JP2012016520A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for significantly improving the amusement of a game by providing an interesting rendering for a game player by displaying an unpredictable new image when a variable display in a reserved state ends and then the reserved variable display is performed.SOLUTION: When the reserves (in on-state second special symbol reserve display LED 58c, 58D) include a reserve relating to a specific variation pattern that allows transition to an advantageous state (jackpot, sudden probability variation and small jackpot) for the game player, the game machine renders an image, in a display area 14a in a rendering display device 14, for reducing black circle images P1, P2 corresponding to more than two reserves, when or before the specific symbol is variably displayed based on the specific variation pattern.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, in a state where there are a plurality of holdings, the number of holdings can be shifted to, for example, a state advantageous to a player (big hit, accuracy, time reduction, etc.). The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game effect such as simultaneously reducing at least two or more holding numbers at a predetermined timing when holdings related to a specific variation pattern are included.

  Conventionally, when a game ball rolling down in a game area passes through a predetermined passing portion (for example, a general winning opening, a passing gate, a starting winning opening, etc.), Based on the establishment, there is provided an effect display device that variably displays various images related to the game (for example, various images such as effect symbols, effect images, and decorative symbols). Then, in the effect display device, when the symbol that has been changed and stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that the game state has changed to an advantageous game state is displayed.

  Here, when the display start condition of the predetermined variation pattern is satisfied again during the variation display of the effect image, the execution of the variation display is suspended, and a hold lamp is provided to let the player grasp the suspension state. Light. Thereafter, when the effect image (symbol) being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, one hold lamp is turned off, and the change display of the effect image (symbol) that has been held is executed (started).

  By the way, in the above-described gaming machine, the number of executions of the variable display of the currently held effect image (symbol) is displayed by the number of lighting of the hold lamp, and the change display of the effect image (symbol) held is executed ( Since the display is only repeated such that the hold lamps are turned off one by one at the time of (starting), there was nothing interesting for the player.

  Therefore, in order to improve the interest in the game, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine including a notice LED and a hit LED separately provided from a holding lamp. In this gaming machine, when the game ball passes through a predetermined passing portion during the fluctuation display, the number of the hold is displayed by lighting the hold lamp. In addition, when the notice LED and the hit LED are lit, an expectation (probability) that the unexecuted (pending) variation display becomes a big hit is notified to the player before the variation display is executed (start). .

JP 2003-230715 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, as in the case of the conventional gaming machine described above, the notice LED and the hit LED are set to 1 when the change display of the reserved effect image (symbol) is executed (started). It simply repeats the display of turning off one by one. For this reason, there is no interesting effect for the player, and as a result, the problem that the interest of the game cannot be maintained is not solved.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide an unexpected novel when a suspended display in a hold state is terminated and then the suspended display is executed. By presenting the display, it is an object to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an interesting effect for a player and dramatically improving the interest of the game.

In order to achieve this object, a gaming machine according to the first invention is:
The game balls rolling down the game area of the game board 12 pass through predetermined passing portions (for example, general winning ports 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d, first and second starting winning ports 36, 40, and passing gate 38). Game ball passage detecting means for detecting passing (for example, first and second start winning port switches 64, 66, general winning port switches 62a, 62b, 62c, 62d, passing gate switch 60);
A predetermined lottery (for example, a big hit lottery) is performed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball by the game ball passage detecting means, and a predetermined variation pattern (for example, display of a symbol is performed based on the lottery result) Variation pattern determining means (for example, main CPU 74 of main control circuit Ec) for determining
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, a symbol display unit (for example, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec, the first and second symbols) that displays a variation of a predetermined symbol (for example, a special symbol, a normal symbol). Special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, normal symbol display device 54),
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means when the passage of the game ball is detected by the game ball passage detection means in a state where the predetermined symbol variation display is performed by the symbol display means. Suspending means (for example, the main CPU 74 and the main RAM 78 of the main control circuit Ec) that suspends execution of variable display of a predetermined symbol that is variably displayed by the symbol display means, and manages the number of the reserved suspension with the predetermined number as an upper limit. ,
Hold display means for displaying the number of holds managed by the hold means (for example, first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b controlled by the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec, first and second special symbols) Effect display device 14) controlled by holding display LEDs 58a, 58b and 58c, 58d, or sub-control circuit Fc;
Display control means for controlling the hold display means (for example, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec or the sub CPU 94 of the sub control circuit Fc, and the display control circuit 100 and the lamp / LED control circuit 104 which can be controlled by these CPUs. ) And
The display control means includes
Of the number of holds managed by the holding means, the probability of being determined based on the lottery result is higher than that in the case where the lottery result by the variation pattern determining means is lost, which is advantageous to the player. If there is a hold for a specific variation pattern that allows for transition to a state (eg, big hit, fast, short time, etc.)
At the time of or before the execution of the fluctuation display of the predetermined symbol that is variably displayed by the symbol display means based on the specific fluctuation pattern, a display that simultaneously reduces the number of holdings of at least two or more is displayed on the hold display means. Let it be done.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the number of holds includes a hold related to a specific change pattern, when executing the change display of a predetermined symbol that is changed and displayed based on the specific change pattern. Or, before the execution, by performing various kinds of symbol hold display LEDs controlled by the main control circuit, or in the effect display device controlled by the sub control circuit, at least two or more hold numbers are simultaneously reduced, It is possible to display an unexpected and novel effect that makes it possible to predict the transition to a state advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to produce an interesting performance for the player, and the fun of the game can be greatly improved.

In the gaming machine according to the second invention,
The hold display means includes effect display means (for example, an effect display device 14 controlled by the sub control circuit Fc) for effect display of various images based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means. And
The display control means includes
While displaying the number of holds managed by the holding means on the effect display means as various images,
Of the number of holds managed by the holding means, the probability of being determined based on the lottery result is higher than that in the case where the lottery result by the variation pattern determining means is lost, which is advantageous to the player. If there is a hold for a specific variation pattern that allows transition to a state,
An effect display for simultaneously reducing at least two kinds of images corresponding to the number of holdings at least two times before or after execution of variation display of a predetermined symbol variably displayed by the symbol display means based on the specific variation pattern. , The effect display means.

  According to the second invention, in the effect display device controlled by the sub control circuit, independently of the display mode by the various symbol hold display LEDs controlled by the main control circuit, at least two or more hold numbers It is possible to perform a display to reduce the number simultaneously. In this case, since the degree of freedom of the display mode for simultaneously reducing the number of holds can be improved, it is possible to display an unexpected and novel effect that makes it possible to predict the transition to a state advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to produce an interesting performance for the player, and the fun of the game can be greatly improved.

In the gaming machine according to a third aspect of the invention, the display control means is
In the case where the hold related to the specific variation pattern is included in the number of holds managed by the holding means,
From the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the variation pattern held before the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the specific variation pattern is suspended, the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the specific variation pattern A specific effect display that continues until execution is selected, and the selected display of the specific effect is performed by the hold display means.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the variation display in the state where there is a hold ends, and from the next execution of the predetermined symbol variation display to the execution of the predetermined symbol variation display based on the specific variation pattern. By performing the specific effect display, it is possible to extend and display an unexpected and novel effect that gives a sense of a transition to a state advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible for the player to perform an interesting performance, so that the fun of the game can be dramatically improved.
In this case, even if the player misses the reduced display of the number of holds, the specific effect display is extended and continuous, so that a transition to a state advantageous to the player can be anticipated. It is possible to maintain interest.

  According to the present invention, when the variable display in the hold state is finished, and the next variable display that is held is executed, an unexpected and novel display is presented, thereby providing an interesting effect for the player. This makes it possible to realize a gaming machine that can dramatically improve the interest of the game.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The top view which shows the structure of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. The top view which shows the structure of the LED unit arrange | positioned by the back side of the game board. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit constructed | assembled in the board | substrate unit of the pachinko gaming machine. (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold | maintenance in a main control circuit, (d)-(f) is a figure which shows the display mode of a hold | maintenance in a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the main process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the main process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol control process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation time management process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the hit start interval management process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening in the main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the big winning opening release process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the hit end interval process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol game completion | finish process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the switch input process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch check process in a main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the main process in a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the command analysis process in a sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation pattern determination process in a sub-control circuit. The flowchart which shows the special symbol effect start process in a sub-control circuit. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table managed in the main control circuit. The figure which shows an example of the basic specification of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the production table managed in the sub-control circuit.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is assumed as the gaming machine.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment includes a main body frame (wooden frame) 4 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 2 to a gaming machine island (not shown), and a main body frame 4. The base door 6 pivotally supported on the front side of the door, the glass door 8 pivotally supported on the front upper side of the base door 6, and the lower front side of the base door 6 (the lower side of the glass door 8) ) Disposed in the plate unit 10, the game board 12, an effect display device (liquid crystal display device such as an LCD) 14 for effect display of an image, a launching device 16, a payout unit 18, and a substrate unit 20. It is configured with.

  In the center of the glass door 8, an opening 8a having a substantially rectangular shape is formed, and a transparent protective glass 22 having transparency is disposed in the opening 8a. The protective glass 22 is disposed so as to face the front side of the game board 12 (see FIG. 2) and cover the front side of the game board 12 in a state where the glass door 8 is closed.

  The dish unit 10 has, on its front side, an upper dish 10a that accepts lending balls and prize balls, and a lower dish 10b that is provided on the lower side of the upper dish 10a and catches game balls overflowing when the upper dish 10a is full. Is provided. The dish unit 10 is configured as a unit body in which the upper dish 10a and the lower dish 10b are integrated.

  The game board 12 is disposed on the front upper side of the base door 6 so as to face the back side of the protective glass 22 in a state where the glass door 8 is closed. The game board 12 is entirely formed of a permeable member, and various transparent members such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin can be applied as the permeable member. it can. In addition, on the front side of the game board 12, a game area 12a (see FIG. 2) in which a game ball (not shown) can roll down is configured.

The effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 is disposed on the upper front side of the base door 6 so as to face the back side of the game board 12 formed of a transparent member (see FIG. 2). .
The effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 produces various images relating to the game (for example, various images such as effect symbols, effect images, decorative symbols, etc.) on the front side (surface facing the game board 12). A display area 14a (see FIG. 2) that can be displayed (also referred to as variable display) is provided.

  Further, on the back side of the game board 12, a hollow spacer 24 (see FIG. 2) having a shape along the outer peripheral edge of the effect display device 14 (display area 14a) is protruded. A space (gap) for securing a flow path of the game ball that tumbles down the game area 12a of the game board 12 between the back side of the game board 12 and the front side of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14. Is configured. The space (gap) can be set to a size (value) according to the purpose of use according to the protrusion amount of the spacer 24. Further, the spacer 24 may be formed entirely or partially from a material having transparency, or may be formed from a material having no transparency.

  The launcher 16 includes a panel body 16a for disposing the launcher 16 on the lower right side of the front surface of the base door 6 (lower right side of the glass door 8), and a launcher disposed on the front side of the panel body 16a. The handle 16h is disposed on the back side of the panel body 16a, and includes a launching solenoid (not shown) that is a driving device for launching a game ball. In the state where the launching device 16 is disposed on the lower right side of the front surface of the base door 6 (lower right side of the glass door 8), the panel body 16a is integrated adjacent to the above-described dish unit 10.

  The firing handle 16h includes a touch sensor (not shown) provided on the periphery thereof and a lever 16L that can rotate clockwise. A firing volume (not shown) is provided inside the firing handle 16h to change the power supplied to the firing solenoid by changing the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the lever 16L. The touch sensor has a function of detecting that the launch handle 16h is gripped by the player when, for example, the player's finger touches the touch sensor.

  Here, when the lever 16L of the firing handle 16h is rotated in the clockwise direction, the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the amount of rotation (rotation angle), and the power corresponding to the changed resistance value is supplied to the firing solenoid. Supplied. At this time, the launch solenoid is driven and controlled by the supplied electric power, so that the game ball stored in the upper plate 10a is launched toward the game area 12a of the game board 12 at a predetermined timing.

  When a game ball rolling down the game area 12a wins a prize (for example, wins a general prize port 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d, which will be described later), a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the payout unit 18 by the board unit 20. It is taken out and supplied to the upper plate 10a. The payout unit 18 includes a main control circuit Ec and a sub control circuit Fc (see FIG. 5) which will be described later, and the board unit 20 includes a payout device 88 (see FIG. 5) which will be described later. Both are arranged on the back side of the base door 6.

  In addition, the glass door 8 described above is provided with lamps 26 on both sides of the upper portion thereof for effecting a game by light (for example, blinking or lighting to indicate to the player that the player is in a big hit or reach). It is installed. On the other hand, the above-described dish unit 10 is provided with a speaker 28 for producing a game by sound on both sides of the upper dish 10a, and the player performs a lending operation for a game ball on the upper dish 10a. A ball lending operation panel 30 is provided for this purpose. Note that various game effects by the lamp 26 and the speaker 28 are controlled by the board unit 20.

“About Game Board 12”
As shown in FIG. 3, on the front side of the game board 12, an outer rail 32a that defines (partitions and demarcates) a game area 12a in which a game ball can roll and flow, and an inner side of the outer rail 32a are opposed to each other. A guide rail 32 composed of the inner rail 32b is constructed. In this case, the game ball launched by the firing solenoid (not shown) of the launching device 16 described above is guided along the guide rail 32 (between the outer rail 32a and the inner rail 32b), and then in the game area 12a. It flows out to the upper side.

