JP2011245068A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 10 includes: a variable prize winning device which switches its state between an open state in which game balls moving in a game region can enter it and a closed state in which they can not enter it; a main control means which holds a lottery for determining the opening/closing pattern of the variable prize winning device on the basis of satisfaction of predetermined conditions and opens/closes the variable prize winning device on the basis of the result of the lottery; an information giving means which can give specified information; and an instruction control means which controls the information giving means. When the variable prize winning device is turned into the open state several times on the basis of one result of the lottery, the main control means closes the variable prize winning device, if at least a specified number of game balls enter the variable prize winning device after opening it. It executes control for opening it, when a predetermined time elapses after closing the variable prize winning device and outputs a command to a sub control means at least at the timing of closing of the variable prize winning device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In the pachinko machine, whether or not a big hit state is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball enters a start ball entering means provided in a game area where a game ball launched by a launcher is guided) The result of the lottery determination is taught by performing variable display on the variable display device and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time. When winning in the winning / losing lottery, after the variable display, a jackpot state occurs in which the variable winning device provided in the game area is released, and the player places the game ball in the variable winning device. Thus, it is possible to acquire a lot of game values (prize balls) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In general, in the big win state, a variable winning device is released for a specified time, or a predetermined number of game balls are won in the variable winning device, and this is repeated a specified number of times.

  Conventionally, as a type of jackpot state, a normal jackpot in which a normal mode in which a success / failure lottery is performed with a first probability after the end of the jackpot state is given, and a probability change mode in which a winner / lottery is performed with a probability higher than the first probability There is only a probable jackpot that is awarded, and the open / close pattern of the variable winning device in the jackpot state is the same for both jackpots. For this reason, when the occurrence of a big hit state is taught, the feelings are raised, but when the big hit state is started, the player only feels a monotonous big hit state without a substitute, so the player feels tired You may remember.

  On the other hand, in recent years, there are a plurality of jackpot states in which the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device is different, for example, the specified time for opening the variable winning device is different or the number of times the variable winning device is opened is different. There is a gaming machine. In such a gaming machine, the game value obtainable by the player varies depending on the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device, so that the player is interested in the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device even during the big hit state. Can hold. Therefore, inflection is given even during the big hit state, and the interest can be improved.

  In general, a gaming machine is provided with a display device for performance. When there are a plurality of jackpot states with different opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device as described above, it is conceivable that the type of jackpot state is taught on the display device as the jackpot state progresses. In particular, since the type of jackpot state can be determined by the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device without teaching by the display device, the timing of opening the variable winning device that will reveal the difference in the type of jackpot state It is preferable to perform a corresponding display on the display device at the same time.

JP 2003-154110 A

  By the way, there is a feeling that such a display effect is suddenly performed only by simultaneously performing the opening timing of the variable winning device and the predetermined display effect on the display device, which will determine the type of the jackpot state. Despite the provision of points that can increase the player's feelings such as whether or not the jackpot state is more advantageous for the player, there is a concern that the player cannot fully utilize the point.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming area where a game ball launched by the launching means is guided,
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is harder to enter than in the open state;
Condition establishment detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is established;
Based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means, a lottery for determining an opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device, and a main control means for opening and closing the variable winning device based on the result of the lottery,
Information teaching means capable of teaching predetermined information to a player;
Teaching control means for controlling the information teaching means,
In the case where the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times based on the result of the one lottery, the main control means includes:
When the predetermined winning time has elapsed since the variable winning device was opened, or when the predetermined number of game balls entered the variable winning device, the variable winning device is in the closed state. Change
When the variable winning device is in an open state, the variable winning device is changed to an open state when a predetermined closing time has elapsed since the variable winning device was closed,
A command is output to the teaching control means at a timing when the variable winning device in the open state is closed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set. It is a front view which shows structures, such as an inner frame and a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame, the back pack unit, etc. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a classification determination process. It is a flowchart which shows reach determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a through gate passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display setting process. It is a flowchart which shows discrimination | determination information setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows various table structures. It is a flowchart which shows a variable winning apparatus control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an opportunity corresponding unit control process. It is a flowchart which shows a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a command determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a sub control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for the determination of a decoration design, etc. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of a counter. It is a flowchart which shows holding information storage processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot display process. It is explanatory drawing of an opening / closing pattern address table. It is explanatory drawing of an E2 table. It is explanatory drawing of an E3 table. It is explanatory drawing of an opening / closing control management table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the opening / closing pattern of various jackpot types. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display effect in a decoration symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display effect in a decoration symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display effect in a decoration symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display effect in a decoration symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display effect in a decoration symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display effect in a decoration symbol display apparatus. It is a time chart which shows the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize-winning apparatus in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the configuration of the inner frame 12, the game board 30, and the like. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12, the back pack unit 203, and the like are opened. However, in FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, nails and accessories placed on the surface of the game board 30, a glass unit 137 attached to the front frame set 14, and the like are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and the like, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported at one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. .

  As shown in FIG. 6 and the like, the outer frame 11 has an upper side frame constituting portion 11a and a lower side frame constituting portion 11b made of a wooden plate material, and the left side frame constituting portion 11c and the right side frame constituting portion 11d are made of aluminum alloy. Each of the frame components 11a to 11d is assembled in a rectangular frame shape as a whole by a detachable fastener such as a screw.

  An upper hinge 81 and a lower hinge 82 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the left side frame constituting portion 11c (see FIG. 1). The upper and lower hinges 81 and 82 support the upper and lower portions of the inner frame 12 so that the inner frame 12 can be rotated. As a result, the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. And the inner frame 12 etc. are accommodated in the space part formed inside the outer frame 11.

  The right side frame constituting portion 11d is formed with an extending wall portion 83 that protrudes from the vicinity of the rear end portion in the width direction toward the inside of the outer frame 11. The extending wall 83 covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 (see FIG. 6) provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12 from the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 5). In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a pair of upper and lower receiving portions 84 and 85 to which the locking member of the locking device 600 is locked are provided on the front surface side of the extending wall portion 83. Further, a pressing portion 86 that abuts on an inner frame opening detection switch 92 described later is provided on the lower receiving portion 85 so as to protrude toward the inner side of the outer frame 11.

  Furthermore, a resin curtain decoration 87 is attached to the lower frame constituting portion 11b. A rib 88 projecting upward is integrally formed at the back of the upper surface of the curtain decoration 87. This makes it difficult to form a gap with the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set up and down on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, so that the inner frame 12 can be opened forward with the opening / closing axis serving as an axis. It has become. The inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 38 whose outer shape is rectangular, and a substantially elliptical window hole 39 is formed at the center of the resin base 38.

  A front frame set 14 is attached to the front side of the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 can be opened forward with an opening / closing axis set along the top and bottom on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  The front frame set 14 has a rectangular outer shape like the inner frame 12, and covers almost the entire front side of the inner frame 12 in the closed state. A substantially elliptical window 101 is formed at the center of the front frame set 14. Thereby, the game board 30 (game area) attached to the rear surface of the inner frame 12 can be visually recognized from the outside through the window portion 101 of the front frame set 14 and the window hole 39 of the inner frame 12. The detailed configuration of the game board 30 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the front frame set 14, a lower tray 15 as a ball tray is provided at the lower center, and game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 are stored in the lower tray 15. It is possible. In addition, on the front side of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 25 for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 15 is provided. In addition, an effect button 125 with a built-in LED is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15, and by pressing the effect button 125, a corresponding effect is performed on a decorative symbol display device 42 described later. Or the production content is changed.

  On the right side of the lower plate 15, a game ball launching handle (hereinafter simply referred to as a handle) 18 protruding toward the front side is provided. The handle 18 is provided with a touch sensor (not shown) and an operation amount detection means (variable resistor) (not shown) for detecting the operation amount of the operation unit of the handle 18. When the handle 18 is rotated clockwise, a game ball is launched by a launching device 60 serving as launching means described later with a strength corresponding to the amount of pivoting operation. Further, the handle 18 is provided with a firing prohibiting button 18 a that can be pressed with the thumb of the right hand that holds the handle 18. In the state where the firing prohibition button 18a is pressed, even if the handle 18 is held, the launching device 60 is prohibited from launching the game ball. Therefore, the rotation of the handle 18 can be performed while prohibiting the launch of the game ball, or the launch of the game ball can be temporarily stopped while the handle 18 is held.

  An upper plate 19 is provided above the lower plate 15. The upper plate 19 is a ball tray that temporarily stores the game balls and guides them toward a launching device 60 described later while aligning them in a row. When the upper plate 19 is full of game balls, the game balls to be paid out are guided to the lower plate 15 via the lower plate communication passage 71 and the discharge port 16 described later.

  The upper plate 19 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. Thereby, in the game hall or the like, when the ball lending button 121 is operated with a bill or a card inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, depending on the operation Rental balls are supplied to the upper plate 19. On the other hand, the return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. However, the ball lending button 121 and the return button 122 are not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are directly lending to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, so-called cash machine.

  Further, the upper plate 19 is provided with a ball removal button 123. When the ball removal button 123 is pressed, a communication hole (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the ball guide path of the upper plate 19 and communicating with the lower plate 15 is opened and stored in the upper plate 19. The game ball is guided (dropped) to the lower plate 15. That is, the player can move the game ball on the upper plate 19 to the lower plate 15 at any time by operating the ball removal button 123.

  In addition, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front surface of the front frame set 14. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In addition, error display lamps 104 that are turned on when a predetermined error occurs are provided on both sides of the annular illumination portion 102. In addition, a large number of small through holes are formed in the annular illumination portion 102 above the error display lamps 104 corresponding to the speakers SP (see FIG. 3) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. .

  A glass unit 137 is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. The glass unit 137 is not attached to a pair of conventional front and rear rectangular glass plates separately in front and rear pairs, but is formed into a round shape as a whole and attached after being assembled.

  Next, the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 30 is mounted on the inner frame 12 (resin base 38) on the rear side of the window hole 39. The game board 30 is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38). Therefore, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 39 of the resin base 38.

  Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the inner frame 12 (resin base 38), that is, below the window hole 39 (game board 30), a launch rail for guiding the launch device 60 and the game ball immediately after being launched from the launch device 60. 61 is attached. In the present embodiment, a solenoid-type firing device is employed as the firing device 60. In addition, above the launching device 60, a ball feeding device that guides the game balls guided from the upper plate 19 one by one to the launching position of the launching device 60 by driving a built-in driving means (for example, a solenoid). 63 is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning unit (starting port) 33, a through gate 34, a variable display device unit 35, a first special display device 43L, a second special display device 43R, and the like. It is disposed in a through hole formed by router processing, and is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like. As is well known, when a game ball enters (wins) various winning ports such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33, etc., it is detected by various detection switches, and is sent to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. For example, when there is a ball entering the start winning unit 33, there are three balls when there is a ball entering the general winning slot 31, and when there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32. Fifteen game balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and the game balls that have not won the various winning ports such as the general winning port 31 are discharged out of the game area through the out port 36. . In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a large number of nails for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as windmills (servants).

  The start winning unit 33 includes an upper winning opening 33a and a lower winning opening 33b as a starting winning means, and a pair of opening / closing members 33c provided on both sides of the lower winning opening 33b. The upper winning opening 33a allows a game ball to always enter, while the lower winning opening 33b is a game that flows down the gaming area by the opening / closing member 33c opening and closing in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition. The state can be changed between an open state in which a ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. As will be described in detail later, the start winning unit 33 includes a first start winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b that detect game balls that have entered the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. When a game ball is detected by the start winning switches 224a and 224b, whether or not to generate a big hit state is determined, and special display devices 43L and 43R (and a decorative symbol display device 42 to be described later). ) Is displayed in a variable display. Then, when winning in the winning / losing lottery (a jackpot), a jackpot state (special game state) in which the variable winning device 32 is released is given.

  In the present embodiment, there are nine types of jackpot states (jackpot types), and the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state is different for each jackpot type. Further, in the present embodiment, there are eight types of “probability variation jackpots” that will be given a high probability state (probability variation mode) after the jackpot state ends, and low probability states (time reduction mode) after the termination of the jackpot state. There is one type of “normal hit” (hereinafter referred to as “MB”) to be given.

  The “probable jackpot” includes 15 round bonuses (hereinafter referred to as “15RB”), jump-up bonus (hereinafter referred to as “JUB”), 5 round rank-up bonus (hereinafter referred to as “5RUB”), 10 rounds Rank-up bonus (hereinafter referred to as “10 RUB”), 15-round rank-up bonus (hereinafter referred to as “15 RUB”), 5-round surprise bonus (hereinafter referred to as “5RSB”), 10-round surprise bonus (hereinafter referred to as “ 10RSB ”) and special probability variation (hereinafter referred to as“ LB ”), which will be described in detail later, but each variable winning device 32 is configured to have different opening / closing patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, when “15 RB”, “JUB”, “5 RUB”, “10 RUB”, “15 RUB”, “5 RSB”, “10 RSB” is won, the variable winning device 32 opened in the big win state is displayed. On the other hand, it is hoped that a game ball is entered and a prize ball is obtained, but when “LB” or “MB” is won, the opening time of the variable winning device 32 that is released in the big hit state is 0.06 seconds. The configuration is extremely short, and it is not possible to expect a winning ball to enter the variable winning device 32 and obtain a winning ball.

  In this embodiment, even when the game ball enters the top winning opening 33a or the bottom winning opening 33b, the allocation of the big hit type given when winning in the winning lottery is the same. It is. In addition, even if a player enters a winning hole 33a, 33b in a high probability state (probability change mode) or a player who enters a winning hole 33a, 33b in a low probability state (normal mode or time reduction mode), The allocation of jackpot type given when winning is the same.

  The first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are each constituted by a 7-segment display device of a type capable of displaying two characters (and dots), and are installed on the right side of the variable winning device 32. Then, when the game ball enters the top winning port 33a of the start winning unit 33, the first special display device 43L performs switching display (variable display), and the game ball enters the lower winning port 33b. As a trigger, switching display (variation display) is performed on the second special display device 43R. Note that the display contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R are directly controlled by a main control device 261 as main control means described later.

  In addition, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, whether or not a big hit is determined is determined by the display mode (lighting mode) when the variable display is stopped. . For example, when a game ball wins the top winning opening 33a, the lighting mode (combination of segments to be lit) is switched and displayed (variable display, for example, every 4 msec) on the corresponding first special display device 43L. When a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the lighting modes is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when the jackpot lottery is won, the corresponding lighting mode is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a jackpot state is generated.

  Further, in the special display devices 43L and 43R, not only whether or not the jackpot is taught, but in the case of the jackpot, the jackpot type is also taught. That is, for example, when “7.7.” Is displayed on the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device 43R), “15RB” is assigned and “d.U.” is displayed. In this case, “10 RUB” is assigned. In addition, there are a plurality of stop modes of the special display devices 43L and 43R that teach one jackpot type instead of one. For example, when “15RB” occurs, the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device) 43R), any one of “7.7.”, “P.b”, “5.L.”, “A.3”... Is selected and stopped.

  When either the first special display device 43L or the second special display device 43R is performing the variable display or the determination display, the other is turned off (“−” is displayed). However, if neither the change display nor the determination display is performed in either case, “-” is displayed in both cases.

  In addition, when a game ball newly wins the start winning unit 33 during the variation display of the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, the corresponding variation display is performed at that time. It is the structure performed after the end of. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in the present embodiment, it corresponds to the game ball won in the top winning port 33a and the game ball won in the lower winning port 33b. Then, the variation display up to four times (total eight variation display) is put on hold. In addition, the number of times of holding is lit and displayed by the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b. If a new game ball wins the start winning unit 33 during the big hit state, the corresponding change display is also suspended.

  Basically, the variable display triggered by winning in the top winning opening 33a is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have entered the top winning opening 33a and is digested in the order in which they entered, and the bottom winning opening 33b. The change display triggered by winning a prize is stored in the order in which the corresponding game balls have entered the lower winning opening 33b and digested in the order in which they entered. However, when both the variable display triggered by winning in the upper winning opening 33a and the variable display triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b are held (the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding hold) In the case where one or more lamps 46b are lit), the variable display triggered by the entry into the lower prize opening 33b is preferentially digested. In other words, unless all the variable displays triggered by winning in the lower winning opening 33b are digested, the variable display triggered by entering the upper winning opening 33a is not performed. For example, in the state where one first holding lamp 46a is lit, when a game ball enters the lower winning opening 33b and one second holding lamp 46b lights, the player enters the upper winning opening 33a. The change display that is triggered is postponed, and the change display that is triggered by the ball entering the lower prize opening 33b is performed first. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the fluctuation display triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a is also referred to as “first fluctuation display”, and the fluctuation display triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b is referred to as “second fluctuation display”. Is also referred to.

  The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which no game ball can be won, and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won in a big hit state (occurrence of a special game state). Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize winning device 32 has a large winning opening (winning opening) leading to the rear of the game board 30, a shutter (movable part) for opening and closing the large winning opening, and a shutter for operating the shutter. A prize winning solenoid (driving means) and a count switch 223 for detecting a game ball that has entered the prize winning opening are provided, and the variable prize winning device 32 ( The big prize opening) is switched between the closed state and the open state. As described above, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state is different for each jackpot type.

  Further, the through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, the through gate 34 is started. A pitch assist lottery for determining whether or not the winning unit 33 is in an open state is performed, and a variation display for teaching the result of the pitch assist lottery is performed on the normal symbol display device 41. Then, when a winning is made in the winning assist lottery, the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for a specified time after the end of the variation display.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a normal symbol display device 41 that variably displays triggered by the passage of the through gate 34, and a decorative symbol display device that variably displays in accordance with the variable display by the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. 42 is provided. Further, the variable display device unit 35 indicates a variation indicating whether the variation display performed on the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponds to which of the top winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b. A lamp 40, the first holding lamp 46a and the second holding lamp 46b, and a holding lamp 44 are provided.

  The normal symbol display device 41 is configured so that “○” or “×” can be lit as a normal symbol. For example, each time a game ball passes through the through gate 34, the normal symbol is displayed as “O” → “×” → “○” →... Is displayed at high speed (change display). Then, when the change display is stopped for several seconds with the “◯” symbol (winning symbol), the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for a predetermined time. The display contents of the normal symbol display device 41 are directly controlled by a main control device 261 described later.

  In addition, when a game ball newly passes through the through gate 34 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the end of the fluctuation display at that time. It has become. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be held is determined for each model of the pachinko machine, but in this embodiment, it is held up to 4 times, and the hold number is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. Yes.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and display contents are controlled by a sub-control device 262 and a display control device 45 as teaching control means described later. That is, in the decorative symbol display device 42, the sub-control device 262 supports the auxiliary design based on the command from the main control device 261 so as to correspond to the results displayed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Display contents are determined, and display is performed by the display control device 45 described later. In the present embodiment, various lamps whose lighting modes change in accordance with various effects in the decorative symbol display device 42, the speaker SP, the decorative symbol display device 42, and the like constitute information teaching means.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is provided with, for example, three symbol display areas, upper, middle, and lower, and a plurality of types of symbols (for example, symbols numbered 1 to 9) are sequentially displayed in each symbol display area. After that, the symbols are stopped and displayed in order for each symbol display area (for example, in the order of the upper symbol display area → the lower symbol display area → the middle symbol display area). For example, when the jackpot is determined by the main control device 261, a display corresponding to the jackpot is made on the first or second special display device 43L, 43R, and the symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42. In combination, the symbols are stopped and displayed (for example, the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display region, the middle symbol display region, and the lower symbol display region are the same), and the big hit state is started.

  Further, when symbols are stopped and displayed in combinations corresponding to jackpots, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area, for example, as a preceding stage. In this way, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area and the variable display is still being performed in the middle symbol display area is the reach state.

  In the present embodiment, after the reach state occurs, in the middle symbol display area, when the same symbol as the symbol (reach symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area is stopped and displayed (Zero eyes In the case of a stop display), any of “15RB”, “JUB”, “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, and “10RSB” that can be expected to win a prize ball in the big hit state Is granted. In addition, the combination of symbols other than the hollow eyes basically teaches “displacement”. However, in this embodiment, when “LB” or “MB” cannot be obtained, the double eyes Instead, a combination of a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol) or a combination of out-of-front and back symbols where the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol is stopped and displayed. It has become so. In the present embodiment, the mode in which “3”, “4”, and “1” are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas is a combination of chance symbols.

  In addition, the variation specifying lamp 40 includes a blue light emitting LED and a red light emitting LED, and the decorative symbol display device 42 displays a variation display triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a. When the display is changed, the light is emitted in blue, and when the variable display is triggered by the entry into the lower prize opening 33b, the light is emitted in red.

  The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the decorative symbol display device 42. A ball entrance 151 is provided in the upper portion of the center frame 47, and a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 151 is formed inside the center frame 47 along the side of the decorative symbol display device 42. It is guided on a stage 153 formed below the decorative symbol display device 42 via a warp channel 152 extending vertically. The game ball guided on the stage 153 falls from the stage 153 to the front game area, or rolls on the stage 153 and then enters the pocket 154 formed at the center back side of the stage 153. . The pocket 154 communicates with a guide passage 155 that leads to a game area directly above the start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a), and a game ball that has entered the pocket 154 has a relatively high probability. The start winning unit 33 (upward winning opening 33a) is entered.

  The game board 30 includes an inner rail component 51 and an outer rail component 52, and a rail 50 that guides a game ball launched from the launch device 60 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached. As a result, the game balls fired in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 18 are guided through the launch rail 61 and the rail 50 into a game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass unit 137.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail constituting portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the rail 50 to the game area returns to the rail 50 again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to a substantially distal end portion (upper right portion in FIG. 4) of the outer rail constituting portion 52. The game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is returned to, for example, the substantially central portion of the game board 30.

  In the present embodiment, the outer rail component 52 is interrupted at the upper right portion of the game board 30, and the inner rail component 51 is interrupted at the lower right portion of the game board 30. For this reason, the game area is defined by the inner peripheral surface of the rail 50 and the window hole 39 of the resin base 38. However, since the game ball launched by the launching device 60 may flow backward through the rail 50 until it passes through the return ball prevention member 53, the parallel portions of the inner and outer rail constituting portions 51 and 52 are excluded from the game area. It is burned.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage unit 70 is provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 below the window portion 101. The ball passage unit 70 includes a lower plate communication passage 71 connected from a payout mechanism portion 352 described later to the discharge port 16 of the lower plate 15, and an upper plate communication passage 73 connected from the payout mechanism portion 352 to the upper plate 19. In addition, there is a predetermined gap between the firing rail 61 provided on the front side of the inner frame 12 and the rail unit 50 (outer rail constituting portion 52), and the ball path unit 70 of the front frame set 14 includes A foul ball passage 72 is formed to guide the game ball dropped from the gap to the lower plate 15. Thereby, if the game ball launched from the launching device 60 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns to the rail 50 as a foul ball, the foul ball is returned to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 72. Discharged.

  3 and 4 is a payout passage for guiding a game ball paid out by a payout mechanism portion 352, which will be described later, to the front of the inner frame 12, and an upper plate communication passage 73 (upper plate 19). And a passage leading to the lower plate communication passage 71 (lower plate 15). A shutter 68 is provided below the payout passage 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the shutter 68 protrudes forward by an urging force of a spring or the like so that the outlet of the payout passage 67 is almost closed. ing. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the inlet side rear end of the lower plate communication path 71. In addition, the inlets (sphere inflow portions) of the lower plate communication passage 71 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are adjacent to each other, and in the closed state of the front frame set 14, each of the inlets and the discharge passage 67 are separated by a predetermined distance. A game ball can pass through the gap between the two. For this reason, when the upper plate 19 and the upper plate communication passage 73 are filled with game balls, the game balls to be dispensed flow to the lower plate communication passage 71 side (overflow to the inlet side of the lower plate communication passage 71), and the lower plate connection It will be paid out to the lower plate 15 through the passage 71.

  In addition, the ball path unit 70 is provided with a full detection switch (not shown) that detects a game ball located in the lower dish communication path 71. Due to the presence of the full detection switch, it is grasped that the lower plate 15 is full of game balls (the lower plate 15 is full of game balls and the game balls are retained in the lower plate communication path 71). be able to. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball is continuously detected for a predetermined time by the full detection switch, an error notification that teaches that the lower plate 15 is full using a display or sound on the decorative symbol display device 42 is used. Is controlled. When the game ball stays in the lower tray communication path 71 and the game ball is not detected by the full detection switch (when it is not detected continuously for a predetermined time), the error notification state is canceled.

  Next, the back configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 so as to be lined up, down, left and right, and partially overlapped in the front and back, and further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism) for supplying game balls And a protective cover made of resin. The dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally sometimes referred to as a back pack. Therefore, this unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”.

  First, the back configuration of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, on the back side of the variable display device unit 35 (see FIG. 4) arranged corresponding to the through hole in the center of the game board 30, a resin frame cover that covers the center frame 47 from the back side. 213 is provided to protrude rearward. Further, on the back side of the frame cover 213, a decorative symbol display device 42, a display control device 45, and a sub control device 262, which are liquid crystal display devices facing forward from the opening of the frame cover 213, can be attached and detached in a state where they are stacked in front and back. Is attached.

  The decorative symbol display device 42 is housed in a housing box 42 a in which an opening for exposing the display unit (liquid crystal screen) of the decorative symbol display device 42 to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is formed, and the rear surface of the frame cover 213. It is fixed on the side. The display control device 45 is accommodated in the substrate box 45a and fixed to the back side of the decorative symbol display device 42 (accommodation box 42a). The sub-control device 262 is accommodated in the substrate box 262a and fixed to the back side of the display control device 45 (substrate box 45a). In the frame cover 213, an LED control board for driving LEDs and the like built in the center frame 47 is disposed. The storage box 42a and the substrate boxes 45a and 262a are made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Under the frame cover 213, a back frame set 215 is attached to the game board 30 so as to cover the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the start winning unit 33 and the like from behind. The back frame set 215 includes a ball collection mechanism (not shown) for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning ports. The game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism are guided to a discharge passage portion 217 described later, and discharged from the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the present embodiment, the back frame set 215 functions as a mounting base for the main controller 261. More specifically, the board box 263 on which the main controller 261 is mounted is pivotally supported with respect to the back frame set 215 and can be opened rearward.

  The main controller 261 is accommodated in a substrate box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing member. The board | substrate box 263 connected with the sealing member becomes a structure which cannot be opened unless a predetermined trace is left. As a result, it is possible to easily find out that the board box 263 has been illegally opened.

  In addition, the game board 30 is provided with a ball entry detection switch for detecting game balls that have entered the various winning ports corresponding to various winning ports such as the general winning port 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and a count switch 223 is provided in the variable winning device 32. The start winning unit 33 is provided with a first start winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b corresponding to the upper winning port 33a and the lower winning port 33b, respectively. Further, a through gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the through gate 34.

  Although not shown, the back frame set 215 is provided with a first board relay board that is electrically connected to the prize opening switch 221, the count switch 223, and the through gate switch 225 via a cable connector. . This first board surface relay board relays the prize opening switch 221 and the like and the main control device 261 as main control means, and is electrically connected to the main control device 261 via a cable connector. On the other hand, the start winning switches 224a and 224b are directly connected to the main controller 261 via a connector cable without passing through a relay board.

The detection results detected by the various entrance detection switches are taken into the main controller 261. Then, a payout command (the number of game balls to be paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and a predetermined number of game balls are based on the output signal from the payout control device 311. Is dispensed (except when detected by the through gate switch 225).
In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the back of the game board 30 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid that opens the large winning opening by the variable winning apparatus 32, and the start winning unit 33 has a pair of opening / closing members 33c. A winning opening solenoid that opens and closes is provided. The back frame set 215 is also provided with a second board surface relay board (not shown) that relays between the solenoid and the main controller 261.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated. Further, the back pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the left side portion (right side in FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12, and can be opened rearward with an open / close axis extending along the vertical direction as an axis. ing. In addition, an external terminal board 240 is provided on the upper left part of the back pack unit 203 (upper right part in FIG. 5).

  The external terminal board 240 is for relaying various information transmissions to a hall computer or the like in a game hall, and is provided with a plurality of external connection terminals. For convenience, no reference numerals are given, but for example, a terminal for outputting information relating to the current gaming state (such as jackpot state or probability variation mode), front frame set 14 or inner frame detected by opening detection switches 91 and 92 described later. Terminals for outputting information related to the opening of 12, terminals for outputting information on various error states such as a ball entry error, a lower tray full tank error, a tank ball no error, a payout error, and a prize paid out from the payout control device 311 Terminals for outputting information on the number of balls are provided.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to cover at least the frame cover 213. However, in the present embodiment, the protective cover portion 354 covers the upper portion and the right portion of the substrate box 263 (the left portion in FIG. 5). Thereby, in the closed state of the back pack unit 203, the sealing member provided at the right part of the board box 263 and the terminal part (board side connector) provided along the upper edge part of the main controller 261 are covered. It will be.

  The payout mechanism 352 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided above the protective cover portion 354, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, a case rail 357 is formed vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. It is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 and the like.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, an AC 24V main power supply via a voltage converter, and the power switch 382a is switched on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 382a.

  Below the back pack unit 203 (substrate box 263), there is provided a lower frame set 251 that is pivotally supported at the left side of the inner frame 12 (right side in FIG. 5) and can be opened rearward. As shown in FIG. 6, the lower frame set 251 is formed with a discharge passage portion 217 into which the game balls collected by the ball collection mechanism described above flow, and a game ball is placed in the most downstream portion of the discharge passage portion 217. A discharge chute (not shown) for discharging to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed. In other words, the game balls that have won the respective winning openings such as the general winning opening 31 are gathered through the ball collecting mechanism of the back frame set 215 and further discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute of the discharge passage portion 217. In addition, the out port 36 leads to the discharge passage portion 217 in the same manner, and the game balls that have not won any winning port are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge chute. In this embodiment, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are configured separately and can be opened and closed independently. However, the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 are integrally formed. It is also good to do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are detachably attached to the back side of the lower frame set 251 in a state where they are overlapped in the front-rear direction. It has been.

