effect. In addition, when the “hidden probability change” state corresponds to “a two-round probability change symbol with short time” or “two-round probability change time without symbol”, control for generating a reach effect in particular is not performed. For this reason, in the “high probability 15 round normal symbol winning variation pattern selection table”, for example, a plurality of types of reach variation patterns that do not correspond to “specific reach” are defined in advance, and one of these numbers is selected. Will be. In addition, for example, in the “high probability 2-round probability variation variation selection table”, or in the “high probability 2-round probability variation variation selection table”, multiple types of non-reach variation patterns are defined in advance. Has been.

  Step S2606: The main control CPU 72 sets the current variation pattern based on the selected number, and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126).

  Through the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol fluctuation pre-processing (FIG. 13), and executes the big hit other setting process and the special symbol fluctuation start process (steps S2413 and S2414 in FIG. 13) as described above. To do.

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 19 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, and jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 12) and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process in the next interrupt cycle.

  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. 13). For example, if the type of jackpot symbol is any one of “15 round probability variation symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “15 rounds”. In the case of “2-round probability variation symbol”, 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”. In this case, “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 an enormous value, 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-off 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. The probability variable function operation flag or the time shortening function operation flag is reset, but since the value of the count counter is not zero in the “high probability state” as described above, it is practical. It is the time reduction function activation flag that is reset above. 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. 20 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).

  Among 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 the first special symbol display device 34, the second, as already described. Generates drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol operation memory number display lamp 35a. And output processing.

  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 time reduction state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the time reduction 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 time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal for the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output.

  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. 21 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. 22 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 S5212. 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). In addition, about the opening pattern according to the winning symbol, it is as described in the item of [plural winning types] in the special symbol game processing (FIG. 12), but this is summarized in a list in the next FIG. Yes. Further, the interval time between rounds is set to, for example, about 2 seconds for the “2 round symbol” and about several seconds (for example, 2 to 2.5 seconds) for the “15 round symbol”. In addition, the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is 9 for all winning symbols, for example, but as mentioned above, winnings occur during an extremely short time (about 0.1 seconds). Is very rare (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. 13). 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 is the number of rounds and the number of times of opening within the round (how many times it is opened). It depends on whether there is. If the value of the big hit release timer is set to 26.5 seconds, 26.0 seconds, 29.0 seconds, etc., the opening time will be such that it is easy to enter the big prize opening during one opening. This is a sufficient time to be generated (for example, a time when 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174, preferably 6 seconds or more). 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, for the “small hit opening pattern”, for example, an opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” is set for the first time and the second time. Since “small hit” has no concept of “round”, “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” and “second open”.

  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 2 seconds, 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.

[Setting example of opening pattern by winning design]
FIG. 23 is a list showing the big winning opening opening patterns for each winning symbol for each group. Among these, the list of (A) in FIG. 23 shows the opening pattern of each winning prize opening for the group of winning symbols that share the winning opening opening patterns from the first round to the fifth round. In addition, the list of FIG. 23 (B) shows the opening patterns of the respective big winning openings for the winning symbol group having the same first and second round winning opening opening patterns. In the previous symbol-specific opening pattern setting process (step S5204 in FIG. 22), the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening opening pattern defined for each winning symbol shown in FIG.

[15 round normal design]
As shown in the uppermost part of (A) in FIG. 23, for “15 round normal symbols”, all of the first round to the fifth round, the sixth round, and the 15th round from the seventh round onwards. For the round, for example, a special winning opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1” is defined. In this case, the big hit game (special game) gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[15 round probability variation 1]
As shown in the second row of (A) in FIG. 23, all of the “15th round probability variation 1” from the first round to the fifth round, the sixth round, and the seventeenth round after the seventh round. For example, a special winning opening opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1” is defined. The big hit game (special game) in this case also gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[15 round probability variation 2]
Next, as shown in the third row of FIG. 23A, for “15 round probability variation 2”, for each round from the first round to the fifth round, for example, “29.0 seconds open” “× 1” grand prize opening pattern is defined, but for the sixth round, for example, “0.1 second opening × 10 times” and “26.5 seconds opening × 1 time” A pattern is defined. In addition, up to the 15th round after the 7th round, a special winning opening opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1 time” is defined for each round. In this case, in the sixth round of the big hit game (special game), it becomes difficult to win the grand prize opening temporarily (from the 1st to the 10th opening), but the 11th opening of the same 6th round is enough. Since the opening time (26.5 seconds) is secured, winning in the big winning opening occurs relatively easily even in the sixth round. Therefore, the player is recognized as if the big hit game is finished up to the 5th round, but then the winning prize opening is resumed over a sufficiently long time, so in this case The big hit game substantially gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[15 round probability variation 3]
Next, as shown in the fourth row of FIG. 23, for “15 round probability variation 3”, for example, “29.0 seconds open × 1” for each round from the first round to the fifth round. In the sixth round, for example, an extremely short-time big opening opening pattern of “0.1 seconds × 1 time” is prescribed, and the seventh and subsequent rounds are further defined. Also up to the 15th round, a special winning opening pattern of “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is defined. In this case, winning from the 1st to 5th rounds during the big hit game is relatively easy to win, but from the 6th round to the 15th round, the winning prize is within each round. It is extremely difficult to generate a prize. Therefore, the jackpot game in this case substantially gives the player 5 balls (prize balls) for a round.

[15 round probability variation 5]
And as shown in the bottom of (A) in FIG. 23, for “15th round probability variation 5”, from the 1st round to the 5th round, the 6th round and the 15th round from the 7th round onwards For all rounds, for example, a special winning opening pattern of “29.0 seconds open × 1 time” is defined. The big hit game (special game) in this case also gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds. It should be noted that, as described above, the contents of the productions corresponding to each of “15-round probability variation pattern 1” and “15-round probability variation symbol 5” (how to show on the surface) are different. That is, for “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, the same symbol stop display mode (for example, combination of “6-6-6”) is generated as in the case of non-probability variation big hit in the production, and the subsequent jackpot game (main player) During the production, control to generate a promotion to a probable big hit is performed. On the other hand, for “15 round probability variation 1”, control is performed to generate a symbol stop display mode (for example, a combination of “7-7-7”) when the probability variation is a big hit from the beginning. Both are the same in that they become “probable big hits” in the special symbol game control by the main control CPU 72.

  The above is a description of the winning symbol group in which a big winning opening opening pattern for a sufficiently long time (for example, 29.0 seconds) is specified from the first round. On the other hand, for the “15-round probability variation 4”, “2-round probability variation short-time symbol” and “2-round probability variation short-time short symbol”, an extremely short-time winning opening opening pattern is defined from the first round. Become a group of winning symbols. Each will be described below.

[15 round probability variation 4]
As shown in the uppermost part of (B) in FIG. 23, for “15 round probability variation 4”, for example, “0.1 second release × 2 times” and “26.0 second release ×” in the first round. A special prize opening pattern of “once” is defined. For the second round, for example, a “29.0 seconds open × 1 time” big prize opening pattern is defined, and the third and subsequent rounds up to the 15th round are “29.0 seconds” for each round. A grand prize opening pattern of “opening once” is defined. In this case, in the first round of the jackpot game (special game), initially, it is difficult to win the big prize opening temporarily (up to the first and second rounds), but the third round of the same first round is opened. Since a sufficient opening time (26.0 seconds) is ensured, winning from the first round to the big winning opening occurs relatively easily. Since the second and subsequent rounds all have a sufficient opening time (29.0 seconds), it is still relatively easy to win a big prize opening. Therefore, although the player's appearance is recognized as if the big hit game is finished in a short period of up to two rounds, then the big prize opening takes a sufficiently long time to resume the opening operation. Therefore, the jackpot game in this case substantially gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds.

[There are two rounds of probable short-term design]
As shown in the second row of (B) in FIG. 23, for “a pattern with a short time of 2-round probability change”, for example, “0.1 second release × 1 time” is defined as the first round release pattern. Similarly, “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is defined as the second round opening pattern. Since the winning symbol is “2 round jackpot”, the opening pattern after the third round is naturally not defined here. Therefore, in this case, since it is extremely difficult to win a big winning prize during the big hit game, the two round big hit game is a short period of time that does not substantially give out a ball (prize ball) to the player. It will be a thing. However, for the “symbols with a short time of 2-round probability change”, both the probability variation function and the time shortening function are added after the big hit as described above.

[2-round probability change timeless pattern]
Further, as shown in the lowermost part of FIG. 23B, for “a 2-round probability change timeless symbol”, for example, “0.1 second release × 1 time” is defined as the first round release pattern. Similarly, “0.1 second opening × 1 time” is defined as the second round opening pattern. Similarly, the opening pattern after the third round is naturally not defined. In this case as well, it is extremely difficult to win a big winning opening during a big hit game, so the two round big hit game is a short period of time in which a player does not substantially give a ball (prize ball) to the player. Will be. In addition, for the “two-round probability change timeless symbol”, the time reduction function is not added after the big hit as described above, but only the probability variation function is added.