  A stage 34 having a substantially inverted L shape is disposed on the upper side of the game area 12a, and the game ball that has flowed out to the upper side of the game area 12a has its rolling flow downward direction left and right. It is distributed to. More specifically, a game ball that has flowed out to the upper side of the game area 12a collides with a plurality of game nails (not shown), a stage 34, and the like disposed at the outflow destination, so that the left side of the stage 34 The system is divided into a system that rolls down the path (so-called left-handed) and a system that rolls down the right-side path (so-called right-handed).

  In the game area 12a, a first start winning opening 36 is provided at the center of the lower portion and below the stage 34. Further, a passing gate 38 and a second starting winning port 40 positioned below the passing gate 38 are disposed above the first starting winning opening 36 and on the right path of the stage 34. Note that a game ball passes through the passing gate 38, and based on the lottery result performed at that time, a tongue-like member 40b (electric tulip or attacker) of a second start winning port 40 (ordinary electric accessory 40a) described later may be used. ) Protrudes (opens), it becomes easy to win (pass) the game ball into the second start winning opening 40.

  The second start winning opening 40 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 40a, and the ordinary electric accessory 40a has a tongue-like member 40b that projects and retracts in the front-rear direction with respect to the surface of the game board 12. Is provided. In this case, when the tongue-like member 40b protrudes, the game ball riding on the tongue-like member 40b can easily win the second start winning opening 40, while the tongue-like member 40b is retracted. It is impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 40. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 40a is not limited to the one that protrudes and retracts the tongue-like member 40b, but, for example, one that opens and closes a pair of blade members (that is, an electric tulip) or one that opens and closes a lid (that is, Attacker).

  A plurality of game nails 42 are arranged along the direction crossing the lower region of the right path below the right path of the stage 34 and above the right side of the first start winning opening 36. For this reason, the game balls that have tumbled down the right path of the stage 34 are regulated by the plurality of game nails 42 such that the direction of the tumbling flow avoids the first start winning opening 36 and the first start winning prize. Winning (passing) to the mouth 36 is impossible.

  In the game area 12a, a large winning port 44 is formed immediately below the first start winning port 36, and a shutter 44a for opening and closing the large winning port 44 is disposed. Further, an out-port 46 for discharging a game ball that has tumbled down the game area 12a without winning a prize, for example, is arranged directly below the big winning opening 44 and at the lowermost part of the game area 12a. It is installed.

  In the game area 12 a, three general winning ports 48 a, 48 b, 48 c are arranged on the lower side of the left path of the stage 34 and on the upper left side of the big winning port 44, and on the right side of the stage 34. One general winning port 48d is disposed on the lower side of the path and above the right side of the big winning port 44. In this case, the three general winning ports 48 a, 48 b, 48 c are arranged inclined at predetermined intervals along the direction from the lower side of the left path of the stage 34 toward the big winning port 44. In the drawing, four general winning ports 48a, 48b, 48c, and 48d are shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type (model) of the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the configuration of the gaming area 12a Accordingly, the number can be increased or decreased, and the arrangement can be changed.

  Furthermore, the display area of the LED unit 50 is provided in the game area 12a below the three general winning openings 48a, 48b, 48c and on the left side of the large winning opening 44. Specifically, the LED unit 50 is disposed in a space (gap) secured between the back side of the game board 12 and the front side of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 by the spacer 24 described above. Has been. In this case, since the gaming board 12 is entirely formed of a transmissive member, the LED unit 50 on the back side is displayed through the gaming area 12a and is visible from the front side of the gaming area 12a. It has become.

“LED unit 50”
As shown in FIG. 4, the LED unit 50 includes a special symbol display device 52, a normal symbol display device 54, first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b, and first special symbol hold display LEDs 58a and 58b. And second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d. The special symbol display device 52 includes 16 special symbol display LEDs, and the normal symbol display device 54 includes two normal symbol display LEDs 54a and 54b. In addition, the arrangement configuration of each LED of the LED unit 50 is an example, and the technical scope of the invention is not limited thereby.

  The special symbol display device 52 configured with 16 special symbol display LEDs is divided into two groups each consisting of eight LEDs. One LED group performs a variable display in response to a winning (passing) of a game ball at the first start winning opening 36 (FIG. 3), and the other LED group has a second starting winning opening 40. Fluctuation display is performed when a game ball wins (passes) to (FIG. 3). For convenience of explanation, one LED group is referred to as a first special symbol display device 52a (FIG. 5), and the other LED group is referred to as a second special symbol display device 52b (FIG. 5).

  The LEDs of the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b perform a variable display that repeatedly turns on and off in units of groups when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied. At this time, a display pattern formed by turning on / off the eight LEDs is stopped and displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as an identification symbol). Here, when the special symbol displayed in a stopped state is in a specific stop display mode, the gaming state shifts from a normal gaming state to a winning gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. Note that the variation time of the special symbol, its stop display mode, and the like are determined by the main CPU 74 (FIG. 5) of the main control circuit Ec described later.

  When the winning game state is reached, the shutter 44a (FIG. 3) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball is easily received in the special winning opening 44 (FIG. 3). In this case, the winning game includes two types: a big hit game in which a special symbol shifts to a big hit gaming state and a small hit game in which a special symbol shifts to a small hit gaming state. . In the big hit game, there is a high possibility of acquiring many balls, but in the small hit game, it is not possible to expect a lot of balls. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the current gaming state is maintained. In this way, a game in which the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  The normal symbol display device 54 performs variable display as a normal symbol by alternately turning on and off the two normal symbol display LEDs 54a and 54b. Then, after the normal symbol is variably displayed, a game in which the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 40a (FIG. 3) provided in the second start winning opening 40 is different based on the result of the stop display. It is called “ordinary symbol game”. For example, when a predetermined normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the tongue-like member 40b (FIG. 3) provided on the ordinary electric accessory 40a is in the protruding state from the retracted state for a predetermined time and gets on the tongue-like member 40b. It becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 40. On the right side of the normal symbol display device 54, a hit notification LED 50a that is lit regardless of whether a big hit or a small hit is provided. In this case, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, its stop display mode, and the like are determined by the main CPU 74 (FIG. 5) of the main control circuit Ec described later.

  The first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b are lit, extinguished, or blinking, so that the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbols that are currently held (that is, “the number of holds” “the number of holds related to the normal symbols”) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation display is held for one time, the first normal symbol hold display LED 56a is turned on, and the second normal symbol hold display LED 56b is turned off. When the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held twice, the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b are both lit, and the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held three times. The first normal symbol hold display LED 56a blinks and the second normal symbol hold display LED 56b lights up. When the execution of the normal symbol variation display is held four times, both the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b blink.

  The first special symbol hold display LEDs 58a and 58b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d are lit, extinguished, or blinking, so that the number of executions of the variable symbols that are currently held is displayed (ie, “the number of holds”). "" Holding number for special symbol "). Here, the display mode of the number of reservations regarding the special symbols by the first special symbol hold display LEDs 58a and 58b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d is based on the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b described above. Since it is the same as the display mode of the number of reserved symbols of ordinary symbols, the description thereof is omitted.

"About the production display device (liquid crystal display device) 14"
In the display area 14a (FIG. 2) of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14, the effect image related to the special symbol variably displayed by the LEDs of the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b described above is displayed in the game. The effect is displayed as an image. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is assumed as the effect display device 14, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or the like may be applied.

  For example, during the special symbol variation display by the LEDs of the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, a predetermined number ( For example, an effect identification symbol consisting of 1 to 8) is effect-displayed (variable display). In addition, the special symbols that are variably displayed by the LEDs of the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b are stopped and displayed, and the effect identification symbols are also displayed in the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14. Stopped display.

  In addition, in the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, when the special symbol that has been changed and stopped is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is “winning”, Effect display (variable display) is performed in the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14.

  For example, in any one of the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to, for example, a “big hit” that can acquire many outgoing balls, The combination of effect identification symbols displayed in the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 is stopped in a state where all the same symbols are arranged in a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbol rows). In addition, the effect image for the big hit is effect-displayed in the display area 14a. In the case of hits where it is difficult to obtain a ball (for example, small hits, 15-round hit big hits, 16-round hit big hits), an effect image that allows the player to grasp that “win” is displayed in the display area It is not necessary to display the effect on 14a.

"About the passing gate 38"
The passage gate 38 (FIG. 3) is provided with a passage gate switch 60 (FIG. 5) for detecting (detecting) that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 38. In this case, a winning lottery is performed based on the detection (detection) of the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 38 by the passing gate switch 60, and a variation pattern based on the lottery result is determined. Based on the determined variation pattern, the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display device 54 (ordinary symbol display LEDs 54a and 54b) is executed (started).

  Here, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 38 during the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display device 54 (normal symbol display LEDs 54a, 54b), until the normal symbol in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display when another game ball passes through the passing gate 38 is put on hold. At this time, for example, when the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b are turned on, off, or blinking, the number of executions of fluctuation display of the currently held normal symbols (that is, “hold number”, “normal” "Number of holds for symbol") is displayed. Thereafter, when the normal symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol display of the normal symbol held is executed (started). When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, an effect image that causes the player to grasp that the normal symbol lottery is won is displayed in the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 (FIG. 2). You may display the effect.

“Regarding the general winning openings 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d”
In the general winning ports 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d (FIG. 3), general winning port switches 62a, 62b, 62a, 62b, which detect (detect) that a game ball has won (passed) the general winning ports 48a to 48d, respectively. 62c and 62d (FIG. 5) are provided. In this case, when winning (passing) of game balls to the general winning ports 48a to 48d is detected (detected) by the general winning port switches 62a to 62d, a predetermined number of gaming balls are placed in the upper plate 10a (see FIG. Paid out in 1).

“About the 1st start winning entrance 36”
The first start winning opening 36 (FIG. 3) is provided with a winning area (not shown), and the first starting winning opening switch 64 (FIG. 5) is provided in the winning area. In this case, a winning lottery is performed based on the detection (detection) of the game ball winning (passing) to the first starting winning opening 36 by the first starting winning opening switch 64, and the lottery result is displayed. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation display of the special symbol by the LED of the first special symbol display device 52a described above is executed (started). Note that when a winning (passing) of a game ball to the first start winning opening 36 is detected (detected) by the first start winning opening switch 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 10a. .

  Here, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 36 during the variation display of the special symbol, the other game balls remain in the first start winning opening 36 until the special symbol being displayed in a change state is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of fluctuation display of normal symbols at the time of winning is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol being displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol display of the special symbol that has been suspended is executed (started). For the convenience of the following description, the special symbol that is variably displayed by the LED of the first special symbol display device 52a based on the winning of the game ball at the first start winning port 36 is referred to as “first special symbol”. .

“About the 2nd starting prize opening 40”
The second start winning opening 40 (FIG. 3) is provided with a winning area (not shown), and the second starting winning opening switch 66 (FIG. 5) is provided in the winning area. In this case, a winning lottery is performed based on the detection (detection) of the game ball winning (passing) to the second starting winning port 40 by the second starting winning port switch 66, and the lottery result is displayed. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation display of the special symbol by the LED of the second special symbol display device 52b described above is executed (started).

  Further, in the ordinary electric accessory 40a (FIG. 3) provided in the second start winning opening 40, the tongue-like member 40b is moved to the second start winning opening 40 by the start winning opening solenoid 68 (FIG. 5). Drive control is performed in a protruding state where winning is easy or a drawing state where winning is not possible. When a winning (passing) of the game ball to the second start winning opening 40 is detected (detected) by the second start winning opening switch 66, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 10a. .

  Here, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 40 during the variation display of the special symbol, the other game balls are placed in the second start winning opening 40 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of fluctuation display of normal symbols at the time of winning is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol being displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol display of the special symbol that has been suspended is executed (started). For the convenience of the following description, the special symbol that is variably displayed by the LED of the second special symbol display device 52b based on the winning of the game ball at the second start winning port 40 is referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  By the way, in the first special symbol display device 52a and the second special symbol display device 52b, the special symbols are not variably displayed at the same time. In this case, for example, prioritizing the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 40 over the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 36, the special symbol change display by the LED of the second special symbol display device 52b. May be executed (started). Or you may perform (start) the fluctuation | variation display contrary to this.

About the number of holds
In the state where the display of the special symbol and the normal symbol is performed as described above, the winning (passing) of the game ball to the first and second starting winning ports 36 and 40 and the passing gate 38 is the first and second starting. Execution (start) of fluctuation display of a predetermined symbol (special symbol, normal symbol) triggered by winning (passing) of the game ball when detected (detected) by the award opening switch 64, 66 or the passing gate switch 60 The number of holds that can be held (that is, the number of times the execution (start) of the variable display of a predetermined symbol can be held) is set in advance up to four times. In this case, a maximum of eight hold is possible, and the hold state (the number of holds) is the first special symbol hold display LED 58a, 58b and the second special symbol hold display LED 58c, 58d, or the first, second. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b are lit, extinguished, or blinking so as to be visible.

  For example, assuming that the special symbol game “first special symbol” is held four times, information on the special symbol game corresponding to the “first special symbol” in the variable display is the main control circuit Ec ( For example, the information on the special symbol game for the four reserved times stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 78: FIG. 5) is stored as the first special symbol start. The storage areas (1) to (4) are stored and managed as startup storage information.

  Similarly, the special symbol game “second special symbol” also corresponds to the “second special symbol” in the variable display, assuming that the special symbol game “second special symbol” is held four times. Information on the special symbol game is stored as start memory information in a second special symbol start memory area (0) of a main control circuit Ec (for example, main RAM 78: FIG. 5), which will be described later. Information on the special symbol game for the batch is stored and managed as start memory information in the second special symbol start memory areas (1) to (4).