  The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are accommodated in the substrate box 313a and fixed to the back side of the lower frame set 251. Although the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are described as independent control devices for convenience, they are actually configured by a single board (printed board).

  The payout control device 311 is housed in the substrate box 311a and is fixed to the back side of the substrate box 313a (the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313). The substrate box 311a in which the dispensing control device 311 is accommodated is provided with a sealing member in the same manner as the substrate box 263 in which the main control device 261 is accommodated, so that an unsealed trace of the substrate box 311a remains. It has become.

  In addition, the card unit connection board 314 is accommodated in the board box 314a and fixed to the back side of the board box 313a (the firing control device 312 and the power supply device 313). Each of the board boxes 311a, 313a, and 314a is made of a transparent resin material or the like so that the inside can be visually recognized.

  Further, the dispensing control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 311a. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogged in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state).

  Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323 that protrudes outward from the substrate box 313a. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the state at the time of the power failure and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery). it can. Therefore, if the power is turned off in a normal procedure (for example, when the game hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, hold down the RAM erase switch 323 and hold the power Is input.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a locking device 600 is provided on the back side of the right side of the inner frame 12. The locking device 600 includes a cylinder lock 700 (see FIG. 1 and the like) exposed on the front surface side of the front frame set 14, and a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 700, and the inside is operated by rotating to one side. The frame 12 can be unlocked, and the front frame set 14 can be unlocked by rotating to the other side. In the present embodiment, the inner frame 12 is locked to the outer frame 11, and the front frame set 14 is locked to the inner frame 12.

  In addition, as described above, the extending wall portion 83 that covers the entire upper and lower sections corresponding to the locking device 600 from the back side of the inner frame 12 is formed in the right side frame constituting portion 11d of the outer frame 11 (FIG. 5). reference). Thereby, it becomes difficult to make a wire etc. approach from the back side of outer frame 11, and to operate locking device 600 with the wire etc. As a result, the defense performance can be improved. Further, the extending wall portion 83 is configured to cover the right end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 from the back side, and in the closed state of the inner frame 12, The back pack unit 203 and the lower frame set 251 cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a front frame open detection switch 91 for detecting the opening of the front frame set 14 is provided on the lower right side of the front side of the inner frame 12 (on the right side of the launching device 60). As shown in FIG. 5, an inner frame opening detection switch 92 for detecting the opening of the inner frame 12 is provided on the lower right side on the back side of the inner frame 12 (lower left in FIG. 5). Each of the front frame opening detection switch 91 and the inner frame opening detection switch 92 includes a detection unit that can move in and out of the switch main body, and the front frame opening detection switch 91 is provided so that the detection unit faces forward. The inner frame opening detection switch 92 is provided so that the detection unit faces rearward. When the detection unit is in a state of protruding from the switch main body, an ON signal is output to the main controller 261, and when the detection unit is pressed toward the switch main body and is immersed in the switch main body, an OFF signal is output. It is configured to output to the main controller 261. That is, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the front frame opening detection switch 91 is turned off when the detection unit is pressed on the back surface of the front frame set 14, and when the front frame set 14 is opened, the detection unit returns to the protruding state. Turns on. Similarly, when the inner frame 12 is closed, the inner frame opening detection switch 92 is turned off by the pressing portion 86 integrally formed with the receiving portion 85 of the outer frame 11 and is detected when the inner frame 12 is opened. The part returns to the protruding state and is turned on.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. A main controller 261 (main board) as main control means is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a RAM 503 that is a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. Various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. However, the CPU, the ROM, and the RAM may not be integrated into one chip but may be configured as a chip for each function.

  The RAM 503 is a stack area that stores the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 501, the return address of a control program executed by the CPU 501, and a work area (work area) that stores various flags, counters, I / O values, and the like. ) And a backup area 503a.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and is stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 503a. All data is backed up.

  In the backup area 503a, when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. (Similarly) is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process. Conversely, the return of each value written to the backup area 503a is the main process at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, and so on). Executed in Note that a power failure signal SK1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 503a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 503a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a sub-control device 262, first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, a normal symbol display device 41, and the like are connected to the input / output port 505. With this configuration, the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 described above are directly controlled by the main control device 261. On the other hand, the decorative symbol display device 42 is controlled via the sub-control device 262.

  In addition, for convenience, illustration of various relay boards and the like is omitted, but the input / output port 505 includes a winning port switch 221, a count switch 223, start winning unit switches 224a and 224b, a through gate switch 225, various switches of the handle 18, and the like. And various electrical components such as a large winning opening solenoid for operating a shutter for opening and closing the large winning opening of the variable winning apparatus 32 are connected. That is, the main controller 261 is provided with a plurality of terminal portions (board side connectors) for connecting connectors of various cable connectors, and the input / output port 505 is configured by these terminal portions.

  A sub-control device 262 (sub-control board) as a sub-control means includes a CPU 551 that is an arithmetic device, various control programs executed by the CPU 551, a ROM 552 that stores fixed value data, and a control program that is stored in the ROM 552. RAM 553, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data during execution, input / output port 554, bus line 555, and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit (not shown) It has. The RAM 553 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 551 executes various programs.

  A CPU 551, ROM 552, and RAM 553 are connected to the input / output port 554 via a bus line 555 and a display control device 45 is connected. Further, the speaker SP, the effect button 125, various illumination units, and the lamps 102 to 104 are connected to the input / output port 554.

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261 display whether or not the big hit, and the sub control device 262 In the decorative symbol display device 42 to be controlled, display in accordance with the display of the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 358. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the CPU 511 and the return address of the control program executed by the CPU 511, various flags and counters, A work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored, and a backup area 513a are provided.

  The RAM 513 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and all stored in the stack area, work area, and backup area 513a. Data is backed up. Note that if data stored in at least the stack area and the backup area 513a is backed up, it is not always necessary to back up data stored in all areas. For example, the data stored in the stack area and the backup area 513a may be backed up, and the data stored in the work area may not be backed up.

  The backup area 513a has a stack pointer, each register at the time of power off, each register, so that the power of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off. This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the main process, and the restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SK1 is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the CPU 511, NMI interrupt processing as power failure processing is immediately executed.

  In the work area, a payout permission flag for which the payout control device 311 is set to allow the payout of prize balls, a command reception flag set when a command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received, and the main control device 261 And a command buffer for storing a command transmitted from.

  The payout permission flag is a flag for setting a prize ball payout permission, and is turned on when a specific command for permitting the payout of the prize ball is transmitted from the main control device 261 and received, and is initially set. It is turned off when it is restored before the process or power shutdown. In the present embodiment, the specific commands are a payout initialization command for instructing the initial processing of the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311, a prize ball command for instructing payout of a prize ball, and the main controller 261 having been restored to power. There are three payout return commands to be transmitted in this case.

  The command reception flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the payout control device 311 has received a command, and is turned on when any command is received. Similar to the payout permission flag, an initial setting process or power-off is performed. It is turned off when returning to the front, and turned off when the command received by the command determination process is determined.

  The command buffer is configured by a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all the storage areas, the ring buffer is The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main controller 261, a launch controller 312 and a payout device 358 are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  The card unit connection board 314 includes a ball rental operation unit (a ball rental button 121 and a return button 122) on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, and a card unit (a ball rental unit) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10 in a game hall or the like. Are electrically connected to each other, and receive a ball lending operation command from the player and output it to the card unit. In a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, the card unit connection board 314 can be omitted.

  The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 60, and the launch device 60 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a firing permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the handle 18, and a firing prohibit button 18 a ( 1 is not operated, the launching device 60 is driven, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the handle 18.

  The display control device 45 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control device 262. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, a video display processor (VDP) 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. An input / output port 554 of the sub control device 262 is connected to the input port 527. Further, a CPU 521, a program ROM 522, a work RAM 523, and a VDP 526 are connected to the input port 527 through a bus line 530. An output port 529 is connected to the VDP 526 via a bus line 531, and a decorative symbol display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device is connected to the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the display command transmitted from the sub-control device 262 via the input port 527, analyzes the received command, or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received command to control the VDP 526. (Specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 526) is performed. Thereby, display control in the decorative symbol display device 42 is performed.

  The program ROM 522 is a memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data. The work RAM 523 is a memory that temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and the display content of the decorative symbol display device 42 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory that stores character data such as symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42.

  The VDP 526 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an LCD driver (liquid crystal driving circuit) incorporated in the decorative symbol display device 42. Since the VDP 526 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 526 can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 526 adjusts the respective timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 at a predetermined timing and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display it.

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 that supplies power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323. And.

  The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in AC 24 volt power supplied from the outside, generates + 12V power for driving various switches and motors, + 5V power for logic, backup power for RAM backup, etc. These + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311. Similarly, operating power is supplied to various switches, motors and the like via a control device to which these are connected.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SK1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SK1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal SK1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt processing).

  The power supply unit 541 normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Configured to maintain the value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that takes in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clears backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal SK2 to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. The

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as the main control means performs lottery using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for jackpot lottery (whether or not lottery) for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot state, and a type determination counter used for determining a jackpot type (type lottery) C2, a variation selection counter C3 used for determining whether or not the reach state is generated in the decorative symbol display device 42, an initial value random number counter CINI used for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, first and first 2 Variation display counters CS1 and CS2 used for determining the variation display time of the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) and the normal symbols used for the lottery (entrance ballot assist lottery) of the normal symbol display device 41 The random number counter C4 is used. Note that the variation selection counter C3 is also used for reach type lottery when the decorative symbol display device 42 is deviated and varied. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for variation pattern selection (effect pattern selection) of the decorative symbol display device 42. Specifically, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation mode and variation time in the decorative symbol display device 42, that is, the effect pattern, are determined.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

  The RAM 503 has a special fluctuation holding area as a holding storage area in which the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are stored, and a normal fluctuation in which the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored. There is a reserved area. The normal variation holding area includes one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to holding fourth areas).

  The special variable reserved area includes a first special variable reserved area and a second special variable storage area each having four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas), and one execution area. In each holding area of the first special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the top winning opening 33a. Stored in In each holding area of the second special variable holding area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the fluctuation selection counter C3 are time-sequentially matched to the winning history of the game balls to the lower winning opening 33b. Stored in In each holding area of the normal variation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series in accordance with the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34. By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 can be suspended up to four times as described above.

  In detail, each jackpot random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching an upper limit value (ie, 599) as a closing price, 0 is a lower limit value as a starting price. It is the composition which returns to. Normally, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI at that time is read as the next initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), and is updated once for each timer interruption and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing. On the other hand, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer. The value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the big hit random number counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the upper winning hole 33a or the lower winning hole 33b of the start winning unit 33 is changed to the first special variable holding area or the first 2 Stored in the special variable holding area.

  There are two types of jackpot random numbers, a low probability state (normal mode and time reduction mode) and a high probability state (probability change mode). There are two random number values, and the values are “7, 307”. If the probability state is high, the number of random number values that are jackpots is 20, and the values are “7-16, 307˜ 316 ". That is, in the low probability state, the winning lottery is won with a probability of 1/300 (a jackpot state occurs), and in the high probability state, the winning lottery is won with a probability of 1/30. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a success / failure determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot. In the present embodiment, there are two success / failure determination tables, and there are a first success / failure determination table storing “7, 307” and a second success / failure determination table storing “8-16, 308-316”.

  In the normal mode, the jackpot probability (winning probability in the jackpot state) is 1/300, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is 6 seconds, and the game ball passes through the through gate 34 (through). In the case of winning in the ball-assisted assist lottery based on the detection of the gate switch 225, the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for 0.6 seconds.

  In the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 1/30, which is easier to hit than in the normal mode. Further, in the probability variation mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 based on the pitch assist assist lottery is 2 seconds, which is shorter than that in the normal mode, and when winning in the pitch assist assist lottery, the start winning unit 33 Is opened three times and each opening time is 2 seconds. In other words, in the probability variation mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than in the normal mode, the opening time of the start winning unit 33 per winning of the winning assist lottery is increased, and the number of times of opening is large. Become. As a result, the time period during which the start winning unit 33 is in an open state becomes longer, so that game balls frequently enter the starting winning unit 33 (lower winning opening 33b) (highly entering state). Next, lottery determination will be made continuously, and the ball will be in good condition. In the probability variation mode, the probability that the “O” symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 (the winning probability of the entrance assist lottery) may be higher than that in the normal mode.

  In the time reduction mode, the jackpot probability (winning probability of the jackpot state) is 1/300. Further, in the time shortening mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 based on the pitching assist lottery is 2 seconds, and when winning in the pitching assist lottery, the start winning unit 33 is released three times, Each opening time is 2 seconds. That is, in the time shortening mode, the jackpot probability is as low as that in the normal mode, and the ratio of the open state to the closed state per unit time in the start winning unit 33 is higher than the ratio in the normal mode (high pitch It is a game mode. In this embodiment, after the big hit state of “MB” ends, the time reduction mode is set over a total of 100 variable displays performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Note that the time reduction mode ends when a total of 100 variations are displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R even if a big hit state does not occur, and then shifts to the normal mode.

  For example, the type determination counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 19, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), the type determination counter C2 returns to 0 that is the lower limit value. The ROM 502 is provided with a type determination table that is referred to when determining which jackpot the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to. In the present embodiment, the values “0” and “15RB” of the type determination counter C2 correspond to each other, the values “1” and “JUB” of the type determination counter C2 correspond to each other, and the values “2,. 3 ”corresponds to“ 5RUB ”, the values“ 4-7 ”of the type determination counter C2 correspond to“ 10 RUB ”, and the values“ 8, 9 ”of the type determination counter C2 correspond to“ 15 RUB ”. The value “10” of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to “5RSB”, the value “11” of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to “10RSB”, and the values “12, 13” and “ “LB” corresponds to the value “14-19” of the type determination counter C2 and “MB”. Then, when winning in the lottery determination, it is determined which of the types of jackpot state to be given based on the value of the type determination counter C2 (type lottery is performed), and the jackpot state of the decided type is given Will be.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability of being a probable big hit is 70% (the probability of being “MB” per normal is 30%). In addition, it is expected that game balls can enter the variable winning device 32 during the jackpot state, and the probability of winning a prize ball (payout of game balls) that can be expected to be a winning jackpot (out ball ant jackpot) is 60% (in the jackpot state) The chance of winning a game ball into the variable prize winning device 32 is not expected, and the chance of winning a prize ball cannot be obtained (probability of winning the ball without pitting; “LB”, “MB” in this example) is 40% in total) ing. Among all ant big hits, there is a 30% chance of winning a winning ball in all 15 rounds (“15RB”, “JUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, “10RSB”) Probability is 30% in total, and the probability of winning a winning ball in 5 rounds out of 15 rounds ("5RUB") is 10%, and in 10 out of 15 rounds The probability of winning a winning ball (“10 RUB”) is 20%.

  The type determination counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the type determination counter buffer. The value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the type determination counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the top winning port 33a or the lower winning port 33b of the start winning unit 33 is set to the special change reservation area (first area) of the RAM 503. Stored in the special fluctuation holding area or the second special fluctuation holding area).

  The variation selection counter C3 is configured so that, for example, one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 238), it returns to the lower limit value of 0. In this embodiment, the reach selection state is generated by the variation selection counter C3, and after the reach state is generated with respect to the decorative symbol, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. After the final stop symbol, “Leach other than front / rear out” that stops other than before and after the reach symbol, “Complete out” that does not cause reach state, and “chance symbol outage” that will be out in the chance fluctuation described later in detail. I am going to do that. In the present embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a reach determination table that stores the correspondence between the value of the variation selection counter C3 and the reach type. The reach determination table stores a value of “0 to 238”, C3 = 0, 1 corresponds to reach out of back and forth, C3 = 2 to 21 corresponds to reach other than back and forth, and C3 = 22 to 236 is complete. Corresponding to the deviation, C3 = 237, 238 corresponds to the chance symbol deviation.

  The fluctuation selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 is stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer. The value of the variation selection counter C3 stored in the variation selection counter buffer is stored in the special variation holding area (first area) of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball is won in the upper winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b of the start winning unit 33. Stored in the special fluctuation holding area or the second special fluctuation holding area).

  In addition, one of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 59, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 59), and then reaches the lower limit value. The other variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 37, for example, and reaches the upper limit value (that is, 37), and then returns to the lower limit value of 0. It has become. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”. This is also shown in FIG. The first variation type counter CS1 determines the reach type (reach pattern) of the decorative symbol such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines the final after the reach occurrence. A more detailed symbol variation mode such as an elapsed time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops is determined. Accordingly, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode in combination by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when “big hit” occurs, one of normal reach, super reach, and premium reach is selected, and when “out-of-front reach” occurs, normal reach and super reach are selected. When either one is selected and “reach other than front / rear out” occurs, normal reach is selected. In addition, in the case of “completely off”, no reach is selected.

  Further, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a normal process described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time of the normal process. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation of the decorative symbol by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, the normal symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 9, for example, and returns to the upper limit value (that is, after reaching 9 and to the lower limit value of 0). The random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is acquired when the game ball passes through the left or right through gate 34. The number of random number values to be won is six and the range is “3 to 8.” When the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 to be won is acquired, the normal symbol display device 41 displays a variable display. Is performed for a predetermined time, the symbol corresponding to the winning (“◯” in this example) is stopped and displayed, and the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is released in a pattern according to the game mode at that time.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to a flowchart. The processing of the CPU 501 is broadly divided into a main process that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec), and a stop signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. This processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 11, first, in step S301, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. If there is detection information of various winning switches that are designed to pay out game balls (prize balls) based on the detection information, the value of the corresponding prize ball counter is added and the process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, if there is no detection information, the process proceeds to the next process. Further, in an external output process of a normal process described later, a prize ball command based on the value of each prize ball counter is output to the payout control device 311 and a prize ball is given based on the prize ball command (a game ball is paid out). ) In addition, when the prize ball command is output, the value of each prize ball counter is reset.

  In step S302, random number initial value update processing is executed. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (599 in this example).

  In step S303, random number update processing is executed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the normal symbol random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are maximized (in this embodiment, 599, 19 respectively). , 238, 9) are cleared to 0 respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C3, and C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Thereafter, in step S304, a start winning process associated with winning the start winning unit 33 is executed. In step S305, a through gate passing process accompanying passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is executed. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is temporarily terminated.

  Here, the start winning process in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, in the execution area of each special variable holding area and each holding area, a success / failure random number storage area that stores the value of the big hit random number counter C1, a winning type random number storage area that stores the value of the type determination counter C2, and a variation selection counter C3 A reach random number storage area for storing values is provided. In the present embodiment, the random number storage area stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 using 2 bytes. In addition, each of the winning type random number storage area and the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte to store the value of the type determination counter C2 and the value of the variation selection counter C3.

  First, in step S501, it is determined from the detection information of the second start winning switch 224b whether or not the game ball has won the lower winning opening 33b. If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, in step S502, the value of the lower hold counter Nb that counts the number of variable display holds triggered by winning in the lower winning opening 33b is the upper limit (in this embodiment, “4”). ) Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S501 or S502, the process proceeds to step S509. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S503, and the lower hold counter Nb is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S504, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, type determination counter C2, and variation selection counter C3 updated by the random number update processing in step S303 (stored in the jackpot random number counter buffer, type determination counter buffer, and variation selection counter buffer). Each value) is stored in the first reserved area (a random number storage area, a winning type random number storage area, a reach random number storage area) among the free reserved areas of the second special variable reserved area. After step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variable suspension area is a value corresponding to the jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S506, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variable holding area. Then, a type determination process for determining the type of jackpot is performed. Details of the type determination process will be described later.

  In the subsequent step S507, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the variation selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special variation holding area. Reach determination processing for determining the type of reach at the time of deviation fluctuation is performed. Details of the reach determination process will be described later.

  After step S507, a starting command setting process is performed in step S508. In the advance command, the fluctuation information stored on hold (predetermined information used to determine the contents of the fluctuation display) is displayed in a variable display triggered by either the winning winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b. And information indicating the results of jackpot determination processing, type determination processing, and reach determination processing are included, and are output to the sub-control device 262 in the next external output processing (see step S201).

  Here, the details of the jackpot determination process in step S505 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5101, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variation holding area coincides with either “7” or “307” which is the value stored in the first success / failure determination table. It is determined whether or not. Incidentally, “7” and “307” are values that are big hits in both the probability variation mode and the normal mode (time reduction mode).

  In FIG. 14, for convenience, the process of step S5101 is simplified. However, in practice, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “7”, and the determination is negative. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is “307”. If an affirmative determination is made in either of these determinations, an affirmative determination is made in step S5101, and which determination is made. If a negative determination is made in step S5101, a negative determination is made in step S5101.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5101, the process ends after turning on the first success / failure flag in step S5102. In the present embodiment, in addition to the success / failure random number storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a separate success / failure flag is not provided, but information on whether or not a big success state occurs in the success / failure random number storage area. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the success / failure random number storage area uses 2 bytes. In step S5102, for example, “101010101010101010” is set for the success / failure random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the setting for the success / failure random number storage area is referred to as turning on the first success / failure flag.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5101, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special fluctuation holding area in step S5103 is the value stored in the second success / failure determination table “8 to 16”. , 308 to 316 ”. Incidentally, “8 to 16, 308 to 316” are values that are jackpots only in the probability variation mode. Note that in the determination process, it is actually determined one by one whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 matches each value corresponding to the jackpot as described above.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S5103, the second success / failure flag is turned on in step S5104, and then the process ends. Note that turning on the second success / failure flag here means that, for example, “1100110011001100” is set in the success / failure random number storage area. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5103, that is, if the result is “out” even in the high probability mode, this processing is terminated as it is.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the information related to success / failure is stored using 2 bytes. For example, when noise occurs, the success / failure flag (the content stored in the failure random number storage area) is rewritten. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a big hit state is generated even though it is not a win, or a big win state does not occur even though it is a win. In addition, the pattern (a combination of “1” and “0”) set in the success / failure random number storage area in the big hit determination process is a pattern that is not used when the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is stored in the success / failure random number storage area. is there. In the present embodiment, a part of the condition establishment detection means is configured by the function of the jackpot determination process.

  Next, the type determination process in step S506 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5201, it is determined whether or not the first or second success / failure flag is set to ON in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If a negative determination is made in step S5201 (there is no possibility of a jackpot state), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5201 (there is a possibility that a jackpot state may occur), in step S5202, the type determination counter is newly stored in the second special variation holding area in consideration of the type determination table. It is determined whether or not the value of C2 matches one of the values “12, 13” corresponding to the special probability variation “LB”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5202, the special probability variation flag is turned on in step S5203, and then this process ends.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a special probability variation flag is not provided separately, and the winning type random number storage area is “LB”. Information is stored (overwritten). As described above, the winning type random number storage area uses 1 byte. In step S5203, for example, “10101010” is set for the winning type random number storage area. In this embodiment, for convenience, a pattern indicating a jackpot type such as “LB” is set in the winning type random number storage area, and a flag indicating a jackpot type (such as a special probability variation flag) is turned on. Will be described.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5202, in step S5204, the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variation holding area is set to “MB” in the normal jackpot in consideration of the type determination table. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the corresponding values “14 to 19”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5204, the normal winning flag is turned on in step S5205, and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5204, the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variable holding area is referred to in step S5206, and the jump-up bonus “JUB” is determined. It is determined whether or not the value matches the value “1” corresponding to. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5206, the process ends after the JUB flag is turned on in step S5207.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5206, the present process is terminated as it is. In other words, in the type determination process, among the nine types of jackpot types, only “LB” is determined, “MB” is determined, “JUB” is determined, and the other jackpot types are determined. In such a case, the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the winning type random number storage area of the second special variable suspension area is stored in the winning type random number storage area as it is.

  Note that the pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the winning type random number storage area in the type determining process is not used when the value of the type determination counter C2 is stored in the winning type random number storage area. It is a pattern.

  Next, the reach determination process in step S507 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the first win / fail flag is set in the jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if both the low probability state (normal mode and time reduction mode) and the high probability state (probability variation mode) are big hits (a big hit state always occurs), it remains as it is. This process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if a big hit state does not occur at least in a low probability state (there is a possibility of losing), a reach determination table is referred to in step S5302, and a new determination is made. It is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 stored in the second special fluctuation holding area matches one of the values “0, 1” corresponding to “front / rear out of reach”. If the determination in step S5302 is affirmative, in step S5303, the front / rear flag indicating the occurrence of front / rear out of reach is turned on, and then the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3, a separate front / rear flag is not provided, but information indicating that “rear / rear reach” is in the reach random number storage area. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the reach random number storage area uses 1 byte. In step S5303, for example, “10101010” is set for the reach random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, the setting for the reach random number storage area will be referred to as turning on the front / rear flag.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5302, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special fluctuation holding area in consideration of the reach determination table in step S5304 is “reach other than front / rear out”. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the values “2 to 21” corresponding to. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5304, the flag is turned on other than before and after in step S5305, and then the present process ends. Note that turning on the flags other than the front and rear here means that, for example, “11001100” is set in the reach random number storage area.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5304, in step S5306, the value of the variation selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special variation holding area is referred to as “out of chance symbol” in consideration of the reach determination table. It is determined whether or not the corresponding value “237, 238” matches. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5306, the off-chance flag is turned on in step S5307, and then the process ends. If the missed chance flag is turned on here, for example, “11101110” is set for the reach random number storage area.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5306, that is, if the change display is “completely out” without passing through the reach state, this processing is ended as it is. The pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the reach random number storage area in the reach determination process is a pattern that is not used when the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the reach random number storage area. is there.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, after the process of step S508, or when a negative determination is made in step S501 or step S502, it is determined in step S509 whether or not the game ball has won the top winning opening 33a. The determination is made based on the detection information of the one start winning unit switch 224a. If a negative determination is made in step S509, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, in step S510, the value of the upper hold counter Na that counts the number of variable display holds triggered by winning in the upper winning opening 33a is the upper limit (in this embodiment, “4”). ) Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S510, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S510, the process proceeds to step S511, and the upper hold counter Na is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S512, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the reserved areas in which the first special variable reservation area is vacant. After step S512, the process proceeds to step S513.

  In step S513, a jackpot determination process is performed to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the first special variable suspension area is a value corresponding to the jackpot.

  In the subsequent step S514, when it is determined in step S513 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the first special variable holding area. Then, a type determination process for determining the jackpot type is performed.

  In the subsequent step S515, when it is determined in step S513 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not a value corresponding to the jackpot, based on the value of the variation selection counter C3 newly stored in the first special variation holding area. Reach determination processing for determining the type of reach is performed.

  Each determination process of steps S513 to S515 is the same process as each of the determination processes of steps S505 to S507 described above, and the information regarding the variable display to be processed is based on the winning game entrance 33a. The only difference is that it is. For this reason, detailed description is omitted for convenience.

  After step S515, a starting command setting process is performed in step S516, and this process is terminated. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the top winning port 33a and the lower winning port 33b, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is directly stored in the first and second special fluctuation holding areas, and then the big hit determination Although the process, the type determination process, and the reach determination process are executed, the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired, a temporary storage area (working area) for temporarily storing these counter values is provided, and for the information stored in the temporary storage area, the jackpot determination process, type After executing the determination process and the reach determination process, a configuration may be adopted in which the corresponding first and second special variable reservation areas are stored in the reservation area.

  Next, the through gate passing process in step S305 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, whether or not the game ball has passed through the through gate 34 is determined based on detection information of the through gate switch 225.

  If a negative determination is made in step S601, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S601, that is, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 34, the number of suspensions of the variable display performed on the normal symbol display device 41 is counted in step S602. It is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If a negative determination is made here, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S602, that is, if the passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 is confirmed and the value of the normal holding counter Nc <4, the process proceeds to step S603, where the normal holding counter Nc is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S604, a random number related to the success or failure is acquired. Specifically, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 updated by the random number update process in step S303 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the normal variation holding area of the RAM 503. Thereafter, the through gate passing process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process. In step S401, the CPU 501 stores the power interruption occurrence information in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 as the setting of the power interruption occurrence information, and performs the NMI interruption process. finish.

  The above NMI interrupt processing is executed in the same manner in the payout control device 311, and information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 513 a of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process in FIG. 12 is started. The contents are as described above.

  Next, the flow of main processing executed by the CPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This main process is started upon reset when power is turned on.

  First, in step S101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, 1 is set in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control device (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Wait processing is performed for about 2 seconds. In the subsequent step S102, RAM access is permitted.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S103, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON), and if it is pressed, the process proceeds to step S112 to clear (erase) the backup data. To do. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, it is determined in the subsequent step S104 whether or not occurrence information of power supply interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if it is not set, no backup data is stored, so in this case as well, the process proceeds to step S112. If power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S105, and in the subsequent step S106, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. That is, the effectiveness of the backup is determined. If the RAM determination value calculated here does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and in this case, the process also proceeds to step S112.

  In the process of step S112, an initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like, which are the control devices on the sub side. Thereafter, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (step S113 and the like). Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323 when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is ON, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process (step S113, etc.). Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 503 (step S113 or the like). That is, the use area of the RAM 503 is cleared to 0 in step S113, and the initial value of the RAM 503 is set in subsequent step S114. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S111, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed (step S103: NO), it is a condition that the information on occurrence of power interruption is set and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal. In addition, the process at the time of power recovery (process at the time of power failure recovery) is executed. That is, in step S107, the stack pointer before the power interruption is restored, and in step S108, the information on the occurrence of the power interruption is cleared. In step S109, a command for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state at the time of power-off is transmitted, and in step S110, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S111, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

  Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, the processing of steps S201 to S210 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S211 and S212 is executed with the remaining time.

  First, in step S201, a control signal based on the setting contents of the special display devices 43L and 43R and the start winning unit 33 updated in the previous normal processing is transmitted to each device, and output data such as commands is sent to the sub-side. External output processing to be transmitted to each control device is executed.