[Summary of opening patterns for winning prizes by winning design]
The following game characteristics are realized in the present embodiment by the large winning opening opening pattern defined for each winning symbol.

[Winning symbol group performing 15 rounds of opening action]
(1) For the winning symbol group shown in (A) of FIG. 23, if the bonus hit is any of “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol 1” or “15 round probability variable symbol 5”, From the first round to the fifteenth round, it is relatively easy to win a big prize opening. For this reason, if a big hit is made with either “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variation symbol 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, the player can easily obtain 15 rounds (prize balls). be able to.

  In particular, if it falls under either of “15 round probability variation 1” or “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, a privilege to shift to the high probability state and the time reduction state after the end of the jackpot game is granted, so in subsequent games An event that triggers the lottery (winning to the lower start winning opening 28a) is likely to occur, and the internal lottery is performed under conditions that are advantageous to the player (the winning probability is about 10 times that of the low probability state). As a result, the next big hit is likely to occur within a relatively short period (with a relatively small number of fluctuations), so that a big hit series (so-called continuous change) can be generated within the short period.

(2) On the other hand, if it is a “15 round probability variation 3” at the time of the big hit, the first round to the fifth round in the big hit game will be relatively easy to win the big prize opening, but after the sixth round Until the 15th round, it will be extremely difficult to win a grand prize. For this reason, when a big hit is made with “15 round probability variation symbol 5”, even if the winning symbol is “15 rounds”, the player substantially obtains 5 rounds (prize balls). Thus, although “15 round probability variation symbol 3” is the same “probability variation big hit”, it is positioned as a big hit with fewer balls than “15 round probability variation symbol 1” and “15 round probability variation symbol 5”. . However, since a privilege to shift to a high probability state and a time shortening state is given after the big hit game ends, the next big hit is likely to occur within a relatively short period (a relatively small number of fluctuations).

(3) In relation to (2) above, if it is a “15-round probability variation 2” at the time of a big hit, it is also relatively easy to win a big prize opening from the first round to the fifth round in the big hit game. However, in the sixth round, it is extremely difficult to win a big winning opening temporarily (from the first opening to the tenth opening). In this case, the player's appearance is recognized as if the big hit game is finished up to 5 rounds, but then the opening operation of the big prize opening is resumed and continues until the 15th round. As a result, it is possible to obtain 15 rounds of winning balls (prize balls).

  In this way, with regard to “15 round probability variation 2”, the variable winning device 30 operates in the same way as the “15 round probability variation 3” at the beginning of the sixth round, with the same winning opening opening pattern as “15 round probability variation 3”. 3 ”is difficult to distinguish visually. Therefore, for the player, from the stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35, it corresponds to “15 round probability variation symbol 2” or “15 round probability variation symbol 3” in the case of big hit. If there is no clear distinction, during the 6th round of the big hit game (during 6th round or 6th to 15th round), the opening operation of the grand prize opening is performed 10 times in a short time (0.1 seconds) Is the fork of whether the jackpot game will end as it is, or whether the jackpot game will continue until the 15th round after the opening of the jackpot is resumed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by generating a hill (showing ground) with a sense of tension even during the big hit game.

[Winning symbol group performing 2 rounds of opening action]
(4) Also, for the winning symbol group (B) in FIG. 23, there are a plurality of winning symbols (winning types) regarding the behavior from the start of the big hit until the winning prize opening is opened twice (in 0.1 second increments). It can be seen that a common open pattern is defined across the two. In other words, the “15 round probability variation 4”, “2 round probability variation symbol” and “2 round probability variation symbol without symbol”, which have an open pattern of 0.1 second x 2 times from the beginning of the big hit game, are mutually winning symbols. Although they are different, all the behaviors from the start of the big hit to the opening of the second big prize opening are common. 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 falls under the “2 round probability change symbol” or “2 round probability change symbol”, the big prize opening will be opened twice every 0.1 seconds at the start of the big hit. The big prize opening is closed 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 of ball) during the big hit of the “symbols with short time at 2 rounds” or “symbols without short time at 2 rounds”.

  On the other hand, if the winning symbol corresponds to “15 rounds probable variation 4”, the big prize opening will be opened only once every 0.1 seconds and the big prize opening will be closed at the start of the big hit. During the same round, the grand prize opening is reopened and closed for a maximum of 26.0 seconds for the third time. In addition, since the grand prize opening is opened for a sufficiently long time of 29.0 seconds at the longest from the second round, it is easy to enter the big prize opening after the third round of the first 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 the player, it is determined whether the game ends when the game is opened only twice in a short time, or whether the game is opened until the third time or later (up to 15 rounds in this embodiment). It becomes a big fork that determines 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 change function”, even if the opening of the grand prize opening is finished in 0.1 seconds × 2 times, if the time reduction function is operated after that, “high probability Since it is clear that the state has been changed to “state”, it is possible to give the player a surprise that “there is a sudden change into the certainty state”. On the other hand, even if the opening of the grand prize winning opening ends in 0.1 seconds × 2 times and the time reduction function does not work after that, another means in the sense that “the expectation is in the hidden probability change state” as described above. It can also provide interest. 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. Combined with the fake effect caused by the fact that it is difficult to distinguish between “small hit” and “hidden probability change”, it is possible to further stimulate the player's expectation and exploration.

  As described above, the behavior of the variable winning device 30 based on the large winning opening opening pattern set for each winning symbol is controlled through, for example, the following large winning opening opening / closing operation processing and large winning opening closing processing.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 24 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 for each number of rounds and each number of releases set in the previous winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5208 or step S5216 in FIG. 22) 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. As described above, when the opening time (special opening operation) is set to a sufficiently long time (for example, 26.5 seconds, 29.0 seconds), the number of counts is determined in step S5310. Is likely to reach a predetermined number. However, opening at the time of small hits, opening of the 1st and 2nd rounds of the "2 round probability variation pattern with short time" and "2 round probability variation without short time pattern", and 2 in the 1st round of "15 round probability variation pattern 4" Since the release timer value is set for a short time in all releases until the first time, the main control CPU 72 normally confirms in step S5310 that the count number has reached the predetermined number in step S5310. In most cases, it is determined that the opening time has expired. Similarly, the release timer value for the release from the 10th round in the 6th round of “15 round probability variation 2” and the release from the 6th to the 15th round of “15 round probability variation 3” is also the same. Since it is set to a short time, the main control CPU 72 almost always determines that the opening time has expired 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 a countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 or step S5218 in FIG. 22). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316. The interval timer is set every time a special winning opening is opened. In other words, since “15 round probability variation 2” and “15 round probability variation 4” are released multiple times within the same round (6th or 1st round), the interval timer is set for each number of releases. Is set.

  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. “Number of times set in the current round” is, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, in the case of “15 round probability variation 2”, 1 round from the 1st round to 5th round, 6 rounds It is set to 11 times for the first and once for the seventh and subsequent rounds. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 23B, in the case of “15 round probability variation 4”, it is set to 3 times in the first round and once in the second and subsequent rounds. Other "15 round normal symbol", "15 round probability variable symbol 1", "15 round probability variable symbol 3", "15 round probability variable symbol 5", "2 round probability variable symbol with short time" and "two round probability variable symbol without symbol" In this case, it is set once for each round. Therefore, in these cases, since the counter value normally reaches the set number of times by one opening / closing operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  On the other hand, in the case of “15 round probability variation 2” or “15 round probability variation 4”, the number of times the counter value is set until the opening / closing operation is repeated 11 times in the 6th round or 3 times in the first round. It has not reached (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. 25 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 the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes the big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 21). 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.

[At the time of small hits]
On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the procedure is as follows (short-term opening 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. 22). 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 the variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes the big prize opening opening / closing operation process as the next jump destination in the game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 21). 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 (short-term opening operation) of the variable winning device 30 is repeatedly executed until the actual opening number reaches the set opening number (two 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. 26 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. 13) 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, if 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 the time of 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 of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is also set in the big hit other setting process (step S2413 in FIG. 13) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the time reduction function operation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the number of time reductions (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 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 time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “reduced time”. A state designation command representing “medium” is generated. 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. 12) in the special symbol game process to 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.

  The above is the basic flow of the game control process by the main control CPU 72. Through such game control processing, the following game characteristics are realized in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.

(1) Continuity of jackpot based on probability variation ratio In this embodiment, in the selection of the winning type (winning symbol) in the case of a big win in the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the selection of “probable symbol” The ratio accounts for 72% of the total (see FIGS. 14 and 15). For this reason, in this embodiment, the frequency of shifting to a clear high-probability state (with a time shortening state) after the end of the big hit game is relatively high, thereby realizing a game characteristic that increases the continuity of the big hit. .

(2) Continuity of balls with variation priority of the second special symbol In addition, in this embodiment, the working memory of the second special symbol is not easily interrupted in a clear high probability state, which is basically higher than the first special symbol. Since the working memory of the 2 special symbols is preferentially digested (consumed), the “2 round probability variation symbol” is not selected at the time of the big hit in the high probability state (when the second special symbol is varied). As a result, in this embodiment, a game characteristic is realized in which the winning of two rounds does not occur while the high probability state is continued, and the winning of balls is continuously obtained with each big hit.