"About the big prize opening 44"
In the big winning opening 44 (FIG. 3), the shutter 44a is driven and controlled by the big winning opening solenoid 70 (FIG. 5) into an open state where the game ball can be easily received or a closed state where the game ball cannot be received. . In this case, in the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, when the special symbols that are changed and stopped are in a specific stop display mode, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the shutter 44a is By being controlled to be in the open state, the special winning opening 44 is in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received.

  In addition, the special winning opening 44 is provided with a count switch 72 (FIG. 5) for counting the number of passing game balls in a game ball passing area (not shown) formed on the back side of the shutter 44a. In this case, the shutter 44a remains in the game ball passage area until a predetermined number (for example, 7) of game balls wins (passes) or until a predetermined time (for example, about 0.1 second or 30 seconds) elapses. Drive control is performed in an open state.

  In this case, in the open state of the shutter 44a, the shutter 44a is driven and controlled to be closed when either a predetermined number of winning (passing) to the big prize opening 44 or a predetermined time has passed. As a result, the special winning opening 44 is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be received. Note that when a winning (passing) of game balls to the big winning opening 44 is detected (detected) by the count switch 72, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 10a.

  By the way, a game in which the special winning opening 44 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball for a predetermined (constant) time is referred to as a “round game”. In this case, the shutter 44a is driven and controlled in an open state during a round game, and is controlled in a closed state between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. The first round game may be referred to as the first round, the second round as the second round, or the like. Furthermore, when the shutter 44a opens and closes a plurality of times in one round (first round), each time when the shutter 44a is opened may be referred to as a predetermined (constant) time.

  Here, when the round game of the first round is finished, there is a case where it can continue to the next round game and a case where it cannot. In this case, when it is possible to continue to the next round game, the shutter 44a that is driven and controlled from the open state to the closed state is driven and controlled to the open state during the next round game. On the other hand, when it is not possible to continue to the next round game, the game that is played until the end of the (final) round game is called “special game” or “hit game”.

  In the present embodiment, all the big hit games are continued up to 15 rounds. Further, in the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, when the special symbols that are changed and stopped are in a specific stop display mode and the gaming state is shifted to the small hit gaming state, The shutter 44a is driven and controlled so that 44 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball 15 or 16 times. In this case, the small hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 44 is opened 15 times or 16 times, and there is no concept of a round game like the big win game.

"About short-time condition"
In addition, after the big hit game ends, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery becomes a high probability state, and the holding ball of the special symbol game is supported by the normal electric accessory 40a (FIG. 3) provided in the second start winning opening 40. There is a case of shifting to a “short-time state” where it is easy to accumulate. Here, in the short-time state, passing the game ball through the passing gate 38 (FIG. 3) is a condition for executing the normal symbol lottery.

  In this case, it is preferable to advance the game while making a “right hit” to roll the game ball down the right path of the stage 34 (FIG. 3). When a big hit occurs in the right-handed state, the game ball can be won (passed) through the big winning opening 44 by continuing the “right-handed” as it is. When the support by the ordinary electric accessory 40a cannot be received, it is preferable to advance the game while “left-handed” to roll the game ball down the left path of the stage 34.

"Electric configuration of gaming machine (Pachinko machine 2)"
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 2 is provided with a main control circuit Ec that controls the game and a sub-control circuit Fc that controls the performance according to the progress of the game. The circuit Ec and the sub control circuit Fc are constructed in the board unit 20 (FIG. 2).

  The main control circuit Ec includes a main CPU 74, a main ROM 76 (read only memory) connected to the main CPU 74, and a main RAM 78 (read / write memory). Various types of programs are stored in the main ROM 76 according to programs stored in the main ROM 76. It has a function to execute processing.

  The main ROM 76 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 2 by the main CPU 74, various tables, and the like. The main RAM 78 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 76. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 78 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 74. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit Ec includes an initial reset circuit 80 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a command output port 82 for supplying a command to a sub control circuit Fc described later. Further, the main control circuit Ec includes a backup capacitor 84. The backup capacitor 84 holds various data stored in the main ROM 76 by quickly supplying power to, for example, the main RAM 78 when power is interrupted. Used to do. The main control circuit Ec is provided with an I / O port (not shown). The I / O port transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 74 and outputs signals from the main CPU 74. Has a function of transmitting the message to various devices.

Various devices are connected to the main control circuit Ec.
For example, as various devices in response to a signal from the main control circuit Ec, first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b that perform variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, normal symbols as identification information in a normal symbol game Normal symbol display device 54 that performs variable display, normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b that display the variable symbol hold display number in the normal symbol game, and a first symbol that displays the variable symbol hold display number in the special symbol game. Special symbol hold display LEDs 58a and 58b and second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d are connected.

  For example, when the game ball passes through the pass gate 38, the game ball is supplied to the pass gate switch 60 and the general winning ports 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d that supply a predetermined detection (detection) signal to the main control circuit Ec. When winning (passing), a game ball wins (passes) the general winning opening switches 62a, 62b, 62c, 62d and the first start winning opening 36 that supply a predetermined detection (detection) signal to the main control circuit Ec. ), A predetermined detection (detection) signal is supplied to the main control circuit Ec. When a game ball wins (passes) the first start winning port switch 64 and the second starting winning port 40, Driving control of the second winning prize opening switch 66 for supplying a detection (detection) signal to the main control circuit Ec, the starting prize opening solenoid 68 for bringing the tongue-like member 40b of the ordinary electric accessory 40a into a protruding state or a retracted state, and the shutter 44a. Let When the game ball passes through the game ball passage area in the big start winning port solenoid 70 and the big winning port 44 that opens or closes the big winning port 44, a predetermined detection (detection) signal is main-controlled. A count switch 72 is connected to the circuit Ec.

  In addition, a payout / firing control circuit 86 is connected to the main control circuit Ec. The payout / launch control circuit 86 is connected to a payout device 88 for paying out game balls, a launch device 16 for launching game balls, and a card unit 90. The card lending operation panel 30 is connected to the card unit 90, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 90 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 86 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit Ec and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 90, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 88. The payout device 88 is caused to pay out the game ball. Also, the payout / firing control circuit 86 is configured such that when the firing handle 16h (FIG. 1) is gripped by the player and the lever 16L is pivoted in the clockwise direction, the launching device is in accordance with the pivoting angle. Electric power is supplied to 16 launch solenoids (not shown), and control is performed to launch game balls.

  The main control circuit Ec is connected to the sub control circuit Fc via the command output port 82. The sub control circuit Fc is a lamp 26 including a display control in the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit Ec, a control related to the sound generated from the speaker 28, and a decoration lamp. And control various LEDs.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit Ec to the sub control circuit Fc, and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit Fc to the main control circuit Ec. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and a signal may be transmitted from the sub control circuit Fc to the main control circuit Ec. The main control circuit Ec is connected with, for example, a backup clear switch 92 that clears backup data in the event of a power interruption in accordance with an operation of a game hall administrator.

  The sub control circuit Fc includes a sub CPU 94, a program ROM 96, a work RAM 98, a display control circuit 100 for performing display control in the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14, and a sound control circuit 102 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 28. A lamp 26 including a decorative lamp, a lamp / LED control circuit 104 for controlling various LEDs, and a command input port 106 for inputting a command supplied from the main control circuit Ec to the sub CPU 94. Various effects according to the progress of the game are executed in accordance with the command from Ec.

  The sub CPU 94 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 96. In particular, the sub CPU 94 controls the sub control circuit Fc in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit Ec. In this case, the program ROM 96 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 2 by the sub CPU 94 and various tables (for example, various effect tables shown in FIG. 28), and is managed by the sub CPU 94. Yes. The work RAM 98 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 94. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 98 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 94, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 100 is a circuit that performs display control of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14, and includes an image data processor (VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  In this case, the display control circuit 100 performs various processes for effect display of various images on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 according to the data supplied from the sub CPU 94. The display control circuit 100 also displays, for example, various image data such as decorative design image data indicating a decorative design, background image data, and presentation image data in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 94. In order to display an effect on the liquid crystal display device 14, it is temporarily stored in a frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 100 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 at a predetermined timing, whereby the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 is supplied. Various images are displayed. In other words, the display control circuit 100 performs control to display an image related to the game on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14.

  The audio control circuit 102 includes a sound source IC that performs audio-related control, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (AMP) that amplifies the audio signal, and the like. The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 28.

  In this case, the sound source IC selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 94. The sound source IC reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the read audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the amplifier (AMP). The amplifier (AMP) amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 28.

  The lamp / LED control circuit 104 includes a lamp 26, a drive circuit for supplying various LED control signals, and a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main ROM 76 of the main control circuit Ec and the program ROM 96 of the sub control circuit Fc are used as storage means for storing programs, various tables, and the like. Another embodiment may be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium provided with a control unit. For example, a program, various tables, and the like may be stored in a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs and the like may not be stored in advance, but may be downloaded and stored in the work RAM 98 after the power is turned on. In this case, the program or the like may be stored in separate storage media.

“Characteristic configuration and operational effects of the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment”
As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment, for example, when the ball lending operation panel 30 is operated, the operation signal output from the ball lending operation panel 30 is It is transmitted to the card unit 90 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 2. At this time, the payout / launch control circuit 86 built in the pachinko gaming machine 2 pays out based on the prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit Ec and the lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 90. The device 88 is driven and controlled.

  Thus, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the payout unit 18 (FIG. 2) by the payout device 88 and supplied to the upper plate 10a of the pachinko gaming machine 2. When the lever 16L of the firing handle 16h is rotated in the clockwise direction in a state where the game ball is supplied to the upper plate 10a, the dispensing / firing control circuit 86 drives and controls a firing solenoid (not shown) of the launching device 16. As a result, the game ball is launched into the game area 12 a of the game board 12.

  Then, the game balls rolling down the game area 12a are directed to predetermined passing portions (for example, the general winning ports 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d, the first and second starting winning ports 36, 40, the passing gate 38). When winning (passing), this is detected by the game ball passage detecting means (for example, first and second start winning port switches 64, 66, general winning port switches 62a, 62b, 62c, 62d, passing gate switch 60). Based on the detection, the payout / launch control circuit 86 drives and controls the payout device 88 in accordance with the prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit Ec. The game ball is paid out and supplied to the upper plate 10a.

  Further, based on the fact that the winning (passing) of the game ball to the predetermined passing portion is detected by the above-described game ball passage detecting means, the variation pattern determining means (for example, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec) The lottery (for example, a big hit lottery) is performed, and a predetermined variation pattern (for example, a display mode of symbols) is determined based on the lottery result. Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, symbol display means (for example, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec, the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, and the normal symbol display device 54). , Display variation of a predetermined symbol.

  For example, a game ball has won the first start winning opening 36 (or the second start winning opening 40), and this is detected by the first start winning opening switch 64 (or the second start winning opening switch 66). Based on this, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec performs a lottery lottery. Then, based on the lottery result at that time, when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is established, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec drives and controls the first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b. On the LEDs (FIG. 4) of the special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, a variable display that repeatedly turns on and off in units of two groups each consisting of eight LEDs is performed. At this time, the display pattern formed by turning on / off each of the eight LEDs is stopped and displayed as a special symbol.

  Here, in a state in which the predetermined symbol (special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, when the above-described game ball passage detecting unit detects a winning (passing) of the game ball to the predetermined passing portion, the holding unit ( For example, the main CPU 74 and the main RAM 78) of the main control circuit Ec are variably displayed by the symbol display means based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means when the winning (passing) of the game ball is detected. The execution of the variable display of symbols (special symbols) is suspended, and the number of suspensions held is managed with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  At this time, the number of holds managed by the hold means is the hold display means (for example, the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b, the first and second special symbols controlled by the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec). Displayed on the symbol hold display LEDs 58a, 58b and 58c, 58d or the effect display device 14) controlled by the sub-control circuit Fc. The hold display means includes display control means (for example, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec, the sub CPU 94 of the sub control circuit Fc, the display control circuit 100 that can be controlled by these CPUs 74, 94, lamps / LEDs). It is controlled by the control circuit 104).

  For example, in a state where the above-described special symbol variation display is performed, a game ball wins the first start winning opening 36 (or the second start winning opening 40), which is the first start winning opening switch 64. (Or when detected by the second start winning opening switch 66), the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec suspends execution of the variable symbol display to be performed based on the winning ball, and suspends the execution. The number of holds is managed with a predetermined number as the upper limit (for example, stored and managed as start storage information corresponding to the current number of holds in the start storage area of the main RAM 78). Note that such a hold management process is executed by the main CPU 74 using a hold management process program stored in the main ROM 76 with the main RAM 78 as a work area.

  At this time, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec controls the first special symbol hold display LEDs 58a and 58b (or the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d), and the first special symbol hold display LEDs 58a and 58b (or When the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c, 58d) are turned on, off, or blinking, the number of executions of the variable symbol special display currently held (ie, “the number of holds”, “the number of holds related to special symbols”) ) Is displayed. In addition, in such a hold number display process, the hold number display processing program stored in the main ROM 76 is executed by the main CPU 74 using the main RAM 78 as a work area.

  Further, the fluctuation pattern determined by the above-described fluctuation pattern determination means, the number of holds managed by the above-described hold means (that is, the start storage information), and information on various commands set in the main RAM 78 are as follows: Information is transmitted to the sub control circuit Fc by information transmission means (for example, the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec, the command output port 82). In this information transmission process, an information transmission process program stored in the main ROM 76 is executed by the main CPU 74 using the main RAM 78 as a work area, whereby the above-described various information is transferred from the command output port 82 to the sub-control circuit Fc. Sent to.