  For example, when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol, a variation pattern command, a symbol command, or the like is transmitted to the sub-control device 262. That is, the variation pattern command and the symbol command are output to the sub-control device 262 in order to cause the decorative symbol display device 42 to perform a display effect in accordance with the display performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R. Command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 that has input the variation pattern command, the symbol command, etc. determines the variation mode (variation time, effect mode, etc.) of the decorative symbol display device 42 based on the various commands, and the variation mode. Is indicated to the display control device 45 so as to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 (variable display).

  For convenience, the variation pattern command and the like will be described here. The variation pattern command includes information for specifying the variation type of the decorative symbol such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach. In the present embodiment, for example, in the normal mode, any one of “FF10”, “FF11”, “FF12”, “FF13”, “FF14”, “FF15”, “FF16”, “FF17” is used as the variation pattern command. Is set. In the probability changing mode, “FD10”, “FD11”, “FD12”, “FD13”, “FD14”, “FD15”, “FD16” are set, and in the time reduction mode, “FE10”, “FE11”, “FE12”, “FE13”, “FE14”, “FE15”, and “FE16” are set. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these variation pattern commands and the variation types of the decorative symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 determines a variation display effect pattern and the like based on the variation pattern command, and controls the display control device 45 and sound.

  Hereinafter, the variation type of the decorative symbol and the correspondence between the variation type and the variation pattern command will be described.

  Normal reach is a reach pattern that does not display any special effects other than the variation of the decorative design. In the variation pattern command corresponding to the normal reach, “FF11” is set in the normal mode, “FD11” is set in the probability variation mode, and “FE11” is set in the time reduction mode. In the present embodiment, the variable display time for which the normal reach is derived is set to “15 seconds” in the normal mode, “10 seconds” in the probability variation mode, and “10 seconds” in the time reduction mode.

  Super Reach is a reach pattern in which characters and the like are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in addition to the decorative symbol during the variation display of the decorative symbol (after the reach state is established), thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. is there. In the present embodiment, three types (super reach SR1, SR2, SR3) of 25 seconds, 30 seconds, and 35 seconds patterns are prepared for the super reach in the normal mode. The variation display time in the probability variation mode and the time shortening mode is shortened compared to the normal mode as in the normal reach. Corresponding to each reach pattern, in the case of super reach SR1, “FF12” in the normal mode, “FD12” in the probability variation mode, and “FE12” in the time reduction mode are set as the variation pattern commands. In the case of the super reach SR2, “FF13” in the normal mode, “FD13” in the probability variation mode, and “FE13” in the time reduction mode are set. In the case of the super reach SR3, “FF14” in the normal mode, “FD14” in the probability variation mode, and “FE14” in the time reduction mode are set.

  Premium reach is an effect that can be derived only when a big hit state occurs. During the decorative symbol variation display (after reaching the reach state), in addition to the decorative symbol, a character with a different pattern from the super reach is displayed. This is a reach pattern that makes the player have a sense of expectation. In the premium reach of this embodiment, two types (premium reach PR1, PR2) of 40-second and 60-second patterns are prepared in the normal mode. The variation display time in the probability variation mode and the time shortening mode is shortened compared to the normal mode as in the normal reach. Corresponding to each reach pattern, in the case of premium reach PR1, “FF15” in the normal mode, “FD15” in the probability variation mode, and “FE15” in the time reduction mode are set as the variation pattern commands. In the premium reach PR2, “FF16” in the normal mode, “FD16” in the probability variation mode, and “FE16” in the time reduction mode are set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the jackpot is won, if the special probability variation “LB”, the normal jackpot “MB”, and the jump-up bonus “JUB” are obtained, the decoration symbol is displayed on the decoration symbol display device 42. It is configured to be stopped and displayed in combinations other than the eyes. In the case of “LB”, “MB”, and “JUB”, in the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, the same combination of decorative symbols as in the case of the front / rear out of reach is stopped and displayed. Further, in the normal mode, not only when the stop display is performed in the same manner as in the front / rear out of reach but also the reach state does not occur, the “LB”, “MB” ”And“ JUB ”may occur and a specific symbol combination (chance symbol combination) that is not derived except when it occurs may be stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, when the chance symbol is stopped and displayed, a unique variation display (chance variation) is performed. In this case, “FF17” (limited to the normal mode) is set as the variation pattern command. The display form of the decorative symbol display device 42 is configured so as not to distinguish which jackpot type has been won, but in the special display devices 43L and 43R, “15RB”, “JUB”, “5RUB” ”,“ 10 RUB ”,“ 15 RUB ”,“ 5 RSB ”,“ 10 RSB ”,“ LB ”,“ MB ”, and“ Out ”, the corresponding stop mode is displayed as a stop. To teach deterministically.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to “completely out” that does not reach any reach state is set to “FF10” in the normal mode, “FD10” in the probability variation mode, and “FE10” in the time reduction mode. The In the present embodiment, the fluctuation display time that is completely off is set to “10 seconds” in the normal mode, “6 seconds” in the probability variation mode, and “6 seconds” in the time reduction mode. In the present embodiment, the chance fluctuation is performed to avoid a situation where occurrence of “LB”, “MB”, and “JUB” is fixed when the chance fluctuation is derived. There is a pattern that is “displaced” (only in normal mode). Also in this case, “FF17” is set in the variation pattern command.

  Further, the sub-control device 262 determines a stop symbol (combination of stop symbols) based on the symbol command, and displays it after the fluctuation time has elapsed. The symbol command is a command that causes the sub-control device 262 to determine a stop symbol. A combination of jackpot symbol, a combination of front / rear off symbol, a combination of symbols other than front / rear failure, a combination of completely out symbol, a combination of chance symbol In addition, six classifications, that is, combinations of symbols out of chance, are designated. These divisions are indicated by, for example, “A1”, “A3”, “A4”, “A5”, “A6”, “A7”, and any of these is set as a symbol command. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these commands and stop symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 stops displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol command.

  Hereinafter, the stop symbol classification and the correspondence between the stop symbol and the symbol command will be described. The combination of jackpot symbols is a combination of symbols consisting of numbers 1 to 9, and “A1” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of jackpot symbols. Then, when “A1” indicating a jackpot symbol is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 determines one of the combinations of symbols consisting of numbers 1 to 9 as a stop symbol. . In this embodiment, when the combination of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, any one of “15RB”, “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, and “10RSB” is displayed. The jackpot state will occur, and the probability variation mode will be given even after any of these jackpot states. The table may be set so that symbols that are easy to select and symbols that are difficult to select can be selected depending on the type of jackpot.

  The combination of back and forth symbols corresponds to the combination of back and forth symbols, where after reaching, the final stop symbol is stopped by one shift before and after the reach symbol. “A3” is set in the symbol command. In the present embodiment, when the combination of front and rear out-of-line symbols is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, not only “out” but also “LB”, “MB”, and “JUB” occur. There is also. Note that the probability change mode is given after the end of the jackpot state of “LB” and “JUB”, and after the end of the jackpot state of “MB”, the variable display 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42). Only the time reduction mode is given.

  The combination of symbols other than front / rear detachment corresponds to the “reach other than front / rear detachment” that occurs after reach occurs, and the final stop symbol stops other than before / after the reach symbol. “A4” is set in the command. In the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols other than front and rear detachment is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, it is “disconnected”.

  The combination of complete detachment symbols corresponds to “complete detachment” in which no reach occurs, and “A5” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of complete detachment symbols. In the present embodiment, when the combination of completely detached symbols is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, it is “disconnected”.

  In addition, “A6” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of chance symbols. Incidentally, there is one type of chance symbol, and in this example, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in each symbol display area are “3”, “4”, and “1” from the top. In the present embodiment, when the combination of chance symbols is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, “LB”, “MB”, or “JUB” is generated.

  As a variation mode when the combination of jackpot symbol or chance symbol combination is finally stopped on the decorative symbol display device 42, the upper symbol display area → the lower symbol display area → the middle symbol display area The symbols need not be stopped and displayed in this order, but may be stopped and displayed in a different order, or a plurality of symbols may be stopped and displayed at the same time. In the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas, combinations other than the jackpot symbol combination and chance symbol combination are temporarily stopped, and then all symbols in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas change again. In some cases, however, the combination of jackpot symbols or the combination of chance symbols may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the symbols continue to move slightly in each symbol display area until a predetermined time (for example, about 0.4 seconds) elapses after the symbols are stopped and displayed in all the symbol display areas, and the predetermined time has elapsed. At this point, it is completely stopped (determined stop display). Further, the above-described change is started before the predetermined time elapses. In addition, the timing of the fixed stop display of the variable display on the decorative symbol display device 42 and the timing of the stop of the variable display (fixed stop display) on the special display devices 43L and 43R are the same.

  In the combination of symbols out of chance, “3” is stopped in the upper symbol display area, “1” is stopped in the lower symbol display area, and then symbols other than “4” are stopped in the middle symbol display area. Is a combination. “A7” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of the off-chance symbols that are off the chance symbol. In the present embodiment, when the out-of-chance symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, it is “disconnected”.

  As will be described in detail later, when “A3” to “A5” and “A7” are set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 sets the symbol group stored in the counter buffer of the corresponding RAM 553. The alignment is determined as a stop symbol. When “A6” is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 selects a chance symbol as a combination of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, four commands “A3” to “A5” and “A7” are prepared as the symbol commands for removal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only one symbol command for removal is provided. And it is good also as a structure which determines the combination of a decoration symbol in the sub control apparatus 262. FIG.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 10, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. More specifically, like the other counters, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the upper limit values (59 and 37 in this embodiment), respectively. To do. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In the subsequent step S203, the prize ball counting signal received from the payout control device 311 is read. Next, in step S204, the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 is read.

  Thereafter, in step S205, a first display control process is executed. In this process, control relating to the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and jackpot determination and setting of variable display in the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are performed. Details of the first display control process will be described later.

  In step S206, variable winning device control processing is executed. In this process, control related to the variable winning device 32 is performed. Thereby, when it becomes a big win state (special game state), the opening / closing process of the variable winning device 32 (big winning opening) is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. Details of the variable winning device control process will be described later.

  In step S207, the second display control process is executed. In this process, control related to the normal symbol display device 41 is performed. Details of the second display control process will be described later.

  In step S208, an opportunity handling unit control process is executed. In this process, control related to the start winning unit 33 is performed. Details of the opportunity handling unit control processing will be described later.

  After that, in step S209, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Here, if the occurrence information of the power interruption is not set in the backup area 503a, it is determined in step S210 whether or not the next normal processing execution timing has been reached, that is, a predetermined time (4 msec in this example) from the start of the previous normal processing. ) Or not. And if predetermined time has already passed, it will transfer to Step S201 and will repeat the processing after the above-mentioned Step S201.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process. Repeatedly execute (step S211, step S212).

  That is, in step S211, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (599 in this example).

  In step S212, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum values (59 and 37 in this example). Then, the change values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S209 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, it is possible to update the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) at random by repeatedly executing the update of the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, and similarly change The type counters CS1 and CS2 can also be updated at random.

  If the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (step S209: YES), the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the process after step S213 is performed as a power failure process at the time of the power supply interruption. Is called. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S213, the contents of each register used by the CPU 501 are saved in the stack area in step S214, and the value of the stack pointer is saved in the backup area 503a in step S215. To remember. Thereafter, in step S216, a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (such as the payout control device 311). In step S217, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Thereafter, RAM access is prohibited in step S218, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  The process of step S209 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed at steps S201 to S208, or at the end of one cycle of the processes of steps S211 and S212 performed within the remaining time. It is executed at the timing. Therefore, in the normal process of the main controller 261, the occurrence information of the power interruption is confirmed at the end of each process, so that the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 is less than that in the middle of each process. And can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 503a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the main control device 261 can be reduced. . Further, since the interruption processing is prohibited before the data is stored (step S213), it is possible to prevent the data from being changed when the power is shut off and to reliably store the state before the power is shut off. .

  Next, the first display control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S801, the jackpot status storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether or not the current status is other than the jackpot status. During the jackpot state, an opening period from when the display mode corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed on the specific display devices 43L and 43R until the variable winning device 32 is opened, and the variable winning device 32 is in the open state. In addition, the special display devices 43L and 43R can start to be displayed after the last round, the round period during a round executed 15 times per jackpot state, the interval period between rounds, and the final round. There is an ending period until it becomes. In the jackpot status storage area of this embodiment, “0” is stored in a state other than the jackpot state, and “1” is stored at the start of the jackpot state (during the opening period). “2” is stored, “3” is stored in the interval period, and “4” is stored in the ending period. That is, in step S801, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the jackpot status storage area. Note that “0” to “4” are stored in the jackpot status storage area for the sake of convenience. Actually, the jackpot status storage area uses 2 bytes. For example, “1010101010101010” or the like set in the storage area is described as “0” or the like being stored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if it is a big hit, the processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S801, in step S802, a first display that will be described in detail later is performed. It is determined whether the first or second special display device 43L, 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) is in a variable display mode by looking at the flag setting status. Specifically, when the first display flag is in the on state, it is considered that the variable display is being performed, and when the first display flag is in the off state, it is considered that the variable display is being stopped. . As will be described in detail later, the first display flag is turned on when starting the variable display of the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R (see step S934), and the first and second special displays are performed. It is turned off when the variable display of the devices 43L and 43R is stopped and displayed (see step S814).

  If a negative determination is made in step S802, that is, if there is no big win and further fluctuation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S803, and the fluctuation display (second fluctuation display) triggered by entering the lower prize opening 33b. It is determined whether or not the value of the lower hold counter Nb that counts the number of holds is greater than zero.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S803, that is, if at least one second variation display is held, 1 is subtracted from the lower hold counter Nb in step S804. In the present embodiment, when the second variation display is suspended and stored by the determination processing in step S803, the second variation display is executed without executing the first variation display. In other words, even when the first variation display is stored on hold earlier than the second variation display, the second variation display is preferentially digested (the first variation display is postponed). ing.

  In a succeeding step S805, a process for shifting the data stored in the second special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the second special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S805, in step S806, the process of causing the variation specifying lamp 40 to emit red light is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S807.

  If a negative determination is made in step S803, that is, if no second variation display is stored on hold, a variation display (first display) triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a in step S808. It is determined whether or not an upper hold counter Na for counting the number of hold (variable display) is greater than zero. If a negative determination is made in step S808, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S808, 1 is subtracted from the upper hold counter Na in step S809. In a succeeding step S810, a process for shifting the data stored in the first special variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the first special variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area. After step S810, in step S811, a process for causing the variation specifying lamp 40 to emit blue light is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S807. In the present embodiment, the execution area of the special variable reservation area is one, and the data stored in the first special variable reservation area and the second special variable reservation area are displayed when the variable display based on the data is performed. Therefore, it is shifted to a common execution area.

  In step S807, a variable display setting process is performed. Here, the details of the variable display setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S901, a mode storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail to determine whether or not a high probability state (probability variation mode). In the mode storage area, any one of “0”, “1”, and “2” is stored. “0” corresponds to the normal mode, “1” corresponds to the probability change mode, “ “2” corresponds to the time reduction mode. That is, in step S901, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is established by determining whether or not “1” is stored in the mode storage area.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S901, that is, in the case of a high probability state, in step S902, the first or second success / failure flag (see FIG. 14 is determined whether or not one of them is set to ON. If the determination in step S902 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the winning lottery is won in the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  If a negative determination is made in step S901, that is, if the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is set, in step S903, whether or not the first success / failure flag is turned on in consideration of the success / failure random number storage area. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S903 is affirmative, that is, if it is determined that the winning lottery is won in the low probability state, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not the special probability variation flag (see the type determination process in FIG. 15) is set to ON by taking into consideration the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variation holding area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S904, that is, if the special probability variation “LB”, the special probability variation pattern setting process is performed in step S905. The special probability variation pattern setting process is a process for executing a variation display for teaching the occurrence of “LB”, and based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503. The change pattern (variation display time, effect pattern, etc.) and stop mode of the special display devices 43L and 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are set. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern (variation type) and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time are defined in advance by a table or the like.

  As described above, when “LB” is set in the normal mode, the combination of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display device 42 is a combination of symbols that are out of front and back, and the combination of the symbols in chance. There is. For this reason, in the special probability variation pattern setting process, it is determined whether or not it is the normal mode, and if an affirmative determination is made here, for example, referring to a table as shown in FIG. Select the stop symbol. That is, when CS1 = 0 to 2, regardless of the value of CS2, “FF11” (normal reach) is set for the variation pattern command, and “A3” (combination of front and rear symbols) is set for the symbol command. Is done. When CS1 = 3-50, “FF12” (super reach SR1) is set in the variation pattern command when CS2 = 0-15, and “FF13” is set in the variation pattern command when CS2 = 16-34. ”(Super Reach SR2) is set, and when CS2 = 35 to 37,“ FF14 ”(Super Reach SR3) is set to the variation pattern command, and in both cases,“ A3 ”is set to the symbol command. Is done. Furthermore, when CS1 = 51 to 59, regardless of the value of CS2, “FF17” (chance variation) is set in the variation pattern command and “A6” (chance symbol combination) is set in the symbol command. Is done.

  Further, when the mode is not the normal mode (in the case of the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode), for example, referring to the table shown in FIG. 21 (d) based on the values of the type selection counters CS1 and CS2, Select pattern and stop symbol. That is, in the probability variation mode, any one of “FD11” to “FD14” is set, “A3” is set in the symbol command, and in the time reduction mode, any one of “FE11” to “FE14” is set. At the same time, “A3” is set in the symbol command. After performing the special probability variation pattern setting process in step S905 as described above, the process proceeds to step S934.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S904, that is, if it is not “LB”, in step S906, the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and the normal winning flag (FIG. 15). It is determined whether or not “type determination processing” is set to ON. If an affirmative determination is made in step S906, that is, if a normal winning “MB” occurs, a normal jackpot pattern setting process is performed in step S907.

  Even when “MB” is set in the normal mode, there are cases where the combination of the decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display device 42 is a combination of symbols that are out of front and back, or a combination of chance symbols. For this reason, in the normal jackpot pattern setting process in step S907, it is determined whether or not the normal mode is set. If the normal mode is set, based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the process shown in FIG. When the variation pattern command and the design command are set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 21 and the mode is other than the normal mode, the variation pattern command and the design are referred to with reference to the table shown in FIG. Performs command setting processing. After the normal jackpot pattern setting process is performed in step S907, the process proceeds to step S934.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S906, that is, a big hit (outgoing ant big hit) that can be expected to win a winning ball by entering the game ball in the variable winning device 32 in the big win state occurs. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the JUB flag (see the type determination process in FIG. 15) is set on with reference to the winning type random number storage area in the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S908, that is, if “JUB” occurs, a JUB pattern setting process is performed in step S909.

  Even when “JUB” is set in the normal mode, there are cases where the combination of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display device 42 is a combination of symbols that are out of front and back, and the combination of chance symbols. For this reason, in the JUB pattern setting process in step S909, it is determined whether or not the normal mode is set, and if the normal mode is set, based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, as shown in FIG. When the change pattern command and the design command are set with reference to such a table, and the mode is other than the normal mode, the change pattern command and the design command are referred to with reference to the table as shown in FIG. Perform the setting process. After the JUB pattern setting process is performed in step S909, the process proceeds to step S934.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S908 (when a jackpot state occurs in which at least the first to fifth rounds can be expected to win prize balls), the process proceeds to step S910 to determine the type. In consideration of the type determination table storing the correspondence between the value of the counter C2 and the jackpot type, the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is “ It is determined whether or not the value is “0” corresponding to “15RB”. As described above, if none of the special probability variation flag, the normal winning flag, and the JUB flag is set in the type determination process (see FIG. 15) of the start winning process (see FIG. 13), the winning type random number storage area The value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the start winning process is left as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S910, the process proceeds to step S911, and a 15RB pattern setting process is performed. In the 15RB pattern setting process, the variation pattern command is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 21A, and “A1” is set in the symbol command. 21 (a) and 21 (b), for convenience, “FF ··” is described in the item of the fluctuation pattern command, but this is the type of the fluctuation pattern command set in the normal mode. In the probability variation mode, “FD ··” is set, and in the time reduction mode, “FE ··” is set.

  Thereafter, the 15RB flag is turned on in step S912, and then the process proceeds to step S934. In the present embodiment, turning on the 15 RB flag means that, for example, “10011001” is set in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. That is, the 15RB flag is a flag indicating a jackpot type, and in the present embodiment, a pattern indicating a jackpot type is set for the winning type random number storage area using 1 byte, as in the case of the special probability variable flag and the like described above. This is referred to as turning on a flag indicating a jackpot type, such as a 15 RB flag.

  If a negative determination is made in step S910, the process proceeds to step S913, and the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area corresponds to “5RUB”. It is determined whether or not the value is “2, 3”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S913, the process proceeds to step S914, and 5RUB pattern setting processing is performed. In the 5RUB pattern setting process, the variation pattern command is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 21A, and “A1” is set in the symbol command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S915, and the 5RUB flag is turned on (in the winning type random number storage area in the execution area of the special variable suspension area), and then the process proceeds to step S934.

  If a negative determination is made in step S913, the process proceeds to step S916, and the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area corresponds to “10 RUB”. It is determined whether or not the value is “4 to 7”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S916, the process proceeds to step S917 to perform 10RUB pattern setting processing. In the 10RUB pattern setting process, the variation pattern command is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 21A, and “A1” is set in the symbol command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S918, and the 10RUB flag is turned on (in the winning type random number storage area in the execution area of the special variable suspension area), and then the process proceeds to step S934.

  If a negative determination is made in step S916, the process proceeds to step S919, and the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area corresponds to “15RUB”. It is determined whether the value is “8, 9”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S919, the process proceeds to step S920, and 15RUB pattern setting processing is performed. In the 15RUB pattern setting process, the variation pattern command is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 21A, and “A1” is set in the symbol command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S921, and the 15RUB flag is turned on (in the winning type random number storage area in the execution area of the special variable suspension area), and then the process proceeds to step S934.

  If a negative determination is made in step S919, the process proceeds to step S922, and the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area corresponds to “5RSB”. It is determined whether or not the value is “10”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S922, the process proceeds to step S923, and 5RSB pattern setting processing is performed. In the 5RSB pattern setting process, the variation pattern command is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 21A, and “A1” is set in the symbol command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S924, and the 5RSB flag is turned on (in the winning type random number storage area in the execution area of the special variable suspension area), and then the process proceeds to step S934.

  In addition, when a negative determination is made in step S922, that is, the value of the type determination counter C2 stored in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable hold area is a value “11” corresponding to “10RSB”. If there is, the process proceeds to step S925, and 10RSB pattern setting processing is performed. In the 10RSB pattern setting process, a variation pattern command is set with reference to a table as shown in FIG. 21A, and “A1” is set in the symbol command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S926, and the 10RSB flag is turned on (in the winning type random number storage area in the execution area of the special variable suspension area), and then the process proceeds to step S934.

  If a negative determination is made in step S902 or step S903, that is, if it is determined to be “out”, in step S927, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable hold area is referred to, and the front and rear flags ( It is determined whether or not the reach determination process in FIG. 16 is on. If the determination in step S927 is affirmative, that is, if “rearward / rearward reach”, the front / rear reach pattern setting process is performed in step S928, and then the process proceeds to step S934. In the front / rear reach pattern setting process in step S928, the variation pattern command is set with reference to a table as shown in FIG. 21B, and “A3” is set in the symbol command.

  If a negative determination is made in step S927, in step S929, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not the other flags are on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S929, that is, if “reach other than front / rear out”, a reach pattern setting process other than front / rear is performed in step S930, and then the process proceeds to step S934. In addition, since the reach is always normal at the time of reach other than front / rear deviation, in the reach pattern setting process other than before / after step S930, “FF11”, “FD11”, “FE11” are applied to the variation pattern command according to the game mode at that time. "A4" is set in the symbol command.

  If a negative determination is made in step S929, in step S931, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not the chance miss flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S931, an out-of-chance variation pattern setting process is performed in step S932.

  In the present embodiment, when “LB”, “MB”, or “JUB” is won in the normal mode, the combination of chance symbols is finally stopped by the variable display of the decorative symbol display device 42 that teaches that. In some cases, the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode are not stopped and displayed by a combination of chance symbols. Correspondingly, in the present embodiment, even if the chance miss flag is on, the decorative symbol display device 42 is configured not to stop and display the combination of miss chance symbols unless the normal mode is set. Has been. That is, in the out-of-chance variation pattern setting process, it is determined whether or not the normal mode is set, and only when an affirmative determination is made, “FF17” corresponding to the chance variation is set in the variation pattern command and the symbol command Is set to “A7” corresponding to “combination of missed symbols”.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made, the process similar to the front / rear reach pattern setting process, that is, the variation pattern command is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. A3 "is set. Further, processing for turning off the missed opportunity flag and turning on the front and rear flags is performed. As described above, after performing the missed chance variation pattern setting process in step S932, the process proceeds to step S934.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S931, that is, if it is “completely out”, a deviation variation pattern setting process is performed in step S933, and then the process proceeds to step S934. In addition, when it is completely off, the reach state is not reached and the combination of completely off symbols is stopped and displayed, so that “FF10” corresponding to “completely off” in the variation pattern command according to the game mode at that time. , “FD10” and “FE10” are set, and “A5” corresponding to “completely deviated symbol combination” is set in the symbol command.

  In step S934, start setting processing is performed to indicate that a condition for performing switching display (variable display) is established in the special display devices 43L and 43R. In the start setting process, the first display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R is turned on, and the first display timer setting process is performed.

  The first display timer is a means for measuring the variation time (residual time for variation display) in the special display devices 43L and 43R, and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. . In addition, the value corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is set as the variation display time of the special display devices 43L and 43R in the present embodiment. Based on the setting of the first display timer, when a control signal for starting the switching display (variation display) is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the next external output process of the normal process. In the special display devices 43L and 43R, switching display (variation display) is started. And after completion | finish of step S934, a fluctuation | variation display setting process is complete | finished.

  In this embodiment, the condition is satisfied that the main control device 261 performs a process for setting various jackpot flags based on the success / failure flag of the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 14) and the fluctuation display setting process (see FIG. 19). It corresponds to detection means.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 18, if an affirmative determination is made in step S <b> 802, that is, if the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S <b> 812 to perform a first display timer subtraction process. Each time this process is performed, the value of the first display timer is decremented by 4 msec. For example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds (10000 msec), “2500” is set for the first display timer, and 1 is subtracted every 4 msec.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S813, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed with reference to the value of the first display timer after the subtraction. At this time, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, that is, when the value of the first display timer becomes “0”, an affirmative determination is made in step S813.

  When a negative determination is made in step S813, in step S817, a switching display setting for continuously performing switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for switching display is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Thereby, the switching display (variable display) of the special display devices 43L and 43R is realized at the timing of the first display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S813, the first display flag is turned off in step S814, and stop display setting for performing stop display in the special display devices 43L and 43R is performed in step S815. Based on the setting contents of the stop display setting, a control signal for performing stop display is output to the special display devices 43L and 42R in the external output process in the next normal process. That is, stop display is performed in a stop mode corresponding to each jackpot type or loss. In addition, a control signal to stop display of the decorative symbol display device 42 is also output to the sub-control device 262. Thereby, the synchronization of the stop timings of the special display devices 43L and 42R and the decorative symbol display device 42 is ensured. However, since the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 has already been determined by the sub-control device 262 based on the symbol command or the variation pattern command output at the start of the variable display, information regarding the stop mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 is again obtained. There is no need to add. Again, the display is mainly the stop display by the special display devices 43L and 43R, and the display of the decorative symbols by the decorative symbol display device 42 is only auxiliary (for production). Yes.

  Subsequently, after the discrimination information setting process is performed in step S816, the present process is terminated. Here, the discrimination information setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1001, the success / failure random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and a big hit flag (special probability change flag, normal win flag, JUB flag, 15RB flag, 5RUB flag, 10RUB flag) indicating the occurrence of a big hit state , 15RUB flag, 5RSB flag, 10RSB flag) is set. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, the process proceeds to step S1002, the jackpot setting is performed, and the process is terminated.

  In the jackpot setting, “1”, which is a value indicating the start of the jackpot state (during the opening period), is set for the jackpot status storage area, and is also used for control during the jackpot state (open / close control of the variable winning device 32). A value “2500” corresponding to the opening period of 10 seconds is set for the first variable timer. Furthermore, “15” indicating that there are all 15 rounds is set to the round number counter for determining the number of rounds executed during the jackpot state, and the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 32 "8" indicating the maximum number of balls entered per round is set for the winning counter for counting the number of balls. In addition, a process for outputting an opening command notifying the start of the jackpot state to the sub-control device 262 is performed. The value of the winning counter is determined based on the detection information of the count switch 223 to determine whether or not there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32 in the switch reading process of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). When it is determined that there has been an incoming ball, 1 is subtracted.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1001, that is, if it is determined that there is a deviation, the process proceeds to step S1003. In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the value set in the mode storage area is “2” indicating the time reduction mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1003, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1003, in step S1004, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter in order to measure the duration of the time reduction mode. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, “100” is set in the variation counter at the end of the big hit state of “MB”, and the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) change in step S1004. Each time display is performed, 1 is subtracted.

  In a succeeding step S1005, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1005, that is, if the variable display has not yet been performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) after the time reduction mode is started, this processing is continued. Exit.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1005, “0” indicating the normal mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1006. That is, when the variable display is performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R, the time reduction mode ends and the mode is shifted to the normal mode. After the step S1006, this process is terminated.

  Next, the variable winning device control process in step S206 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value set in the jackpot status storage area is “0”, thereby determining whether or not the status is a status other than the jackpot status. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the jackpot state is not reached, this processing is terminated as it is. Incidentally, at the start of the jackpot state, “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area in the jackpot setting process in step S1002.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S1201, that is, when the jackpot state is in effect (when any of “1” to “4” is set in the jackpot status storage area), the process proceeds to step S1202. Subtract 1 from the value of the first variable timer. Incidentally, at the start of the jackpot state, a value “2500” corresponding to the opening effect time (10 seconds) is set in the jackpot setting process in step S1002.