(3) Diversity of jackpots with a plurality of probability variation symbols In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of “probability variation symbols” with balls, and [1] a probability variation symbol with 15 rounds of balls. Or, [2] one of the probabilistic symbols with 5 rounds of play is mainly selected. Among these, when the probability variation symbol [2] (for example, “15 round probability variation symbol 3”) is selected, the probability variation symbol [1] (for example, “15 round probability variation symbol 1”, “15 round probability variation symbol 2”). ”).) The big hit game is completed in a short time compared with the case where“ is selected ”. For this reason, even in the case of “probable big hit”, diversity can be given to the big hit by the difference between [1] and [2]. By using such a big hit diversity, for example, the contents of the big hit effect (big effect) can also be varied.

(4) Concealment of internal state by hidden probability change and fake winning In addition, in the present embodiment, as a result other than non-winning (loss) obtained by internal lottery, “small hit” together with the above “2 round probability changing timeless symbol” In any of these cases, the variable winning device 30 is opened twice (short-term opening operation) within a short period of time. In this case, when “small hit” is met, there is no change in the internal probability state before and after the opening operation of the variable prize winning device 30, and if it is “low probability state” before the opening operation, the “low probability” is maintained even after the opening operation is finished. "State" is maintained. On the other hand, in the case of “2 round probability change timeless symbol”, the internal probability state changes before and after the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 (the probability variation function is activated), and before the opening operation (when winning) In the case of the “low probability state”, a privilege to shift from the “low probability state” to the “high probability state” after the opening operation (after the completion of the main role) is given (but not shifted to the “time reduction state”). . In other words, from the superficial behavior of the variable winning device 30 being opened twice, it is difficult to distinguish whether it was won by the “2 round probability change timeless symbol” or “small hit”, This means that it is difficult for the player to determine at a glance whether the internal probability state is the “low probability state” or the “high probability state”. As a result, in the present embodiment, the internal state is concealed by “2 round probability change timeless symbol” or “small hit”, and the internal probability state is clearly played when “2 round probability change timeless symbol” is won. Providing “hidden probability” gameability that is not disclosed to the player, and providing “fake winning” gameability that makes the player expect an “internal high probability state” when winning the “small hit” Can do.

[Example of production image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with some examples. Here, first, an example of an effect image using an effect symbol in a normal game up to a big hit will be described.

  FIG. 27 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display of special symbols. Here, an example of the change display effect and the stop display effect performed using the effect symbol is shown for the variation of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (out). This variable display effect is performed between the start of the variable display of the special symbol (here, the first special symbol, but may be the second special symbol) and the stop display (including the fixed stop). It corresponds to a series of productions. The stop 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. Here, before explaining the specific contents of the control processing, the basic flow of the change display effect and stop display effect for each change employed in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before change display]
FIG. 27 (A): For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to change (a state in which the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. The effect designs include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the screen in the left, middle, and right directions. For example, in addition to the numbers “0” to “7”, each production symbol is “Hi” for Hiragana for the left production symbol, “I” for Hiragana for the middle production symbol, and “Hi” for Hiragana for the right production symbol. Designed with a picture card with a character attached to it. Of these, the left effect symbol is composed of a symbol string in which the hiragana character “he” is added to the numbers “0” to “7” in ascending order, and the medium effect symbol is in the descending order. A symbol string is formed by adding hiragana “i” to “7” to “0”. As for the right performance symbol, a symbol string is formed by adding hiragana “wa” to numbers “7” to “0” arranged in descending order. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped.

  Also, a marker (reference numerals M1 and M2 in the figure) indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. These markers M1 and M2 indicate the number of operating memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponding to the respective display numbers (the number of displays of the first special symbol operating memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operating memory lamp 35a). The number of displays is increased or decreased in conjunction with the change in the number of working memories during the game. In order to facilitate visual discrimination, the markers M1 and M2 are such that the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed, for example, as a circle (◯), and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart. It is displayed as a figure. In the example of FIG. 27A, all four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are not displayed (indicated by broken lines). ) Indicates that the number of working memories of the second special symbol is zero.

[Variable display production start]
27B: For example, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the fluctuation display effect is started by scrolling the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (symbol effect). Execution means). In other words, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is scrolled (flowed) in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins. 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), and at this time, any background image (not shown) that is the background of the effect symbol is easily visible in the display screen. It is displayed in the state. Although not specifically illustrated here, a mode in which a notice effect is performed by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like on the display screen after that is also possible.

  Further, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol is decreased by one with the start of fluctuation, the number of displayed markers M1 is decreased by one in conjunction with this. For example, if there are four working memories so far, only the oldest (older) memory number display is hidden in the marker M1, and an effect consumed by the internal lottery is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the working memory has decreased with respect to the first special symbol even in the production.

  Although not particularly illustrated, during the display of the effect symbols, for example, the fourth symbol is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbol is a fourth effect symbol following the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and the fourth symbol is also displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbol. Note that the fourth design is a simple mark (for example, a “□” figure) with a color added, and the display can be changed by changing the display color.

[Left design stop]
(C) in FIG. 27: For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) has elapsed, the left effect symbol first stops changing. In this example, the effect design representing hiragana “he” 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. 27 (D): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. For Hiragana productions, if the winning combination is, for example, “He”-“I”-“Wa” (a combination of three that constitutes a specific sign), there will be no reach at this point. Since it has been confirmed, it is almost clear that this change is a non-reach (normal) change. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means that, for example, once the design symbol representing the number “7” stops, the design symbol slips by one symbol and the design symbol representing hiragana “wa” stops, thereby developing reach It is to do. Alternatively, once the production symbol representing the number “0” is stopped, the production symbol representing the hiragana “wa” is stopped by slipping the symbol sequence by one symbol in the opposite direction, and thereby a pattern that develops to reach. is there. In addition, for example, when a production symbol representing a completely different number such as “5” is temporarily stopped and a character appears on the screen and the right production symbol row is changed again, this time, Hiragana's “Wa” is displayed. There is also a pattern in which the directing design representing is stopped and developed into reach.

[Stop display effect]
(E) in FIG. 27: The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the current internal lottery is non-winning and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner, the staging display effect is also performed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner. Is called. That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of effect symbols is “he”-“1”-“3” Since this is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to the normal “out of range”. At this time, the 4th symbol (not shown) is also stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the deviation.

[Composition of production design]
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of effect symbols used in the above-described variation display effect and result display effect. FIG. 28 shows, for example, nine effect symbols (reference symbols P0 to P8) constituting the left symbol row among the three symbol rows described above, arranged in a horizontal row. Hereinafter, the configuration example of the effect symbol will be described with reference numerals as appropriate.

[Character information]
As described above, the production symbols include the production symbols P0 to P7 representing the numbers “0” to “7”, and the hiragana “he” (“yes” for the middle production symbol, “wa” for the right production symbol). There is an effect design P8 representing a). These numbers “0” to “7” and hiragana “he” (or “i”, “wa”) are preliminarily shown as configurations representing individual character information (reference symbols L0 to L8) in each of the effect symbols P0 to P7. It is prescribed.

[Decorative image]
In each of the effect symbols P0 to P8, a decoration image is defined in advance as a component together with the character information L0 to L8. Some decoration images represent individual characters C0 to C8, for example, and each character C0 to C8 represents a different person or animal. Among these, the character C0 to C7 of the person expresses the difference between the young and old and the gender and the difference in appearance, and expresses the individuality (characteristic personality) as each character C0 to C7. . In addition, the animal character C8 also expresses its individuality as the character C8 by its animal species (eg, feline), color, anthropomorphic facial expression, and the like that are apparent in appearance.

[Correspondence between text information and decorative images]
Such decorative images of characters C0 to C8 are basically associated in advance for each type of character information L0 to L8. That is, character information L0 (number “0”) is associated with character C0 (girl A) in advance, and character information L0 and character C0 are combined to form one production symbol P0. is doing. Similarly, the character information L1 (number “1”) is associated with the character C1 (middle-aged woman) in advance, and the character information L1 and the character C1 are combined into one production pattern P1. It is composed. In addition, character information L2 (the number “2”) is associated with character C2 (girl B) in advance, and the character information L2 and character C2 are combined to form one production symbol P2. is doing. Furthermore, the character information L3 (the numeral “3”) is associated with a character C3 (male A) in advance, and the character information L3 and the character C3 are combined to form one production symbol P3. is doing. Similarly, the character information L4 (number “4”) is associated with the character C4 (male B) in advance, and the character information L5 (number “5”) is the character C5 (young man). Character C6 (referred to as female A) is associated in advance with character information L6 (number “6”), and character C7 (referred to as female B) is associated with character information L7 (number “7”). ) Are previously associated with each other, character information L4 to L7 and characters C4 to C7 are set as a set, thereby constituting each of the effect symbols P4 to P7. For character information L8 (Hiragana “to”), character C8 (cat) is associated in advance, and character information L8 and character C8 are combined to form one production pattern P8. . However, in the present embodiment, the character C8 is not always associated with the production symbol P8, but another character C0 to C7 is associated with a stop display according to the result of the internal lottery (at the time of winning the two rounds, or at the small hit) May be. This point will be further described later.