  At this time, in the sub-control circuit Fc, based on the received various information, the above-described display control means (ie, the sub-CPU 94 of the sub-control circuit Fc, the display control circuit 100 that can be controlled by the sub-CPU 94, the lamp / LED) The control circuit 104) controls the above-described hold display means (that is, the effect display device 14 controlled by the sub control circuit Fc). As a result, the display area 14a (FIG. 2) of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 and other various LED display units (not shown) are effect-displayed as a display mode in which the current number of holds can be visually recognized.

  In this case, the hold display means includes effect display means (that is, an effect display device 14 controlled by the sub-control circuit Fc) for effect display of various images based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means. The display control means causes the effect display means (effect display device 14) to display the number of holds (starting storage information) managed by the hold means as various images.

  Then, the display control means is determined based on the lottery result compared to the case where the lottery result by the variation pattern determining means is lost in the number of holds (starting storage information) managed by the holding means. Hold (starting storage information: starting storage information: high probability (for example, coefficient, lottery value)) and enabling a transition to a state advantageous to the player (for example, big hit, surprise, small hit, short time, etc.) In the case of execution of variation display of a predetermined symbol that is variably displayed by the symbol display means based on the specific variation pattern in the case where data for executing “prefetching effect” described later is included) Alternatively, before the execution, the effect display means (effect display device 14) is caused to perform effect display for simultaneously reducing various images corresponding to at least two or more holding numbers.

  Here, in the variation pattern determination means described above, a variation pattern determination table that is stored (constructed and input) and managed in advance in the main ROM 76 of the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) and other storage areas (not shown). A predetermined variation pattern is determined by lottery based on FIG. The variation pattern determination table includes, for example, variation patterns A to Z and variation patterns A to Z determined based on a lottery result by the variation pattern determination means at the time of big hit, at the time of hitting, at the time of small hit, and at the time of losing. The fluctuation time of a predetermined (specific) symbol to be variably displayed based on it, the probability (coefficient, lottery value) that the fluctuation patterns A to Z are determined by lottery, etc. are set (defined).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 26), the probability that a specific variation pattern (any of A to Z) is determined based on the lottery result by the variation pattern determination means is the big hit, the sudden hit, the small hit. The time is determined based on the relative evaluation of the coefficient (lottery value) between the variation pattern determination tables at the time of losing (that is, whether the mutual coefficient is high or low). In this case, in the variation pattern determination table, the coefficient (lottery value) of the variation pattern determination table in the other (big hit, sudden hit, small hit) compared to the coefficient (lottery value) of the variation pattern determination table at the time of losing Is set high. Thereby, the probability (coefficient, lottery value) that a specific fluctuation pattern (any of A to Z) at the time of big hit, sudden hit, or small hit is determined based on the lottery result by the fluctuation pattern determining means is The lottery result is set higher than in the case of losing.

  In this case, on the basis of the setting (condition) of the coefficient (lottery value) described above, among the number of holdings (starting storage information) managed by the holding means, a state advantageous for the player (big hit, surprise, small hit) The display control means described above determines whether or not there is a hold related to a specific variation pattern (any of A to Z) that enables the transition to (). It should be noted that the determination processing for the presence / absence of the hold related to the specific variation pattern (any one of A to Z) is executed by the sub CPU 94 by the determination processing program stored in the program ROM 96 using the work RAM 98 as a work area. Is done.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the second special symbol hold display LED 58c is obtained when the game ball is won (passed) twice at the second start winning opening 40 in the state where the above-described special symbol variation display is performed. , 58d are turned on (FIG. 6 (a)), and various information relating to the variation pattern and the number of suspensions related to the hold are transmitted from the main control circuit Ec to the sub-control circuit Fc. When the CPU 94 controls the display control circuit 100, the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 is effect-displayed as various images in which the current number of holds can be visually recognized (FIG. 6 (d)).

  In this case, in the display area 14a, as an example of various images for displaying the number of holds, the display of the number of holds for the first special symbol and the effect display of the number of holds for the second special symbol are divided into four, respectively. One hold number is displayed. Here, because the game ball has won twice at the second start winning opening 40, it is displayed as two black circle images P1 and P2 that can be visually confirmed that the number of reserved second special symbols is currently “2”. Has been. On the other hand, the white circle image W is an effect display image in a non-holding state (that is, there is no winning in the variable display).

  In addition, although the black circle image P1 and P2 were applied as an example of an effect display image of the number of reservations, and the white circle image W was applied as an example of an effect display image in a non-hold state, the present invention is not limited to this. By appropriately using various images such as a square, numbers and marks, or other moving images and still images, it is possible to produce and display a display mode in which at least two or more hold numbers are simultaneously reduced. In short, as long as the current reserved number is visually recognizable, the format and type of the image (including color and color) and the effect display method are not limited.

  Here, among the two holding numbers (in other words, in the second special symbol holding display LEDs 58c and 58d that are lit), the player is in an advantageous state (big hit, surprise, small hit) When it is determined that a hold related to a specific variation pattern (any of A to Z) that enables the transition to is included, the variation display of the special symbol that is variably displayed based on the specific variation pattern At the time of execution or before the execution, effect display is performed in the display area 14a to simultaneously reduce the black circle images P1 and P2 corresponding to at least two or more reserved numbers. Note that in such a hold number reduction process, the hold number reduction process program stored in the program ROM 96 is executed by the sub CPU 94 using the work RAM 98 as a work area.

  More specifically, for example, in the two holding numbers displayed by turning on the second special symbol holding display LEDs 58c and 58d (and the effect display of the black circle images P1 and P2 in the display area 14a), for example, the second winning prize The hold (second special symbol hold display LED 58d, hold displayed by the black circle image P2) is the hold related to the specific variation pattern (any one of A to Y). The hold related to winning (the second special symbol hold display LED 58c, the hold displayed by the black circle image P1) is a hold related to a specific variation pattern Z that can realize a variable display that satisfies a predetermined condition. As the predetermined condition, for example, in each variation pattern determination table (FIG. 26), the variation time is set to be the shortest among those that can be a specific variation pattern (any one of A to Z). The probability (coefficient, lottery value) determined based on the lottery result by the above-described fluctuation pattern determination means is set to the highest among the specific variation patterns (any one of A to Z). Etc. can be defined.

  In this case, since the information related to the predetermined fluctuation pattern related to each hold (including information related to the specific fluctuation pattern) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit Fc by the information transmitting unit described above, the sub-control circuit Fc receives the information. Based on this information, it is determined that the hold related to the second winning prize corresponds to a hold related to a specific fluctuation pattern that enables a transition to a state advantageous to the player (big hit, accuracy, or small win) (Know). Then, when the current special symbol variation display is completed and the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern corresponding to the first winning suspension is performed, the display area 14a corresponds to two suspension numbers. The black circle images P1 and P2 to be simultaneously reduced are displayed as white circle images W (FIG. 6 (e)).

  At this time, the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d are normally turned off. That is, when the change display of the special symbol based on the change pattern corresponding to the hold corresponding to the first prize is executed, the second special symbol hold display LED 58c is turned off (FIG. 6B), and the first hold is made. Then, when the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern corresponding to the second prize-holding is executed, the second special symbol retention display LED 58d is turned off (see FIG. 6 (). c)). Note that while the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d are turned off one by one, the white circle image W is continuously displayed in the display area 14a (FIGS. 6E and 6F).

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 2 of the present embodiment, when the number of holds includes a hold related to a specific change pattern, the predetermined change display is performed based on the specific change pattern. Independently from the display mode by the various symbol hold display LEDs 56a, 56b, 58a, 58b, 58c, and 58d controlled by the main control circuit Ec during or before the execution of the variable display of symbols, In the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 controlled by the control circuit Fc, it is possible to predict the transition to a state advantageous to the player by performing effect display that simultaneously reduces the number of at least two reservations. It is possible to display unexpected and novel effects.

  In this case, in the display area 14a, not only the display mode in which the black circle images P1 and P2 are the white circle images W, but also various images such as triangles and quadrilaterals, numbers and marks, or other moving images and still images. By appropriately using the image, it is possible to produce and display a display mode in which at least two or more on-hold numbers are simultaneously reduced, so that the degree of freedom of the display mode to simultaneously reduce the on-hold number can be improved. Thereby, it is possible to display an unexpected and novel effect that makes it possible to predict the transition to a state advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to produce an interesting performance for the player, and the fun of the game can be greatly improved.

  By the way, based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means (main CPU 74), the symbol display means (first and second special symbol display devices 52a and 52b, normal symbol display device 54) performs predetermined symbols (for example, special symbols). In the display area 14a of the effect display device 14, the display control means (sub CPU 94) controls the hold display means (effect display device 14) when the variable display of symbols and normal symbols is performed. In addition to the display mode of the number of holds (for example, black circle images P1, P2, white circle image W), various effects (for example, a big hit effect, a surprise effect, a small hit effect, a loss effect) based on the determined variation pattern are provided. Is displayed.

  Here, a specific variation pattern (e.g., allowing a transition to a state advantageous to the player (big hit, surprise, small hit) among the two hold numbers managed by the holding means (main CPU 74), for example. 26A and any one of A to Y in FIG. 26 and a hold related to a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, Z in FIG. 26) capable of realizing the fluctuation display satisfying the above-described predetermined condition. In the case, in the display area 14a of the effect display device 14, various effects based on a specific variation pattern (any one of A to Y) (for example, a big hit effect, a surprise effect, a small hit effect, a lose effect), Various effects based on a specific variation pattern that satisfies a predetermined condition are executed independently (without being mutually continuous) at a predetermined timing.

  However, since the above-described effect display in the display area 14a is redundant, familiar to the player, and boring without any interest, it is difficult to maintain and improve the fun of the game. End up. In addition, in the display area 14a, when an effect display that simultaneously reduces the number of two or more holdings as described above is performed, if this is missed, it is difficult to foresee a transition to a state advantageous to the player. Become.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 2 of the present embodiment, the display control means (sub CPU 94) is based on a variation pattern that is suspended before execution of variation display of a predetermined (special) symbol based on a specific variation pattern is suspended. A specific effect display that continues from the execution of the predetermined symbol variation display to the execution of the predetermined symbol variation display based on the specific variation pattern is selected, and the selected specific effect display is displayed as a hold display means (effect Display device 14). Note that such effect display processing is executed by the sub CPU 94 using the effect display processing program stored in the program ROM 96 with the work RAM 98 as a work area.

  In addition, as a specific effect display, for example, a display mode that continuously displays from a loss effect to a big hit effect (or a surprise effect or a small hit effect), a continuous story effect, or a behavior by various characters In short, the display mode may be any display mode that can extend and display an unexpected and novel effect that gives a sense of a transition to a state advantageous to the player.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (d), the second prize is displayed in the two reserved numbers displayed by turning on the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c and 58d (effect display of the black circle images P1 and P2). The hold (second special symbol hold display LED 58d, the hold displayed by the black circle image P2) is a hold related to a specific variation pattern that enables a transition to a state advantageous to the player (big hit). The hold related to the second prize (the second special symbol hold display LED 58c, the hold displayed by the black circle image P1) is a hold related to a specific variation pattern capable of realizing the variation display that satisfies the above-described predetermined condition. In the display area 14a of the display device 14, execution of variation display of a predetermined symbol (for example, special symbol, normal symbol) based on the variation pattern related to the first hold (FIGS. 6B and 6E) Et al., Execution of the variable display of the special symbols based on the particular variation pattern (Fig. 6 (c), (f)) is a specific effect display continuous up to take place.

  In short, in the display area 14a, for example, the big hit based on the specific variation pattern related to the second hold from when the two hold displayed in the black circle images P1 and P2 disappear at the same time and both become the white circle image W. Until the effect (the effect on the display area 14a) is executed, specific display effects that are mutually continuous are performed.

  Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine 2 of the present embodiment, the variation display in the state where there is a hold ends, and from the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol that is performed next, the predetermined symbol based on the specific variation pattern By displaying in the display area 14a a specific effect display that continues until the execution of the variable display is performed, an unexpected and novel effect that makes the player feel a transition to a state advantageous to the player is extended and displayed. Can do. As a result, it is possible for the player to perform an interesting performance, so that the fun of the game can be dramatically improved.

  In this case, even when the player misses the display of the decrease in the number of holds (the display mode in which the black circle images P1 and P2 are the white circle images W), the specific effect display is extended and continuously in the display area 14a. By doing so, it is possible to foresee a shift to a state advantageous to the player, so that it is possible to maintain interest in the game.

“Specific operation flow of pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment”
Hereinafter, a specific operation for realizing the characteristic operation and effect of the pachinko gaming machine 2 described above will be described according to a flowchart described in the accompanying drawings.
Here, as an example, the second special symbol display device 52b gives priority to the winning (passing) of the game ball at the second start winning port 40 over the winning (passing) of the game ball at the first starting winning port 36. Assume that the special symbol variation display by the LED is executed (started).

“Main processing of main control circuit Ec”
The main process of the main control circuit Ec will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 7, in step S10, a watchdog timer disable process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 (FIG. 5) of the main control circuit Ec executes processing for setting the watchdog timer (time measuring circuit built in the main CPU 74) to be disabled (invalid). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, input / output port setting processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes an input / output port setting process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, a process of determining whether or not the power interruption detection state is present is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for determining whether or not the power interruption detection signal is HI (high level). If the power failure detection signal is HI, the power failure detection state is determined and the process of step S12 is repeated. If the power failure detection signal is not HI, it is determined that the power failure detection state is not established. The process is moved to step S13.