  In a succeeding step S1203, it is determined whether or not the value of the first variable timer is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not a value “1” indicating the start of the big hit state is set in the big hit situation storage area.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1204, a value “2” indicating that a round is in progress is set in the jackpot status storage area in step S1205. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, the variable winning device 32 may be opened several times during one round. That is, there may be a period in which the variable prize device 32 is closed even during the round.

  In the present embodiment, in the open / close control of the variable winning device 32, the open / close pattern address table shown in FIG. 35, the all-round control determination table shown in FIG. 36 (hereinafter referred to as E2 table), and the individual round control shown in FIG. A determination table (hereinafter referred to as an E3 table), an open / close control management table shown in FIG. 38, is used. In the present embodiment, the open / close control management table corresponds to the first storage means, the E3 table corresponds to the second storage means, and the E2 table corresponds to the third storage means.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the opening / closing control management table includes 11 addresses “T1” to “T11” (hereinafter referred to as E4 addresses) and the opening / closing of the variable winning device 32 corresponding to each E4 address. Specific control data relating to the operation is stored. More specifically, corresponding to “T1”, “T4”, “T5”, “T7”, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and the opening control data for maintaining the open state for a predetermined time, and “T2” ”,“ T3 ”,“ T6 ”,“ T8 ”,“ T9 ”,“ T10 ”,“ T11 ”, and close control data for closing the variable winning device 32 and maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time. Is stored. Further, as will be described in detail later, the closing control data stored corresponding to “T3”, “T8”, and “T9” is a value “3” indicating the interval period with respect to the jackpot status storage area. In this embodiment, these closing control data correspond to the final closing control data.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the E3 table includes nine items such as “STRLNG”, “STRLNG2”, “STRJMP”, “STRSHT”, “STRSHT2”, “STRSHT3”, “STRAN1”, “STRAN2”, and “STRSML”. Address selection (hereinafter referred to as E3 address) and open selection control for selecting “T1”, “T4”, “T5”, “T7” among the E4 addresses in the open / close control management table corresponding to each E3 address Data, “T2”, “T3”, “T6”, “T8”, “T9”, “T10”, “T11”, and the number of times the process of selecting the E4 address is executed. Execution count setting data is stored. The opening selection control data, the closing selection control data, and the execution count setting data are stored in a set of three in the order of execution count setting data → open selection control data → close selection control data, and one for each E3 address. Three sets are stored. In the present embodiment, one (one time) round is completed by completing the processing based on the control data group stored for each E3 address. In other words, in the E3 table, what kind of opening / closing control is combined (overlapped) corresponding to each E3 address is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the E2 table includes nine items such as “PTNLNG”, “PTNJUP”, “PTNRRU1”, “PTNRRU2”, “PTNRRU3”, “PTNRRU4”, “PTNRRU5”, “PTNSML”, “PTNSHT”. Address (hereinafter referred to as E2 address), round selection control data for selecting the E3 address, and round number setting data indicating the number of times of executing the process of selecting the E3 address are stored corresponding to each E2 address. Has been. The round selection control data and the round number setting data are stored in a set of two in the order of round number setting data → round selection control data, and 1 to 5 sets are stored corresponding to each E2 address. In this embodiment, the big hit state (all 15 rounds) is completed by completing the processing based on the control data group stored corresponding to each E2 address. In other words, in the E2 table, the open / close control rounds corresponding to each E2 address are stored in combination (overlapping) to form a jackpot state.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the open / close pattern address table stores correspondences between various jackpot types and E2 addresses.

  In step S1206, E2 pointer setting processing is performed. In this process, first, a jackpot flag (special probability variation flag, normal winning flag, JUB flag, 15RB flag, 5RUB flag, 10RUB flag, 15RUB flag, 5RSB) set in the success / failure random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area. Flag, 10RSB flag) and grasp the jackpot type. Subsequently, the open / close pattern address table shown in FIG. 35 is referred to, and the E2 address corresponding to the current jackpot type is acquired.

  Then, in order to execute processing based on the head control data among the control data stored corresponding to the acquired E2 address, a pointer (hereinafter referred to as E2) pointing to the head control data (an area where the head control data is stored). Set the pointer. In the following description, for convenience, each area in which a plurality of control data is continuously stored is referred to as a “row” in accordance with the description of FIG. In the present embodiment, the E2 pointer corresponds to the second progress storage means.

  For example, when “JUB” is won, the E2 address “PTNJUP” is acquired by referring to the open / close pattern address table. Then, the E2 pointer is set so as to point to the first control data stored in correspondence with “PTNJUP” of the E2 table (“1” is described in FIG. 36).

  In step S1207, a process (E2 process) based on the control data (line) indicated by the E2 pointer is performed. In the present embodiment, round number setting data is stored at the head of each control data group stored corresponding to each E2 address. In the present embodiment, an E2 counter is provided for counting down the number of executions of the process of selecting the E3 address based on the round selection control data. In step S1207, the numerical value stored in the round number setting data is stored in the E2 counter.

  After step S1207, in step S1208, the E2 pointer is moved to the next line (set so that the control data pointed to by the E2 pointer becomes the next control data). By the processing in step S1207, the E2 pointer points to the round selection control data for selecting the E3 address.

  Thereafter, in step S1209, E3 pointer setting processing is performed. In this process, the head control data (the area in which it is stored) is stored in order to execute the process based on the head control data among the control data stored corresponding to the E3 address pointed to by the E2 pointer. A pointer to be pointed (hereinafter referred to as E3 pointer) is set. In the following description, for convenience, each area in which a plurality of control data is continuously stored is referred to as a “row” in accordance with the description of FIG. In the present embodiment, the E3 pointer corresponds to the first progress storage means.

  In step S1210, processing (E3 processing) based on the control data (in the row) indicated by the E3 pointer is performed. In the present embodiment, execution number setting data is stored at the head of each control data group stored corresponding to each E3 address. In the present embodiment, an E3 counter is provided for counting down the number of executions of the process of selecting the E4 address based on the execution number setting data. In step S1210, the numerical value stored in the execution count setting data is stored in the E3 counter. In the present embodiment, the E3 counter corresponds to the first counting means.

  After step S1210, in step S1211, the E3 pointer is moved to the next line (set so that the control data pointed to by the E3 pointer becomes the next control data). By the processing in step S1211, the E3 pointer points to the E4 address, in particular, release selection control data for selecting one of “T1”, “T4”, and “T5” among the E4 addresses.

  Thereafter, in step S1212, an open / close pattern command for transmitting information such as the jackpot type to the sub-control device 262 is set, and then the process proceeds to step S1213. The sub-control device 262 stores in advance information on what pattern the variable winning device 32 is opened / closed corresponding to each jackpot type, and when the open / close pattern command is received, The open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 can be grasped when there are no eight balls in the variable winning device 32, which is one of the triggers for the end of the round. Since the setting process of the opening / closing pattern command is performed at the end of the opening period, that is, at the start of the first round, the opening / closing pattern command is output to the sub-control device 262 at the timing, so that the sub-control device Also at 262, the start timing of the first round can be surely grasped, and the corresponding processing can be executed in accordance with the start timing.

  In step S1213, a process based on the control data indicated by the E3 pointer (E3 process) is performed. At the stage of executing step S1213, the E3 pointer indicates not the round number setting data but the opening selection control data or the closing selection control data for selecting the E4 address. Accordingly, in step S1213, processing based on control data corresponding to the E4 address designated by the E3 pointer is executed. More specifically, the variable winning device 32 is opened or closed based on each control data, and the time for maintaining the open state (open time) or the time for maintaining the closed state (close time) is first variable. Set to timer. If the control data indicated by the E3 pointer is the closing closure control data (control data corresponding to “T3”, “T8”, “T9”), “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area To do.

  In a succeeding step S1214, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot status storage area is “3”. If a negative determination is made in step S1214, that is, if the end time of the round has not yet arrived, this processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1214, that is, when it is the end of the round (at the start of the interval), in step S1215, information for notifying the end of the round is sent to the sub-control device 262. Performs processing to set a round end command. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-control device 262 grasps the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 during the jackpot state at the time of receiving the opening / closing pattern command, but the variable winning device during one round. When eight game balls enter 32, the round ends at that time even if the release period has not elapsed. Further, as will be described later in detail, even when the round is completed with eight winnings to the variable winning device 32, the process goes through step S1214. For this reason, by telling the sub-control device 262 the end of the round at this timing, the opening / closing timing of the variable winning device 32 (switching timing between rounds and intervals), the effects on the decorative symbol display device 42, etc. It is possible to match the timing of switching.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1204, that is, if the value stored in the jackpot status storage area is any one of “2”, “3”, and “4”, the E3 counter is determined in step S1216. 1 is subtracted from the value of. In a succeeding step S1217, it is determined whether or not the value of the E3 counter is “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1217, the closing selection control data (“T2”, “T6”, “T10”, “T11”) other than the final closing control data among the control data stored in the E3 table in the E3 pointer in step S1218. It is determined whether or not the control data corresponding to "is indicated. Note that the processing based on the control data corresponding to “T2”, “T6”, “T10”, and “T11” is not performed at the end of the round, but is performed when closing in the middle of the round. If the E3 pointer indicates “T3”, “T8”, “T9”, the value of the E3 counter becomes “0” in step S1216, and an affirmative determination is made in step S1217. Do not go through.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1218, that is, if the E3 pointer indicates release selection control data and the state after the variable winning device 32 is released, the E3 pointer is set to the next in step S1219. After shifting to the line, the process proceeds to step S1213. In this case, the E3 pointer points to the closing selection control data (control data corresponding to “T2”, “T3”, “T6”, “T8”, “T9”, “T10”, “T11”). In S1213, the variable winning device 32 is closed.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1218, that is, if the E3 pointer indicates the closing selection control data and the variable winning device 32 has been closed, the E3 pointer is moved forward in step S1220. Then, the process proceeds to step S1213. In this case, the E3 pointer points to release selection control data (control data corresponding to “T1”, “T4”, “T5”, “T7”), and in step S1213, a process for releasing the variable winning device 32 is performed. Done.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if there remains a time (open time or close time) in which the variable winning device 32 is to be kept open or closed, the process proceeds to step S1221, and variable. It is determined whether or not the value of a winning counter for measuring the number of balls entered into the winning device 32 is “0”. The winning counter is an upper limit (prescribed number) of winnings per round at the start of the big win state (the big win setting in step S1002) and the start of the round (step S1235 described later). 8 "is set. Each time one game ball enters the variable winning device 32, 1 is subtracted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1221, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1221, that is, if an opportunity to end the round comes, a predetermined value (for example, “8” or the like) is set for the pitching counter in step S1244, and then step S1216. Migrate to

  In addition, in a state where eight winnings can be expected in the variable winning device 32 during one round, processing based on the release control data corresponding to “T4” or “T7” in the control data of the open / close control management table. This is only the case. That is, even with the release control data, in the process based on the release control data corresponding to “T1” and “T5”, the variable winning device 32 is only released for 0.06 seconds. It is practically impossible to make the variable winning device 32 win a game ball, in particular, to win eight game balls. Further, referring to the E3 table in FIG. 37, execution number setting data for setting the E3 counter to “2” is stored in the previous row of the release selection control data for selecting “T4” or “T7”. The closing control data for selecting “T8” or “T9” is stored in the next line of the opening selection control data for selecting “T7” or “T7”. In other words, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1221 and the process proceeds to step S1216, the value of the E3 counter is changed from “2” to “1” in step S1216, a negative determination is made in step S1217, and a negative determination is made in step S1218. In step S1219, the E3 pointer is shifted to the next row in which the end closing control data is stored, and in step 1213, a round end process is executed in which “3” is stored in the jackpot status storage area. . In other words, after eight balls have been entered into the variable winning device 32, the round is quickly completed.

  Further, when the determination in step S1221 is affirmative, if the value of the pitch counter is kept at “0”, the control of the interval after the round is ended as described above (the next variable winning device control process). ) Suddenly becomes affirmative in step S1221, and the interval period cannot be completed. For this reason, in step S1244, a temporary numerical value other than “0” is entered in the entrance counter to complete the interval period.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1217 (when processing based on one set of control data in the E3 table is completed), the process proceeds to step S1222, and the value of the jackpot status storage area is “4”. It is determined whether or not. As will be described in detail later, the value of the jackpot status storage area is set to “4” at the time when the final round (the 15th round) ends and the subsequent interval period ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1222, that is, if the stage for ending the jackpot state has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to step S1223 to determine whether or not the value of the jackpot status storage area is “3”. As described above, the last control data corresponding to each E3 address in the E3 table shown in FIG. 37 is the final closure indicating one of “T3”, “T8”, and “T9” of the E4 address. If the E3 process (process for starting the interval after the end of the round) is performed in a state where the E3 pointer indicates one of these final closing control data and the E3 pointer indicates one of these final closing control data, “3” is stored in the jackpot status storage area. Is set.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1223, that is, if the stage has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to step S1224, and the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line. Note that there is a possibility of being denied in step S1223. Among the E3 addresses, as the corresponding control data, a set of three execution count setting data, opening selection control data, and closing selection control data is stored. This is a case where the E3 address being selected is selected. That is, if a negative determination is made in step S1223, there is a case where control data that has not been executed remains in the control data group corresponding to the selected E3 address, and the remaining control data is executed in step S1224. In order to do this, the E3 pointer is shifted to point to the execution number setting data of the next set.

  In the subsequent step S1225, as E3 processing, the numerical value stored in the execution number setting data (of the row) indicated by the E3 pointer is set in the E3 counter. Thereafter, the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line in step S1226, and then the flow shifts to step S1213. In step S1213 in this case, a process for opening the variable winning device 32 is performed.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1223, that is, if the round has ended and the subsequent interval period has also ended, the process proceeds to step S1227 and the round number counter is decremented by one. In the subsequent step S1228, the E2 counter is decremented by 1.

  Thereafter, in step S1229, it is determined whether or not the value of the E2 counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1229, that is, if processing based on two sets of control data in the E2 table is not completed, the process proceeds to step S1230. If a negative determination is made in step S1229, the processing performed in response to the previous round is repeated again through the following steps S1300 to S1235.

  That is, in step S1230, the E3 pointer is set so as to point to the first control data in the control data group stored corresponding to the E3 address indicated by the E2 pointer, and in step S1231, the execution frequency setting indicated by the E3 pointer is set. The numerical value stored in the data is set in the E3 counter. In step S1232, the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line. In step S1233, E3 processing is executed based on the control data corresponding to the E4 address indicated by the E3 pointer ( Here, the E3 pointer indicates the release selection control data, and in the E3 process, a process for releasing the variable winning device 32 is executed).

  After step S1233, in step S1234, “2” indicating that the big hit status storage area is being rounded is set. In the following step S1235, “8”, which is the upper limit value (maximum number of winnings per round) of the game ball to the variable winning device 32 during one round, is set to the winning counter, End the process.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1229, it is determined in step S1236 whether or not the value of the round number counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1236, that is, all 15 rounds have not been digested and the jackpot state has not yet been reached (the control data group corresponding to the selected E2 address has not yet been executed). If there is control data), the process proceeds to step S1237, and the E2 pointer is shifted to the next line. Subsequently, in step S1238, the numerical value stored in the round number setting data indicated by the E2 pointer is set in the E2 counter, and in step S1239, the E2 pointer is shifted to the next line, and the E2 pointer indicates the round selection control data. State. After step S1239, the process proceeds to step S1230.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1236, that is, if all 15 rounds have ended and the subsequent interval period has ended, the process proceeds to step S1240, and the decorative symbol display is displayed for the first variable timer. An ending time for performing an ending effect in the device 42 or the like is set.

  Note that the ending effect is not performed from the time when the ending time is set, but is started from the time when the final 15th round is completed (the time when the variable winning device 32 is closed). That is, the sub-control device 262 performs an ending effect triggered by the reception of a round end command (see step S1215) output at the time when the 15th round ends (when the interval period after the 15th round starts). Start. Also, the time of the interval period set after the 15th round differs depending on the jackpot type, but by adjusting the ending time depending on the jackpot type, the time for performing the ending effect of each jackpot type is aligned. However, in this embodiment, the time for performing the ending effects of “LB” and “MB” is 5.4 seconds, and the time for performing the other jackpot type ending effects is 9.48 seconds. In the case of “LB”, a value corresponding to 3.9 seconds is set as the ending time in the first variable timer, and in the case of “MB”, a value corresponding to 0 seconds is set as the ending time in the first variable timer. , “15RB”, “JUB”, the value corresponding to 7.98 seconds is set in the first variable timer as the ending time, and “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, “10RSB” are set. ", A value corresponding to 7.48 seconds is set in the first variable timer as the ending time.

  After step S1240, in step S1241, “4” indicating that the jackpot state is completed is set for the jackpot status storage area, and then the present process is terminated.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1222, that is, if “4” is set in the jackpot status storage area, the process proceeds to step S1242, and an end setting process is performed. In the end setting process, a mode storage area setting process, a variation counter setting process, and the like are performed.

  The mode storage area is discrimination information for discriminating the game mode. In the mode storage area setting process, the mode storage area is based on various jackpot flags set in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. The corresponding value is set. As described above, the mode storage area stores any value of “0”, “1”, “2”, “0” corresponds to the normal mode, and “1” corresponds to the probability variation mode. “2” corresponds to the time reduction mode. In the present embodiment, in the setting process of the mode storage area of the end setting process, it is determined whether or not the normal winning flag is set in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable hold area. If “2” is not set, “1” is set in the mode storage area (after the big hit state is finished, the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode is set).

  The variation counter is a means for measuring the duration of the time reduction mode (how many variations are displayed) as described above, and “1” is set in the mode storage area in the mode storage area setting process. Only when this is done, “100” corresponding to 100 fluctuation displays is set as the value of the fluctuation counter.

  After step S1242, in step S1243, “0” indicating that the jackpot status storage area is not in the jackpot state is set, and then this process is terminated.

  Here, the flow of the variable winning device control process will be described taking as an example the case where “JUB” is won. Before entering the variable winning device control process, in the jackpot setting of the discrimination information setting process, “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area, and the value “2500” corresponding to the opening effect time is set in the first variable timer. Is set.

  First, in step S1201 after the jackpot setting is made, a negative determination is made because “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area. In step S1202, the value of the first variable timer is decremented by 1, and then step S1203 is performed. Migrate to In step 1203, a negative determination is made because the value corresponding to the time of the opening effect is set in the first variable timer, and since there is no reason that the variable winning device 32 has a ball, a negative determination is made in step S1221, and the state is unchanged. The process ends.

  After the opening production time (10 seconds) has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, and the flow proceeds to step S1204. Here, an affirmative determination is made that “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area, and the process proceeds to step S1205. After “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area in step S1205, the E2 pointer is set in step S1206.

  As shown in FIG. 35, “JUB” corresponds to “PTNJMP” of the E2 address. Therefore, the E2 pointer is set so as to indicate the head of the control data corresponding to “PTNJMP” in the E2 table shown in FIG. That is, the E2 pointer points to the numerical value “1”.

  In a succeeding step S1207, the value “1” indicated by the E2 pointer is set in the E2 counter. In step S1208, the E2 pointer is moved to the next line. That is, the E2 pointer is in a state indicating control data for selecting “STRJMP” of the E3 address.

  Thereafter, in step S1209, the E3 pointer is set. Here, the E3 pointer is set so as to indicate the head of the control data corresponding to “STRJMP” in the E3 table shown in FIG. That is, the E3 pointer points to the numerical value “30”.

  In the subsequent step S1210, the value “30” indicated by the E3 pointer is set in the E3 counter. In step S1211, the E3 pointer is moved to the next line. That is, the E3 pointer is in a state indicating control data for selecting “T5” of the E4 address.

  Thereafter, an open / close pattern command is set in step S1212, and the process proceeds to step S1213. In step S1213, processing based on control data corresponding to “T5” in the open / close control management table shown in FIG. 38 is performed. That is, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and a value “15” corresponding to 0.06 seconds is set for the first variable timer.

  Thereafter, in step S1214, since the value stored in the jackpot status storage area is “2”, a negative determination is made, and the present process ends.

  In the variable winning device control process after 4 msec, since “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area, a negative determination is made in step S1201 and the process proceeds to steps S1202 and S1203. However, from the previous variable winning device control process, Until 0.06 seconds elapse, negative determination is continued in step S1203. That is, the open state of the variable winning device 32 is maintained for 0.06 seconds. Further, the time during which the variable winning device 32 is opened is as very short as 0.06 seconds, and a winning to the variable winning device 32 cannot be expected. In other words, if a negative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined in step S1211 whether or not the value of the entrance counter is “0”, but there is virtually no positive determination here.

  If 0.06 seconds have elapsed and an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, a negative determination is made in step S1204 because the value of the jackpot status storage area is “2”, and the flow proceeds to step S1216. In step S1216, the value of the E3 counter is decremented by 1 to “29”. Subsequently, since the value of the E3 counter is not “0” in step S1217, a negative determination is made. In step S1218, the E3 pointer indicates control data for selecting “T5”, and thus a negative determination is made. In step S1219, the E3 pointer is determined. Is moved to the next line. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating control data for selecting “T6”.

  Thereafter, in step S1213, the process based on the control data corresponding to “T6”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is closed, and a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and then in step S1214. A negative determination is made and the present process is terminated.

  In the variable prize winning device control process after 1.5 seconds has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, and then the E3 counter is decremented by 1, etc., and the process proceeds to step S1218. This time, however, the E3 pointer changes to “T6”. Since the control data to be selected is indicated, an affirmative determination is made in step S1218, and the E3 pointer is shifted to the previous line in step S1220. As a result, the E3 pointer again enters a state indicating control data for selecting “T5”. Thereafter, the process ends through step S1213 and the like. The processing in step S1213 and the like when the E3 pointer indicates control data for selecting “T5” is as described above.

  As described above, when the process based on the control data corresponding to “T5” and the process based on the control data corresponding to “T6” are repeatedly performed, and the process is performed 30 times in total, in step 1217 A positive determination is made, and the routine goes to Step S1222. The variable prize-winning device 32 repeats opening and closing 15 times until an affirmative determination is made in step 1217. Each opening time of the variable prize-winning device 32 is 0.06 seconds, and even at the time of starting the big hit state Since “8” is set for the entrance counter, it can be said that the entrance counter value becomes “0” before the determination in step 1217 is affirmative. In addition, from the above configuration, in the present embodiment, even if the variable winning device 32 is closed during the jackpot state, it cannot be said that it is necessarily in the interval period, and even if the variable winning device 32 is closed, the round period May be inside. That is, in this embodiment, when the value of the jackpot status storage area is “2” (when the value of the E3 counter is “2” or more), it is during the round period, and the value of the jackpot status storage area is “3”. "(When the value of the E3 counter is" 1 ") is defined as being in the interval period.

  After affirmative determination is made in step S1217, since “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area, negative determination is made in both step S1222 and step S1223, and the process proceeds to step S1224. In step S1224, the E3 pointer is moved to the next line. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating the numerical value “2”. In subsequent step S1225, the value “2” indicated by the E3 pointer is set to the E3 counter, and in step S1226, the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating control data for selecting “T7”.

  Subsequently, in step S1213, the process based on the control data corresponding to “T7”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and then the process ends. To do. Since the current opening time is 20 seconds, there is a possibility that eight or more game balls may win the variable winning device 32 before the opening period elapses.

  Thereafter, in the variable winning device control process, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1203 or step S1221, the value of the E3 counter is decremented by 1 to “1” in step S1216, and the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line in step S1219. Then, after the E3 pointer indicates the control data for selecting “T8”, the process proceeds to step S1213.

  In step S1213, the process corresponding to “T8”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is closed, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area. Perform the setting process. That is, processing for ending the first round and starting the interval is performed. Further, an affirmative determination is made in the subsequent step S1214, and after the round end command is set in step S1215, this processing is ended.

  In the variable winning device control process after 1.5 seconds, the value of the E3 counter is decremented by 1 in step S1216 to become “0”, and an affirmative determination is made in subsequent step S1217. Thereafter, since the value of the jackpot status storage area is “3”, a negative determination is made in step S1222, and an affirmative determination is made in step S1223. As a result, the process proceeds to a process of updating rounds after step S1227.

  That is, in step S1227, the round number counter is decremented by 1 to “14”. That is, only the first round is completed, and there are 14 remaining rounds. In step S1228, the E2 counter is decremented by 1. Since the E2 counter was “1” at the stage before the process, it becomes “0” after the process.

  Thereafter, in step S1229, since the value of the E2 counter is “0”, an affirmative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S1236. In step S1236, since the value of the round number counter is “14”, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S1237. In step S1237, the E2 pointer is moved to the next line. As a result, the E2 pointer becomes a state indicating the numerical value “14”. In the subsequent step S1238, the value “14” indicated by the E2 pointer is set in the E2 counter, and the E2 pointer is shifted to the next line in step S1239. As a result, the E2 pointer enters a state indicating control data for selecting "STRLNG".

  In the subsequent step S1230, the head control data among the control data corresponding to “STRNG” in the E3 table is set so that the E3 pointer points to it. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating the numerical value “2”. Thereafter, in step S1231, the value “2” indicated by the E3 pointer is set in the E3 counter, and in step S1232, the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating control data for selecting “T4”.

  In the subsequent step S1233, processing based on the control data corresponding to “T4”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and a value corresponding to 29.5 seconds is set in the first variable timer. Thereafter, “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area in step S1234, and “8” is set in the entrance counter in step S1235, and then the present process is terminated.

  In addition, after 29.5 seconds or when there are 8 winning balls for the variable winning device 32, the E3 counter becomes “1” through step S1216, and the E3 pointer selects “T8” through step S1219. In step S1213, the process based on the control data corresponding to “T8”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is closed, and a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the first variable timer. A process of setting “3” in the jackpot status storage area is performed. That is, processing for ending the second round and starting the interval is performed. Then, after setting a round end command in step 1215, the present process is terminated. Note that the variable winning device control process when updating the round when “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area is as described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  Thereafter, in the variable winning device control process in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds 14 times in total, the round number counter is decremented by 1 in step S1227. Becomes “0”, and an affirmative determination is made in step S1236. Thereafter, as described above, the process of ending the jackpot state such as steps S1240 to S1243 is performed.

  FIG. 39 is a chart summarizing the opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 performed from the start to the end of the jackpot state for each jackpot type. FIG. 39 shows a numerical value indicating the number of times or the number of seconds corresponding to each operation (process) of the variable winning device 32 in the right column, a round corresponding to the operation of the variable winning device 32 in the middle column, and a jackpot type corresponding to the left column. Is described. In addition, the numerical values arranged in the right column are one set of three rows, and the numerical values described in the second row indicate the opening time (seconds) of the variable winning device 32 and are described in the third row. The numerical value indicates the closing time (seconds) of the variable winning device 32, and the numerical value described in the first row indicates that the variable winning device 32 is opened for the opening time described in the second row, and the third It shows how many times the variable prize-winning device 32 is alternately closed for the closing time described in the row. Then, the round ends when all the operations of the variable winning device 32 on the right side of the square in which the round is described are completed. In addition, when all the operations of the variable winning device 32 on the right side of the box where the jackpot type is described are completed, the jackpot state (15 rounds) of the jackpot type is completed. That is, in the big hit state of “15 RB”, the opening of 29.5 seconds and the closing of 1.5 seconds are performed 30 times in total, 15 times each. In addition, when three or more numerical values are lined up and down in the corresponding right column, such as “JUB”, when the processing indicated by the numerical values of one set of three rows ends as described above, The process proceeds to the process indicated by the numbers in the set of three rows. FIG. 39 simply shows the flow of the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 by following only the opening / closing time and the number of times of opening / closing of the variable winning device 32, and is not a table used for actual control. Hereinafter, the flow of the opening / closing pattern of each jackpot type will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  In “15RB”, the jackpot state is completed by repeating the cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds 15 times. That is, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round, and this is repeated 15 times (15 rounds), and a 1.5 second closing period (interval) is set between each round. ing. As described above, even if the predetermined maximum opening time (29.5 seconds in the case of “15 RB”) has elapsed after the variable winning device 32 is opened, When eight game balls are won, the round ends at that time, and the variable winning device 32 is closed (the same applies hereinafter).

  In “LB”, the jackpot state is completed by repeating the cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds 15 times. That is, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds as one round, and this is repeated 15 times (15 rounds), and an interval of 1.5 seconds is set between each round. In the “LB”, the opening time of the variable winning device 32 is short, and it is almost impossible to enter the variable winning device 32. Therefore, it is almost impossible to acquire a game ball during the big hit state.

  “MB” is repeated 15 times (15 rounds), with the variable winning device 32 being opened for 0.06 seconds as one round. Specifically, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds, and the cycle is repeated 14 times. Subsequently, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 5.4 seconds. It becomes. That is, the operation of the “MB” variable winning device 32 is visually the same as the operation of the “LB” variable winning device 32. Therefore, the player cannot distinguish whether “LB” is won or “MB” is won. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in whether the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode is granted after the end of the jackpot state, and the aspect of the decorative symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 32 can be changed. The interest is improved as compared with a configuration in which it is possible to simply grasp “MB” by visual recognition. Since the time reduction mode given after the end of the big hit state of “MB” ends when the variable display is performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R, the start winning unit 33 and the decorative symbol display device are thereafter displayed. By confirming 42 etc., it is possible to grasp whether “LB” has been won or “MB” has been won.

  In “JUB”, the operation of the variable winning device 32 is different between the first round (first round) and the subsequent rounds (second round to 15th round). That is, in the first round, after 0.06 seconds of opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeated 15 times, it is opened for 20 seconds. In the second to fifteenth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. Specifically, after a cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds is repeated 15 times, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 seconds and then closed for 1.5 seconds. Thereafter, the cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds is repeated 14 times. That is, in the first round of “JUB”, “the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened for 0.06 seconds 15 times” is performed in all 15 rounds of “LB” and “MB” (first to 15th rounds). It is the same as the operation of the round (variable) winning device 32. In other words, if “JUB” is won, the player has won “LB”, “MB”, or “JUB” until the 16th release (open for 20 seconds) of the first round. It is a structure that cannot be judged.