  In any case, each of the effect symbols P0 to P8 can be distinguished from each other by the difference in the character information L0 to L8 that each has as a constituent element, and the difference (individuality) between the characters C0 to C8 that are decorative images. It is also possible to distinguish the types from each other. For this reason, in this embodiment, eight types of effect symbols P0 to P8 are basically included in each symbol row. Note that such image data of the effect symbols P0 to P8 is stored in advance in the image ROM 154 of the effect display control device 144 (VDP 152), for example. The ROM 128 of the effect control device 124 stores the pattern numbers (for example, 0AH to 12H) of the character information L0 to L8 and the characters C0 to C8 together with the pattern numbers of the effect symbols P0 to P8 (for example, 00H to 08H). Pattern numbers (for example, 14H to 1CH) are stored in advance (effect design element defining means).

  The effect control CPU 126 of the effect control device 124 controls the left, right, and center in advance when controlling the effect (variation display effect and result display effect) corresponding to the change of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). Control that selects the combination of effect symbols to be finally stopped and displayed in each symbol row (decides the combination by pattern number), and stops and displays the combination of effect symbols selected in synchronization with the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed I do. As a result, for example, as described above, when not winning, a result display effect is executed by an unsatisfactory combination of three different types of effect symbols (P8, P1, P3) in the left, right, and middle symbol rows. ((E) in FIG. 27). Note that an actual control method will be described later using still another flowchart.

[Production example at the time of big hit]
Next, FIG. 29 is a continuous diagram showing the flow of reach production executed at the time of big hit (winning). Here, in addition to the reach effect, a variable display effect, a stop display effect, and a notice effect are included. In addition, description of the reference code about each effect design (character information and a decoration image) is abbreviate | omitted here. Further, although the illustration of the decorative image (character) is omitted, the type of each effect design can be distinguished by character information (for example, numbers).

  For example, the result of the internal lottery is winning, and “15 round probability variation 1” is selected as the winning type at that time, and the first special symbol display device 34 (second special symbol display) After the variation display according to the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is performed in the device 35), the first special symbol is the state at the time of winning (for example, “7” LED “self”, “yo”, “mouth”, “巳”) , “F”, “E”, “L”, “Γ”, etc.) until the stop display. In addition, in FIG. 29, each production | presentation symbol is simplified and shown only as the number. The markers M1 and M2 are not shown here. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the flow of production.

[Variable display effects]
In FIG. 29 (A): The columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, the variable display effect is started by scrolling from top to bottom.

[Preliminary production before reach (first stage)]
(B) in FIG. 29: Next, in a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the first stage pre-reach notice effect is performed using the character image (picture card). The effect design image is positioned in front of the effect design that is variably displayed on the screen, and is displayed so as to appear, for example, from the left end of the screen (other appearance modes may also be used). Note that the “pre-reach notice” means that a reach or a big hit is announced before any effect symbol is stopped and displayed. By executing such a “pre-reach announcement effect”, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may develop into a reach = the possibility of a big hit increases” is obtained.

[Pre-announcement effect (second stage)]
In FIG. 29C, a picture image of a character different from the previous one (which is a different form from the decorative image, but the characters may overlap) is used as the second stage advance notice effect. The production was performed. Specifically, another pattern image additionally appears from the right end of the screen, and is displayed so as to overlap the front of the previously displayed pattern image. The picture image displayed at this time is larger in size than the picture image displayed previously. And the effect by the sound output that the character expressed by the picture image emits a dialogue (for example, “I will reach” etc.) is also performed. Such a pre-occurrence notice effect (second stage) using the second picture image is a step further than the reach notice notice effect (first stage) performed in FIG. It is an advanced type. The aspect of the “pre-reach notice effect” that develops in this way may be expressed as “step-up notice” or the like. Here, an example is given in which the second-stage pattern image appears in the pre-reach notice effect, but the third-stage, fourth-stage, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. There may be. Further, for example, the size may be enlarged each time the third, fourth, and fifth-stage pattern images appear and appear one after another. Even at this stage, the variation display of the effect symbols is continued.

[Stop of left design]
In FIG. 29 (D): The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and then the variable display of the left effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “6” is stopped at the upper left position of the screen, and the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the lower left position.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 29E, following the left effect symbol, for example, the change display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “6” is stopped at the lower right position, and the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the upper right position of the screen. On the diagonal line (on two diagonal lines), two types of reach states of the numbers “6” — “being changed” — “6” and “7” — “being changed” — “7” have occurred. On the screen, an image that emphasizes two diagonal lines that are in a reach state on a diagonal line is displayed together. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” Is performed. Furthermore, in this example, since there are two candidates of numbers “6” and “7” for the medium effect design (so-called double reach and double template), it is a highly anticipated reach state. Also, in this case, if the number “7” is aligned, it is a probability variation jackpot, and if the number “6” is aligned, it is a non-probable variation jackpot. It is possible to make players feel various tensions.

  After the reach state occurs, the reach production at the time of winning is executed (however, at this point in time, the winning result has not yet been expressed). In the reach production, only the production symbols corresponding to the tempered numbers (here, “6” and “7”) are displayed on the screen, and the others are not displayed. At this time, the effect symbols may be displayed in a reduced state at the four corners of the screen.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs (first time)]
In FIG. 29, (F): After a reach state has occurred, for example, a notice effect after the occurrence of reach (first time) is performed in which images representing “heart” shapes form a group and pass diagonally on the screen. . In this case, the image of the “heart group” is suddenly displayed on the screen so that the visual appeal to the player can be enhanced. By executing such a notice presentation effect after the visually lively reach notice occurrence, an effect of giving the player a greater expectation can be obtained.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 29 (G): Following the notice effect after the first reach, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “7” are displayed in a three-dimensional column on the screen. There is an effect in which numerical images are erased from the screen in the order of “2”, “3”, “4”. Such an effect is also intended to suggest (imply) or remind the player that the number “6” or “7” is a “hit” if it remains unerased to the end. Done in If the number “5” is erased and “6” remains in front of the screen, it is “ordinary (non-probable) big hit”, but if the number “6” is erased and “7” remains in front of the screen. It means “probable big hit”, and if the number “7” is also erased, it means “out of place”. In this case, for example, hiragana “i” is displayed on the screen after the number “7” is deleted. Therefore, during this time, the numbers “2”, “3”, “4”... Are erased in order, and as the number “5” approaches, the player's tension and expectation. The feeling will also increase. After this, for example, if up to the number “4” is erased on the screen, the next time the number “5” is finally erased, this time, “normal (non-probable) big hit” or “probable big hit” is possible. Because of the increased nature, the player's tension will increase at once.

[Preliminary notice after the occurrence of reach (second time)]
In FIG. 29 (H): When the reach production is nearing the end of the game, the content that the character's image suddenly appears on the screen as if it was split into a close-up and the character emits some dialogue (or silently) The announcement effect (second time) is performed after the occurrence of reach. At this time, for example, the content of the reach effect is a development that “if the number“ 5 ”is erased, then the possibility of a big hit of“ 6 ”-“ 6 ”-“ 6 ”increases” ”. Therefore, by causing a character image to appear greatly at this timing, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “may be a big hit” is obtained.

  As a reach production different from the above, for example, if “numbers“ 2 ”to“ 6 ”are erased and the last remaining number“ 7 ”remains without being erased,“ 7 ”-“ 7 There is also a development that “is a promising big hit of“ 7 ”. When the character image appears at such a timing, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may finally be a promising big hit” is obtained.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 29 (I): The last medium effect symbol stops substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At this time, if the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol corresponding to the winning type at that time, so the winning type (winning symbol) The effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the above. In the example shown in the figure, the winning symbol corresponds to the “probable variation symbol”, so that the player can be identified as “probable variation big hit” by stopping and displaying the production symbol representing the odd number “7” in the center of the screen. The direction taught to is performed. After that, for example, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a set of combinations of “7”-“7”-“7” shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is “non-probable variation”, the player will indicate that it is “ordinary (non-probable variation) big hit” by stopping and displaying the production symbol representing the even number “6” in the center of the screen. An effect is taught.

  In addition to this, even if it is “probable big hit” internally, even numbered effect symbols are stopped and displayed, and odd variations of effect symbols are stopped and displayed again due to fluctuation, or promoted to “probability”, or the above In the case of the “15 round probability variation 5”, an even number of performance symbols may be stopped and displayed, and an effect may be performed such as promotion to “probability variation” during the jackpot game.