  In step S13, a sub-control reception acceptance wait process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of waiting until the sub control circuit Fc (FIG. 5) receives a signal. If this process ends, the process moves to step 14.

  In step S14, RAM write permission processing is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 executes processing for permitting data writing to the main RAM 78 (FIG. 5). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, a process for determining whether or not the backup clear switch 92 (FIG. 5) is ON is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 74 determines that the backup clear switch 92 is on, it moves the process to step S24 (FIG. 8), and if it determines that the backup clear switch 92 is not on, it performs step S16. Move processing to.

  In step S16, a process for determining whether or not there is a power interruption detection flag is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 74 determines that there is a power interruption detection flag, it moves the process to step S17, and if it determines that there is no power interruption detection flag, it performs the process in step S24 (FIG. 8). Transfer.

  In step S17, processing for calculating a work damage check value is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 performs a process of checking the work area for damage and calculating a work damage check value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, processing for determining whether or not the work damage check value is a normal value is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the work damage check value is a normal value, the main CPU 74 shifts the process to step S19. When the main CPU 74 determines that the work damage check value is not a normal value, step S24 (FIG. The processing is moved to 8).

  In step S19, processing for setting 7FFEN to the stack pointer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting 7FFEN to the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, a process for initializing the work area at the time of power recovery is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for initializing a work area at the time of power recovery. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, a high probability gaming state display notification process at the time of power recovery is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a high probability gaming state display notification process at the time of power recovery. Specifically, in the case of a gaming state with a high probability of hitting a special symbol game (so-called probability variation state), a display is made to notify that the state is in a high probability state until the next jackpot occurs. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22. Note that the notification display may be configured to end at the start or end of the first fluctuation after power-on.

  In step S22, processing for transmitting a command at the time of power recovery is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of transmitting a command for returning to the gaming state at the time of power interruption to the sub-control circuit Fc. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, the CPU peripheral device is initialized. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes initial setting of devices around the main CPU 74. When this process ends, the address before power interruption, that is, the program address indicated by the program counter restored from the stack area is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in step S24, processing for setting 8000H to the stack pointer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for setting 8000H (8000 hex) in the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.

  In step S25, processing for acquiring an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of acquiring an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In step S26, processing for clearing all work areas is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for clearing all work areas. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S27.

  In step S27, processing for setting an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting an initial value of a random number related to jackpot determination. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S28.

  In step S28, processing for initializing the work area at the time of initialization of the RAM is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of initializing a work area when the main RAM 78 is initialized. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S29.

  In step S29, a process of transmitting a command for initializing the RAM is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of transmitting a command for initializing the main RAM 78 to the sub-control circuit Fc. The sub-control circuit Fc performs initialization based on the received command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S30.

  In step S30, a process for initializing the CPU peripheral device is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes initial setting of devices around the main CPU 74. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S31.

  In step S31, an interrupt prohibition process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for prohibiting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32, an initial value random number update process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of updating the initial value random number counter value. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S33.

  In step S33, an interrupt permission process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for permitting an interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, a process of updating the effect random number is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of updating the effect random number counter value. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, the main CPU 74 executes processing for determining whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more. In this processing, the main CPU 74 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 78. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more, the main CPU 74 moves the processing to step S36, and the system timer monitoring timer value. If the value is not 3 or more, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S36, a process of subtracting “3” from the system timer monitoring timer value is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of subtracting “3” from the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 78. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  In step S37, timer update processing is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 measures the waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit Ec and the sub-control circuit Fc, and the opening time of the special winning opening 44 (FIG. 3) that is opened when a big hit occurs. For example, a process for updating various timers such as a big prize opening time timer is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S38.

  In step S38, a special symbol control process is executed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 74 executes a special symbol control process. In this case, the main CPU 74 extracts a winning determination random number value and a winning symbol determination random value in accordance with the detection signals from the first starting winning port switch 64 and the second starting winning port switch 66 (FIG. 5). A process of determining whether or not a special symbol lottery (big hit or small hit) has been won by referring to the hit determination table stored in the main ROM 76 (FIG. 5), and storing the determination result in the main RAM 78 Execute. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S39.

  In step S39, normal symbol control processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a normal symbol control process. In this case, the main CPU 74 extracts the random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the passing gate switch 60 (FIG. 5), and refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 76, so that the normal symbol lottery is performed. It is determined whether or not it has been won, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 78 is executed. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the tongue-like member 40b (FIG. 3) of the ordinary electric accessory 40a protrudes and the game ball can easily win the second start winning opening 40 (FIG. 3). . When this process ends, the process moves to a step S40.

  In step S40, a control process of the symbol display device is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 determines whether the first special symbol display device 52a or the second special symbol display device 52a or the second symbol depending on the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 78 and the result of the normal symbol control process in step S38 and step S39. A process of storing a control signal for driving the special symbol display device 52b (FIG. 5) and the normal symbol display device 54 (FIG. 5) in the main RAM 78 is executed, and the control signal is transmitted to the first and second special signals. It transmits to the symbol display devices 52a and 52b and the normal symbol display device 54. In this case, the first special symbol display device 52a or the second special symbol display device 52b performs variable display and stop display of the special symbol based on the received control signal. Further, the normal symbol display device 54 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S41.

  In step S41, game information data generation processing is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 executes processing for generating data relating to game information signals to be transmitted to the base computer or hall computer and storing the data in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S42.

  In step S42, a process for generating symbol reservation number data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 detects the first start prize port switch 64 and the second start prize port switch 66 detected in the switch input process (step S840 in FIG. 19) in the system timer interrupt process described later, and the passing gate. The first and second special symbol hold display LEDs 58a based on the detection signal from the switch 60 and the update result of the hold number data stored in the main RAM 78 updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. , 58b and 58c, 58d, and a process of storing control signals for driving the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a, 56b in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, port output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 78 from each port in the above-described steps. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for turning on the LED, a solenoid power source for driving a solenoid for opening and closing the special winning opening 44, and protruding and retracting the tongue-like member 40b of the ordinary electric accessory 40a. Supply. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, a command control process related to a prize opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for controlling a command related to a prize opening. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, a payout process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 44, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 40, and the general winning openings 48a to 48d. If there is, the corresponding payout request command is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 86 (FIG. 5). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S31.

"Special design control process for main control circuit Ec"
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S38 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, values (00H to 07H) written together in steps S101 to S108 indicate control state flags corresponding to the respective steps, and are stored in a storage area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 78. . In this case, according to the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 78, the main CPU 74 executes one step corresponding to that value, and thereby the special symbol game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, in step S100, processing for loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of reading the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S101.

  Here, in steps S101 to S108, which will be described later, the main CPU 74 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value (00H to 07H) of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the gaming state of the special symbol game, and enables any one of steps S101 to S108 to be executed. In this case, the main CPU 74 executes processing in each step based on a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Note that before the predetermined timing is reached, the process is terminated without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. At this time, it goes without saying that the system timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  Next, in step S101, a special symbol storage check process is executed. Details of the processing in step S101 will be described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, special symbol variation time management processing is executed. Details of the processing in step S102 will be described later. In this processing, the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management, and the variation time has elapsed. A value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 600 ms) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S103 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, a special symbol display time management process is executed. Details of the process in step S103 will be described later. In this process, the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. , Whether it is a hit (big hit or small hit). Here, in the case of winning, the main CPU 74 sets a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S104 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 74 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it sets so that the process of step S108 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

  In step S104, a hit start interval management process is executed. Although details of the processing in step S104 will be described later, in this processing, the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management, and the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed. In this case, the main RAM 78 stores data for opening the big winning opening 44 read from the main ROM 76. Then, in the process of step S43 in FIG. 8, the main CPU 74 reads data for opening the big prize opening 44 stored in the main RAM 78 and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 44 to the big prize opening solenoid 70. (Fig. 5).

  As described above, the main CPU 74 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 44. In other words, one round game in which a gaming state advantageous to the player (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 44 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 44 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided. A big hit game that is repeated 15 rounds or a small hit game that opens the big prize opening 44 15 times or 16 times is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 74 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds) to the special winning opening opening time timer. set. That is, it sets so that the process of step S106 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. Although details of the processing in step S105 will be described later, in this processing, the main CPU 74 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening, and corresponds to the interval between rounds. When the time to perform has elapsed, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. In this case, the main CPU 74 sets a value (04H) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds) to the special winning opening opening time timer. Set to. That is, it sets so that the process of step S106 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, a special winning opening opening process is executed. Although details of the processing in step S106 will be described later, in this processing, the main CPU 74 sets the big winning opening prize counter to “7” when the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the big winning opening is open. It is determined whether or not the condition that the upper limit time for opening has been exceeded (the big prize opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. Here, the main CPU 74 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 78 in order to close the special winning opening 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening number counter satisfies the condition that it is equal to or larger than the maximum winning opening opening number (the final round). Then, the main CPU 74 sets a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval in the control state flag when it is the last round, and a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening when it is not the final round. ) Is set in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, a hit end interval process is executed. Although details of the process in step S107 will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval and a time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed. In addition, a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S108 may be performed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, a special symbol game end process is executed. Although details of the processing in step S108 will be described later, in this processing, the main CPU 74 determines a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check when the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating completion of the special symbol game. ) Is set in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S101 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 74 sets the control status flags in the order of “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, and “07H” when the result of the hit determination is “lost” in the case of not being in the big hit or small hit gaming state. By setting, the processing of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S108 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing. When the main CPU 74 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is “big hit or small hit”, the control state flags are set in the order of “00H” “01H” “02H” “03H”. By setting, the processing of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S104 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed.

  Here, when the control to the big hit or small hit game state is executed, the main CPU 74 sets the control state flags in the order of “04H” and “05H”, thereby performing the processing of steps S106 and S105 shown in FIG. Is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit or small hit gaming state is executed. When the big hit or small hit game ending conditions are satisfied, the control state flags are set in the order of “04H”, “06H”, and “07H”, thereby performing the processing from step S106, step S107 to step S108 shown in FIG. The game is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit or the small hit game is finished.

  By the way, the special symbol control process branches the process according to the status as described above. Further, although not described in detail, the normal symbol control process is similarly branched according to the status. In this embodiment, programming is performed so that a pure return process from a small module to a parent module is possible with a call instruction when processing is branched according to the status. The reduction is planned.

“Special symbol memory check processing for main control circuit Ec”
The subroutine (special symbol storage check process) executed in step S101 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, first, in step S110, the main CPU 74 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check. When the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S111, and the control state flag is not a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check. If so, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S111, a process for determining the presence or absence of start memory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 determines that there is no special symbol game start memory, that is, the first special symbol start memory area (0) to the first special symbol start memory area (4) or the second special symbol game start memory area. If no data is stored from the symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the main CPU 74 determines that there is a start-up memory, it moves the process to step S113.

  In step S112, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 78. Furthermore, a state in which the start memory of the special symbol game (the first special symbol start memory area or the second special symbol start memory area in which the random number for hit determination is stored) is 0 (zero) for a predetermined time (for example, (30 seconds) If it is maintained, a value permitting execution of the demonstration display is set as the demonstration display permission value. Then, the main CPU 74 executes processing for setting demo display command data when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data stored in this way is supplied as a demo display command from the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec to the sub CPU 94 (FIG. 5) of the sub control circuit Fc. Thereby, in the sub control circuit Fc, the demonstration display is executed in the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 (FIG. 5). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S113, a process of determining whether or not the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is 0 (zero) is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 determines the presence or absence of data in the second special symbol start storage area (4) from the second special symbol start storage area (0), and the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol start storage area is 0 (zero). That is, if it is determined that no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (4) from the second special symbol start storage area (0), the process proceeds to step S115. On the other hand, in the main CPU 74, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not 0 (zero), that is, data is stored from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined that it is, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S <b> 114, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting a value (02H) indicating the fluctuation of the second special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S115, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating the fluctuation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S116, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S117.

  In step S117, special symbol memory transfer processing is executed. In this process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 74 converts each of the data from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), A process of shifting (storing) from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (3) is executed, and when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol, the second special symbol The data from the symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) is shifted (stored) from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (3). Execute the process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S118.

  In step S118, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 reads out the high probability flag, and based on the read high probability flag, the single CPU determines one hit determination table from a plurality of hit determination tables with different numbers of determination values (big hit determination values). select. That is, when the high probability flag has a predetermined value, the high probability hit determination table with a large number of jackpot determination values is referred to. When the high probability flag is not the predetermined value, the jackpot determination value is small. Refer to the normal hit determination table. As described above, when the gaming state flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state), the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal time.

  In addition, the main CPU 74 is extracted at the time of starting winning a prize, and for the hit determination of the special symbol start storage area set first in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). The random number value and the selected hit determination table are referred to. Then, the main CPU 74 determines that it is a big hit when the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value match. That is, the main CPU 74 determines whether or not the gaming state is advantageous for the player. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S119.

  In step S119, a small hit determination process is executed. The small hit determination process is executed when the big hit determination process in step S118 is not a big hit determination. In this process, the main CPU 74 uses the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0) to determine a random number value for hitting the special symbol start storage area previously set, It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in advance matches. In this case, when the hit determination random number value matches the small hit determination value, it is determined that the hit is small, and when it does not match, it is determined that the game is lost.