  “5RUB” means that the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds in the first to fifth rounds, and the variable winning device 32 is 0.06 seconds in the sixth to fifteenth rounds. One round is to be released. Specifically, after a cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 2 seconds is repeated five times, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 2 seconds. The cycle is repeated 10 times. In other words, the first to fifth rounds are the same open / close mode of the variable prize apparatus 32 as “15RB”, and cannot be distinguished. Thereafter, for “5RUB”, the variable prize apparatus 32 is 0.06 seconds. In contrast to “15RB”, the variable prize winning device 32 repeats the opening for 29.5 seconds 10 times for “15RB”, so the opening time of the sixth time (sixth round), or Whether or not it is “15 RB” can be determined by the effect of the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like performed simultaneously with the start of the sixth round.

  In “10 RUB”, in the first to fifth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. In the sixth round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and then opened 10 times, and then opened for 20 seconds. In the seventh to tenth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. In the 11th to 15th rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds as one round. Specifically, a cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 2 seconds is repeated five times, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 2 seconds. And the variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and then closed for 1.5 seconds. Is repeated four times, and then, the cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for two seconds is repeated five times. In other words, the operations from the first round of “10 RUB” to the “repeating the variable prize-winning device 32 for 0.06 seconds 10 times” in the sixth round are the same as those in the first to fifteenth rounds of “5 RUB”. The operation is the same as that of the variable winning device 32.

  The player confirms whether or not the variable winning device 32 is opened again after the first to fifth rounds are performed and the variable winning device 32 is opened 10 times for 0.06 seconds. In other words, it is possible to determine whether or not it is “5 RUB” by the effect of the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like performed simultaneously with the opening.

  In “15RUB”, in the first to fifth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. In the sixth round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and then opened 10 times, and then opened for 20 seconds. In the seventh to tenth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. In the eleventh round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds 10 times and then opened for 20 seconds. In the twelfth to fifteenth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds as one round. Specifically, a cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 2 seconds is repeated five times, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 2 seconds. And the variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and then closed for 1.5 seconds. Is repeated four times, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds. Subsequently, the cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 2 seconds is repeated four times. In other words, the operations from the first round of “15 RUB” to “the variable winning device 32 being opened for 0.06 seconds five times” in the eleventh round are the same as those in the first to fifteenth rounds of “10 RUB”. The operation is the same as that of the variable winning device 32.

  The player confirms whether or not the variable winning device 32 is opened again after the first to tenth rounds are performed and the variable winning device 32 is opened five times for 0.06 seconds. In other words, it is possible to determine whether it is “10 RUB” or “15 RUB” by the effect of the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like performed simultaneously with the opening.

  In “5RSB”, in the first to fifth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. In the sixth round, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds 10 times and then opened for 20 seconds (after a while). In the seventh to fifteenth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. Specifically, a cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 2 seconds is repeated five times, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 2 seconds. The cycle is repeated nine times, and is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 9.48 seconds, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds, and then the variable winning device 32 is 29. The cycle of being opened for 5 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds is repeated 9 times. As described above, for “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, and “10RSB”, after the end of the 15th round, together with the interval time (2 seconds) after the 15th round. A total of 9.48 seconds of ending production will be performed. That is, the operation until the closing period of 9.48 seconds of the variable winning device 32 in the sixth round of “5RSB” ends is the operation until the end of the winning state (ending period) of “5RUB”. Same as above.

  It is to be noted that after the first to fifth rounds are performed and the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened for 0.06 seconds five times, the player determines whether or not the variable winning device 32 is opened again. It is possible to determine whether it is “5RUB” or “5RSB” by checking or by the effect of the decorative symbol display device 42 etc. performed simultaneously with the opening.

  In “10RSB”, in the first to fifth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. In the sixth round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and then opened 10 times, and then opened for 20 seconds. In the seventh to tenth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds as one round. In the eleventh round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is released for 0.06 seconds and then released 10 times (after a while) for 20 seconds. In the twelfth to fifteenth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds as one round.

  Specifically, a cycle in which the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 2 seconds is repeated five times, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 2 seconds. And the variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and then closed for 1.5 seconds. Is repeated four times, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 2 seconds, and the cycle is repeated nine times, and after 0.06 seconds is opened and closed for 9.48 seconds. The variable winning device 32 is opened for 20 seconds and then closed for 2 seconds, and then the variable winning device 32 is opened for 29.5 seconds and closed for 2 seconds, and the cycle is repeated four times. It is. That is, the operation until the variable winning device 32 for the sixth round of “10 RUB” is released ten times for 0.06 seconds is apparently the operation of the variable winning device 32 for all the 15th round of “5 RUB”. Are the same. Furthermore, the operation until the variable winning device 32 of the eleventh round of “10 RUB” is opened for 0.06 seconds (out of 18 times) is repeated 10 times until the variable winning device 32 of all 15 rounds of “10 RUB”. It looks the same as operation.

  Next, the second display control process of step S207 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  23, in step S2101, the normal symbol display device 41 determines whether or not the second display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being displayed is on, thereby switching the normal symbol display device 41. It is determined whether or not display (variation display) is in progress. When the second display flag is on, it is considered that the normal symbol display device 41 is in a variable display, and when the second display flag is off, the normal symbol display device 41 stops the variable display. It is considered that the stop display corresponding to the state is in progress.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2102, and it is determined whether or not the value of the normal hold counter Nc is greater than zero. At this time, if the value of the normal hold counter Nc is 0, this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the variable display is not being performed and the value of the normal hold counter Nc> 0, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, 1 is subtracted from the normal hold counter Nc. In step S2104, a process for shifting the data stored in the normal variation holding area is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the normally variable holding area to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  Thereafter, in step S2105, start setting processing is executed. In this process, the normal symbol display device 41 performs a process indicating that a condition for performing switching display (variable display) is established. Specifically, the second display timer flag is turned on, and the second display timer setting process is performed. The second display timer is a means for measuring the fluctuation time (residual time) of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41, and is used when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display. Is done. In the present embodiment, in the normal mode, since the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display performed by the normal symbol display device 41 is 6 seconds, “1500” is set in the second display timer. In the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, since the variation time of the normal symbol display device 41 is 2 seconds, “500” is set in the second display timer. Based on the setting in the start setting process, when a control signal for starting the switching display (variation display) is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output process of the normal process, the normal symbol display is performed. Switching display is started in the device 41. As described above, the normal symbol display device 41 is configured to light up and display “O” or “X” as an ordinary symbol. If the displayed symbol is “O”, “X”, “X” "Is switched to" ○ ". Then, after step S2105 ends, the second display control process ends.

  If the determination in step S2101 is affirmative, that is, if the normal symbol display device 41 is performing variable display, the process proceeds to step S2106 to perform a second display timer subtraction process. Each time this process is performed, the count value of the second display timer is decremented by one.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether or not the count value of the second display timer is “0”, that is, whether or not the variation time has elapsed. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2107, the second display flag is turned off in step S2108, and normal symbol stop display setting for performing stop display on the normal symbol display device 41 is performed in step S2109. Then, based on the setting contents of the normal symbol stop display setting, a control signal to stop display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the next external output processing in the normal processing. That is, in the case of winning, the “◯” symbol (winning symbol) is stopped (for example, lit only for a few seconds), and in the case of being off, the “x” symbol is stopped.

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is made based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal variation holding area. Specifically, “5-153” is the winning value among the numerical values 0-250 of the normal symbol random number counter C4.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S2110, a normal symbol discrimination information setting process is performed, and this process ends. In this process, when the stop display corresponds to winning, a setting process for performing the opening / closing process of the start winning unit 33 is performed. Specifically, the ball entry assist flag is set to ON, the second variable flag is set to ON, the opening time is set to the second variable timer, and the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is driven to the driving number counter. Set (Number of times to open).

  The entry assist flag is discrimination information for discriminating whether or not a process based on winning of the entrance assist lottery is being performed. The second variable flag is determination information for determining whether or not the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is in an open state. The second variable timer is a means for measuring the opening time (remaining time) of the start winning unit 33, and is considered when determining whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the opening start. The driving number counter is a means for measuring the number of times the opening / closing member 33c is opened (remaining number of times).

  Various control signals are output to the start winning unit 33 in the next external output process of the normal process based on the ON / OFF state of the second variable flag. When the second variable flag is on, a control signal for opening the opening / closing member 33c is output to the start winning unit 33, and the start winning unit 33 is opened. On the other hand, when the second variable flag is OFF, a control signal for closing the opening / closing member 33c is output to the start winning unit 33, and the starting winning unit 33 is closed (the opening / closing member 33c is closed). , It is impossible to enter the game ball into the lower winning award 33b).

  In the present embodiment, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start winning unit 33 are different between the high pitching state (probability change mode and time reduction mode) and the low pitching state (normal mode). In the present embodiment, in the high pitching state, “500” is set for the second variable timer, and “3” is set for the drive count counter. On the other hand, in the low entry state, “150” is set for the second variable timer, and “1” is set for the drive counter.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2107, in step S2111 a switching display setting for continuously performing the switching display (variation display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is performed, and this process is terminated. Based on the setting contents of the switching display setting, a control signal for performing switching display is output to the normal symbol display device 41 in the external output processing in the next normal processing. Specifically, if the current lighting is “◯”, “×” is displayed, and if “×”, the display is switched to “◯”. Thereby, the switching display (variable display) of the normal symbol display device 41 is realized at the timing of the second display control process, that is, every 4 ms.

  Next, the opportunity handling unit control process in step S208 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2201, it is determined whether or not a ball entry assist flag is on. If a negative determination is made in step S2201, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2201, 1 is subtracted from the value of the second variable timer in step S2202.

  In a succeeding step S2203, it is determined whether or not the second variable flag is ON. If the determination in step S2203 is affirmative, that is, if the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is in the open state, it is determined in step S2204 whether the value of the second variable timer is “0”. To do. If a negative determination is made in step S2204, that is, if the predetermined opening time of the start winning unit 33 has not yet elapsed, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, the process proceeds to step S2205 to turn off the second variable flag. In the subsequent step S2206, 1 is subtracted from the value of the drive number counter. Thereafter, in step S2207, it is determined whether or not the value of the drive number counter is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2207, the ball entry assist flag is turned off in step S2208, and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2208, that is, the winning entry assist lottery is performed in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, and the start winning unit 33 is released three times based on it. If there is a remaining number of times, a value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the interval time is set for the second variable timer in step S2209. After step S2209, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2203, that is, if it is an interval period during which the start winning unit 33 is opened three times (the starting winning unit 33 is in a closed state), the process proceeds to step S2210. It is determined whether or not the value of the variable timer is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S2210, that is, if the interval period has not yet elapsed, the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2210, the second variable flag is turned on in step S2211, and a value corresponding to the open time (“500” in this example) is set in the second variable timer in step S2112. Then, this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. For convenience of explanation, the reception interrupt process will be described first with reference to FIG. 25, and then the main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a reception interrupt process executed by the payout control apparatus 311. The reception interrupt process is a process executed by interruption when the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261. When the payout control device 311 confirms that the command transmitted from the main control device 261 has been received, the other processing executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 is temporarily waited, and the reception interrupt process is executed. When the reception interrupt process is executed, the command transmitted from the main control device 261 in step S3001 is first stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513, and the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is stored in step S3002. Turns on the command reception flag and ends this reception interrupt processing. As described above, when a command is stored in the command buffer, the storage pointer is referred to and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the storage pointer is stored in order to store the next received command in the next storage area. Is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the reception process of the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is performed by the interrupt process executed when the command is received. For example, as illustrated in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, before the command determination process (step S3201) is performed, it is confirmed whether or not a command is received. If a command is received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 513. The command reception flag may be turned on, and if no command is received, the process may proceed to command determination processing. In such a case, it is confirmed whether or not a command has been received by confirming a port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port at predetermined intervals.

  Next, main processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S3101, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. In step S3103, the RAM access is permitted, and in step S3104, an external interrupt vector is set.

  Thereafter, in step S3106, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. If the information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area 513a, a RAM determination value is calculated in step S3107, and in step S3108, whether the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. No, that is, the validity of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

  If no power-off occurrence information is set in step S3106, or if a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S3108, the process proceeds to initialization processing of the RAM 513 after step S3115. Transition.

  In step S3115, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in step S3116, the initial value of the RAM 513 is set. Thereafter, in step S3117, the CPU peripheral device is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S3114 to permit interruption.

  On the other hand, on the condition that the power failure occurrence information is set in step S3106 and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal in step S3108, the process at the time of power recovery (at the time of power failure recovery) Process). That is, in step S3109, the stack pointer before power-off is restored, power-off occurrence information is cleared in step S3110, and a payout permission flag that permits payout of prize balls is cleared in step S3111. In step S3112, the CPU peripheral device is initialized. In step S3113, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. In step S3114, an interrupt is permitted.

  After the interruption is permitted in step S3114, it is determined in the process of step S3122 whether power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a. Here, if the information on occurrence of power supply interruption is set, the power supply is cut off. Therefore, the processing after step S3123 is performed as a power failure process at the time of power supply interruption. In the power failure process, first, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited in step S3123, and a command determination process described later is executed in the next step S3124. Thereafter, the contents of each register used by the CPU 511 are saved in the stack area in step S3125, the stack pointer value is stored in the backup area 513a in step S3126, and the RAM determination value is calculated in step S3127 to calculate the backup area 513a. In step S3128, RAM access is prohibited, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 513.

  Note that since the process of step S3122 confirms the occurrence information of the power-off after the process performed at the time of turning on the power, the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 is smaller than that in the middle of each process. Less and can be easily memorized. Further, when returning to the state before power-off, since the amount of data stored in the backup area 513a is small, it can be easily restored and the processing load of the payout control device 311 can be reduced. .

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the payout control device 311 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This timer interrupt process is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and a determination process for the command is performed (step S3201). This command determination process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating command determination processing performed by the payout control device 311. In the command determination process (steps S3124 and S3201), first, it is determined whether or not the command reception flag is turned on in step S3301. The command reception flag is turned on when a command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received in the above-described reception interrupt process (see FIG. 25).

  If it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is OFF, a new command has not been received from the main control device 261, and thus this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3301 that the command reception flag is on, the received command is read from the RAM 513 in step S3302, and the command reception flag is turned off in step S3303. By turning off the command reception flag in step S3303, the processing in steps S3302 to S3311 can be skipped until a new command is received, so that the control of the payout control device 311 can be reduced.

  The type of command read from the RAM 513 is determined in the processing of step S3304 to step S3306. In step S3304, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout initialization command. In step S3305, it is determined whether or not it is a payout return command. In step S3306, it is determined whether the command is a prize ball command. It is determined whether or not.

  If the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is a payout initialization command, it is determined in step S3307 whether or not the payout permission flag has already been turned on. If the payout permission flag has been turned off, the main power is turned on. Since the initialization of the RAM 513 is instructed from the control device 261, the work area (area) other than the stack area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0 in step S3308, and the initial value of the RAM 513 is set in step S3309. Thereafter, in step S3311, the payout permission flag is turned on, and the payout permission for the winning ball is set.

  As described above, the main controller 261 performs initialization processing of the RAM 503 after transmitting the payout initialization command, and the payout control device 311 initializes processing of the RAM 513 after receiving the payout initialization command. Therefore, the timing at which the RAM 503 is initialized and the timing at which the RAM 513 is initialized are substantially at the same time. Therefore, even if the payout control device 311 receives a command transmitted from the main control device 261 due to a shift in the initialization timing, the RAM 513 is initialized, and control corresponding to the received command cannot be performed. The occurrence of adverse effects can be prevented. In addition, since the payout permission flag is turned on after the RAM 513 is initialized, it is possible to reliably set the payout allowance for prize balls.

  On the other hand, if the payout permission flag has already been turned on in step S3307, the command determination process is terminated without clearing the work area of the RAM 513 and the initialization process of the RAM 513. That is, the processing in step S3307 prohibits initialization of the RAM 513 with the payout permission flag set. The payout initialization command is a command that is transmitted only when the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on when the power is turned on. Therefore, the payout initialization command is not received in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on. It is conceivable that the payout control device 311 has recognized the payout initialization command due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, if the work area of the RAM 513 is cleared (step S3308) and the initial value setting of the RAM 513 (step S3309) is executed in a state where the payout permission flag is turned on, the payout is not made when a prize ball remains. Although an adverse effect occurs and causes a loss to the player, since the RAM 513 is prevented from being initialized while the payout permission flag is turned on, it is possible to prevent the player from being lost.

  Further, if the command transmitted from the main control device 261 is a payout return command (step S3304: NO, step S3305: YES), the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power cut-off. In order to permit the payout of the prize ball, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. That is, when there is information on occurrence of power interruption and the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 return to the state before the power interruption, the payout of the prize ball is permitted. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Further, if the command transmitted from main controller 261 is a prize ball command (step S3305: NO, step S3306: YES), the received prize ball number is added to the total prize ball number and stored in step S3310. In order to permit the payout of prize balls, the payout permission flag is turned on in step S3311. At this time, the payout control device 311 sequentially reads out the prize ball commands stored in the command buffer (ring buffer), and adds the number of prize balls corresponding to the command to the total number of prize balls stored in a predetermined buffer area. And remember. Since a prize ball corresponding to the number of prize balls is paid out based on the prize ball command transmitted from the main controller 261, the prize ball command is a payout instruction command for instructing the prize ball to be paid out. . In addition, when a winning ball command is received, the payout permission is immediately set, so that the winning ball can be paid out early for winning. When the payout permission flag is turned on in the process of step S3311, the process based on the command stored in the predetermined storage area of the command buffer is completed, so the read pointer is changed to the read pointer corresponding to the next storage area. Updated.

  Note that the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is not a payout initialization command (step S3304: NO), is not a payout return command (step S3305: NO), and is not a prize ball command (step S3306: NO), The command determination process is terminated without turning on the payout permission flag.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. When the command determination process ends, it is determined in step S3202 whether or not the payout permission flag is turned on in the command determination process. Here, if the payout permission flag is not turned on, this processing is ended as it is. That is, it is possible to prevent award balls from being paid out before a command is transmitted from the main controller 261.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S3202, the launch permission is set for the launch control device 312 in step S3203, the state return switch 321 is checked in step S3204, and the state return operation is determined to be started. Perform a return operation. With this process, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, for example, when the payout motor is clogged, the payout motor is rotated forward and reverse to eliminate the ball clogging (return to the normal state). .

  Thereafter, in step S3205, setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is performed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state. In step S3206, setting of a tank ball absence state (out of ball state) or a tank ball absence release state (ball state) is executed in accordance with a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and the special setting for the absence of the tank ball and the setting for the no tank ball state are executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S3207, for example, the presence / absence of a state to be notified, such as an error state, is determined. If there is a state to be notified, a notification is made.

  Subsequently, a payout control process for prize balls and rental balls is executed. Specifically, a payout number setting process is performed in step S3208, a motor control state acquisition process is performed in step S3209, and a motor drive process is performed in step S3210.

  In step S3211, the state return switch 321 is checked to execute the ball removal process by driving the payout motor 358a on the condition that the ball removal disabled state is not set and the ball removal operation is not started. In a succeeding step S3212, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibration motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is clogged. Thereafter, the process returns to the beginning of the timer interrupt process.

  Next, normal processing of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3901, the port corresponding to the command input of the input / output port 554 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main controller 261 is received.

  If a command has been received, the command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553 in step S3902. The command buffer of the RAM 553 includes a ring buffer that temporarily stores commands transmitted from the main control device 261. The ring buffer has a predetermined storage area, and commands are stored with regularity from the beginning to the end of the storage area. When commands are stored in all the storage areas, the ring buffer is The return command is configured to be updated. Therefore, when the command is stored and when the command is read, the storage pointer and the read pointer in the command buffer are updated, and the command is stored and read based on each pointer.

  In the subsequent step S3903, a hold information storage process for storing the information of the advance command output from the main control device 261 in a hold information storage area provided in the RAM 553 is performed. Note that, as described above, the starting command indicates information indicating whether the winning winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b is a variation display triggered by the ball, or whether it is variation information corresponding to the jackpot. Information, information indicating the jackpot type, and information indicating the type of reach are included.

  The reserved information storage area includes the first reserved information storage area Md and the second reserved information storage area each having four reserved areas (the reserved first to fourth reserved areas), similarly to the special variable reserved area of the main controller 261. Me and one execution area are provided. In the first hold information storage area Md, in accordance with the reception history of the advance command based on the first change display (information stored in the first special change hold area), information on whether or not the jackpot, jackpot type, and reach Variation information such as type is stored in time series. In the second hold information storage area Me, the change information is stored in time series in accordance with the reception history of the preceding command based on the second change display (information stored in the second special change hold area). . By adopting this configuration, there are four pieces of variable display information (variation information) triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a and four pieces of variable display information triggered by entering the bottom winning opening 33b. As a result, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the fluctuation information stored in the first and second special fluctuation hold areas of the main control device 261.

  Hereinafter, the hold information storage process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4101, it is determined whether or not a starting command has been received (whether or not the starting command has been stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). If a negative determination is made in step S 4101, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4101, it is determined in step S4102 whether or not the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the lower winning opening 33b (variation information stored in the second special variation holding area). Is determined. If a negative determination is made here, that is, if the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the top winning opening 33a (variation information stored in the first special variation holding area), in step S4103, the first command The up-floating hold counter Nd, which counts the number of pieces of change information held in the hold information storage area Md, is incremented by one.

  In subsequent step S4104, information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, information on the jackpot type, information on the reach type, and the like are stored in the first of the free holding areas in the first holding information storage area Md. .

  In subsequent step S4105, notice information storage processing is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, there is a case where the effect display related to each other in a plurality of continuous variable displays is intentionally derived (so-called continuous notice is performed). Here, the value of the continuous notice counter for determining whether or not to perform the continuous notice (continuous effect lottery) and the value of the notice type counter for determining the mode (type) of the continuous notice are obtained. The counter value is stored in the holding area in which the variation information is newly stored in step S4104 in the first holding information storage area Md.

  The continuous notice counter is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 49, for example, and reaches the upper limit (that is, 49) and then returns to 0 that is the lower limit. The continuous notice counter is periodically updated, and the value of the continuous notice counter is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (continuous notice counter buffer) each time.

  The notice type counter is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 9, for example, and reaches the upper limit (that is, 9) and then returns to 0 that is the lower limit. The notice type counter is periodically updated, and each time the value of the notice type counter is stored in the corresponding counter buffer (notice type counter buffer).

  Then, in the notice information storage process, when fluctuation information is stored in the hold information storage area (Md, Me), the values of the continuous notice counter and the notice type counter stored in the successive notice counter buffer and the notice type counter buffer are stored. The value will be acquired. Further, each of the holding area and the execution area of the holding information storage area is provided with a continuous notice flag that is turned on when it is determined that a continuous notice is to be derived.

  In the present embodiment, the ROM 552 is provided with a notice success / failure determination table that is taken into consideration when determining whether or not to carry out continuous notice, and a notice table that is taken into consideration when determining the mode of continuous notice. A plurality of advance notice determination tables and advance notice tables are provided, and the advance notice determination table and the advance notice table to be considered are selected according to the variation information.

  After step S4105, in step S4106, one of the first hold lamps 46L in the extinguished state (for example, the leftmost lamp 46L that is extinguished) is turned on. In a succeeding step S4107, a continuous notice lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice is performed, and then this process is terminated.

  In the continuous notice lottery process of step S4107, when the value of the up fluctuation hold counter Nd is “2” or more, based on the value of the continuous notice counter newly stored in the first hold information storage area Md, Whether or not to execute the continuous notice is determined by referring to the notice success / failure determination table corresponding to the jackpot type, the reach type and the game mode. Furthermore, when it is determined to execute the continuous notice, the notice corresponding to the jackpot type, the reach type, or the game mode based on the value of the notice type counter newly stored in the first hold information storage area Md. Refer to the table and decide whether to execute continuous notice. In addition, the continuous advance notice flags of all the reserved areas in which the variation information is stored among the reserved areas of the first reserved information storage area Md are turned on. However, the continuous notice flag in the execution area is not turned on.

  Further, if a negative determination is made in step S4102, that is, if the starting command corresponds to a ball entering the lower winning opening 33b (variation information stored in the second special variation holding area), step Proceeding to S4108, the lower fluctuation hold counter Ne that counts the number of fluctuation information held in the second hold information storage area Me is incremented by one.

  Thereafter, in step S4109, the information on whether or not the jackpot is included in the advance command, the jackpot type information, the reach type information, etc. is stored in the first reserved area in the second reserved information storage area Me. To do. In subsequent step S4110, the value of the continuous notice counter and the value of the notice type counter are acquired, and the counter value is stored in the reserved area in which the variation information is newly stored in step S4109 in the second reserved information storage area Me. .

  After step S4110, in step S4111, one of the second hold lamps 46R in the extinguished state (for example, the leftmost lamp 46R that is extinguished) is turned on. In subsequent step S4112, a continuous notice lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice is performed, and this process is terminated. Note that the continuous advance notice lottery process in step S4112 merely corresponds to the advance notice lottery process in step S4107 for entering the lower winning opening 33b, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, after step S3903 or when a negative determination is made in step S3901, the process proceeds to step S3904, whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, the start of the previous normal process It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (2 msec in this example) has elapsed since the start. If the predetermined time has already elapsed, the process proceeds to step S3905. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous normal process, the process proceeds to step S3912.

  In step S3905, various counter update processes are executed. The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 uses various counter information when displaying decorative symbols. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the upper, middle, and lower symbols used for setting the off-set symbols of the big symbol decoration symbol counter C5, the upper symbol display area, the middle symbol display area, and the lower symbol display area. Each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is used. The symbol counters CL, CM, CR are configured such that register values are added using an R register (refresh register) in the CPU 551, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly.

  The jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 displays the symbol (big jackpot) when the variation of the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped when "15RB", "5RUB", "10RUB", "15RUB", "5RSB", "10RSB". In this embodiment, nine (0 to 8) counter values are prepared as the jackpot decoration symbol counter C5. That is, the jackpot decoration symbol counter C5 is incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 8, and reaches 0 to the upper limit value (that is, 8). When the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is “A1” indicating a combination of jackpot symbols, for example, based on a table (not shown) (a table for associating a counter value with a decorative symbol) If it is 0, the combination of jackpot symbols is determined in such a way that “1” (the flat eye) is 1 and “2” (the flat eye) is 1. The jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 is periodically updated in the counter update process of step S3905, and is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 553 at the timing when the sub-control device 262 receives the symbol command as will be described later. In this embodiment, the jackpot decorative symbol counter C5 is stored in the jackpot decorative symbol counter buffer of the RAM 553, but is not stored in the buffer, and the counter value is referred to at the timing of receiving the symbol command. It may be.

  The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are displayed when the winning / failing lottery is missed and when “LB”, “MB”, and “JUB” are selected. The combination of each stop symbol in the display area is determined, and each of the nine decorative symbols is displayed in each column, so nine counter values (0 to 8) are prepared for each. Yes. A stop symbol in the upper symbol display area is determined by the upper symbol counter CL, a stop symbol in the middle symbol display area is determined by the middle symbol counter CM, and a stop symbol in the lower symbol display area is determined by the lower symbol counter CR.

  In the present embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the value of the R register built in the CPU 551. That is, when each symbol counter CL, CM, CR is updated, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous value, and when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value, 8 is subtracted to determine the current value. . The symbol counters CL, CM, CR are updated so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR is the front / rear reach symbol buffer of the RAM 553, the reach symbol buffer other than the front / rear out, the complete release It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the missed symbol buffer.

  Here, the update process of each symbol counter CL, CM, CR will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 31, in step S4001, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the upper symbol counter CL. In step S4002, it is determined whether or not it is time to update the middle symbol counter CM. The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are configured to be sequentially updated one by one in one update process. Therefore, if the lower symbol counter CR has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4001. If the upper symbol counter CL has been updated in the previous update process, an affirmative determination is made in step S4002. If it is time to update the upper symbol counter CL (YES in step S4001), the process proceeds to step S4003 to update the upper symbol counter CL. If the update time of the medium symbol counter CM (step S4002 is YES), the process proceeds to step S4004 to update the medium symbol counter CM. Further, if it is time to update the lower symbol counter CR (both steps S4001 and S4002 are NO), the process proceeds to step S4005 to update the lower symbol counter CR. In updating the symbol counters CL, CM, CR in steps S4003 to S4005, the lower 3 bits of the R register are added to the previous counter value, and 8 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the upper limit value. The calculation result is set as the current value of the off symbol counters CL, CM, CR.

  According to the above-described CL, CM, and CR update processing, the upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated one by one in a single update process, and the update times of the counter values overlap. There is no. Thereby, every time the update process is executed three times, one set of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S4006, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of reach symbols (the symbols in the upper symbol display area and the symbols in the lower symbol display area are the same). If it is determined that the combination is a reach symbol (YES in S4006), then in step S4007, it is a combination of jackpot symbols (the symbols in the upper and lower symbol display areas are the same as the symbols in the middle symbol display area). Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4007, this combination is terminated without storing the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in the RAM 553.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4007, it is determined in step S4008 whether or not the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a front / rear reach. If the symbol counters CL, CM, CR are a combination of front / rear out of reach (front / rear out of symbol) (YES in S4008), the process proceeds to step S4009, and the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, CR at that time is the front / rear of the RAM 553. The stored data is stored in the outreach symbol buffer and the process is terminated. If the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are combinations other than front / rear detachment (designs other than front / rear detachment) (NO in S4008), the process proceeds to step S4010, and the combination of symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is combined. Is stored in the reach symbol buffer except for the back and forth detachment of the RAM 553, and the process is terminated.