  On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is non-winning, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the non-winning (out-of-place) design. The result display effect is performed (design effect execution means). In this case, the number “5” other than “6” or “7” or “I” in Hiragana is displayed in the center of the screen, unfortunately, an effect is given to inform that this change did not result in a big hit. Is called.

[When 2 rounds change or small hit]
In this embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning and the winning type corresponds to “2 rounds probable big hit” or “small hit”, it is not a set of three odd numbers. "-" I "-" Wa "combination effect symbols are displayed. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  FIG. 30 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect image corresponding to the change display and stop display of the special symbol in the case of “2 round probability variation symbol” or “small hit”. Hereinafter, the effect symbols, the character information thereof, and the decorative images will be described with reference numerals as appropriate.

[Before change display]
FIG. 30 (A): Similarly to the above, for example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to fluctuate (a state in which the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. Is displayed larger. Here, the combination of the numbers “4”-“6”-“7” is given as an example as the stop display mode of the effect symbol at the time of non-winning, but it is not particularly limited to such a combination.

[Variable display production start]
In FIG. 30, (B): Similarly, for example, in synchronization with the start of the change of the first 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. (Design effect execution means).

[Left effect symbol stop]
In FIG. 30, (C): For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) elapses, the left effect design first stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol P1 representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. The effect symbol P1 stopped and displayed here has the character C1 (middle-aged woman) associated with the character information L1 (number “1”) as a component as described above.

[Changes in text information and stop of right design]
In FIG. 30, (D): After the effect symbol P1 is stopped in the left symbol row, an effect is performed in which the character information L1 therein changes to, for example, character information L8 representing the hiragana character “he”. Along with this, in the left symbol sequence, an effect that changes in appearance from the effect symbol P1 that was stopped first to another effect symbol P8 is performed. In accordance with such a change, for example, other effect symbols that are respectively displayed at the upper and lower positions of the screen are not displayed. Then, the effect of stopping the effect design P8 having the character information L8 indicating the hiragana character “wa” at the middle position of the screen is stopped. At this point in time, the design symbol P8 in the right symbol sequence is also a type representing the hiragana “wa” for the character information L8, but the decoration image is not the character C8 (cat) which is the basic association, It has changed to a mode representing another character C6 (female A). In accordance with this, also in the right symbol row, other effect symbols are not displayed at the upper and lower positions of the screen. In this case, the hiragana “he” -changing- “wa” reach state has occurred, and the subsequent effects are performed within the period until the medium effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the change from the character C8 to the character C6 for the right effect design is assumed to be performed, for example, during the variable display of the right symbol sequence (however, since it is displayed transparently during the variable display, the player can see it visually. Can not.).

[Chance eye reach production]
As described above, in this embodiment, when the winning type corresponds to “2 rounds probable big hit” or “small hit”, the hiragana combination of “He”-“I”-“Wa” is stopped and displayed. Has become. At this time, if the combination of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” as seen in the three productions is called “chance eye”, hiragana “he” —during change— The reach state of “Wa” can be referred to as “chance eye reach”. In other words, this is not the reach state before the set of numbers "7"-changing-"7" as in the case of 15 rounds probable big hit (Fig. 29), but different types of characters in appearance. This means that the combination of information (Hiragana “To” -Fluctuating- “Wa”) is in a reach state before completion. In the chance eye reach production, for example, the fluctuation speed (scrolling speed) of the middle symbol row is slower than before, and the production symbol P8 representing the hiragana “I” in the middle symbol row is the character C1 of the left and right symbols. , C6 (invited from both sides) and moving image.

[Chance eye stop production]
In FIG. 30, (E): The effect symbol P8 representing hiragana “I” in the middle symbol row is stopped and displayed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol stop display. At this time, the production symbol P8 of the middle symbol row is also a type representing the hiragana character “I” for the character information L8, but the decorative image is not the character C8 (cat) which is a basic association, It has changed to a mode representing another character C4 (male A). In addition, with respect to the middle symbol row, other effect symbols are not displayed at the upper and lower positions of the screen. In this case, the above-mentioned “chance eyes” are completed with the three effect symbols P8 at the middle position of the screen, thereby indicating that either of “two rounds probable big hit” or “small hit” is met. A result display effect is executed.

  In the above-mentioned chance eye stop effect, the combination of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” is commonly used for the character information L8 in the three effect symbols P8, but only three people are used for decorative images. The combination of the characters C1, C4, and C6 is merely used as an example, and the mode of the combination can be further changed into a plurality of patterns depending on the winning type (“2 round probability variation big hit” or “small hit”). .

[Indication of expectation by character combination]
FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a pattern example of a combination mode of characters used at the chance eye stop effect. Hereinafter, each pattern will be described.

[Low expectation pattern (weak chance)]
In FIG. 31, (I): This example shows a pattern of the combination of the characters C1, C4, and C6. In this pattern, a character C4 representing male A is located in the center effect symbol P8, and a character C6 representing young woman A is located in the right effect symbol P8, but in the left effect symbol P8, A character C1 representing a middle-aged woman is located. In other words, between the center and the right design P8, it seems as if the concept of “male and female of the same age” is established, but “middle-aged women” are intermingled in it. As a result, it can be seen that the conceptual interrelationship does not occur as a whole of the combination. In the present embodiment, such a combination of characters C1, C4, and C6 having a weak correlation is positioned as a “low expectation pattern (weak chance)”. “Low expectations pattern (weak chance)” indicates that it is relatively likely that the current winning type corresponds to “Small” or that the result of the internal lottery will be non-winning. Represents. However, the fact that the “low expectation pattern (weak chance)” is displayed does not necessarily deny the possibility of being a “two-round probable big hit”.

[Expectation medium pattern (medium chance eyes A)]
In FIG. 31, (II): The following example shows a combination pattern of characters C3, C4, and C5. In this pattern, the character C4 representing the same male A as described above is located in the center effect design P8, but the character C3 representing man B is located in the effect design P8 on the left, and the effect design P8 on the right. There is a character C5 representing a youth. In this case, it can be seen that the concept of a combination of “three men's line-up” is established between the left, middle, and right effect designs P8, and an overall conceptual relationship is generated. The characters C3, C4, and C5 are basically associated with the character information L3, L4, and L5 (see FIG. 28). It can be seen that the concept of “3”-“4”-“5” serial number ”is established. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination mode of the characters C3, C4, and C5 that cause a certain degree of interrelationship as described above is positioned as the “intermediate expectation pattern (medium chance eye A)”. “Expectation medium pattern (medium chance eye A)” may correspond to “Small Bonus” for the current winning type, or “2 Round Probable Time Variation” within “2 Round Probable Big Bonus” It represents that the sex is moderate. However, just because the “intermediate expectation pattern (medium chance)” is displayed, it does not necessarily mean that a non-winning (missing) is denied.

[Expectation medium pattern (medium chance B)]
In FIG. 31, (III): The following example shows a combination pattern of characters C6, C7, and C1. In this pattern, a character C6 representing a young woman A is positioned on the left effect symbol P8, and a character C7 representing another young woman B is also positioned on the center effect symbol P8. In addition, a character C1 representing a middle-aged woman is positioned in the right effect design P8. In this case, it can be seen that the concept of the combination of “three women together” is established between the left, middle, and right effect designs P8, and an overall conceptual relationship is generated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination mode of the characters C6, C7, and C1 that cause a certain degree of mutual correlation is positioned as another “intermediate expectation pattern (medium chance eye B)”. “Expectation Medium Pattern (Medium Chance B)” also corresponds to “Small Bonus” for the current winning type, or “2 Round Probable Time Variation” within “2 Round Probable Big Bonus” It indicates that the possibility is moderate. Compared with the above “medium expectation pattern (chance eye A)”, since all three characters are women, conceptually, “gorgeousness” is emphasized rather than “three men together”. Therefore, the “medium expectation pattern (chance eye B)” is more likely to correspond to the “two-round probability change timeless symbol” than the “intermediate expectation pattern (chance eye A)”. it can. Here, the fact that the “intermediate expectation pattern (medium chance eye B)” is displayed does not necessarily mean that the non-winning (missing) is denied.

[Highly expected pattern (strong chance)]
In FIG. 31, (IV): The following example shows a pattern of a combination mode of characters C7, C5, and C6. In this pattern, a character C7 representing a young woman B is located in the left effect design P8, and a character C6 representing another young woman A is located in the right effect design P8. And the character C5 showing the youth is located in the production pattern P8 in the center. In this case, the concept of “same sex” is not established between the left, middle, and right production patterns P8, but this time, “the relationship between one young man and two women centered on youth (so-called triangular relationship). It is clear that the conceptional interrelation is generated as a whole by establishing another concept of “)”. The characters C7, C5, and C6 are basically associated with the character information L7, L5, and L6 (see FIG. 28). It can be seen that the concept of “5”, “6” and “7” are included in any order ”is established. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination mode of the characters C7, C5, and C6 that generate a certain degree of strong correlation as described above is positioned as another “high expectation pattern (strong chance)”. The “high expectation pattern (strong chance)” indicates that there is a high possibility that the current winning type corresponds to the “two-round probability change timeless symbol”. It should be noted that just because a “high expectation pattern (strong chance)” is displayed does not necessarily mean that “small hit” or non-winning (losing) is denied.