  In this embodiment, two types of normal determination and high probability (probability variation) are prepared as a hit determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area and a reference determination table for reference. Two types of normal and high probability (probability variation) are prepared as the hit determination table to be referred to the random number value for hit determination stored in the second special symbol starting storage area, and a total of four types of hit determination tables are prepared. A judgment table is prepared. Note that the two types of normal hit determination tables have the same big hit probability, and the two types of high hit determination tables have the same big hit probability. On the other hand, the number of small hit determination values in the normal hit determination table and the high probability (probability change) hit determination table, which are referred to the hit determination random number value stored in the first special symbol start storage area. Are the same. In addition, the number of small hit determination values in the normal hit determination table and the high probability (probability change) hit determination table referred to the hit determination random number value stored in the second special symbol start storage area is the same. It is.

  It should be noted that the small hit probability due to winning in the first start winning opening 36 of the normal game may be larger or smaller than the small hit probability due to winning in the second starting winning opening 40. Further, the big hit probability due to winning in the first start winning opening 36 of the normal game may be larger or smaller than the big hit probability due to winning in the second starting winning opening 40.

  As described above, the process of steps S118 to S119 determines one of big hit, small hit, and loss as a result of the special symbol game. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S120.

  In step S120, a special symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 determines a big hit symbol when the hit determination result is a big hit, and executes a process of determining a small hit symbol when the hit determination result is a small hit. And when it is neither big hit nor small hit (that is, in case of losing), a process for determining a losing symbol is executed. Details of the special symbol determination process will be described later. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S121.

  In step S121, a special symbol variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 determines a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in step S120 and the result of the hit determination determined in step S118. (FIG. 26) is selected. Then, the main CPU 74 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition determination random value extracted from the rendering condition determination random number counter and the selected variation pattern determination table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. The main CPU 74 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 52a or the second special symbol display device 52b (FIG. 5) based on such data indicating the variation pattern.

  Further, the main CPU 74 controls the first special symbol display device 52a or the second special symbol display device 52b based on the variation pattern stored in the main RAM 78, and thereby the first special symbol display device 52a or the second special symbol display device 52a. 2 The LED of the special symbol display device 52b performs a variable display that repeatedly turns on and off in units of groups. Further, the information regarding the variation pattern stored in the main RAM 78 is supplied from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) as a special figure variation pattern designation command. At this time, the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) executes an effect display according to the received special figure variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S122.

  In step S122, a special symbol variation time setting process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 sets a fluctuation time corresponding to the determined special symbol fluctuation pattern in the waiting time timer, and executes a process of clearing the storage area used for the current fluctuation display. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S123.

  In step S123, processing for setting a special symbol effect start command in the main RAM 78 is executed. The special symbol effect start command is supplied from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). At this time, the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) executes a process of starting an effect based on the received special symbol effect start command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S124.

  In step S124, processing for clearing the value of the storage area (0) is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the current variation display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"Special design determination process for main control circuit Ec"
The subroutine (special symbol determination process) executed in step S120 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, first, in step S150, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not a big hit is made as a result of the big hit determination (step S118). In this case, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S151, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S156.

  In step S151, the main CPU 74 executes processing for determining whether or not the variation state number is “01H”. In this case, if it is determined that the variation state number is “01H”, the process proceeds to step S152. If it is determined that the variation state number is not “01H”, the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S152, a process of determining a big hit symbol of the first special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random value extracted from the jackpot symbol determining counter and the hit determination table. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S153.

  In step S153, the process of setting the big hit symbol data of the first special symbol and setting the big hit symbol command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 sets the big special symbol data of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 and supplies it to the first special symbol display device 52a. The first special symbol display device 52a variably displays the first special symbol, and stops and displays the first special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the first special symbol. Further, the main CPU 74 sets a command for the big hit symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78, and supplies it as a special symbol designation command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). To do. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit Fc, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in a big hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S154, a process of determining a big hit symbol of the second special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number extracted from the jackpot symbol determination counter and the hit determination table. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  In step S155, the processing for setting the big hit symbol data of the second special symbol and setting the jackpot symbol command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 sets the big special symbol data of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 and supplies it to the second special symbol display device 52b. The second special symbol display device 52b variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays the second special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 74 sets the big special symbol command of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78, and supplies it as a special symbol designation command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). To do. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit Fc, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in a big hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S156, the main CPU 74 executes a process for determining whether or not it is a small hit as a result of the small hit determination (step S119 in FIG. 10). In this case, if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S157, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S157, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not the variation state number is “01H”. In this case, when it is determined that the variation state number is “01H”, the process proceeds to step S158, and when it is determined that the variation state number is not “01H”, the process proceeds to step S160.

  In step S158, a process of determining a small hit symbol of the first special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining the small hit symbol of the first special symbol based on the random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determining counter. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S159.

  In step S159, the process of setting the small hit symbol data of the first special symbol and setting the small hit symbol command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 sets the small hit symbol data of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 and supplies it to the first special symbol display device 52a. Further, the main CPU 74 sets the small special symbol command of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 and sends it as a special symbol designation command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). Supply. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit Fc, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in the small hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S160, a process of determining a small hit symbol of the second special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining the small hit symbol of the second special symbol based on the random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determining counter. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S161.

  In step S161, the process of setting the small hit symbol data of the second special symbol and setting the small hit symbol command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 sets the small hit symbol data of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 and supplies it to the second special symbol display device 52b. Further, the main CPU 74 sets the small special symbol command of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 and sends it as a special symbol designation command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). Supply. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit Fc, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in the small hit stop display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S162, processing for setting start interval display time data corresponding to a winning symbol (big winning symbol, small winning symbol) is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting start interval display time data corresponding to a winning symbol (big winning symbol, small winning symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S163.

  In step S163, a process for setting the data related to the number of times of winning a prize opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting data related to the number of times of winning the prize opening is set in the main RAM 78. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S164.

  In step S164, the process of setting the losing symbol data and setting the losing symbol command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 sets the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78, and the first special symbol display device according to whether the changing special symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. 52a or the second special symbol display device 52b. The second special symbol display device 52b variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays the second special symbol in a manner based on the lost symbol data of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 74 sets a lost symbol command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 and supplies it as a special symbol designation command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). As a result, in the sub-control circuit Fc, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in a manner of losing display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"Special symbol variation time management process for main control circuit Ec"
The subroutine (special symbol variation time management process) executed in step S102 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, in step S200, processing for determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol variation time management, the process proceeds to step S201, and the control state flag indicates special symbol variation time management. If it is determined that the value is not a value, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S201, processing for determining whether or not the waiting time timer is 0 (zero) is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for determining whether or not the waiting time timer is 0 (zero). If the main CPU 74 determines that the waiting time timer is 0 (zero), the main CPU 74 shifts the process to step S202. If the main CPU 74 determines that the waiting time timer is not 0 (zero), the main CPU 74 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S202, a process of setting a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, a process for setting a symbol stop command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) symbol stop command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. The symbol stop command data is supplied as a symbol stop command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94), whereby the sub control circuit Fc recognizes the symbol stop. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, after the determination, a process for setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 executes processing for storing the post-confirmation waiting time in an area functioning as a waiting time timer in the main RAM 78. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"Special symbol display time management process for main control circuit Ec"
The subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S103 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, in step S300, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management, the main CPU 74 proceeds to step S301, and the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management. If it is determined that the value is not (02H), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S301, when the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display time management processing is 0 (zero). Execute the process. In this process, if the main CPU 74 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is 0 (zero), the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S302, and determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not 0 (zero). Moves the process to step S304.

  In step S302, a process of determining whether or not a big hit is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S303 when determining that it is a big hit, and ends the present subroutine when determining that it is not a big hit.

  In step S303, a process for clearing the game state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for clearing the game state flag in the main RAM 78. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S304, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S311 when determining that it is a big hit, and moves the process to step S305 when determined that it is not a big hit.

  In step S305, a process for determining whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (zero) is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the time counter is 0 (zero) in the main RAM 78, the process proceeds to step S310, and when it is determined that the time counter is not 0 (zero). Then, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S <b> 306, the main CPU 74 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the time reduction counter in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S307.

  In step S307, a process for determining whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (zero) is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 74 determines that the time counter is 0 (zero) in the main RAM 78, the process proceeds to step S308, and if the time counter is not 0 (zero). The process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S308, a process for clearing the time reduction flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for clearing the time reduction flag in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S309.

  In step S309, a process for setting a time saving end command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for setting the short-time end command data in the main RAM 78. Then, the short-time end command data is supplied as a short-time end command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub-control circuit Fc (sub-CPU 94), whereby the sub-control circuit Fc recognizes the short-time end. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S310.

  In step S310, a process of determining whether or not a small hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S311 when determining that it is a small hit, and moves the process to step S316 when determined that it is not a small hit.

  In step S311, a process of setting a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management in the control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S312.

  In step S312, a process of setting a waiting time timer as a hit start interval time corresponding to the special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit start interval time corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S313.

  In step S313, a process of setting the special winning opening opening number counter to “FFH” is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting “FFH” in the main RAM 78 as the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S314. Here, setting the value of the special winning opening opening number counter to “FFH” corresponds to setting “−1” as the counter value.

  In step S314, processing for setting a special symbol effect stop command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting special symbol effect stop command data in the main RAM 78. The special symbol effect stop command data is supplied as a special symbol effect stop command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94), whereby the sub control circuit Fc stops the special symbol effect stop. recognize. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S315.

  In step S315, processing for setting a big hit or small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting each data of the big hit start command or the small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) in the main RAM 78. Each data of the big hit start command or the small hit start command is supplied from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) as a big hit start command or a small hit start command. The circuit Fc recognizes the big hit start or the small hit start. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S316, a process of setting a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S317.

  In step S317, processing for setting a special symbol effect stop command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting special symbol effect stop command data in the main RAM 78. The special symbol effect stop command data is supplied as a special symbol effect stop command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94), whereby the sub control circuit Fc stops the special symbol effect stop. recognize. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"Main control circuit Ec hit start interval management process"
The subroutine (the hit start interval management process) executed in step S104 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, first, in step S401, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating hit start interval management is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the hit start interval management (03H), the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S402, and the control state flag is a value indicating the hit start interval management ( If it is determined that it is not (03H), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S402, when the control state flag is a value indicating hit start interval management, a process of determining whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to hit start interval management is 0 (zero). Execute. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is 0 (zero), the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S403 and determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not 0 (zero). Ends this subroutine.

  In step S403, a process of setting a special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes, for example, a process of setting “15” as the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value if all rounds are 15 rounds. In this case, the count value of the release number counter is synonymous with the number of rounds. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S404.

  In step S <b> 404, the main CPU 74 executes a process of adding “1” to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S405.

  In this case, in the process of step S313 (FIG. 13), “FFH (that is, −1)” is set as the first big hit in the value of the winning prize opening number counter, so in this step S404. As a result of the processing, the value of the special winning opening opening number counter becomes “0 (zero)”.

Here, the number of rounds is managed by associating “0” as the value of the winning prize opening number counter with the first round of the big hit (the first round).
For example, when “0” is set to the value of the number-of-openings opening counter from the beginning, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is the final round (N−1) after executing the opening process of the first round. . If the final round number is not “N−1”, an interval process between rounds is executed, “+1” is set to the value of the winning prize opening number counter, and the second and subsequent rounds are executed. To do. Note that such processing is executed separately only for the first round of release processing, and then repeated until the final round number becomes “N−1”.

  On the other hand, when “FFH (ie, −1)” is set as the value of the big winning opening opening number counter, the value of the big winning opening opening number counter is until the hit start interval management process. (FFH) will not be involved. In this case, regardless of the big hit or the small hit, the release processing from the first round to the Nth round is integrated into one process (the same routine from step S404 to step S106 in step S104). The use area of the main ROM 76 can be reduced.

  In step S405, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting an opening / closing pattern for each round or for a small hit according to the type of the big hit symbol. Specifically, a pattern having the contents shown in FIG. 27D described later is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S406.

  In step S406, a process of setting the display command data during the big prize opening opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the special prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. In this case, the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the first round. The special winning opening opening display command data is supplied from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) as a special winning opening open display command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S407.

  In step S407, a process of setting a value (04H) indicating a special winning opening is executed as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening is set in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S408.

  In step S <b> 408, the main CPU 74 executes a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 78. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S409.

  In step S409, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer in the main RAM 78 as the special winning opening opening time. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S410.

  In step S410, a process of setting the special winning opening open data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 78 based on the data read from the main ROM 76 in order to open the special winning opening. And based on the variable memorize | stored in this way, step S43 of FIG. 8 is performed, the special winning opening solenoid 70 (FIG. 5) is driven, and the special winning opening 44 (FIG. 3) is made into an open state. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"Maintenance waiting time management process for main control circuit Ec before reopening the big prize opening"
A subroutine (waiting time management process before reopening a big winning opening) executed in step S105 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, in step S500, a process for determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating waiting time management before reopening a big winning opening is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening, the process moves to step S501, and the control state flag is set to the big winning opening. If it is determined that the value is not the value indicating the waiting time management before reopening (05H), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S501, when the control state flag is a value indicating waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening, the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening is 0 (zero). The process which determines whether it is is performed is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is 0 (zero), the main CPU 74 shifts the process to step S502 and determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not 0 (zero). Ends this subroutine.

  In step S <b> 502, the main CPU 74 executes a process of adding “1” to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S503.

  In step S503, a process of setting display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) the display command data during the special prize opening opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. In this case, the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the second and subsequent rounds. The special winning opening opening display command data is supplied from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) as a special winning opening open display command. The special winning opening opening display command includes an instruction to the sub CPU 94 to perform round counter +1. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S504.