  If it is a combination other than a reach symbol (S4006: NO), the process proceeds to step S4011, whether or not it is a chance symbol combination (upper “3”, middle; “4”, lower; “1”). If the determination is affirmative, the present process is terminated without storing the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR in the RAM 553.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4011, it is determined in step S4012 whether or not the combination is a missed chance symbol combination (upper “3”, lower; “1”). If an affirmative determination is made, in step S4013, the combination of the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the out-of-chance symbol buffer of the RAM 553, and this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4012, the combination of out symbol counters CL, CM, CR is a combination of out symbols (completely out symbol), so in step S4014, the out symbol counter CL at that time , CM, and CR are stored in the completely out of symbol buffer of the RAM 553, and the process is completed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, a hold process is performed in step S3906. Hereinafter, the hold process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4201, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command is received (whether or not the variation pattern command is stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553). If a negative determination is made in step S4201, the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4201, it is determined in step S4202 whether or not the value of the downward fluctuation hold counter Ne is greater than “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S4202, that is, if the fluctuation information of the second fluctuation display is not stored, the process proceeds to step S4203, and the value of the upper fluctuation holding counter Nd is decremented by one.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second variation display is preferentially digested over the first variation display, and when the second variation display is stored on hold, the first variation display is digested. Never happen. That is, when the variation information of the second variation display is suspended and stored in the second suspension information storage area Me, the variation pattern command corresponding to the first variation display is not sent. For this reason, in this embodiment, in step S4202, it is determined whether or not the value of the downward fluctuation hold counter Ne is larger than “0”, so that the fluctuation pattern command is displayed in the first fluctuation display and the second fluctuation display. Which variation information is included is determined. Of course, the variation pattern command is provided with information indicating which variation information of the first variation display or the second variation display is supported, and based on the variation pattern command, the variation pattern command is displayed in the first variation display and It may be determined which variation information of the second variation display is included.

  After step S4203, in step S4204, a process of shifting data stored in the first hold information storage area Md is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data (including the continuous notice flag) stored in the hold first to fourth areas of the first hold information storage area Md to the execution area side. Data in each area is shifted, such as area → execution area, hold second area → hold first area, hold third area → hold second area, hold fourth area → hold third area.

  In the following step S4205, one of the first hold lamps 46L that are lit (for example, the rightmost lamp 46L that is lit) is turned off. After step S4205, the process proceeds to step S4209.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S4202, that is, if even one piece of variation information of the second variation display is retained, in step S4206, 1 is subtracted from the value of the lower variation suspension counter Ne.

  In a succeeding step S4207, a process for shifting the data stored in the second hold information storage area Me is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the hold first to fourth areas of the second hold information storage area Me to the execution area side. Data in each area is shifted, such as 2 area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area. In the present embodiment, there is one execution area for the hold information storage area, and the data stored in the first hold information storage area and the second hold information storage area is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the data. Will be shifted to a common execution area.

  In the subsequent step S4208, one of the second holding lamps 46R that are in the lit state (for example, the rightmost lamp among the lit lamps 46L) is turned off. After step S4208, the process proceeds to step S4209.

  In step S4209, a notice setting process for determining the type of display effect used for continuous notice is performed. In the notice setting processing in step S4209, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag (see the continuous notice lottery process in step S4107) in the execution area of the holding information storage area is on. Since this is not performed, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made, based on the variation information of the variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, what is the type if it is a big win, and what is the reach type if it is not a big win, etc. The type of continuous notice is determined with reference to the corresponding table. The type of continuous notice determined here is derived at a predetermined timing when the corresponding change display is performed. After the step S4209, this process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, since the second variation display is preferentially digested over the first variation display, such a first variation is performed when continuous notice is given for a plurality of first variation displays. If there is a ball entering the lower prize opening 33b during the display variation display, the second variation display may interrupt between the plurality of first variation displays, and the continuous notice may be interrupted. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the effect used as the continuous notice is a display effect (for example, the background changes, etc.) that can be derived even during normal variable display when the continuous notice is not performed. For this reason, even if the continuous notice is interrupted, there is no sense of incongruity.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, display setting processing is performed in step S3907. Here, based on the information stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553, various arithmetic processes such as generating a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and command output setting are performed. Accordingly, the display mode to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 is determined here, and a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer. At this time, the sub-control device 262 performs processing based on a table that associates the variation types of the decorative symbols with the variation pattern commands. In step S3907, the presence / absence of the operation of the effect button 125 is also checked. When the operation of the effect button 125 is confirmed, settings corresponding to this are performed. In the present embodiment, the display setting process in step S3907 corresponds to the fluctuation creation process.

  The display command is, for example, a command for designating a series of display effects from the start to the end of variable display, or a command for designating a display effect during a jackpot, based on information stored in the command buffer. Each time a necessary display command is generated. Usually, the display commands related to the variable display generated by the sub-control device 262 are roughly divided into a normal variable data group, a reach effect data group, and the like. Basically, each data constituting these data groups is the variable time timer. Are sequentially output in accordance with a predetermined time order, thereby providing display effects according to various variation patterns. For example, the normal fluctuation data group includes normal fluctuation data 1, normal fluctuation data 2,..., And normal fluctuation data m, and the reach effect data group includes reach effect data 1, reach effect data 2,. In the case of n, data output is sequentially performed in the order of normal fluctuation data 1 → 2 →... → m with the start of normal fluctuation, and subsequently reach effect data 1 → 2 → with the start of reach effect. ... → Data is sequentially output in the order of n.

  In the display setting process in step S3907, the stop symbol is also determined based on the symbol command. As described above, when “A1” is set in the symbol command, any combination of symbols 1 to 9 is determined as a stop symbol. If “A3” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the front / rear reach symbol buffer (see FIG. 30) of the RAM 553 is determined as the stop symbol. When “A4” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the reach symbol buffer other than front / rear deviation is determined as a stop symbol. When “A5” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the completely off symbol buffer is determined as a stop symbol. When “A6” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols “3”, “4”, and “1” corresponding to the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas of the decorative symbol display device 42 is stopped. Determine as. When “A7” is set in the symbol command, the combination of symbols stored in the off-chance symbol buffer is determined as a stop symbol.

  Note that the display control device 45 performs a drawing process in response to a command from the sub-control device 262, and starts a variable display of symbols on the decorative symbol display device. Once the variation pattern command is received from main controller 261, sub-control is performed until the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (until the variation time timer set in step S3907 becomes 0). Under the cooperation of the device 262 and the display control device 45, the variable display of symbols is continued.

  When the jackpot state is in effect, in the display setting process of step S3907, a jackpot display process for setting the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 in the jackpot state is performed. Details of the jackpot display process will be described later.

  In the lamp setting process in step S3908, the lighting pattern of the lamp / electrical accessories is set in order to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42.

  In the sound setting process in step S3909, the output pattern of the speaker 24 is set to synchronize with the display effect performed by the decorative symbol display device 42. In addition, when a voice-related command such as an error notification is transmitted from the main control device 261, settings for performing these controls are also performed in step S3909.

  In step S3910, other processing such as control setting of a waiting-for-waiting effect (for example, a demonstration screen display set to be displayed when a predetermined time elapses without the decorative symbol display device 42 being changed) is performed. Do.

  In step 3911, an external output process for transmitting a control signal based on the setting contents in steps S3905 to 3910 to each device is executed. For example, a display command is transmitted to the display control device 45 when the decorative symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the decorative symbol.

  After the processing of steps S3905 to S3911 performed every 2 msec is performed, or when a negative determination is made in step S3904, the process proceeds to step S3912, and whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 553 is determined. Is determined. The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from the main controller 261.

  If the occurrence information of the power interruption is not stored, the process proceeds to step S3913, and it is determined whether or not the RAM 553 is destroyed. If the RAM 553 is not destroyed here, the process returns to step S3901 and the normal process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 553 is destroyed, the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3912 that the power-off occurrence information is stored, power-off processing is executed in step S3914. In power-off processing, interrupt processing is prohibited and each output port is turned off. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. After executing the power-off process, the process loops infinitely.

  Next, the jackpot display process performed in the display setting process of step S3907 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4701, it is determined whether or not an opening command (see step S1002) for notifying that the jackpot state is started is received from the main control device 261. If the determination in step S4701 is affirmative, in step S4702, the opening effect in the big hit state is set (the image of the decorative symbol display device 42, the sound of the speaker SP, and the lighting mode of various lamps). After step S4702, the process ends. In addition, since the opening effect is different between the cases where the jackpot type is “LB”, “MB”, and [JUB] and other cases, the opening command includes information for distinguishing these.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4701, it is determined in step S4703 whether or not an open / close pattern command (see step S1212) output from the main control device 261 at the timing when the first round is started is received.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S4703, the jackpot type information included in the open / close pattern command is stored in the corresponding storage area in step S4704. Thereafter, in step S4705, “15” is set to the round grasp counter that counts the number of remaining rounds in the big hit state. Subsequently, in step S4706, a setting for deriving an effect during the first round is performed. The sub-control device 262 is provided with a table that stores correspondence relationships between the jackpot type, the number of remaining rounds, and various effects in the jackpot state. Therefore, a corresponding effect is selected according to the jackpot type and the number of remaining rounds and is executed. After step S4706, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4703, the process proceeds to step S4707, and whether or not a round end command output at the round end timing (timing at which the variable winning device 32 is closed) is received from the main control device 261. Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S4707, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S4707, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round grasp counter in step S4708. Thereafter, in step S4709, it is determined whether or not the value of the round grasp counter is “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4708, that is, if a jackpot round is still left, in step S4710, the effect during the interval after the round and the effect during the round of the next round are derived. Set up. Here, based on the jackpot type and the number of remaining rounds, the corresponding table is referred to, and the effect during the interval and the effect during the next round are determined and set.

  In the present embodiment, the round period may be appropriately changed depending on the winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 32, whereas the length of the interval period is always a predetermined time. Further, in the present embodiment, except for the first round, a command that can grasp that the round is to be started is not output from the main controller 261 at the start of the round. In other words, the length of the interval period is fixed, so even if the command is not output at the start of the round, if the command (round end command) is output at the end of the round, that is, at the start of the interval, the interval ends. In other words, in accordance with the start of the round immediately after the interval (without deviation from the opening timing of the variable winning device 32 controlled by the main control device 261), the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 42, the speaker SP The sound mode and the lighting mode of various lamps can be switched.

  If the determination in step S4709 is affirmative, that is, if the fifteenth round is finished and the interval after the fifteenth round is in the stage of starting, the effect in the interval after the fifteenth round ends in step S4711. And ending effects are set. Further, the effects and ending effects during the interval after the end of the 15th round are set together, and in fact, the decorative symbol display device 42 displays that the ending effects are started from the interval after the end of the 15th round. Is done.

  Next, description will be made with reference to FIGS. 40 to 45 and the like, focusing on display effects performed by the decorative symbol display device 42. FIG.

  First, a gaming state other than the jackpot state will be described. In this embodiment, a normal stage in which it is determined that the user is staying in the normal mode, a probability changing stage in which it is determined that the user is staying in the probability changing mode, and a time reduction mode. Alternatively, there is a chance stage in which it is determined that the user is staying in either the probability variation mode. In the normal stage, there is an effect display in which the hero and the companion look for treasure in the jungle (jungle treasure stage). At the chance stage, the hero and the companion get on the ship and display to search for the treasure of the pirates (pirate treasure stage). In the probable stage, there is an effect display in which the hero and the enemy fight against each other's treasures (battle stage).

  When the power is turned on accompanied by a reset (operation of the RAM erase switch 323), the game is started from the normal stage in the decorative symbol display device. In any stage, when a promising jackpot that can be obtained for a game ball (a big hit state of a ball ant), that is, “JUB”, “15RB”, “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB” ”Or“ 10 RSB ”, the game will move to the probabilistic stage after the jackpot is over, and the jackpot will end if“ LB ”or“ MB ”(a big hit state of the starting ball pear) is won. Later, move to the chance stage. However, after the “LB” jackpot ends, the probability variation mode is internally used, and the chance stage continues until the next jackpot state occurs, whereas after the “MB” jackpot ends, the time reduction mode is internally set. Yes, when the variable symbol display is performed 100 times on the decorative symbol display device 42 (special display devices 43L and 43R), the process proceeds to the normal stage. In addition, in this embodiment, no display is made to indicate the remaining number of fluctuations in the time reduction mode. That is, it is configured so that it is not possible to determine whether or not the mode is the probability variation mode until the variable display is performed 100 times in the chance stage.

  Next, a description will be given of the presentation mode of the fluctuation display. For example, regarding the fluctuation display that becomes various jackpots in the chance stage and the fluctuation display that goes out after the super reach, as shown in FIG. The main character and companion find the cave. And if “15RB”, “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, “10RSB”, enter the cave, find the treasure at the end of the change display, Is started. In the case of “LB”, “MB”, and “JUB”, as shown in FIG. 41, not only treasures but also pirates appear at the end of the variable display, and a jackpot state is started. In the case of “out”, only the pirate appears at the end of the change display, the main character is defeated by the pirate, the change display ends, and the next change display is performed immediately.

  If the chance symbol or off-chance symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the fluctuation display in the normal stage, the hero will search for a treasure map of the pirate. There is a case where an effect (chance change) such as a stage is performed. Further, when the continuous notice is performed, a display for finding a trace in which the pirate has hidden the treasure in each variable display is performed, and finally the variable display with the above-described effects of FIG.

  Next, the production in the big hit state will be described.

  With regard to “LB” and “MB”, the opening time of the variable winning device 32 is extremely short, and it is not possible to expect a winning game ball (outgoing pear big hit). For this reason, in the flow of the effect display of the variable display, the effect display such that the effect continues is performed. That is, when the pirate appears with the treasure at the end of the variable display as described above and the jackpot state is started, the hero and the pirates fight until the 15th round, and at the interval after the 15th round. 42, an effect of hitting punches as shown in FIG. 42 is performed, and an effect of the main character losing to the pirate is performed.

  “JUB” is a jackpot type that makes it seem that it is a hitting pear jackpot and proves that it is a jackpot that can be expected to win the variable winning device 32 later (outing ant jackpot). That is, in the case of “JUB”, after the big hit state is started, an effect of hitting a punch as shown in FIG. 42 is performed, and an effect that the hero wins the pirate as shown in FIG. An effect is made such that a jackpot state in which a player can expect to get a ball is started (actually, the first round of the jackpot state has already started at the time when the effect of reviving and winning is performed).

  In addition, “JUB”, “LB”, and “MB” have the same production mode and open / close mode of the variable winning device 32 until the hero and the pirate are settled. Specifically, the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times for 0.06 seconds, and the opening / closing mode of the variable winning device 32 for all 15 rounds of “LB” and “MB” and the middle of the first round of “JUB” The opening / closing mode of the variable winning device 32 is the same. In this embodiment, the variable prize apparatus 32 is opened 15 times for 0.06 seconds in the first round of “JUB”, and simultaneously with the opening of the variable prize apparatus 32 for 20 seconds, a relatively flashy voice and various lamps are displayed. Along with the light emission, the decorative symbol display device 32 displays that the hero wins.

  It should be noted that the timing at which the “JUB” victory effect is started coincides with the timing at which the opening of 20 seconds after the variable winning device 32 is released 15 times for 0.06 seconds. However, this timing synchronization is such that a round end command is output to the sub-control device 262 at the end of the round, and the interval time and the time until the opening of 20 seconds is started are determined in advance. Therefore, it is surely achieved. As described above, it is possible to determine the jackpot type by visually recognizing the variable winning device 32, but “LB”, “MB” can also be achieved by performing the revival effect on the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like. Instead, it can be understood that it is “JUB”.

  In addition, when winning “15RB”, “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, “10RSB”, after opening the treasure at the end of the variable display, the opening effect that teaches the start of the big hit state Is done. From the first round to the fifth round, a common effect (for example, a display effect in which the treasure found in the decorative symbol display device 42 is packed in a bag) is performed, but an interval after the fifth round (2 seconds). In FIG. 2, an effect of branching (for example, a display effect of finding and opening a door) is performed.

  In the case of “15 RB”, there is a treasure when the door is opened, and a display effect is performed in which the treasure is packed in a bag until the end of the jackpot state. In the case of “5RUB”, “10RUB”, “15RUB”, “5RSB”, and “10RSB”, as shown in FIG. 45, when the door is opened, not only a treasure but also a pirate appears. In the case of “5 RUB”, the hero and the pirate fight while the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed 10 times in the 6th to 15th rounds, and as shown in FIG. 42 in the interval after the 15th round. An effect that determines a male and female is performed, an effect that the hero loses at the start of the ending effect, and the jackpot state ends. On the other hand, in the case of “10 RUB”, “15 RUB”, and “10 RUB”, while the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed 10 times in the sixth round, the hero and the pirate fight with each other and the 10th release. In the subsequent closing period, an effect as shown in FIG. 42 is performed, an effect that the hero wins with the 11th opening of the sixth round, and the jackpot state continues.

  In the case of “5RSB”, the hero and the pirate fight during the sixth round while the variable prize winning device 32 is opened and closed 10 times, and in the closing period after the 10th opening, For 2 seconds, the performance as shown in FIG. 42 was performed, and in the following 7.48 seconds, the same effect as the ending effect of “5RUB”, that is, the effect that the main character lost the pirate. Later, with the opening of the eleventh round of the sixth round, the main character revives and wins, and the jackpot state continues.

  In other words, “10 RUB”, “15 RUB”, “5 RSB”, and “10 RSB” are assumed to be “5 RUB”, and actually, “10 RUB”, “15 RUB”, “5 RSB”, and “10 RSB” are produced. It is done. Also, “10 RUB”, “15 RUB”, “10 RSB”, and “5 RSB” have different timings for notifying that the big hit state (round of the ball ants) will continue, “10 RUB”, “15 RUB” In “10RSB”, the interval period (2 seconds) after the 15th round is taught in “5RUB”, and in “5RSB”, the interval period after the 15th round is set in “5RUB”. It is taught at a timing that ends and the ending effect ends.

  Further, in “5RSB”, there is no branching effect thereafter, and the rounds in which the winning balls can be expected from the seventh to the fifteenth rounds are repeated. On the other hand, in “10 RUB”, “15 RUB”, and “10 RSB”, after the display effect of packing the treasure in the bag from the seventh to the tenth round is performed, the branch effect is performed in the eleventh round (for example, FIG. 45). In this way, a display effect in which the pirates return and recapture their treasures is performed. In the case of “10 RUB”, the display as shown in FIG. 42 is made at the interval after the 15th round, and at the end of the interval, the main character loses to the pirate, and the display effect that the companion escapes with the treasure is performed. The jackpot state ends. In the case of “15 RUB”, during the eleventh round, the variable winning device 32 displays a display as shown in FIG. 42 in the closing period after the fifth opening, and when the closing period ends (the sixth opening) The display effect that the hero wins the pirate as shown in FIG. 43 is performed, and then the effect of bringing back all the treasures is performed, and then the jackpot state ends. In the case of “10RSB”, the display as shown in FIG. 42 is made in the closing period after the variable winning device 32 is opened five times during the eleventh round, and when the closing period ends (the sixth round) 43. At the time of opening, the hero loses an effect as shown in FIG. 43, but after the same effect as the ending effect is performed, the display effect that the hero revives and wins with the 10th opening is performed, After that, after all the treasures are brought home, the jackpot state ends.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the opening period of the variable winning device 32, there are a case where it is so short that a winning to the variable winning device 32 cannot be expected and a case where it is so long that eight winnings to the variable winning device 32 can be expected. In the latter case, since the variable winning device 32 is closed at the time of eight winnings, the length of the opening period is not constant but changes appropriately. In the present embodiment, with respect to the former open period, a series of effect forms (moving images) continuous with the preceding and subsequent effect forms are derived in the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like corresponding to the open period, and the latter open period. As for the period, a short production mode is created so that a series of production modes (moving images) that are continuous with the previous production mode are derived in the first half part, and in the second half part, it is connected to the subsequent production mode at any time and does not cause a sense of incongruity. An effect mode in which (moving image) is repeatedly derived is derived. And by such an effect mode, a series of display effects are developed on the decorative symbol display device 42 from the start to the end of the big hit state.

  More specifically, a round part derived when a game ball can be entered into the variable prize device 32 and a state where a game ball cannot be entered into the variable prize device 32 The sub-control device 262 performs control for executing the interval part and the round part connected after the interval part, based on the round end command. The interval part is a series of aspects that are continuous from the beginning to the end, and the round part includes the first part from which the series of aspects is derived, including the start of the round part, and after the first part. A series of modes that are derived and performed in a shorter time than the first part are repeated until the end of the special round part, or a mode without change is derived until the end of the round part. It consists of parts.

  In this way, by dividing the round part into the first part and the second part, it is possible to reliably derive a mode that is continuous with the interval part, and a series of continuous modes such as the first part. Can be prevented from causing a great sense of discomfort. In addition, the time zone for deriving a repetitive aspect such as the second part or an unchanging aspect in the big hit state can be shortened, and the performance can be improved.

  As described above in detail, in the present embodiment, when performing control for opening and closing the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state, an open / close control management table, an E3 table, an E2 table, and the like are used. In the opening / closing control management table, the variable winning device 32 is set in an open state, and the opening control data for maintaining the state for a predetermined time, and the closing control for setting the variable winning device 32 in a closed state and maintaining the state for a predetermined time. Data is stored. The E3 table stores a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing a plurality of control data stored in the open / close control management table. When any one of the control data groups stored in the E3 table is executed, one round ends (one round and the subsequent interval end). In the E2 table, a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing a plurality of control data groups stored in the E3 table are stored. When any one of the control data groups stored in the E2 table is executed, the jackpot state ends.

  Then, by changing the combination of control data in the opening / closing control management table (see FIG. 38) selected when performing the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 can be diversified. . Furthermore, a plurality of control data groups stored in the E3 table (see FIG. 37) referred to when selecting control data in the open / close control management table includes a plurality of control data stored in the open / close control management table. Among them, there are those including common control data. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 while suppressing the data amount of the main control device 261.

  Also, an open / close control management table in which control data related to the opening operation of the variable winning device 32 is stored, an E3 table for selecting and executing the control data stored in the open / close control management table, and the E3 table. By providing an E3 pointer capable of storing the address where the executed control data among the control data of each control data group is stored, all the opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 corresponding to each jackpot type Even if nine types of programs (subroutines) are not set and stored, each open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 is executed by a common program (only with the one variable variable winning device control processing program shown in FIG. 22). can do. Accordingly, in order to diversify the opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 and to improve the interest during the big hit state, a program is set and stored in correspondence with each opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32. Compared to the case, the data amount of the main controller 261 can be reduced. Further, when a program (variable winning device control process) for executing a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 is individually set, until the big hit state is completed (a process for executing each opening / closing pattern is performed). When the variable winning device control process is executed, it is necessary to determine the jackpot type every time in order to select the corresponding variable winning device control process, but the variable winning device control process is made common. As a result, the type of the opening / closing pattern can be determined only once. Therefore, even when the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is diversified, it is possible to suppress complication of processing.

  Further, an E3 counter that counts the number of times the control data stored in the open / close control management table is executed is provided. For each control data group stored in the E3 table, the opening selection control data for selecting the opening control data stored in the opening / closing control management table and the closing control data stored in the opening / closing control management table are selected. One or more sets of closing selection control data and execution frequency setting data for setting a value for the E3 counter are stored as one set. And regarding the control data in the same set, the processing based on the opening selection control data and the closing selection control data is repeatedly executed as many times as set in the E3 counter based on the execution count setting data. Therefore, when the process based on the predetermined opening control data and the predetermined closing control data stored in the opening / closing control management table is repeatedly performed (for example, in the big hit state of “MB”, the processes of “T1” and “T2”) Is repeated 14 times), the data amount of the E3 table can be suppressed. For example, when the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.06 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds 14 times in the big hit state of “MB”, if the E3 counter is not used, the control data group of the E3 table (Control data stored in the “STRSML” box), opening selection control data for selecting the opening control data “T1” for opening the variable winning device 32 for 0.06 seconds, and closing the variable winning device 32 for 1 second It is necessary to store 14 pieces of closing selection control data for selecting the closing control data “T2” to be set, but by using the E3 counter, a value (“28” in this case) is set for the E3 counter. One piece of execution frequency setting data, opening selection control data for selecting “T1”, and closing selection control data for selecting “T2” One need only be stored therein.

  Further, the E3 table stores a plurality of control data groups as control data for opening and closing the variable prize-winning device 32 in one round as one group (control data group). Some data groups include a plurality of opening selection control data and a plurality of closing selection control data. Further, among the plurality of control data stored in the open / close control management table, the variable winning device 32 is closed and the state is maintained for a predetermined time, as well as predetermined control stored in the E3 table. A state indicating that the control data to be executed last among the control data constituting the data group is executed. Specifically, in this example, “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area. There is control data ("T3", "T8", "T9"). And among the control data which comprise the control data group memorize | stored in the E3 table, the last control data is what makes final closing control data select. For this reason, it is possible to grasp whether or not the control using the predetermined control data group stored in the E3 table has been completed. Accordingly, the process based on the predetermined control data group stored in the E3 table is terminated even though the process based on the predetermined control data group stored in the E3 table is not completed. In spite of the fact that the process has been completed, it has not been grasped that the process has been completed and processing that has nothing to do with it has been performed, or the control has become complicated in order to prevent these problems. Can be deterred.

  Further, in the open / close control management table, the control data for executing the process of setting “3” in the jackpot status storage area is not stored, but the last of the control data constituting each control data group is stored in the E3 table. In this example, nine patterns are prepared as opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 for one round when the control data for executing the process of setting “3” is stored in the jackpot status storage area. Therefore, it is necessary to set and store a total of nine pieces of control data for executing the process of setting “3” in the jackpot status storage area. On the other hand, if control data for executing the process of setting “3” in the jackpot status storage area is stored in the open / close control management table as in the present embodiment, at least one such control data (this It is only necessary to set and memorize 3) in the example. Therefore, an increase in data capacity can be suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control data group stored in the E3 table is stored in the E2 table and the E2 table in which a plurality of control data groups for selectively executing in order are stored. An E2 pointer is provided that can store an address in which executed control data among the control data of each control data group is stored. That is, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 corresponding to each round described above can be combined into a plurality of rounds (in this example, 15 rounds) to form the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 for the entire jackpot state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 while suppressing an increase in the amount of data related to the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32.

  In addition, when the variable winning device 32 that has been opened is closed, a predetermined opening time elapses after the variable winning device 32 is opened, or the variable winning device 32 On the other hand, a predetermined number of game balls entered in advance are entered. That is, the period during which the variable winning device 32 is in an open state is not fixed. For this reason, in a configuration in which the main controller 261 simply outputs a command to the sub-control device 262 at the timing when the variable prize-winning device 32 is in the open state, the variable prize-winning device 32 is in the next open state on the sub-control device 262 side. It is not possible to grasp in advance the timing. In other words, if the sub-control device 262 cannot grasp the timing when the variable winning device 32 is opened next time when the variable winning device 32 is closed, the sub control device 262 performs when the variable winning device 32 is in the closed state. It is difficult to successfully connect (continue) the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 and the effect mode such as the decorative symbol display device 42 performed when the variable winning device 32 is opened. It becomes. For example, even if the decorative symbol display device 42 is configured to perform a series of moving image effects during the interval period and the next round period, the scale of the moving image effects corresponding to the interval will be increased until the next round is started. There may be a shortage of video production corresponding to the interval, or the connection with the video production corresponding to the next round may be deteriorated, resulting in a sense of discomfort. In addition, by making the effect form of the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponding to the interval an aspect in which still images and short videos are repeatedly performed, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort with the effect aspect corresponding to the next round, It is feared that the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like become monotonous and lacks interest, and the sense of incongruity cannot be completely eliminated.

  In contrast, in the present embodiment, the main control device 261 outputs a round end command to the sub-control device 262 at the end of the round, that is, at the start timing of the interval. In other words, the period during which the variable winning device 32 is in the closed state (interval period) is determined without any end rule other than the elapse of the closing time, and therefore, the sub-control device 262 side receives the command to make the variable The winning device 32 can grasp in advance the timing of the next round start. Therefore, not only the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponding to the start timing of the round is derived, but also the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 during the interval period and the decorative symbol when the round starts. The production mode of the display device 42 can be smoothly continued without a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in one round, after the variable winning device 32 is opened a plurality of times (0.06 seconds) in which a game ball cannot be expected, a game ball can be expected to enter. There is an open / close pattern that opens for a relatively long time (20 seconds), but when the variable winning device 32 is opened for a short time, it is possible that the game ball will win and the round will end. Therefore, it can be said that the time from the start of such a round to the start of a relatively long open period is constant. Therefore, with respect to such a round, the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 during the interval period and the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 when the round is started and the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times for a short time, The effect pattern of the decorative symbol display device 42 when the variable winning device is opened for a relatively long time can be smoothly and continuously maintained.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since there are a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32, the player confirms the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 32, more specifically, the predetermined opening / closing of the variable winning device 32. When it is confirmed that the number of opening of the variable winning device 32 in the pattern exceeds the number of opening of the variable winning device 32 in another opening / closing pattern, the difference in the opening / closing pattern can be grasped. For this reason, by making it possible to derive a corresponding effect on the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like at the same time when the variable winning device 32 is opened, the sense of excitement due to the provision of an advantageous opening / closing pattern is further increased. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable winning device 32 is opened at a timing at which the variable winning device 32 is not opened in the predetermined opening pattern of the variable winning device 32, the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like are simultaneously displayed when the variable winning device 32 is opened. The stage shows that the round still remains. That is, the opening timing of the variable winning device 32 is a branch point that can determine the type of the opening / closing pattern such that the variable winning device 32 is opened in a predetermined opening / closing pattern and the variable winning device 32 is not opened in another opening / closing pattern. is there. If the same or unchanging aspect is derived in the decorative symbol display device 42 etc. immediately before this branch point, the player branches in advance from the aspect of the decorative symbol display device 42 etc. It is difficult to guess the timing of points. In other words, the player receives an impression that the aspect corresponding to the branch point has suddenly appeared in the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like, which not only causes the above-mentioned feeling of strangeness but also makes the angle variable. Concerning that the opening / closing pattern of the winning device 32 can be changed to provide a branch point where a player who can determine whether or not the player is in an advantageous jackpot state can be enthusiastically used. Is done.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the sub-control device 262 can grasp the timing of the branch point when the interval period is started, when the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like is in the interval period, the sub-control device 262 branches. It is possible to perform an effect that ends properly at the timing of switching to the point and gradually increases toward the timing of switching to the branch point. Therefore, it can be configured that the player's expectation is gradually increased from the time when the variable winning device 32 is in the interval, and the expectation is released at the timing of the branch point, so that the sense of excitement is brought to the climax. Therefore, by providing a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32, the effect of being able to improve the interest in the big hit state is more reliably achieved. In addition, by confirming the mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like, the player can grasp the timing of the branch point in advance, and as described above, it is easy to excite the feeling toward that timing. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the timing of excitement is lost by looking away (the decorative symbol display device 42 or the variable winning device 32 is missed at the timing of the branch point).