[Game characteristics with various chance eye patterns]
In any case, in the present embodiment, various patterns can be provided for the chances using the middle, right, and left effect symbols P8. That is, for the character information L8, a common combination of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” is used, but the character is not related to the association with the original character information L0 to L8. Combinations can be freely configured. Therefore, a mutual relationship is created through a combination of three characters C0 to C8 (or two and one) displayed at the time of the chance stop, so that the result of this internal lottery is other than non-winning, The degree of possibility corresponding to “2 rounds probable big hit” (expected degree of transition to “high probability state”) can be displayed in various ways. In addition, the player can be motivated to obtain some guessing material from the combination of characters at the time of the chance stop, and the aggressiveness and motivation for the game can be maintained.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effect, reach effect, notice effect, result display effect including a chance eye stop effect, and the like are controlled through the following control process.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of effect control processing 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 cycle (for example, a period of several tens of μs to several ms) 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. Further, in this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a pattern of various notice effects (notice before reach occurrence, notice after reach occurrence). 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 working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , Change 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 number includes, 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. 33 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. 12) 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. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the reach effect or selects the pattern of the notice effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.). In addition, the production control CPU 126 also performs demonstration production control when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  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). In the present embodiment, for example, in the case of a big hit, if the result corresponds to “15 round probability variation 2” or “15 round probability variation 3”, the result display effect is executed in an appearance that is not won (disappears) in appearance. Also, when winning or winning small rounds, the result display effect is executed in a manner similar to or close to the loss.

  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 processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the prominent effect according to various conditions (for example, winning type). For example, in the case of 15 rounds of promising big hit with a play, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 15-round prominent effect pattern as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and this effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). To instruct. On the other hand, in the case of a probable big hit with 6 rounds of play, the production control CPU 126 selects a 6-round big role production pattern and instructs this to the production display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). . As a result, the image of the big hit effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses.

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the command for demonstration effect is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 32) and the lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 32). To do.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not saved (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. Note that whether or not the current variation is off can be confirmed based on a variation pattern command or a stop symbol command in addition to the lottery result command. In other words, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the outlier normal variation or outlier reach variation, it can be determined that the current variation is outlier. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of sync.

  Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command at the time of small hit is left, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. Whether or not the current variation is a big hit can also be confirmed based on the variation pattern command or the stop symbol command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the big hit variation, it can be determined that the current variation is a big hit. If the current stop symbol command corresponds to the jackpot symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a jackpot.

  Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, “C0H00H” to “D0H7FH”). The effect pattern number is prepared in advance in pairs with the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect pattern selection table (not shown) and selects the effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time. Can do.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule (change time, reach type and reach occurrence timing) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, stop display The mode and the like are determined. Note that the types of effect symbols determined here all correspond to “combination at the time of small hits”. As described above, in the present embodiment, the common combination of hiragana characters “he”-“i”-“wa” (one pattern) is used for “character combination” in the “combination effect design at the time of small hit”. However, a combination pattern of various characters C0 to C8 is used for the decoration image. For this reason, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern number that constitutes a combination of the characters C0 to C8 corresponding to “small hit” (different effect design determining means).

  Although the above procedure corresponds to “small hit”, if it corresponds to 15 round big hit or 2 round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is “big hit” in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit hour fluctuation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, “E0H00H” to “F0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern number determined here determines (designates) a stop symbol pattern to be finally stopped and displayed together with, for example, an effect pattern (including a reach effect pattern) during variable display. Further, the types of stop symbol patterns determined here include not only those that constitute the above-mentioned “combination at the time of 15 round big hits” but also those that constitute “the combination at the time of 2 round big hits”. “A combination at the time of 15 rounds big hit” is a combination of the same kind of effect symbols as described above. Basically, “a combination at the time of a big hit at 15 rounds” is one of character information L2, L4, L6 representing an even number Alignment is selected. In addition, in the “combination at the time of 15-round probability variation big hit”, a set of character information L1, L3, L5, and L7 representing odd numbers is selected, or a set of character information L0 representing the number “0” is selected. Selected (same kind of effect design determining means). In the “combination at the time of two rounds of big hit”, one type of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” is used in common with “small hit” at the time of character information. On the other hand, with respect to the decoration image, various combinations of the characters C0 to C8 are used for “small hit time” individually (however, there may be overlap with “small hit time”). Therefore, here, the production control CPU 126 selects the common pattern of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” for the character information, but for the decorative image, the characters C0 to C8 corresponding to “2 round big hit”. The effect pattern numbers constituting the combination are individually selected (heterogeneous effect design determining means). Note that, in the big hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched for each big hit stop symbol.

  In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. In other words, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a shift in step S604 (Yes), it next executes step S612.

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes a deviation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command (for example, “A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern numbers at the time of losing are classified into “ordinary deviation fluctuation”, “short-time deviation fluctuation”, “outlier reach fluctuation”, and the like, and a fine reach fluctuation pattern is defined in “outlier reach fluctuation”. Note that which effect pattern number is selected by the effect control CPU 126 is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of detachment is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, occurrence of reach) , Reach type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “7”-“2”-“4”, “7”-“6”-“7”, etc.).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to select the stop display mode (the above-mentioned “He”-“I”-“Wa”) by chance even when not winning. For example, the effect control CPU 126 performs a chance eye stop effect lottery in step S612, and for the character information at the time of winning, the combination of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” is “small hit” or “two-round probability change”. Select in common with "Big hit". In addition, for the decorative image, separately from “small hit” and “two rounds probable big hit”, the effect pattern numbers constituting the combinations of the characters C0 to C8 corresponding to the non-winning are individually selected (heterogeneous effect symbols). Decision means).

  When any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes a notice selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The content of the notice effect is determined based on, for example, the result of internal lottery (winning or non-winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). As described above, the notice effect is for notifying the player of the possibility that the reach state will occur during the variable display effect, or for notifying that there is a possibility that it will eventually be a big hit. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be low at the time of non-winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be relatively high to increase the player's expectation at the time of winning.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address).

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect lottery table selection table used for each winning type.

[Drawing table selection table for big hits]
35 (A): The effect control CPU 126 refers to the “hit-hit effect lottery table selection table” in the previous big-hit varying effect pattern selection process (step S610 in FIG. 34), for example, for each current variation pattern. Specify the table address. In other words, the “hit-hit effect lottery table selection table” is used for, for example, selection lottery of the variation effect pattern and stop display mode at the time of big hit based on the MODE values “A1H” to “A8H” included in the current variation pattern command. This is for designating the address of the effect lottery table to be used.

  The variation pattern command received by the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) is described in, for example, a 2-byte format of MODE value-EVENT value as described above. Here, the MODE value which is the higher byte is referred to. A production lottery table address is selected. That is, MODE values “A1H” to “A8H” as comparison values are described in the left column of the selection table shown in FIG. 35A, and the effect control CPU 126 is included in the current variation pattern command. With reference to the MODE value, the table address in the right column is selected when it matches the comparison value in the selection table. In any case, since the maximum value “FFH” is set on the table for the EVENT value of the variation pattern command, if the MODE value matches the comparison value, the EVENT value ( For example, regardless of “00H” to “97H”), the table address in the right column is applied.

  For example, when the current variation pattern command includes “A1H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 uses “15R (round) normal per-variation table address” as the address of the effect lottery table used for the current variation effect pattern selection lottery. select. Alternatively, when the current variation pattern command includes “A2H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 uses “15R (round) probability variation per change table address as the address of the effect lottery table used for the current variation effect pattern selection lottery. ”Is selected. Similarly, when the current variation pattern command includes “A3H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 uses “15R (round) probability variation per 2 variation table as the address of the effect lottery table used for the current variation effect pattern selection lottery. When “address” is selected, and the variation pattern command includes “A4H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 selects “15R (round) variation per 3 variation table address”, and the variation pattern command indicates “A4H” as the MODE value. When the change control command 126 includes “A5H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 selects the “15R (round) probability change 4 per change table”. Select `` Address '' and change If the mode includes “A6H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 selects “15R (round) probability variation per 5 table address”, and if the variation pattern command includes “A7H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 When “2R (round) probability variation short hit variation table address” is selected, and the variation pattern command includes “A8H” as the MODE value, the production control CPU 126 selects “2R (round) probability variation short non variation variation table address”. ”Is selected. The “2R (round) probability change short unperturbed fluctuation table address” here corresponds to the above-mentioned “2-round probability change non-short variation symbol” when winning, and “2R (round) probability change short hit variation variation” The “hour table address” corresponds to the winning time of the above-mentioned “2 round probability change time-symbol design”. Here, an example of a table configuration in which the production lottery table address is selected using the variation pattern command is given, but in addition to this, the big special stop symbol command ("B1H00H" to "B" B1H07H ”,“ B2H00H ”to“ B2H05H ”(see FIG. 14 and FIG. 15) may be used to select a production lottery table address. Also, here, an example is given in which the MODE value of the variation pattern command is different for each winning type (winning symbol). For example, the MODE value at the time of winning is common as the variation pattern command, and the range of the EVENT value for each winning type. The configuration may be different.