  In step S504, a process of setting a value (04H) indicating a special winning opening is executed as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (04H) indicating the special winning opening is set in the control state flag. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S505.

  In step S505, as a result of the big hit determination (step S118 in FIG. 10), processing for determining whether or not the big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S506 when determining that it is a big hit, and moves the process to step S507 if it is determined that it is not a big hit.

  In step S <b> 506, the main CPU 74 executes a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S507.

  In step S <b> 507, the main CPU 74 executes processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer in the main RAM 78 as the special winning opening opening time. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S508.

  In step S <b> 508, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting the big prize opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

“Large winning opening process for main control circuit Ec”
A subroutine executed in step S106 of FIG. 9 (large winning opening opening process) will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, in step S600, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating a special winning opening is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the big winning opening, the process proceeds to step S601, and the control state flag is a value indicating the big winning opening (( 04H), the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S601, a process of determining whether or not the grand prize winning prize counter is “7” or more is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the value of the big prize opening prize counter is “7” or more, the main CPU 74 shifts the process to step S604, and if the value of the big prize opening prize counter is not “7” or more. If so, the process moves to step S602.

  In step S602, a big winning opening / closing process corresponding to the set round / small opening / closing pattern is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for opening and closing the big prize opening 44 based on the opening / closing pattern for each round or small hit set in step S405 of FIG. Specifically, based on the opening / closing pattern for each round or small hits, the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 44 at a predetermined timing is repeated to execute the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 44 a plurality of times during the predetermined round. . For example, if the opening / closing pattern set in step S405 is the special probability change shown in FIG. 27D, which will be described later, in the first round, the special winning opening 44 is opened and closed 15 times for 0.102 seconds, A process of opening the winning opening 44 for 26.466 seconds (that is, opening / closing the large winning opening 44 a total of 16 times in one round) is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S603.

  In step S603, a process of determining whether or not the waiting time timer as the big prize opening time timer is 0 (zero) is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is 0 (zero), the main CPU 74 shifts the process to step S604 and determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not 0 (zero). Ends this subroutine. In other words, if it is determined that the big prize opening prize counter is “7” or more, or if the big prize opening time timer is determined to be 0 (zero), the process proceeds to step S604, where the big prize opening is determined. When it is determined that the value of the winning counter is not “7” or more, or when it is determined that the large winning opening opening time timer is not 0 (zero), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S604, a process for setting the big prize closing data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 78 based on the data read from the main ROM 76 in order to close the special winning opening 44. And based on the variable memorize | stored in this way, step S43 of FIG. 8 is performed, the special winning opening solenoid 70 (FIG. 5) is driven, and the special winning opening 44 (FIG. 3) is made into a closed state. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S605.

  In step S605, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not a small hit is made as a result of the small hit determination (step S119 in FIG. 10). In this case, if it is determined that it is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S610, and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, a process of determining whether or not the count value of the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper winning number opening limit upper limit value is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 compares the count value of the large winning opening opening number counter stored in the main RAM 78 with the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening count, and the count value of the large winning opening number counter is larger. A process of determining whether or not the winning opening opening count upper limit is exceeded is executed. In this case, when it is determined that the count value is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the number of times of winning the winning opening, the process proceeds to step S610, where it is determined that the count value is less than or equal to (less than) the upper limit value of the number of times of winning the winning opening In step S607, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the opening time interval display time in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S608.

  In step S608, a process of setting a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (05H) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S609.

  In step S <b> 609, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting inter-round display command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. The round display command data is supplied as a round display command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 610, the main CPU 74 executes processing for setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time in the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S611.

  In step S611, a process of setting a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S612.

  In step S <b> 612, the main CPU 74 executes processing for setting the interval end display command data per special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. Specifically, “big hit end display command data” is set in the case of big hit, and “small hit end display command data” is set in the case of small hit. These command data are supplied as an end display command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

“End processing for hitting main control circuit Ec”
The subroutine (hit end interval process) executed in step S107 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, first, in step S700, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval, the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S701, and the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval. If it is determined that it is not, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S701, when the control state flag is a value indicating the hit end interval, a process of determining whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the hit end interval is 0 (zero) is executed. . In this processing, when the main CPU 74 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is 0 (zero), the main CPU 74 shifts the processing to step S702 and determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not 0 (zero). Ends this subroutine.

  In step S702, a process of setting a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S703.

  In step S <b> 703, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting control data corresponding to a winning symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) and a gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Specifically, one of probability variation, normal time reduction, and probability variation time reduction is set as the control data. For example, in the basic specification shown in FIG. 27 (c), when the winning symbol is “Special (1) -1 to 14” or “Special (2) -1 to 10”, the probability of the hit is “probable change”. Is set, and when the winning symbol is “Special (1) -15-17” or “Special (2) -11-13”, “Normal” is set as the winning content. In the case of a small hit, the control data before winning the small hit is passed on as it is.

"Special design game end processing of main control circuit Ec"
The subroutine (special symbol game end process) executed in step S108 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, first, in step S710, a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 74 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game (07H), the main CPU 74 moves the process to step S711, and the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game ( If it is not (07H), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S711, a process of setting a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting (storing) a value (00H) indicating a special symbol storage check in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"System timer interrupt processing of main control circuit Ec"
In the main control circuit Ec, the main CPU 74 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. Hereinafter, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, first, in step S800, processing for saving a register is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 executes processing for temporarily saving register values. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S810.

  In step S810, a process of adding “+1” to the value of the system timer monitoring timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of adding “+1” to the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 78. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (for example, the special symbol control process of FIG. 9) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S820.

  In step S820, processing for setting clear data in the watchdog output data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting clear data in the watchdog output data. Further, the main CPU 74 transmits a control signal based on the watchdog output data to the initial reset circuit 80 (FIG. 5). At this time, the initial reset circuit 80 releases the voltage of the capacitor based on the received control signal. When a predetermined time (for example, 3100 ms) determined by the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the initial reset circuit 80 elapses after the watchdog timer provided in the initial reset circuit 80 is cleared, the main reset circuit 80 A system reset signal is transmitted to the CPU 74. As a result, the main CPU 74 enters a system reset state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S830.

  In step S830, random number update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of updating random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. In this case, the jackpot determination random number counter and the jackpot symbol determination random number counter may lack fairness if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. The random number update process is executed at the same timing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S840.

  In step S840, switch input processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 74 is provided in the count switch 72 (FIG. 5) provided in the special winning opening 44, the general winning opening switches 62 a to 62 d (FIG. 5) provided in the general winning openings 48 a to 48 d, and the passing gate 38. By receiving detection signals from the passing gate switch 60 (FIG. 5) and the first and second start winning port switches 64 and 66 (FIG. 5) provided in the first and second starting winning ports 36 and 40, respectively. Then, a process of determining whether or not each switch has detected a winning (passing) of the game ball is executed. In this case, when the main CPU 74 detects a winning (passing) of a game ball, the main CPU 74 updates a big winning mouth prize ball counter, a general winning mouth prize ball counter, a starting opening prize ball counter, and the like based on the detection signal. To do. Details of the switch input process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S850.

  In step S850, processing for restoring the register in the save state is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for restoring the register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

“Switch input processing of main control circuit Ec”
The subroutine (switch input process) executed in step S840 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, in step S900, a prize ball related switch check process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 74 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 72, the general winning award port switches 62a to 62d, the passing gate switch 60, the first and second starting winning award port switches 64 and 66 (assuming another way of understanding). , Whether or not a game ball winning (passing) has been detected is determined. In this case, when the main CPU 74 determines that the count switch 72 has been input, the main CPU 74 executes a process of adding “1” to the value of the big prize winning ball counter, and inputs to the general winning opening switches 62a to 62d. When it is determined that there has been, a process of adding “1” to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter is executed, and it is determined that there is an input from the first and second starting winning opening switches 64 and 66. In this case, a process of adding “1” to the value of the start opening prize ball counter is executed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S910.

  In step S910, a special symbol related switch check process is executed. The special symbol related switch check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S920.

  In step S920, a normal symbol related switch check process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not there is an input from the passing gate switch 60 (in other words, whether or not the passing of the game ball is detected). When the main CPU 74 determines that there is an input from the pass gate switch 60, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not the number of holds is an upper limit (for example, four). In this case, the main CPU 74 ends this subroutine when it is determined that the number of holds is the upper limit, and when it is determined that the number of holds is not the upper limit, the main CPU 74 determines the hit from the random symbol for hit determination of the normal symbol game. The random number value for extraction is extracted, and the random number value for winning symbol determination is extracted from the winning symbol determining random number counter, and stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S930.

  In step S930, an abnormality-related switch check process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch (for example, whether or not it is detected that the glass door 8 (FIG. 1) is opened). If it is determined that there is an abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, processing for notifying the abnormality is executed, and if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the abnormality-related switch, this subroutine is terminated.

“Special design-related switch check processing of main control circuit Ec”
The subroutine (special symbol related switch check process) executed in step S910 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, first, in step S1000, a process of determining whether or not a start winning to the first start winning opening 36 is detected is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not there is an input from the first start winning port switch 64 (whether or not a game ball winning is detected). If it is determined that the first start winning port switch 64 has been input, the process proceeds to step S1010. If it is determined that there is no input from the first start winning port switch 64, the process proceeds to step S1070. Transfer.

  In step S1010, a process of determining whether or not the start memory of the first special symbol is “4” or more is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes start-up storage of the first special symbol, that is, a process of determining whether or not the number of holds is “4” or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is “4” or more, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the number of holds is not “4” or more (less than 4), the process proceeds to step S1020.

  In step S1020, a process of adding “1” to the start memory of the first special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of adding “1” to the value of the number of reserved first symbol symbols stored in the main ROM 76. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1030.

  In step S1030, various random value acquisition processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery) and also extracts the jackpot symbol determination random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. In addition, a process of extracting a rendering condition determination random value from the rendering condition determination random number counter and storing it in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 78 is executed.

  Here, the first special symbol start storage area is configured from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), and the first special symbol start storage area (0). A determination result based on the stored hit determination random number is derived and displayed by a special symbol. In this case, various random number values acquired by winning the start during the variation of the special symbol are sequentially stored in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1040.

  In step S1040, processing for setting the first special symbol variation state data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting the first special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1050.

  In step S1050, a winning effect determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for determining whether or not to win a prize based on a random number lottery. Here, when it is determined that a winning effect is to be performed, a winning effect command for executing a predetermined winning effect (for example, an effect of changing the display mode of a reserved ball to be displayed in the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14). Data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. In this case, the winning effect command data is supplied as a winning effect command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94), whereby the sub control circuit Fc recognizes the contents of the winning effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” is possible in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1060.

  In step S1060, processing for setting start opening winning command data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting start opening prize command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. The start opening prize command data is supplied from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) as a start opening prize command. , Recognize the success of the lottery.

  In this case, the start opening winning command data includes a predetermined winning effect (for example, an effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 for a reserved ball to be effected when it is determined that a winning effect is to be performed in the process of step S1050. Data for executing an effect such as changing the display mode) is included. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1070.

  In step S1070, a process of determining whether or not a start winning to the second start winning opening 40 is detected is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of determining whether or not there is an input from the second start winning port switch 66 (whether or not a game ball winning is detected). If it is determined that there is an input from the second start winning port switch 66, the process proceeds to step S1080. If it is determined that there is no input from the first start winning port switch 64, this subroutine is terminated. .

  In step S1080, a process of determining whether the start memory of the second special symbol is “4” or more is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes start-up storage of the second special symbol, that is, a process of determining whether or not the number of holds is “4” or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is “4” or more, the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the number of holds is not “4” or more (less than 4), the process proceeds to step S1090.

  In step S1090, a process of adding “1” to the start memory of the second special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of adding “1” to the value of the number of reserves of the second special symbol stored in the main ROM 76. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, various random value acquisition processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery) and also extracts the jackpot symbol determination random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. Further, a process for extracting the rendering condition determination random value from the rendering condition determination random number counter and storing it in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 78 is executed.

  Here, the second special symbol start storage area is configured from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the second special symbol start storage area (0). A determination result based on the stored hit determination random number is derived and displayed by a special symbol. In this case, various random values acquired by winning the start during the change of the special symbol are sequentially stored in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  In step S1110, processing for setting second special symbol variation state data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting the second special symbol variation state data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1120.

  Here, the first special symbol variation state data and the second special symbol variation state data are the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) and the second special symbol variation state data. This is data for determining the order of variable display in the start memory stored in the start memory area (0) to the second special symbol start memory area (4).

  In step S1120, a winning effect determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process for determining whether or not to win a prize based on a random number lottery. Here, when it is determined that a winning effect is to be performed, a winning effect command for executing a predetermined winning effect (for example, an effect of changing the display mode of a reserved ball to be displayed in the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14). Data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. In this case, the winning effect command data is supplied as a winning effect command from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94), whereby the sub control circuit Fc recognizes the contents of the winning effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” is possible in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1130.

  In step S1130, processing for setting start opening winning command data is executed. In this process, the main CPU 74 executes a process of setting start opening prize command data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 78. The start opening prize command data is supplied from the main control circuit Ec (main CPU 74) to the sub control circuit Fc (sub CPU 94) as a start opening prize command. , Recognize the success of the lottery.