  In addition, the main control device 261 outputs a command to the sub-control device 262 only when the variable winning device 32 is first opened in the jackpot state at the timing when the variable winning device 32 is opened. It is configured to For this reason, simplification of the process of the main controller 261 can be achieved.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the number of jackpot types and the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state corresponding to each jackpot type are not particularly limited, and there are jackpot types having different opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32. It is sufficient that at least two are set. However, although the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is different when viewed as a whole in the big win state, it is assumed that there is a jackpot type in which common processing exists when looking at the opening / closing processing of each variable winning device 32. Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot state is configured by 15 rounds of one round for any jackpot type, but the number of rounds may be varied depending on the jackpot type.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, when the variable winning device 32 is opened a plurality of times during one round, there are eight winnings to the variable winning device 32 during the opening of one of them. In addition to the case, when the total number of game balls won in the variable prize winning device 32 in one round becomes eight, the round ends. For example, in a configuration in which the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for 2 seconds in one round and is repeated five times, two prizes are awarded for each opening and the eighth is awarded in the fourth opening. At this point, the round may end (the variable winning device 32 is closed and the fifth opening is not performed). In this case, since it is necessary to skip the process of the E3 table that should have been performed in the same round, for example, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1221 of the variable winning device control process, the E3 counter is set after step S1244. “1” is set, the variable winning device 32 is closed, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the first variable timer, “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area, and then the process proceeds to step S1214. It is good.

  In the above embodiment, in any round, when there are 8 winnings in the variable winning device 32 during the round, the round is ended. However, for each round type, the round end condition ( The maximum number of game balls that can be entered (specified number) into the variable winning device 32 as (end rule) may be different. Furthermore, the round may be configured to end only when a predetermined number of winnings are made in the variable winning device 32 by removing the time from the round ending conditions.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the sixth round of “10RUB”, the sixth and eleventh rounds of “15RUB”, the sixth round of “5RSB”, the sixth and eleventh rounds of “10RSB”, and “JUB” In the first round, after the variable winning device 32 is opened a plurality of times at such a short interval that a game ball cannot be expected to enter the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device is set at a relatively long interval so that a winning can be expected. Although 32 is opened, it is not particularly limited to such a configuration, and for example, an opening period of 20 seconds and a subsequent closing period may be omitted. For example, if the opening period of 20 seconds of the sixth round of “10RUB” and the closing period of 2 seconds thereafter are omitted, the variable winning device 32 is opened at the start of the seventh round, so that it is not “5RUB”. Can be grasped.

  Here, various jackpot states with different opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 will be exemplified and described with reference to the time chart of FIG. Also, the triangles in FIG. 46 indicate the timing at which commands are output from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262.

  In FIGS. 46A to 46E, all show a big hit state of 8 rounds. In (E), the opening period of the variable winning device 32 is constant (the opening of the first time during which a game ball can be put into the variable winning device 32 (winning) is repeated a plurality of times) It is a typical opening / closing pattern.

  On the other hand, in (A), in the first to third rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for the first time, but in the fourth to eighth rounds, the game balls to the variable winning device 32 are released. Each of the variable winning devices 32 is opened only for the second time during which no winning (winning) can be expected. In other words, (E) is the winning to the variable winning device 32, that is, the number of rounds of the outgoing ball ant that the game ball can be paid out (prize ball) is 8 rounds, whereas (A) is the outgoing ball ant. This round is for 3 rounds, and naturally the big hit state (opening / closing pattern) of (E) is preferable for the player.

  In (B), in the first to third rounds, the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for the first time, and in the fourth round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is repeatedly opened for the second time five times. In the round, each of the variable winning devices 32 is opened for the first time. In contrast to (A), the end of the eighth round in (A) and the end of the fourth round in (B) are at the same timing, the end of the interval after the end of the eighth round in (A), and (C) The end of the interval after the end of the fourth round, that is, the start of the fifth round is the same timing. In other words, (A) has 3 rounds of ant ants, while (B) has 7 rounds of ant ants. Of course, for players, (B) is a big hit (Opening / closing pattern) is preferred.

  (C) In the first to third rounds, the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for the first time, and in the fourth round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is repeatedly opened for the second time five times and the variable prize-winning device 32 is used. Are opened for the first time, and in the fifth to eighth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for the first time. In contrast to (A), the end of the interval after the end of the eighth round in (A) and the start of opening the first time in the fourth round in (C) are the same timing. In other words, (A) is 3 rounds for the ant ball, whereas (C) is 8 rounds for the ant ball, and naturally (C) is a big hit for the player. (Opening / closing pattern) is preferred.

  (D) In the first to third rounds, the variable prize-winning device 32 is opened for the first time, and in the fourth round, the variable prize-winning device 32 is repeatedly opened for the second time five times, and then the variable prize-winning device 32. Are opened for the first time, and in the fifth to eighth rounds, the variable winning device 32 is opened for the first time. In contrast to (A), the end of the jackpot state (end of ending) in (A) and the start of opening the first time in the fourth round in (D) are the same timing. In other words, (A) has 3 rounds of ant ants, while (D) has 8 rounds of ant ants, and naturally (D) is a big hit for players. (Opening / closing pattern) is preferred.

  Now, in said (A)-(E), the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize-winning apparatus 32 branches in the 4th round. That is, in (A), when the variable winning device 32 is opened eight times, the variable winning device 32 is not opened thereafter, but in (B) to (D), the variable winning device 32 is the same as (A). The variable winning device 32 is also opened after being opened eight times. Therefore, at the timing of branching, an effect such as whether or not the round still remains is performed.

  As an example of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 in the big win state, for example, those having (A) and (B), in (A), the sub-control from the main controller 261 at the end of the eighth round. Based on the command output to the control device 262, an effect is produced as to whether or not there are still rounds in the interval after the end of the eighth round. Then, based on the command output at the timing at the end of the interval after the end of the eighth round, an ending effect is taught that teaches the end of the jackpot state.

  On the other hand, in (B), based on the command output from the main controller 261 to the sub controller 262 at the timing of the end of the fourth round, is there still a round in the interval after the end of the fourth round? An effect of “no” is performed, and an effect of teaching that a round remains in the subsequent fifth round is performed. In other words, the player can grasp that the round remains if the release of the variable winning device 32 at the start of the fifth round or the effect at the start of the fifth round is confirmed, so the timing at the start of the fifth round At the same time that the variable winning device 32 is opened, the display pattern of the decorative symbol display device 42, the sound mode of the speaker SP, and the light emission mode of various lamps are relatively flashy, and an advantageous jackpot state is given. Further enhance the feeling of uplifting.

  In addition, as an example of an opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state having (A), (C), (D), in (A), at the end of the third to eighth rounds Whether or not a round still remains between the start of the interval after the third round and the end of the interval after the eighth round, based on the command output from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262 at the timing. Production is performed. Then, based on the command output at the timing of the end of the interval after the eighth round, an ending effect is taught that teaches the end of the jackpot state.

  On the other hand, in (C) and (D), on the basis of the command output from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262 at the timing of the end of the third round, Until the end of the closing period after the fifth opening in the round (until the timing until the opening of the first hour), an effect is made as to whether or not there is still a round, and the opening of the subsequent 20 seconds An effect is taught that indicates that there are still rounds in the period. In other words, the player can grasp that the round remains by confirming the opening or production of the variable winning device 32 at the start of the 20-second opening period, so the timing at the start of the 20-second opening period. At the same time that the variable winning device 32 is opened, the display pattern of the decorative symbol display device 42, the sound mode of the speaker SP, and the light emission mode of various lamps are relatively flashy, and an advantageous jackpot state is given. Further enhance the feeling of uplifting.

  For example, in the case of only (E) and (F), the open / close pattern is relatively simple as the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state, and the E2 table, the E3 table, etc. are used as in the above embodiment. The opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 can be performed relatively easily without being used. However, in the case of performing an effect as to whether or not a round still remains in the interval after the third round of (E) and (F), at least at the end of the round, a command is sent from the main controller 261 to the sub controller 262. In (E), in addition to performing the corresponding effect at the same time as opening the variable winning device 32 at the start of the fourth round, the effect of the interval after the third round and the fourth round The production can be connected smoothly with a series of flows.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the command is not output from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262 at the start of a round other than the first round in the big hit state, but is configured to output. May be. In this case, it is possible to confirm whether or not the timing of the start of the round (opening of the variable winning device 32) and the timing of deriving the effect mode for the start of the round in the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like match. However, it is preferable not to output as in the above-described embodiment because there is a concern that control may be complicated. In addition, in the above embodiment, the round end command is output only when the variable winning device 32 is closed at the end of the round. However, when the variable winning device 32 is closed, the sub control device 262 is also closed. It is good also as a structure where a command is output.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is configured so that only “LB”, “MB”, and “JUB” among the jackpot types can be specified in the start winning process, but the jackpot type may not be discriminated at all. Alternatively, all jackpot types may be specified. In addition, if there is no effect that needs to grasp the contents of the variable display before the variable display is started, such as continuous notice, etc., the big prize determination process, type determination process, reach determination process of the start winning process Can be omitted.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 from the beginning to the end in the big winning state is determined at the time when the first round variable winning device 32 is opened in the big winning state. Alternatively, the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 may be determined for each of the multiple rounds as the jackpot state progresses. For example, a lottery for determining the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 of the round immediately before the start of the first round and at the end of each round is performed, and the opening / closing pattern is determined and executed based on the lottery. You may comprise as follows. Even in this case, it is possible to collectively set and control the effects of the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like performed in correspondence with the round after the second round and the immediately preceding interval, and a smooth effect from the interval to the round Aspects can be derived.

  In addition, the effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like in the big hit state is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately set for each model of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the aspect of the decorative symbol display device 42 when the variable winning device 32 is in the closed state (during the interval period) is not limited to a continuous series of moving images, for example, a still image is derived at the end of the interval period. May be. In the above embodiment, as described above, since the sub-control device 262 can reliably grasp the period until the round starts, that is, the interval period, even if the decorative image display device 42 derives a still image, Can establish the law. Therefore, for example, in the case where the still image is continuously displayed until the start of the round as a book alignment until the start of the round during the interval period, there is a risk of causing a sense of incongruity or disgust, but the configuration of the above embodiment is adopted. When doing so, the calculated interest can be added.

  (D) In the above embodiment, the big hit random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, and the variation selection counter C3 are separated, but at least two may be integrated. For example, among the counter values “0 to 599”, “7,307” is a value corresponding to the winning in the low probability state, and “8 to 10, 308 to 310” is the back and forth reach in the low probability state. Corresponding value, “11-20, 311-320” is a value corresponding to reach other than back and forth in the low probability state, and “7-16, 307-316” is a value corresponding to winning in the high probability state “17-19, 317-319” are values corresponding to the back and forth reach in the high probability state, and “20 to 29, 320 to 329” are values corresponding to the reach other than the back and forth out in the high probability state. It may be set such that it exists.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type is determined, so that the game mode type given after the jackpot is ended is also determined, but the jackpot type determination and the game mode type are also determined. The determination may be performed separately. For example, in addition to the type determination counter C2 for determining the type of jackpot state, a mode determination counter for determining the type of game mode may be provided.

  (E) In the above embodiment, even when a game ball enters the top winning opening 33a and a game ball enters the bottom winning opening 33b, the allocation of the jackpot type in the case where the winning lottery is won is the same. However, the jackpot types that can be given may be different, or the jackpot types that can be given may be the same or the distribution ratios may be different.

  Further, in the above embodiment, any jackpot type is set to a high hit state in which a game ball can easily enter the start winning unit 33 after the jackpot state ends, but a jackpot type that does not cause a high win state is provided. It is good. For example, the same jackpot state as “LB” or “MB” (the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is the same) is developed, but the jackpot type that does not give a high pitching state (similar to the probability variation mode) “Hidden probability variation per unit” in which a mode that increases the probability is given, and “Small per unit” in which a normal mode is given) may be set. Further, only when there is a ball entering the top winning opening 33a, it may be possible to win the “latency probability change hit” or “small hit”. Furthermore, depending on the type lottery in the probability variation mode and the type lottery in the normal mode, the jackpot type to be granted is different, or any jackpot type can be won, but the distribution ratio is different. Also good.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, when a winning ball type (a big hit of the ant ball ant) that can expect a winning ball (payout) of the gaming ball by causing the variable winning device 32 to enter the variable winning device 32 during the big hit state, Although it is configured so that the probability variation mode is granted after the big hit state is finished, even if the winning hit of the ball ant is a pachinko that has a jackpot type such that the time reduction mode and the normal mode are given after the big hit state ends It is also possible to apply to a machine.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, two starting ball entering means (upper winning port 33a and lower winning port 33b) are provided, but one may be provided, or three or more may be provided. In addition, the number of game balls paid out when a game ball enters the upper winning opening 33a may be different from the number of game balls paid out when entering the lower winning opening 33b. In addition, in the above embodiment, the starting pitching means (upper winning hole 33a and lower winning hole 33b) are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and in the normal mode, it is hardly possible to enter the lower winning hole 33b. Although it has a configuration, it is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, two start ball entering means may be arranged on the left and right, or the opening / closing member 33c may be omitted.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the second variation display based on the entrance to the lower winning opening 33b is given priority over the first variation display based on the entrance to the upper winning opening 33a. Although it is configured, the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration, and it may be configured such that the variable display corresponding to the order in which balls are entered in the top winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b is executed.

  (G) In the above embodiment, the main process (see FIG. 9) is followed by the main process (see FIG. 9), followed by the normal process (see FIG. 10). is not. For example, after step S111 of the main process, processing such as updating of the counter value performed in steps S209 to S218 of the normal process in the above embodiment is performed (step S210 is omitted), and is performed every 2 msec, for example. In the timer interrupt process, the process performed in steps S201 to S208 of the normal process in the above embodiment and the process of step S401 performed as the NMI interrupt process in the above embodiment may be performed. In this case, as the processing of step S401, for example, it is determined whether or not the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501, and when the output of the power failure signal SK1 is confirmed, The flag which shows generation | occurrence | production of ON is turned on. Further, the processing in step S401 may be performed separately as NMI interrupt processing, as in the above embodiment.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the information indicating whether or not a jackpot state is generated is overwritten on the corresponding random number storage area for storing the value of the jackpot random number counter C1. It is not limited to. For example, a storage area for storing information on whether or not a big hit state occurs may be provided separately from the winning random number storage area for the execution area of each special variable holding area and each holding area. Separately from the area, an execution area of the special variable holding area and a storage area corresponding to each holding area may be provided, and information on whether or not a big hit state occurs in the storage area may be stored. In addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a storage area for storing the jackpot type may be provided, or a reach random number storage area for storing the value of the variation selection counter C3; Separately, a storage area for storing reach information may be provided.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 32 may be released a plurality of times during one round in the big hit state. In other words, the variable winning device 32 may be closed despite the round. In addition, during the jackpot state, there is a case where the time (closing time) from when the variable winning device 32 is closed to when it is opened next is relatively long. In other words, during the period in which the variable prize device 32 is closed, even if the player launches the game ball, the player cannot expect a prize to the variable prize device 32, so the player will suffer a considerable loss. Of course, those who are familiar with the above configuration temporarily stop the launch of the game ball to avoid the loss, but those who know such a self and those who do not know (or do not execute even if they know) The total number of game balls finally obtained in the jackpot state, that is, the number of game balls released during the jackpot state minus the number of game balls fired during the jackpot state There is a risk that a large opening will occur. In this case, a feeling of unfairness is promoted, and a player who realizes that he / she has suffered a loss may be offended by the jackpot state that he / she should be happy with, which may lead to a significant decrease in interest.

  Therefore, it is good also as taking the measure for suppressing the loss by having become the structure which can close the variable prize-winning apparatus 32 during a round period. For example, it is a closing period of the variable winning device 32 excluding an opening period, an ending period, and an interval period, or a period from when the variable winning device 32 is closed until a predetermined time before the variable winning device 32 is opened. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out to the player according to the number of game balls that have been fired or according to the number of game balls that have entered the out port 36. The game ball may not be fired. In addition, a display may be made so that the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped, and when the closing time of the variable winning device 32 is increased to some extent, the same effect as an effect (ending effect) that notifies the end of the big hit state (Pseudo ending effect) may be performed.

  It should be noted that “a special ball entry means (for example, the out port 36) into which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, a first distribution path through which the game ball that has entered the special ball entry means can be guided, and a second Distribution passages (for example, there are two discharge passages via the outlet) and a distribution detection means capable of detecting game balls passing through the first distribution passage. A first guidance state for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball entry means to the first distribution passage, and a second guide for guiding the game ball that has entered the special entry means to the second distribution passage. Game ball allocating means (for example, a movable piece provided at a position where the out port 36 is slightly inserted, and a driving device such as a motor or a solenoid for operating the movable piece). Determine whether it is a closing period during the round and When it is determined that the closing period is in the middle of the game, the game ball distribution means is set to the first guidance state, and when it is determined that it is not the closing period during the round in the big hit state, the game ball distribution means is set to the second guidance state. It is also possible to provide a game ball distribution control unit that makes the guidance state and a special payout control unit that pays out a game ball as a game value based on the detection of the distribution detection unit.

  In addition, “the game ball allocating means is provided at a position where the player can visually recognize, and the shielding position that makes the game sphere allocating means invisible or difficult to view, and the retraction that does not hinder the visibility of the game ball allocating means. It is also possible to provide variable shielding means that can change the position of the variable shielding means so that the variable shielding means can be changed between a shielding position and a retracted position by a predetermined operation by the player. In other words, if you look at the game ball distribution means, you can know whether or not you are in the round, so if you can make this visible, some players will enjoy watching the game ball distribution means, If you can't see it, you won't know exactly whether you're in the round, so you can fully enjoy it. In this example, either one can be selectively selected according to the player's preference, so that the player can enjoy the individual.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the duration of the time reduction mode is from the end of the big hit state of “MB” until the variable display is performed 100 times, but is not particularly limited to this, A plurality of such durations may be provided. For example, 50 times, 100 times, or 150 times of variable display is set as the duration of the time reduction mode, and when “MB” is won (for example, the start when the special probability change flag is turned on in the variable display setting process) The lottery may be performed during the jackpot state (for example, when all rounds are finished and the jackpot state is finished). Further, for example, even when the time reduction mode for 100 times of the variable display is given, at the start of the time reduction mode, the duration of the time reduction mode given to the player is equal to or less than 100 times of the variable display ( For example, it may be configured to teach that the variation display remains for 50 times immediately after the 50th variation display, for example.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the number of variable displays performed based on winning (starting winning switches 224a and 224b serving as first starting detecting means) to the starting winning unit 33 serving as the first starting device. The duration of the time reduction mode is divided by the number of executions of the lottery assist lottery performed based on the passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 (detection by the through gate switch 225) and the start winning unit 33 ( The duration of the time reduction mode may be divided by the number of times of opening / closing member 33c). For example, a duration storage means for storing the duration of the time reduction mode is provided, and a support lottery for determining the duration of the time reduction mode at the time of winning the “MB” or at the end of the jackpot of “MB” The determined duration of the time reduction mode may be stored in the duration storage means.

  Furthermore, information teaching means for teaching the duration of the time reduction mode may be provided. For example, the decorative symbol display device 42 may be used as an information teaching unit by displaying a countdown display of the duration of the time reduction mode on a part of the display unit of the decorative symbol display device 42 and changing the background color according to the mode. A separate display device (liquid crystal display device, segment display device, dot matrix display device, EL display device, etc.) may be provided as the information teaching means, or a speaker SP or a lamp may be used as the information teaching means.

  Further, the teaching mode of the duration of the time shortening mode in the information teaching means is not limited to the count down of the number of times, and may be counted up (if the duration of the time shortening mode is 50 times, the duration storage means When the stored value becomes 0, the information teaching means teaches 50 times), and it may be an effect mode that suggests the nearness of the end time of the duration instead of displaying the number of times. Further, the teaching of the duration period may not always be performed in the time reduction mode (every time the remaining number decreases). For example, the teaching may be performed when the remaining time decreases.

  Further, the information teaching unit teaches the duration of the time reduction mode so as to coincide with the duration of the time reduction mode stored in the duration storage unit, or the time reduction mode stored in the duration storage unit A period shorter than the continuous period may be taught as the duration of the time reduction mode. In other words, the time reduction mode is continued internally, but the information teaching means teaches as if the time reduction mode has ended, and immediately after that, the start winning unit 33 is opened and the time reduction mode is still in effect. It may be taught that it is continuing.

  In addition, the opening time of the start winning unit 33 and the closing time between the opening when the starting winning unit 33 is opened a plurality of times when winning in one ball-assisted assist lottery may not be constant. The opening time and closing time are appropriately determined using a table storing control data for storing a plurality of opening times and closing times, such as the opening / closing control management table used for opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 of the above embodiment. You may comprise. Further, when the winning winning unit 33 is released a plurality of times when winning in a single winning assist lottery, a plurality of opening / closing control management tables such as the E3 table and the E2 table of the above embodiment are stored. Opening / closing the start winning unit 33 using a table for executing processing corresponding to the control data in order and a pointer capable of storing a position (address number) where the control data executed in the table is stored It is good also as performing control. In addition, the opening period of the start winning unit 33 is not divided by time. For example, instead of or in addition to the time limit, a predetermined number (for example, three) of starting start winning units 33 after the start winning unit 33 is opened. The game ball may be closed when a prize is won.

  Further, for example, in the configuration in which the duration of the time shortening mode is divided by the number of times of the ball-assisted assist lottery, and in the time-shortening mode, the start winning unit 33 is released a plurality of times for winning in the single ball-assisted assist lottery. When the time reduction mode continues longer than the duration taught by the information teaching means, the information teaching is performed simultaneously with the second opening of the start winning unit 33 after the duration taught by the information teaching means ends. The means may be configured to teach that the time reduction mode continues. In this case, at least simultaneously with the closing of the start winning unit 33, a command is output from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262. The sub-control device 262 performs the first opening end and the second opening start to the information teaching means. You may comprise so that the continuous production | presentation can be performed over the closing period between and the time of the 2nd opening start time. In other words, by outputting a command to the sub-control device 262 in advance simultaneously with the closing of the start winning unit 33, it is possible to grasp the time until the variable winning unit 33 is opened next time, and the production is performed in accordance with the next opening. As a matter of course, the player's interest gradually increases from the time when the start winning unit 33 is in the closed state to the next release timing, and continuously with the display performed at the same time as the next release timing. Display effects can be performed. In particular, in the case where the opening time of the start winning unit 33 changes, there is a possibility that control may be complicated when an effect is executed on a predetermined display device in accordance with the opening time as appropriate. By repeating the display of still images and short videos during the period including the end of the opening period, it is relatively smooth to produce the closing period by sending a command when closing without matching the stage time to the opening period. Can be connected. Of course, when the closing time is constant, the production during the closing period and the production during the subsequent opening period can be smoothly connected. In addition, when the said structure is employ | adopted, the fluctuation | variation time of the first normal symbol display apparatus 41 in normal mode is time so that it cannot discriminate | determine whether the time shortening mode is continued by the fluctuation | variation time of the normal symbol display apparatus 41. It is desirable to make it the same as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol display device 41 in the shortening mode. Further, when adopting this configuration, the winning openings 33a and 33b of the start winning unit 33 constitute a first starting device, the movable member 33 constitutes a movable means, and the starting winning switches 224a and 224b are the first start. The through gate 34 constitutes a second starting device, and the through gate switch 225 constitutes a second starting detecting means.

  Further, for example, the duration of the time reduction mode is divided by the number of times the start winning unit 33 is released, and the duration is determined together with the setting of the time reduction mode. In the time reduction mode, the duration is based on the passing of the game ball of the through gate 34. A configuration in which the start winning unit 33 is made to stand by for waiting for the winning assist lottery or the result thereof, and the starting winning unit 33 is released by the number determined at the time of setting the time reduction mode regardless of the winning assist lottery. When the time reduction mode continues for a longer time than the duration taught by the information teaching means, the information teaching means simultaneously with the opening of the start winning unit 33 after the duration taught by the information teaching means ends. May be configured to teach that the time reduction mode continues. In this case, at least simultaneously with the closing of the start winning unit 33, a command is output from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262, and the sub-control device 262 takes the closing period for the information teaching means and the opening start immediately thereafter. You may comprise so that a continuous production can be performed. Further, when adopting this configuration, the winning openings 33a and 33b of the start winning unit 33 constitute a starting device, the movable member 33 constitutes a movable means, and the start winning switches 224a and 224b constitute a start detecting means.

  Note that there are not a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32, and there are a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the start winning unit 33 in the time reduction mode as described above (a plurality of opening times set as durations are prepared). It is also possible to apply to a machine. In this case, the start winning unit 33 constitutes a variable winning device.

  In addition, when “MB” is won in the time reduction mode, the duration of the time reduction mode given based on the current “MB” winning is added to the duration stored in the duration storage means. You may comprise so that the period which carried out may be memorize | stored in a continuation period memory | storage means (it adds a continuation period). In this case, it is possible to increase the chances that the information teaching means teaches that the time reduction mode is continued, and to further improve the interest.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, whether or not to give the time reduction mode is determined by the jackpot random number counter C1 and the type random number counter C2 for determining whether or not the jackpot type and the jackpot type, Apart from that, a lottery for determining whether or not to give the time reduction mode may be performed. Furthermore, the opportunity for the lottery to determine whether or not to give the time reduction mode is not limited to winning in the start winning unit 33 (upper and lower winning openings 33a and 33b), but the passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 Alternatively, detection by a dedicated game ball detector provided separately may be an opportunity. Further, for example, the opening time may be added (extended). In this case, the opening time may be taught. In addition, a winning counter is provided for measuring the number of variable displays on the special display devices 43L and 43R after the end of the jackpot state or after the time reducing mode, and the time reducing mode is determined based on the value of the winning counter. It is good also as changing the winning probability of whether to be granted, the length of the duration of the given time reduction mode, and the like.

  Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described. For example, in the high pitched state in the time reduction mode and the probability variation mode, the winning assist lottery based on the game ball to the through gate 34 is always won, and the start winning unit 33 is released for 4 seconds per winning. When there is a holding of the symbol, the start winning unit 33 is opened with a fluctuation time in the normal symbol display device 41 of 1 second performed in the closed state of the starting winning unit 33. The number of times determined based on the result of the support lottery performed when “MB” is won in the time reduction mode (for example, any of 10, 30, 50, 100) ) Until the start winning unit 33 is released. Further, a start winning counter for counting the number of winning prizes to the start winning unit 33 is provided. When the start winning unit 33 is opened, 3 is set, and every time there is a winning to the start winning unit 33, 1 is subtracted and becomes 0. In such a case, the start winning unit 33 is closed (the opening period ends). Further, on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, the game board 30), there is provided a count display device capable of displaying the remaining number of times of the high pitched state (the number of opening of the start winning unit 33 until the high probability state ends). It is done. In response to the chance stage developed by the decorative symbol display device 42 after the end of the big hit state of “LB” and “MB”, the actual remaining number of times (the continuation stored in the duration storage means) is displayed on the count display device. Period) The following times are displayed. In other words, if 50 wins are selected in the short-time grant lottery at “MB”, either “10”, “30”, or “50” is displayed on the count display device. In the case of “LB”, the support lottery is not performed and the high pitching state always continues until the next big hit, but “10”, “30”, “50”, “100”, or “ “Indication to continue until next jackpot” is displayed. The count display device is controlled by the sub control device 262, and a command is output from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262 so that the duration can be displayed on the count display device when the high probability state starts. Further, at least at the start of the high pitching state and when the start winning unit 33 is closed in the high pitching state, a command is output from the main control unit 261 to the sub-control unit 262. The value indicating the continuation period stored in the continuation period storage means is decremented by one when the start winning unit 33 is released, and accordingly, the count display of the count display device is also subtracted.

  When the start winning unit 33 is released and “0” is displayed on the count display device, the high display state continues on the count display device for 1 second after the start winning unit 33 is closed. If the video is displayed to make the player interested in whether or not the high pitching state is continued, the count display device displays the number of times indicating the duration when the start winning unit 33 is released. In addition to increasing the number, a display effect or the like is performed to excite the continuation of the high probability state (if not continued, a display for teaching the end of the high probability state is performed immediately after the end of the moving image display).

  When “0” is displayed on the count display device, the next opening of the start winning unit 33 is set in a standby state, and an announcement is made to operate the effect button 125 on the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like. In response to the operation of the button 125, the decorative symbol display device 42, the count display device, or the like may be instructed whether or not the time reduction mode is continued, and the start winning unit 33 may be opened.