[Table for selecting lottery table for small hits]
In FIG. 35 (B): Further, the effect control CPU 126 refers to the “small hit effect lottery table selection table” in the previous small hit effect variation effect pattern selection process (step S608 in FIG. 34), and the effect lottery table. Specify an address. In other words, the “small hit effect lottery table selection table” is used for the selection lottery of the stop display mode that becomes the “chance eye” based on the MODE value “90H” included in the variation pattern command at the small hit. The address of the rendered lottery table is specified.

  That is, when the current variation pattern command includes “90H” as the MODE value, the effect control CPU 126 selects “small hit variation table address” as the address of the effect lottery table used for the current variation effect pattern selection lottery. Here, for the variation pattern command at the time of the small hit, the same “table address at the time of small hit variation” is selected when the MODE value is “90H”, but for example, a different table address for each EVENT value of the lower byte is selected. It may be a table configuration to be selected.

  In any case, as shown in FIGS. 35 (A) and 35 (B), the effect control CPU 126 displays “2R probability change short short hit change table address” or “small hit change table”. When “address” is designated, the “success chance” stop symbol pattern is selected in each effect pattern selection table.

  Next, FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an effect pattern selection table specified for each winning type.

[2-round probability variation non-short-time variation variation pattern selection table]
36 (A): This “2 round non-short time variable change effect presentation pattern selection table” is configured to determine the stop symbol pattern to be displayed at the time of the final stop, for example, according to the selection ratio shown in the left column. ing. For example, when the production control CPU 126 obtains a stop symbol pattern selection random number (for example, 0 to 255) which is one of the production random numbers in the previous big hit hour variation production pattern selection process (step S610 in FIG. 34), from that value A random lottery is performed, and the patterns of “weak chance eyes A”, “weak chance eyes B”, “medium chance eyes A”, “medium chance eyes B”, “strong chance eyes A”, “strong chance eyes B” Alternatively, either “strong chance eye C” is selected. The stop symbol pattern selection random number is separately updated in, for example, the counter area of the RAM 130 (the same applies hereinafter).

  Of these, “weak chance eye A” and “weak chance eye B” specify (determine) a combination of characters C0 to C8 indicating that the possibility of being a “two-round probability variation big hit” is relatively low as described above, for example. More specifically, “a combination of characters having low relevance” as shown in (I) of FIG. 31 is designated. However, in this case, the selection ratio of “weak chance A” or “weak chance B” is set to be relatively low, “25/256”, respectively. The frequency at which the result display effect is executed with “weak chance eye A” or “weak chance eye B” is kept low. As a result, despite the internal transition to the “high probability state”, the player is expected to be in the “high probability state” by frequently displaying a chance stop pattern with a relatively low degree of expectation. It is possible to prevent the feeling from being extremely lowered.

  Next, “medium chance eye A” and “medium chance eye B” are, for example, combinations of characters C0 to C8 indicating that the possibility of corresponding to “2 rounds probable big hit” is relatively moderate. This is to specify (determine), and specifically, to specify "a combination of characters having a medium relationship with each other" as shown in (II) and (III) in FIG. In addition, the selection ratio of “medium chance eye A” or “medium chance eye B” is set to a relatively medium level of “40/256”, respectively. ) ”, The frequency at which the result display effect is executed for“ medium chance eye A ”or“ medium chance eye B ”is set to medium. As a result, when transitioning to the “high probability state” internally, the chance eye stop pattern with a moderately intermediate expectation is displayed, so that the player has a moderate expectation of the “high probability state”. Can be held in.

  In addition, for “strong chance eye A” and “strong chance eye B”, for example, as described above, a combination of characters C0 to C8 indicating that there is a relatively high possibility of being a “two-round probability variation big hit” is specified (determined). Specifically, it designates “a combination of characters that are strongly related to each other” as shown in FIG. In addition, the selection ratio of “strong chance eye A” or “strong chance eye B” is set to be relatively high, “63/256”, respectively. The frequency at which the result display effect is executed for “strong chance eye A” or “strong chance eye B” is set to be relatively high. As a result, when transitioning to the “high probability state” internally, a high-expectation chance stop pattern is displayed at a certain high frequency, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation of the “high probability state”. I can hold you strong.

  The “strong chance eye C” designates (determines) a combination of characters C0 to C8 that clearly indicates, for example, that it corresponds to “2 rounds probable big hit” (the possibility is 100%). Although not specifically illustrated, “strong chance eye C” is, for example, a common combination of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” for character information L8, but left, middle, and right for characters. A combination in which two or more (or three) identical persons are designated in the design is designated. Here, the selection ratio of “strong chance item C (probability change confirmation)” is set to be relatively low as “6/256”. However, when “2 round probability change big hit” is applicable, “strong chance item C ( The possibility that the result display effect will be executed is not zero. Therefore, by displaying a stop symbol with a “strong chance eye C” at a certain frequency, the player can be confident of the transition to the “high probability state” and can maintain a high motivation for the subsequent game. .

  The selection ratio setting as described above is merely an example, and the selection ratio setting can be changed as appropriate. The table shown in FIG. 36 is for selecting the combination mode at the time of final stop for the effect symbols, and the effect pattern (various display type, reach development pattern, reach to be stopped first) For the effect pattern etc., the effect pattern is selected using a variable effect pattern selection table (not shown).

[Direction pattern selection table when changing small hits]
36 (B): The “small hit fluctuation effect pattern selection table” is also configured to determine the stop symbol pattern to be displayed at the time of the final stop according to the selection ratio shown in the left column, for example. That is, when the effect control CPU 126 obtains a stop symbol pattern selection random number (for example, 0 to 255), which is one of effect random numbers, in the previous small hitting variation effect pattern selection process (step S608 in FIG. 34), the value is obtained. And draws out a lottery, and the stop symbol pattern is “weak chance eye A”, “weak chance eye B”, “medium chance eye A”, “medium chance eye B”, “strong chance eye A” or “strong chance eye B” ”Is selected.

  In this case, the selection ratio of “weak chance item A” and “weak chance item B” is set to be relatively high, “60/256”. It can be seen that the frequency of execution of the result display effect is set to be relatively high at “weak chance B”. As a result, when the transition to the “high probability state” is not made internally, the chance stop pattern with a relatively low degree of expectation is preferentially displayed, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation of the “high probability state”. You can prevent them from being held inadvertently.

  Next, for “medium chance eye A” and “medium chance eye B”, the selection ratio is set to a relatively medium level of “40/256”. The frequency at which the result display effect is executed at “chance eye A” or “medium chance eye B” is set to a medium level. By this, if the state does not shift to the “high probability state” internally, a chance intermediate stop pattern with a moderately intermediate expectation level is displayed to the player. You can have a good sense of expectation, and you can aim for the next big hit game.

  In addition, the selection ratio for “strong chance A” and “strong chance B” is set to be relatively low, “25/256”. "Or" strong chance eye B ", the frequency at which the result display effect is executed is kept relatively low. This prevents the chance stop pattern with a certain degree of expectation from being displayed too frequently, even though it does not shift to the “high probability state” internally, and makes the player enter the “high probability state”. It is possible to prevent an excessive sense of expectation (so-called gassing effect).

  And since the selection ratio (range of hit value) is not set for “strong chance eye C”, a result display effect is executed with “strong chance eye C (probability change confirmed)” at the time of “small hit”. It will never be done. Thereby, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is mistakenly convinced of the transition to the “high probability state”.

  Similarly, the setting of the selection ratio as described above is merely an example, and the setting of the selection ratio can be changed as appropriate.

  Although not specifically shown here as a table structure, the effect control CPU 126 can select the stop symbol pattern at the chance even when not winning (when the deviation fluctuates) as described above. In this case, a selection table that approximates the table configuration shown in FIG. 36B is used as the non-winning effect pattern selection table, for example. The selection ratio is set by, for example, setting the selection ratio of “weak chance eye A” and “weak chance eye B” to be relatively high (for example, about 250/256), and setting “medium chance eye A” and “medium chance eye”. The selection ratio of “eye B” is set to be relatively low (for example, about 6/256). For “strong chance eyes A” to “strong chance eyes C”, a table configuration in which no selection ratio is set is adopted. When the effect control CPU 126 obtains a chance random effect lottery random number (for example, 0 to 255) when receiving the command for the reach reach variation pattern in the above-described variation effect pattern selection process (step S612 in FIG. 34), the value is obtained. Is used to obtain another chance chance stop pattern selection random number (for example, 0 to 255) at the time of winning, and “weak chance eye A”, “weak chance eye B”, “ Either “medium chance eye A” or “medium chance eye B” can be selected. Thereby, even in the result display effect at the time of non-winning, the chance eye stop pattern can be displayed at an appropriate frequency, and the holding effect until the next big hit game can be improved. It is assumed that the chance eye effect lottery random number and the chance eye stop pattern selection random number are updated in, for example, separate counter areas of the RAM 130 as described above.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above, for example, the following advantages can be obtained.
(1) When the opening operation of the variable winning device 30 with no substantial play is executed, such as “2 rounds probable big hit” or “small win”, the chance eye effect is executed when the fluctuation is stopped. It is possible to moderately stimulate the player's sense of expectation for the “high probability state”.