  Furthermore, the opening of the start winning unit 33 in the time reduction mode may be performed by digesting one change display hold in the normal symbol display device 41 triggered by the passing of the through ball 34 of the game ball. Regardless of this, the start winning unit 33 may be opened until the time reduction mode is ended (without suspending the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 41). In the case of adopting the former configuration, if all the holding lamps 44 are turned off, the start winning unit 33 is not released even during the time reduction mode. Further, when the latter configuration is adopted, the timing for ending the time reduction mode is controlled by the number of times the start winning unit 33 is released, so even if the player temporarily suspends the game (leaves the seat) in the time reduction mode. The start winning unit 33 is continuously released (counting the number of times of opening), and there is a possibility that the player may suffer a loss. For this reason, when the player's operation on the handle 18 is not detected, the opening may be interrupted and the opening may be resumed by the operation of the handle 18.

  (L) In the above embodiment, the time of the opening period is constant (10 seconds) in any type of jackpot state, but the time of the opening period may be changed depending on the jackpot type. In the above embodiment, the opening period time is set in the jackpot setting (step S1002) of the discrimination information setting process (see FIG. 20) (the opening period time is 10 seconds with respect to the first variable timer). The corresponding value “2500” is set), but is not particularly limited to such a configuration.

  For example, you may comprise as follows. That is, in the jackpot setting, “1” is set for the jackpot status storage area, “0” is set for the first variable timer, “16” is set for the round number counter, and the opening command Information on the jackpot type (as in the above embodiment, it is not rough information that can determine whether the jackpot type is “LB”, “MB”, or [JUB], but information that can identify the jackpot type) ) Is included.

  Also, control data for controlling the opening period is set in the open / close control management table. For example, control data for closing for 10 seconds is set as “T12” of the E4 address, and control data for closing for 6 seconds is set as “T13”. Further, in the E3 table, for example, “STROP1” and “STROP2” are set as the E3 address. In addition, as control data corresponding to “STROP1”, “1” is set in the first line, and “T12” is set in the next line. Further, as control data corresponding to “STROP2”, “1” is set in the first row, and “T13” is set in the next row.

  Furthermore, in the E2 table, “1” is set at the head of the control data group corresponding to “PTNLNG”, “PTNRRU1”, “PTNRRU2”, “PTNRRU3”, “PTNRRU4”, and “PTNRRU5”, and the next line. “STROP1” is set. Also, “1” is set at the beginning of the control data group corresponding to “PTNJMP”, “PTNSML”, and “PTNSHT”, and “STROP2” is set in the next line.

  Then, in the variable winning device control process, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1204, “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area in step S1205, the processes in steps S1206 to S1211 are performed, and then in step S1213. Transition.

  (M) In the above embodiment, an open / close pattern command including information such as the jackpot type is set in step S1212 of the variable winning device control process (see FIG. 22). However, the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. Absent. For example, when the time of the opening period is determined as in the above embodiment, or when the time of the opening period is not constant as in the configuration described in (l) above, at the stage of setting the jackpot in step S1002 In the case of a configuration in which the time of the opening period can be grasped, sub-control can be performed even if the opening / closing pattern command is not set in step S1212 by setting the opening command including information on the jackpot type in the step S1002 The start timing of the first round can be grasped on the device 262 side.

  (N) In the variable winning device control process of the above embodiment, not only when the round ends (at the start of the interval), but also when the variable winning device 32 is closed or when the variable winning device 32 is opened. The command may be output to the sub-control device 262 whenever the closing period is started. Further, the sub-control device 262 is also provided with tables similar to the E2 table and the E3 table, so that the sub-control determines whether the command sent at the start of the closing period of the variable winning device 32 corresponds to the end of the round. The determination can be made on the device 262 side.

  (O) You may implement as a pachinko machine of a different type from the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, movable means that can be changed between a specific area in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, an open state that allows entry into the specific area, and a closed state that prohibits entry into the specific area ( Variable entry means comprising wing members), specific entry means and non-specific entry means capable of entering a game ball entering a specific area, and detection of a game ball entering the specific entry means Specific entry detection means (condition establishment detection means) that performs, a start entry means that is provided outside the specific area and can enter a game ball that moves in the game area, and a game ball that has entered the start entry means And a main control means for controlling opening and closing of the variable pitching means, and when a game ball enters a specific area, the game ball is not specified and non-specific. Regardless of which ball you enter, a predetermined number of game values (game balls) will be given to the player The main control means generates a small hit state that opens the variable pitching means once or a plurality of times for the first time based on the detection of the starting pitch detection means, and Based on the detection, the variable pitching means is opened for a second time longer than the first time, or until a specified number of game balls enter the variable winning means that has been opened. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which this is repeated a predetermined number of times. In this case, the variable pitching means corresponds to a variable winning device. In addition, when the configuration is adopted, the movement of the movable means of the variable pitching means is easily noticeable, and when there are a plurality of opening and closing patterns of the variable pitching means in the special gaming state, the movement of the movable means, the display device, the voice, By synchronizing with various forms such as lamps, it is possible to further enhance the production effect when teaching the player that the round of ball-out ants will continue. In addition to the pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a similar sparrow ball may be used.

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The technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

Means 1. A game area where game balls launched by the launching means are guided; and
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is harder to enter than in the open state;
Condition establishment detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is established;
Based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means, a lottery for determining an opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device, and a main control means for opening and closing the variable winning device based on the result of the lottery,
Information teaching means capable of teaching predetermined information to a player;
Teaching control means for controlling the information teaching means,
In the case where the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times based on the result of the one lottery, the main control means includes:
When the predetermined winning time has elapsed since the variable winning device was opened, or when the predetermined number of game balls entered the variable winning device, the variable winning device is in the closed state. Change
When the variable winning device is in an open state, the variable winning device is changed to an open state when a predetermined closing time has elapsed since the variable winning device was closed,
A game machine that outputs a command to the teaching control means at least at a timing when the variable winning device in the open state is closed.

  According to the means 1, the variable prize-winning device is closed when the opening time elapses from the open state or when a prescribed number of game balls enter the variable prize-winning device. That is, the period during which the variable winning device is open is not fixed. For this reason, when the main control means simply outputs a command to the teaching control means at the timing when the variable winning device is opened, the teaching control means side determines in advance the timing when the variable winning device is opened next time. Can't figure out. In other words, the teaching control means is the information teaching means that is performed when the variable winning device is in the closed state if the timing at which the variable winning device is opened next time cannot be grasped when the variable winning device is in the closed state. It is difficult to successfully connect (continue) the above-described aspect and the aspect of the information teaching means performed when the variable prize-winning device is subsequently opened. For example, even if it is configured to perform a series of moving image effects on the display device as the information teaching means over the period in which the variable winning device is in the closed state and the period in which the next variable winning device is in the open state, Until the variable winning device is opened, the scale of the video production corresponding to the closed state is insufficient, or the video production corresponding to the closed state is cut off in the middle, corresponding to the next open state There is a risk that the connection with the video effect will be worse and a sense of incongruity will occur. Further, the mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the closed state is a mode in which the same mode without change (for example, a still image) or a similar effect (short moving image) that is shortly divided is repeatedly performed. Although it is possible to suppress a sense of incongruity with the production mode corresponding to the next open state, there is a concern that the mode of the information teaching means becomes monotonous and lacks interest, and the discomfort is completely wiped out. It's not something that can be done.

  On the other hand, in the present means 1, the main control means outputs a command to the teaching control means at the timing when the variable winning device is closed. In other words, when the variable winning device is opened several times based on the result of one lottery, there is no end rule other than the closing time when the variable winning device is in the closed state. Therefore, the teaching control means side can grasp in advance the timing when the variable winning device is opened next time by receiving the command. Therefore, not only letting the mode of the information teaching means corresponding to the timing when the variable winning device is opened, the mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the closed state, The mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the open state can be smoothly and continuously continued.

  In particular, as described in the above means 1, when there are a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device, the player checks the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device, more specifically, the variable winning device's opening / closing operation. When it is confirmed that the number of opening of the variable winning device in the predetermined opening / closing pattern exceeds the number of opening of the variable winning device in another opening / closing pattern, the difference in the opening / closing pattern can be grasped. For this reason, by making it possible to derive the corresponding effect by the information teaching means simultaneously with the timing when the variable winning device is opened, it is possible to further enhance the feeling of exhilaration due to the provision of an advantageous opening / closing pattern.

  Further, when the mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the closed state is the same mode without change or the mode of repetition, the player can change the variable winning device in advance from the mode of the information teaching unit. Is hard to guess when it will be opened next time. In other words, for the player, the information teaching means receives an impression that an aspect corresponding to the open state suddenly appears, which not only causes the above-mentioned feeling of strangeness in production, but also includes a variable angle winning device. There is a concern that by changing the open / close pattern, there is provided a branch point that allows the player to become enthusiastic about whether or not the special gaming state will end, but it cannot be used effectively.

  On the other hand, in this means, the teaching control means can grasp the next opening timing when the variable winning device is closed, so that the information teaching means changes from the closed state to the open state. It is possible to produce an effect that ends properly at the timing of switching and gradually increases toward the timing of switching to the open state. Therefore, it is possible to gradually increase the player's expectation from the time when the variable winning device is in the closed state, and to make the sense of excitement rise to the climax at the timing when it is opened next time. it can. Therefore, by providing a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device, the effect that the interest in the special gaming state can be improved is more reliably achieved. In addition, by confirming the mode of the information teaching means, the player can grasp in advance the timing of the next open state, and it is easy to excite feelings toward that timing as described above. At the same time, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the timing of excitement is lost by looking away (the information teaching means and the variable prize winning device are missed at the timing of being opened).

  Note that the mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in a closed state is not limited to a flow that keeps moving in one direction as a continuous series of moving images, but is in a closed period. The temporary flow may be stopped at (a still image). In addition, as described above, since the period until the teaching control unit is in the open state, that is, the period in which the teaching control unit is in the closed state can be reliably grasped as described above, for example, even if the mode of the information teaching unit is stopped In that time, the law can be established. Therefore, for example, when the information teaching means keeps displaying a still image until it is in the open state as a bottom of the book until the variable winning device is in the open state until it is in the open state, discomfort or disgust In the case of adopting the configuration of this means, it is possible to add the calculated interest.

  As information teaching means, display means such as a liquid crystal display device capable of deriving a display effect, an LED display device, a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an audio output means capable of outputting sound, sound effects, etc. And light emitting means such as an electric decoration member having an LED that can switch the lighting mode and a plurality of LEDs.

  Mean 2. The main control means, at a timing when the variable winning device is opened, at most, the variable winning device is opened first at most among the variable winning devices opened several times based on the result of the one lottery. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a command is output to the teaching control means only when the winning device is opened.

  According to the means 2, the processing of the main control means can be simplified.

Means 3. As an effect mode performed in the information teaching means while the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times based on the result of the one lottery,
Derived when a game ball can be entered into the variable winning device and derived when a game ball cannot be entered into the variable winning device. There is an interval part,
The teaching control means is a control for executing an interval part and a round part connected after the interval part based on a command output at a timing when the variable winning device in the open state is closed. Which is configured to perform
A dynamic interval part in which at least one of the interval parts performed while the variable prize-winning device is opened a plurality of times based on the result of the one lottery is a series of modes that continues from the beginning to the end. And
A special round part connected at least after the dynamic interval part among the round parts includes a first part from which a series of modes including a start time of the special round part is derived, and the first part A series of modes derived later and performed in a shorter time than the first part is repeated until the end of the special round part, or a mode without change is derived until the end of the round part. The gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, characterized by comprising:

  According to the means 3, by dividing the round part (special round part) into the first part and the second part, it is possible to reliably derive a mode continuous with the interval part (dynamic interval part). As in the case where the interval part is connected immediately after the first part, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a great sense of discomfort occurs when a continuous series of aspects such as the first part is interrupted. In addition, by using a lot of dynamic interval parts and special round parts, while the variable winning device is opened multiple times based on the result of one lottery, It is possible to shorten the time zone for deriving a mode without change, and to improve performance. The first part is a mode in which it is difficult to grasp the connection with the subsequent interval part when it is interrupted, and the second part is a mode in which it is possible to grasp the connection with the subsequent interval part even if it is interrupted. ing.

  Also, in the case where the opening time of the variable prize winning device is changed, there is a possibility that control may be complicated if an effect is to be executed by a predetermined information teaching means in accordance with the opening time as appropriate. By deriving the second part in the period including the end of the opening period, it is possible to relatively smoothly lead the closing period by sending a command at the closing time without matching the stage time with the opening period. it can. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the production control.

Means 4. The main control means includes
First storage means for storing a plurality of control data relating to the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device;
Second storage means for storing a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing at least two of the plurality of control data stored in the first storage means When,
First progress storage means capable of storing a position where executed control data is stored among control data constituting each control data group stored in the second storage means; Prepared,
When the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device is selected so that the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times based on the result of the one lottery, the control data of the second storage means corresponding to the opening / closing pattern is selected. A group is selected, and processing based on the control data of the first storage unit corresponding to each control data of the control data group is sequentially executed,
The combination of the control data of the first storage means selected based on each control data group stored in the second storage means is different,
The plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage unit include a plurality of control data stored in the first storage unit that include common control data. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 4, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device can be diversified by changing the combination of the control data of the first storage means selected when performing the opening / closing control of the variable winning device. Further, among the plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage unit, there are those including common control data among the plurality of control data stored in the first storage unit. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device while suppressing the data amount of the main control means.

  A first storage means storing control data relating to the opening operation of the variable winning device; a second storage means for selecting and executing the control data stored in the first storage means; The first progress storage means capable of storing the position where the executed control data among the control data of each control data group stored in the storage means is stored, thereby opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device Even if a program (subroutine) is not set and stored every time, each opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device can be executed by a common program. Therefore, when diversifying the opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device and improving the interest during the special game state, the program is set and stored corresponding to each opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device on a one-to-one basis. Compared to the above, it is possible to reduce the data amount of the main control means. Further, when a program for executing a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device is individually set, until the special gaming state is finished (until the processing for executing each opening / closing pattern is completed), At the time of execution, it becomes necessary to determine the type of special gaming state (opening / closing pattern) every time in order to select the corresponding program, but it is possible to determine the type of opening / closing pattern by making the program common Can only be the first time. Therefore, even when the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device is diversified, it is possible to suppress complication of processing.

  As an example, in the first storage means, the variable winning device is opened (opened), the first control data for maintaining the state for a predetermined first time, and the variable winning device are The second control data that is opened and maintained for a predetermined second time, and the variable winning device is closed (closed), and the third is maintained for the predetermined third time. The control data and the fourth control data for closing the variable winning device and maintaining the state for the fourth time are stored, and after the first control data is selected in the second storage means, A first control data group for selecting the third control data; a second control data group for selecting the third control data after selecting the second control data; and a second control data. After the fourth A third control data group to be selected to control data, after selecting the second control data, fourth control data group to be selected the fourth control data include configuration stored.

  In this case, first, the control data group stored in the second storage means is selected corresponding to the special game state type. Thereafter, the control data of the control data group stored in the second storage means is sequentially executed based on the storage information of the first progress storage means without distinguishing which open / close pattern of the variable winning device. That is, by selecting the control data stored in the first storage means and executing the processing based on the control data, the variable winning device can be opened / closed according to the opening / closing pattern.

  On the other hand, when the first and second storage means are not used, for example, “a process for opening the variable winning device and maintaining the state for a predetermined first time” is a program for executing different opening / closing patterns. If they are included, it is necessary to set and store the corresponding programs separately despite the same processing.

Means 5. The main control means includes first counting means capable of counting the number of times the control data stored in the first storage means is executed,
In the first storage means, the variable winning device is opened, the opening control data for maintaining the state for a predetermined time, the variable winning device is closed, and the state is maintained for a predetermined time. Closing control data is stored,
Each control data group stored in the second storage means stores release selection control data for selecting the release control data stored in the first storage means, and is stored in the first storage means. One or more sets of closing selection control data for selecting the closing control data being performed and execution frequency setting data for setting a value for the first counting means are stored in one set,
With respect to control data in the same set, the processing based on the opening selection control data and the closing selection control data is repeatedly executed as many times as set in the first counting means based on the execution count setting data. A gaming machine according to claim 4.

  According to the means 5, when the processing based on the predetermined opening control data and the predetermined closing control data stored in the first storage means is repeatedly performed, the data amount of the second storage means can be suppressed. . For example, when the variable winning device is opened for 2 seconds and closed for 1 second 15 times, if the first counting means is not used, the variable winning device is set as the control data group of the second storage means for 2 seconds. It is necessary to store 15 pieces of opening selection control data for selecting opening control data to be opened and 15 pieces of closing selection control data for selecting closing control data for closing the variable winning device for 1 second. , Execution count setting data for setting a value for the first counting means, opening selection control data for selecting opening control data for opening the variable winning device for 2 seconds, and closing the variable winning device for 1 second It is only necessary to store the closing selection control data for selecting the closing control data to be stored one by one.

Means 6. Among the plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage means, there are those provided with a plurality of the opening selection control data and a plurality of the closing selection control data,
Among the plurality of control data stored in the first storage means, the variable winning device is not only maintained in a closed state but also maintained for a predetermined time, and stored in the second storage means. There is terminal closing control data indicating that the control data to be executed last among the control data constituting the predetermined control data group is executed,
When the control data executed before the control data to be executed last is executed among the control data constituting the control data group stored in the second storage means, the first storage means Control data other than the end closure control data is selected from the control data stored in
The closing closure control data is selected when the control data to be executed last is executed among the control data constituting the control data group stored in the second storage means. 5. The gaming machine according to 5.

  According to the means 6, the end closing control data is selected when the control data to be executed last is executed among the control data constituting the control data group stored in the second storage means. By configuring, it is possible to grasp whether or not the control using the predetermined control data group stored in the second storage unit has been completed. Therefore, the process based on the predetermined control data group stored in the second storage unit may end even though it has not been completed, or the predetermined storage stored in the second storage unit Despite the completion of the process based on the control data group, it has not been grasped that the process has been completed, the process is completely irrelevant, and the control is complicated to prevent these problems. It is possible to deter the situation such as trapping.

  Also, for example, when four control data groups are stored in the second storage means, control data for indicating that the processing of each control data group has been completed is incorporated into each control data group. In this case, the control data is increased by four in the second storage means. As in this means, the final closing control is executed by executing the last control data among the control data constituting each control data group. If data is selected, it is only necessary to increase the control data by one in the first storage means. Therefore, an increase in data capacity can be suppressed.

Mean 7 The main control means is a third storage means for storing a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing the control data groups stored in the second storage means;
Second progress storage means capable of storing a position where executed control data is stored among the control data constituting each control data group stored in the third storage means; Prepared,
The combinations of the control data groups of the second storage means selected based on the control data groups stored in the third storage means are all different,
The plurality of control data groups stored in the third storage means include a plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage means that include a common control data group. A gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 6, characterized by:

  According to the means 7, it is possible to further diversify the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device while suppressing an increase in the data amount of the main control means.

Means 8. A game area where game balls launched by the launching means are guided; and
A first starter capable of entering a game ball moving in the game area;
First start detection means for detecting a game ball won in the first starter;
A second starting device through which a game ball moving in the game area can pass;
Second start detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the second start device;
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
A state that is provided corresponding to the first starter and moves to the first starter with a game ball that moves around a peripheral portion of the first starter and a non-assist state that does not guide Changing movable means;
When there is a detection by the first start detection means, a lottery determination is made as to whether or not to open the variable winning device, and when there is a detection by the second start detection means, Main control means for performing ball-entry assist lottery to determine whether or not to move the movable means to the assist state;
Information teaching means capable of teaching predetermined information to a player;
Teaching control means for controlling the teaching means,
A normal entry state in which the movable member wins with a predetermined probability when the entry assist lottery is performed, and the movable member is in the assist state a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when winning with the entry assist lottery;
The winning probability of the entrance assist lottery, the time that the movable member is in the assist state when winning in the entrance assist lottery, and the movable member in the assist state when winning in the entrance assist lottery There is a high entry state in which at least one of the number of times is advantageous to the player compared to the normal entry state,
The high entry state is continued until the entry assist lottery is performed a prescribed number of times in the high entry state or until winning in the success / failure lottery,
The main control means performs a support lottery to determine whether or not to give the high pitching state and a duration of the high pitching state when the first start detection means detects. And, when winning in the support lottery, the continuation period of the high pitching state determined with respect to the continuation period storage means for storing the continuation period of the high pitching state,
When in the high pitching state, the teaching control means determines whether the information teaching means has a duration of the high pitching state stored in the duration storage means or a period shorter than the duration. Performing control to teach as the duration of the high pitched state,
When the duration of the high pitching state taught by the information teaching means has ended, the duration of the high pitching state stored in the duration storage means and the information teaching means If the duration of the high pitching state taught in the above does not match, the pitching assist performed at a timing exceeding the duration of the high pitching state taught by the information teaching means A gaming machine characterized in that, based on a result of a lottery, the information teaching means teaches that the high pitching state continues in accordance with the timing at which the movable member is brought into the assist state.

  According to the means 8, it is possible to provide a new point that interests the player, such as whether or not the high pitching state advantageous to the player is continued, thereby improving the interest. it can.

  In addition, when the duration of the high entry state stored in the duration storage means ends, when the one-to-one control for the entry assist lottery is completed based on the entry assist lottery. The information teaching means may teach that the high pitching state has ended. Further, the teaching of the duration of the high pitching state in the information teaching means performed in the high pitching state means that the remaining (number of times) of the duration of the high pitching state is continuously taught in the high pitching state ( It is not limited to the configuration of counting down). For example, information obtained by counting up the number of executions of the entry assist lottery after the high entry state is started or the number of executions of the control performed one-on-one with respect to the entry assist lottery based on the entry assist lottery May be taught by the information teaching means. That is, in a configuration in which the duration of the high pitching state is determined in advance in several stages, the player can estimate the end timing of the duration of the high pitching state from the number of executions, as described above. When the second continuation period longer than the first continuation period is stored in the continuation period storage means, in accordance with the timing at which the movable member performed at the timing exceeding the first continuation period is set to the assist state, It is possible to improve the interest by teaching the information teaching means that the high pitching state continues. In addition, it is not always necessary to teach the duration of the high pitching state by the information teaching means in the high pitching state. For example, the duration of the high pitching state by the information teaching means when the remaining duration is reduced. May be configured to teach.

Means 9. In the high entry state, in the configuration where the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times per winning of the entry assist lottery,
When the duration of the high pitching state taught by the information teaching means has ended, the duration of the high pitching state determined by the support lottery and the teaching by the information teaching means If the duration of the high pitched state does not match, the result of the pitch assist lottery performed at a timing exceeding the duration of the high pitched state taught by the information teaching means Based on the information, the information teaching means teaches that the high pitching state continues in accordance with the timing at which the movable member is set to the assist state a plurality of times, and is set to the assist state for the second time. A gaming machine according to claim 8, characterized in that.

Means 10. The assist period in which the movable member is in the assist state in the high entry state ends when at least a predetermined number of game balls have entered the first starting device,
The non-assist period in which the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times per winning of the entry assist lottery is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed,
The main control means wins the entry assist lottery in the high entry state, and when the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times based on the winning result, at least the movable in the assist state The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein a command is output to the teaching control means at a timing when the member is in the non-assist state.

  According to the means 10, the time of the assist period in which the movable member is in the assist state is not fixed, but the main control means outputs a command to the teaching control means at the timing when the movable member is in the non-assist state. Yes. That is, when the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times based on the result of one lottery, the length of the non-assist period in which the movable member is in the non-assist state can be grasped in advance. By receiving the command, the teaching control means side can grasp in advance the timing when the movable member is set to the next assist state. Therefore, the mode of the information teaching means corresponding to the timing when the assist state is set is derived, as well as the mode of the information teaching means when the non-assist state is set, and the mode when the assist mode is set. The mode of the information teaching means can be smoothly continued without a sense of incongruity.

Means 11. A game area where game balls launched by the launching means are guided; and
A starter capable of entering a game ball moving in the game area;
Start detection means for detecting a game ball won in the starter;
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
A movable means provided corresponding to the starting device, and changing the state between an assisting state in which a game ball moving along a peripheral portion of the starting device is guided to the starting device and a non-assisting state in which the game ball is not guided;
When there is detection by the start detection means, a lottery determination is made as to whether or not to generate a special game state in which the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times, and the movable means is set to the assist state a plurality of times. Main control means for performing a ball-assisted lottery to determine whether or not to give a high-ball entering state;
Information teaching means capable of teaching predetermined information to a player;
Teaching control means for controlling the teaching means,
The high pitching state is continued until the movable member is in the assist state a predetermined number of times, or until winning in the winning / losing lottery,
The main control means performs a support lottery that determines a duration of the high pitching state when winning in the pitch assist lottery, and continues the high pitching state when winning in the support lottery. A configuration for storing a duration of the high pitching state determined for a duration storage means for storing a period,
When in the high pitching state, the teaching control means determines whether the information teaching means has a duration of the high pitching state stored in the duration storage means or a period shorter than the duration. Performing control to teach as the duration of the high pitched state,
When the duration of the high pitching state taught by the information teaching means has ended, the duration of the high pitching state stored in the duration storage means and the information teaching means If the duration of the high pitching state taught in the above does not match, the assist state is set at a timing exceeding the duration of the high pitching state taught by the information teaching means. A gaming machine characterized in that the information teaching means teaches that the high pitching state is continued in accordance with the timing at which the movable member is set to the assist state.

  According to the means 11, it is possible to provide a new point that interests the player, such as whether or not the high pitching state advantageous to the player is continued, thereby improving the interest. it can.

Means 12. The assist period in which the movable member is in the assist state in the highly-entered state is determined with reference to a table that stores a plurality of times during which the movable member is in the assist state, and the movable member is not The non-assist period that is set to the assist state is the same time,
The main control means wins the entry assist lottery in the high entry state, and when the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times based on the winning result, at least the movable in the assist state It is a configuration that outputs a command to the teaching control means at a timing when the member is in the non-assist state,
As an effect mode performed in the information teaching unit while the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times based on the result of one assist lottery,
There are a round part derived in the assist state and an interval part derived in the non-assist state,
The teaching control unit is configured to execute an interval part and a round part connected to the interval part based on a command output at a timing when the movable member in the assist state is set to the non-assist state. Which is configured to control
A dynamic interval part in which at least one of the interval parts performed while the variable prize-winning device is opened a plurality of times based on the result of the one lottery is a series of modes that continues from the beginning to the end. And
A special round part connected at least after the dynamic interval part among the round parts includes a first part from which a series of modes including a start time of the special round part is derived, and the first part A series of modes derived later and performed in a shorter time than the first part is repeated until the end of the special round part, or a mode without change is derived until the end of the round part. The gaming machine according to claim 11, further comprising:

  According to the means 12, the assist period in which the movable member is in the assisting state is appropriately changed in the high entering state. In such a case, if an effect is to be executed by the information teaching means in accordance with the assist period as appropriate, the control may be complicated. On the other hand, by executing the second part in the period including the end of the assist period as in the means 12, the command at the start of the non-assist period can be performed even if the production time does not match the end of the assist period. By sending, it can be connected to the production of the non-assist period relatively smoothly. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the production control.

Means 13. The assist period in which the movable member is in the assist state in the high entry state ends when at least a predetermined number of game balls have entered the starter,
The non-assist period in which the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times per winning of the entry assist lottery is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed,
The main control means wins the entry assist lottery in the high entry state, and when the movable member is in the assist state a plurality of times based on the winning result, at least the movable in the assist state The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein a command is output to the teaching control means at a timing when the member is in the non-assist state.

  According to the means 13, the same operational effects as the means 10 are basically obtained.

  Means 14. When winning in the support lottery while in the high pitching state, it is determined in the current support lottery for the duration of the high pitching state already stored in the duration storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 13, wherein a period obtained by adding the duration of the high pitching state is stored in the duration storage means as the duration of the high pitching state.

  According to the means 14, it is possible to increase the joyful opportunity for the player that the information teaching means teaches the continuation of the high pitched state, and accordingly, the interest can be improved.

Means 15. A win-to-win counter that counts the number of winning / failing lotteries performed after the end of the recent special gaming state or / and the end of the recent high pitching state;
A plurality of continuation number determination tables referred to in the support lottery,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 14, wherein, in the support lottery, the continuation number determination table to be referred to is selected based on a value of the counting counter between winnings.

  According to the means 15, it is possible to improve the interest and give the player a sense of security by adopting a configuration in which the degree of expectation for the high probability state varies depending on the number of games.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above means are applied is shown below.

  A. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a ball game machine. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, A ball ball game machine including a game area where a game ball is guided and each ball entry means (general prize opening, variable prize winning device, operation opening, etc.) arranged in the game area.

  B. The gaming machine in each of the above means is a bullet ball gaming machine having a gaming area extending in a substantially vertical direction. As a more detailed mode example, “an operation means (game ball launching handle) operated by a player, a launching means (shot motor, etc.) for playing and launching a game ball based on an operation of the operation means, The game balls are guided and extended along a substantially vertical direction (for example, the game area is constituted by a game board surface), and each ball entry means (general winning mouth, And a ball game machine configured to be able to visually recognize the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area.

  C. The gaming machine in each of the above means or each of the above ball game machines is a pachinko machine or a gaming machine equivalent to a pachinko machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... Variable winning device, 33 ... Start winning unit, 33a ... Top winning port, 33b ... Lower winning port, 42 ... Decoration symbol display device, 43L, 43R ... Special display device, 224a, 224b ... Start winning prize Switch, 261 ... main controller, 262 ... sub-controller.

Claims (1)

A game area where game balls launched by the launching means are guided; and
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is harder to enter than in the open state;
Condition establishment detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is established;
Based on the detection of the condition establishment detection means, a lottery for determining an opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device, and a main control means for opening and closing the variable winning device based on the result of the lottery,
Information teaching means capable of teaching predetermined information to a player;
Teaching control means for controlling the information teaching means,
In the case where the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times based on the result of the one lottery, the main control means includes:
When the predetermined winning time has elapsed since the variable winning device was opened, or when the predetermined number of game balls entered the variable winning device, the variable winning device is in the closed state. Change
When the variable winning device is in an open state, the variable winning device is changed to an open state when a predetermined closing time has elapsed since the variable winning device was closed,
A game machine that outputs a command to the teaching control means at least at a timing when the variable winning device in the open state is closed.

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