(2) In the case of (1) above, the character information of the chance eye patterns is unified into a common pattern (one way) of hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa”, so that the chance eye effect is produced. The pattern is not inadvertently complicated, and the player can be clearly informed that “the chance eye has stopped”.

  In this regard, conventionally, images of characters and the like are associated with character information on a one-to-one basis. Therefore, when diversifying chance eye patterns, character information is combined in a complicated combination (for example, “1”-“3”-“5”). ”,“ 5 ”-“ 3 ”-“ 1 ”,“ 1 ”-“ 2 ”-“ 3 ”,“ 3 ”-“ 2 ”-“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”-“ 4 ”-“ 6 ”, etc. ), And it was difficult for players to understand at first glance that it was an “opportunity”. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the character information is changed to a simple hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa” common pattern (one way), so that the player can see the “chance” at a glance. I can easily understand that there is.

(3) In addition, since various combinations using characters C0 to C8 can be used for the chance eye pattern, even if it is simple as a common pattern, an extremely rich variation is adopted. Diversity can be improved.

(4) In addition, in the chance eye pattern, the possibility of being a “two-round probable big hit” is displayed through a combination of mutually related characters, thereby suggesting the degree of expectation for the “high probability state” Therefore, it is possible to maintain the aggressiveness of the game by giving the player interest and attention to the chance eye effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. In one embodiment, the winning symbol for stopping and displaying the chance eye pattern is “a symbol with no short time at two rounds”. However, the chance eye pattern may be stopped and displayed even when the “two rounds with a short time at changing probability” symbol is won. In this case, the player's expectation is stimulated within a short period of time (for example, several seconds) from the stop of the chance to the end of the two rounds of the protagonist until the time reduction function is actually activated. Attention can be paid to the behavior, and tension during that time can be maintained. Also, in order to quickly determine whether or not the time reduction function actually operates (whether the variable start winning device 28 operates at high frequency), let's actively launch game balls and receive an operation lottery (start gate 20 Can be motivated to pass) and maintain a high motivation for gaming.

  The images of the character information L0 to L8 and the characters C0 to C8 listed as the constituent elements of the effect design are merely examples, and these may be configured in other modes. For example, the character information may be composed of Chinese numerals, alphabets, symbols, etc., and the character as a decoration image is not only a person or an animal, but also other living things (plants, insects, microorganisms) or manufactured products. (Articles, vehicles, robots, etc.) may be used.

  In one embodiment, the chance eye pattern is hiragana “he”-“i”-“wa”. For example, the numbers “1”-“2”-“3” are used instead as the common chance eye pattern. May be. If the combination is relatively easy for the player to understand, there are multiple combinations such as “Hi”-“I”-“Wa” in hiragana and “1”-“2”-“3” in numbers. Can also be used as a common chance eye pattern. Therefore, in the present invention, the chance eye pattern is not limited to only one combination.

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 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol Display device 34a First special symbol operation memory lamp 35a Second special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (5)

Lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to the player's interest on the condition that a predetermined event that triggers a lottery occurs during the game;
If a result other than non-winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the lottery execution means, at least one of the plurality of winning types including the first specified winning type, the second specified winning type and the special winning type A winning type determining means for determining whether it is applicable;
When the internal lottery is executed by the lottery execution means, the symbol display means for displaying the symbols in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery after the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time;
A result other than non-winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the lottery execution means, and a result of the winning type determination means determining that the result corresponds to the first specific winning type, the symbol display means causes the first specific winning prize to be determined. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the type, the special game in which a special condition different from the normal condition is applied as a special game can be easily generated for a predetermined variable winning device for a predetermined time. A special opening operation of the variable winning device is executed, or a result other than non-winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the lottery executing means, and it is determined that the winning type determining means corresponds to the second specific winning type As a result, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the result of the second specific winning type by the symbol display means, the special opening operation is performed as the special game. And special game execution means for executing short-opening operation of the variable winning devices within a short period of time to be difficult if not impossible occurrence of winning separately for said variable winning devices,
A result other than non-winning is obtained in the internal lottery by the lottery execution means, and the result of the special winning type is determined by the symbol display means as a result of being determined to be the special winning type by the winning type determining means. When a symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner to represent, the short-term opening operation of the variable winning device is executed within a short period in which it is difficult even if it is impossible to generate a winning for the variable winning device while the normal condition is applied. Short-term opening operation execution means,
When the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning, and when the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to either the first specified winning type or the second specified winning type, the special game executing means After the completion of the special opening operation or the short-term opening operation, winning is performed with a high probability compared with the low probability state from the low probability state where the winning is obtained with at least a normal probability in the internal lottery performed by the lottery execution means. High probability state transition means for transition to the obtained high probability state;
When the result of the internal lottery obtained in the low probability state is other than non-winning, and the winning type determining means determines that the special winning type is applicable, the short-term opening operation executing means performs the short-term opening operation execution means. Low probability state maintaining means for maintaining the low probability state even after the end of the operation;
When the internal lottery is executed by the lottery executing means, after executing a variable display effect that displays a predetermined effect symbol in a variable manner corresponding to the symbol variable display by the symbol display means within at least the variable time, In response to the stop display mode, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to indicate whether the result of the internal lottery is non-winning or non-winning. A symbol effect execution means for executing a result display effect indicating which winning type corresponds to the mode,
As the constituent elements of the effect design, at least a plurality of types of character information for individually identifying the types of the effect designs are specified in advance, and a plurality of types decorating the effect design in association with each type of the character information Effect design element prescribing means for prescribing the decorative image of
When executing the result display effect by the symbol effect execution means, if the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning and the winning type determining means determines that it corresponds to the first specific winning type, the effect By selecting any one type of the character information from the plurality of types of character information defined by the design element defining means, all the effects are combined with a plurality of the effect symbols used in the result display effect. The same kind of effect design determining means for determining as a combination consisting of a set of the same type of the character information and the corresponding same type of the decorative image,
Upon execution of the result display effect by the symbol effect execution means, it is determined that the result of the internal lottery is other than non-winning and corresponds to either the second specified winning type or the special winning type by the winning type determining means. Also in the case of the above, the result display is obtained by selecting in common a plurality of different types of character information constituting a specific sign from among the plurality of types of character information defined by the effect design element defining means. A combination mode of a plurality of production symbols used in production is determined as a combination that is common to the character information, while the special category type is determined when the winning type determining unit determines that the second specific winning type is met. Correspondence with each type of the character information in the common combination when it is determined to fall under any of Regardless of the type, the different types of decorative images are individually selected, and the combination pattern of the plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect is determined as a plurality of individual combinations for the decoration image. And a game machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect design element defining means is:
As the plurality of types of decoration images, each image defines a plurality of types of characters having individuality,
The heterogeneous effect design determining means is:
In the combination mode of the plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect, at least the winning type determined by the winning type determining means through a common combination of the different types of character information constituting the specific sign is It represents that it corresponds to either 2 specific winning types or the special winning types, and at least corresponds to either the second specific winning type or the special winning types through a combination of different types of characters as the decoration image A gaming machine characterized by whether or not the possibility is high. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The heterogeneous effect design determining means is:
When it is determined that the result of the internal lottery obtained in the low probability state is other than non-winning, and the winning type determining means corresponds to either the second specified winning type or the special winning type, A gaming machine representing a degree of possibility of being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transfer means through a combination of different types of characters as the decoration image. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The heterogeneous effect design determining means is:
In the execution of the result display effect by the symbol effect execution means, even when the result of the internal lottery is not won, a plurality of types of the character information defined by the effect symbol element defining means are plural. By selecting the character information of different types constituting a specific sign in common, the combination mode of the plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect is determined as a common combination for the character information, and The decoration pattern is combined with a plurality of effect patterns used in the result display effect by individually selecting the different types of the decoration images independently of the association with the character information types that are common combinations. A gaming machine characterized in that images are determined as individual combinations. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The heterogeneous effect design determining means is:
Even if the result of the internal lottery is a non-winning result, in the combination aspect of the plurality of effect symbols used in the result display effect, the common information of the different types of character information constituting the specific sign is shared. There is a possibility that the result of the internal lottery is not a non-winning result through a combination, and that it has been determined by the winning type determining means that it corresponds to either the second specific winning type or the special winning type. On the other hand, it represents that the degree of possibility of being transferred to the high probability state by the high probability state transfer means through a combination of different kinds of characters as the decoration image is relatively low. Machine.