  In this case, in the start opening winning command data, when it is determined that a winning effect is to be performed in the process of step S1120, a predetermined winning effect (for example, an effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 of a reserved ball to be effected is displayed. Data for executing an effect such as changing the display mode) is included. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory information before the change is executed becomes possible. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, various commands set in the main RAM 78 of the main control circuit Ec (for example, a winning effect command, a start opening winning command, a demonstration display command, a special figure variation pattern designation command, a special symbol effect start command, etc.) In addition, the “prefetching effect” based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means described above, the number of suspensions (starting storage information) managed by the above-described retaining means, and the other starting storage information. Various information relating to the data for executing is transmitted to the sub-control circuit Fc by the information transmitting means (for example, the main CPU 74 and the command output port 82 of the main control circuit Ec). It is transmitted from the command output port 82 to the sub control circuit Fc.

“Main processing of sub-control circuit Fc”
The main process of the sub control circuit Fc will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 22, in step S1200, an initialization process is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process (ram clear) for initializing the work RAM 98 (FIG. 5) in response to power-on. For example, for the display mode (effect mode) displayed by the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14, the effect mode at the time of power interruption recovery is set based on the effect mode before power interruption. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1210.

  In step S1210, random number update processing is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process for updating the random number stored in the work RAM 98. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1220.

  In step S1220, command analysis processing is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 94 executes processing for analyzing the above-described various commands transmitted from the main control circuit Ec (note that the various commands are stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 98). Details of the command analysis processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1230.

  In step S1230, display control processing is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 94 transmits display control data based on the analyzed received command to the display control circuit 100 (FIG. 5), and the display control circuit 100 performs predetermined processing on the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14. The process of effect display is executed in the display mode (effect mode).

  At this time, the display control circuit 100 systematically combines various image data based on the table (various effect tables shown in FIG. 28) stored in the program ROM 96 (FIG. 5), and the gaming state at that time An effect corresponding to the effect is displayed on the display area 14a (FIG. 2) of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14. Note that various image data used for systematic combination by the display control circuit 100 may be stored in advance in, for example, the program ROM 96 or may be stored in advance in other various memories or storage areas (not shown). Good. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1240.

  In step S1240, voice control processing is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 94 transmits voice control data based on the analyzed received command to the voice control circuit 102 (FIG. 5), and is generated from the speaker 28 (FIGS. 1 and 5) by the voice control circuit 102. The process which controls the sound to be performed is performed.

  At this time, the sound control circuit 102 systematically combines various sound data based on the various effect tables shown in FIG. 28 and generates sound from the speaker 28 according to the gaming state at that time. Note that various audio data used for systematic combination by the audio control circuit 102 may be stored in advance in the program ROM 96, or may be stored in advance in other various memories or storage areas (not shown). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1250.

  In step S1250, a lamp control process is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 94 transmits lamp control data based on the analyzed received command to the lamp / LED control circuit 104 (FIG. 5), and the lamp / LED control circuit 104 causes the lamp 26 and various LEDs (FIG. 5). 1 and FIG. 5), a process for effect display by light is executed.

  At this time, the lamp / LED control circuit 104 systematically combines various light data based on the various performance tables shown in FIG. 28, and generates light corresponding to the gaming state at that time from the lamp 26 and various LEDs. Let Various optical data used for systematic combination by the lamp / LED control circuit 104 may be stored in advance in the program ROM 96 or may be stored in advance in other various memories or storage areas (not shown). Good. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1210. Thereafter, the processing from step S1210 to step S1210 described above is repeated until the power interruption state occurs again.

  In this case, in the display control process (step S1230) described above, an effect pattern determination process (FIG. 24) and a special symbol effect start process (FIG. 25) are executed based on a command analysis process (FIG. 23) described later. In accordance with the display mode of the effect determined as a result, the number of holdings (starting storage information) managed by the main control circuit Ec (main RAM 78: FIG. 5) is displayed in various images (for example, black circles shown in FIG. 6D). Images P1 and P2) are displayed on the display area 14a (FIG. 2) of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14.

  Then, a specific variation pattern (any one of A to Z in FIG. 26) that allows the player to shift to a state advantageous to the player (big hit, surprise, small hit) in the number of holds (starting storage information). In the display area 14a, at least two or more suspensions are made during or before the execution of the variation display of the special symbol that is variably displayed based on the specific variation pattern. The effect display which reduces the black circle images P1 and P2 corresponding to the number at the same time (the effect display in which both the white circle images W are displayed) is performed (FIG. 6E).

  Here, the specific fluctuation pattern (any one of A to Z) enabling the transition to a state advantageous to the player (big hit, accuracy, small hit) is the above-described fluctuation pattern determining means (of the main control circuit Ec). The decision is made based on the lottery result by the main CPU 74), but the probability of the decision is set higher than when the lottery result is lost.

  Specifically, the probability that the specific variation pattern (any of A to Z) is determined is based on the mutual coefficient (FIG. 26) of the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 26) at the time of big hit, sudden hit, small hit, and lose. It is defined based on the relative evaluation of the lottery value (that is, whether the mutual coefficient is high or low). In this case, in the variation pattern determination table, the coefficient (lottery value) of the variation pattern determination table in the other (big hit, sudden hit, small hit) compared to the coefficient (lottery value) of the variation pattern determination table at the time of losing Is set high. Thereby, the probability (coefficient, lottery value) that a specific fluctuation pattern (any of A to Z) at the time of big hit, sudden hit, or small hit is determined based on the lottery result by the fluctuation pattern determining means is Compared to the case where the lottery result is lost, the result is set higher.

  In the display control process (step S1230), the effect pattern determination process (FIG. 24) and the special symbol effect start process (FIG. 25) are executed based on the command analysis process (FIG. 23) described later. In accordance with the display mode of the effect determined as a result, from the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the variation pattern held before the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the specific variation pattern described above is suspended, A specific effect display that continues until the execution of the variable display of the predetermined symbol based on the change pattern is displayed on the display area 14 a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14.

  In this case, in the display area 14a, for example, the two holdings (FIG. 6 (d)) produced and displayed in the black circle images P1 and P2 disappear at the same time, and both become white circle images W (FIG. 6 (e)). Until the big hit effect (effect on the display area 14a) based on the specific variation pattern related to the second hold is executed (FIG. 6 (f)), the specific display effects continuous with each other are performed. Is called.

"Command analysis processing of sub control circuit Fc"
The subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S1220 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, first, in step S1300, processing for determining whether or not there is a received command is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 94 receives various commands from the main control circuit Ec and executes processing for determining whether or not these commands are stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 98. In this case, if it is determined that various commands are stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S1310. If it is determined that various commands are not stored in the reception buffer, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1310, command data read processing is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process of reading the types (formal contents) of various commands stored in the reception buffer. In this case, it is read out which data the various stored commands correspond to, for example, the variation patterns A to Z of the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 26), the start opening prize command, and the special symbol effect start command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1320.

  In step S1320, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a start opening prize command is executed. In this process, if the sub CPU 94 determines that it is a start opening prize command, it moves the process to step S1330, and if it determines that it is not a starting opening prize command, it moves the process to step S1340.

  In step S1330, effect pattern determination processing is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process of determining an effect pattern to be displayed on the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in accordance with the start opening prize command. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1340, a process of determining whether or not the received command is a special symbol effect start command is executed. In this process, if the sub CPU 94 determines that it is a special symbol effect start command, it moves the process to step S1350, and if it determines that it is not a special symbol effect start command, it moves the process to step S1360.

  In step S1350, special symbol effect start processing is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process for determining the contents of effects to be displayed on the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in response to the special symbol effect start command. In this case, the contents of the effects are determined by selecting the contents of effects A to D set for each of the various effect tables shown in FIG. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1360, processing for the received command is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94, for example, displays various types of information displayed on the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 in accordance with other commands that did not correspond to the determination processing in steps S1320 and S1340. Processing for production and processing for controlling sound and lamps are executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"Direction pattern determination process"
The subroutine (effect pattern determination process) executed in step S1330 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the effect pattern determination process (FIG. 24) and the special symbol effect start process (FIG. 25) to be described later, as an example, the change pattern related to the second hold in the current two hold states is the change described above. This is a specific variation pattern (any one of A to Y in each variation pattern determination table in FIG. 26) having a high probability determined based on the lottery result by the pattern determination means (main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec). The variation pattern related to the suspension of the specific variation pattern Z satisfies the above-mentioned predetermined condition and should be variably displayed before the variation of the specific variation pattern (A to Y) (see the variation pattern determination table in FIG. 26). ) Is assumed.

  In this case, in order to prevent redundancy of the effect display performed on the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 based on the variation pattern (that is, to perform an effect display that does not get tired for the player). ), The fluctuation time of the specific fluctuation pattern Z is set as “1000 ms = 1 second”, and the fluctuation time of the specific fluctuation pattern (any of A to Y) is in the range of “30000 ms to 20000 ms = 30 seconds to 20 seconds”. Is set to The variation time is merely an example and may be set to other variation times.

  As shown in FIG. 24, first, in step S1400, the data reading process of the received start opening prize command is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process of reading the specific information content held by the received start opening prize command. In this case, as specific information content, for example, when the game ball is won at the first start winning port 36 (or the second start winning port 40), the variation pattern determining means ( The variation pattern A to Z determined based on the lottery result by the main CPU 74) of the main control circuit Ec, the variation time of a predetermined (special) symbol to be variably displayed based on the variation pattern A to Z, the variation pattern A by lottery Data such as the probability (coefficient, lottery value) of determining ~ Z is included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1410.

  In step S1410, a process of determining whether or not the read command data is a specific variation pattern Z is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 94 collates the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 26, and if the read command data is determined to be the specific variation pattern Z, the process proceeds to step S1420, and the specific variation pattern is determined. If it is determined that it is not Z (for example, any of the variation patterns A to Y), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 94 executes processing for setting the flag of the specific variation pattern Z to “ON”. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

"Special symbol production start process"
The subroutine (special symbol effect start processing) executed in step S1350 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, first, in step S1500, a data read process for the received special symbol effect start command is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process of reading the specific information content held by the received special symbol effect start command. In this case, as specific information content, the special symbol effect start command includes data such as “ON” and “OFF” of the flag set for the specific variation pattern (any of A to Z) described above. Yes. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1510.

  In step S1510, a process of determining whether or not the flag for the specific variation pattern Z is set to “ON” in the read command data is executed. In this case, if it is determined that the flag of the specific variation pattern Z is set to “ON”, the process proceeds to step S1520, and the flag of the specific variation pattern Z is not set to “ON”. If so, the process moves to step S1540.

In step S1520, a process for determining an effect corresponding to a specific variation pattern Z is executed when displaying the effect.
Specifically, during a variation time “1000 ms = 1 second” corresponding to a specific variation pattern Z determined by the main CPU 74, a predetermined symbol variation display is performed, and the next specific variation patterns A to Y are performed. An effect that is linked to the start of fluctuation is executed.
At this time, control is performed to reduce at least two suspensions displayed in the display area 14 a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14.
In this case, the effect corresponding to the specific variation pattern Z is a state in which the symbol stopped and displayed in the previous special figure game is stopped as it is, and the effect is not particularly required. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1530.

  In step S1530, the sub CPU 94 executes processing for setting the flag to “OFF” for the specific variation pattern Z. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1540, for the variation pattern (any one of A to Y) in which the flag is not set to “ON” (that is, the flag is set to “OFF”), an effect is produced based on the effect table in FIG. The process to determine is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 94 executes a process of determining the content of the effect to be displayed on the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 according to the variation pattern (any one of A to Y). In this case, the contents of the effects are determined by selecting the contents of effects A to D set for each of the various effect tables shown in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects described in the column “About the characteristic configuration and operational effects of the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment”, the number of reservations managed by the holding means ( In the starting storage information), the variation time held before the suspension according to any one of the specific variation patterns A to Y described above is the shortest variation time that can be the specific variation pattern described above. In the case of a specific variation pattern Z, the predetermined symbol based on the variation pattern Z held before the execution of the variation display of the predetermined (special) symbol based on the specific variation pattern (any of A to Y) is suspended. It is possible to shorten the time required from the execution of the fluctuation display to the execution of the fluctuation display of the predetermined symbol based on the specific fluctuation pattern. As a result, it is possible to suppress redundancy until the player is in an advantageous state and to improve the efficiency of the game time.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the technical idea described in the column “About the characteristic configuration and operational effects of the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment” is used, for example, the ST machine (having a time-censored probability variation function). By limiting the operation during the operation in the pachinko game machine), for example, the expected value for the big hit can be increased as compared with the normal operation state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through the passing gate 38, based on the lottery result at that time, the ordinary electric accessory 40a (or electric tulip, attacker) provided in the second start winning opening 40 is obtained. ) Will change from the closed state (a state in which it is relatively difficult to win a game ball) to an open state (a state in which it is relatively easy to win a game ball). As an opportunity, for example, the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b are turned on, turned off, or blinked, and at least two hold numbers displayed at the same time are simultaneously erased, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 40, the shutter 44 provided in the big winning opening 44 is in its closed state (game ball) based on the lottery result at that time. It will change from the state where the winning is relatively difficult) to the open state (the state where the winning of the game ball is relatively easy), but as a trigger for the transition to such an open state, for example, the second special symbol hold It is possible to improve the fun of the game by performing a process of simultaneously deleting at least two on-hold numbers displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking the display LEDs 58c and 58d.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, in the second type of gaming machine called “wings”, when the blades are opened by a chucker winning, and when winning in the V zone in the game, a win is achieved, As an opportunity, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by performing a process of simultaneously deleting at least two of the currently held numbers.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, as a trigger in the case of a small hit or a sudden probability (latent probability), the expected value of the transition to the probability change state is increased by performing a process of simultaneously erasing at least two current pending numbers. Therefore, interest in games can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, for example, when the symbol rotation speed increases after a big hit and the opening time or opening probability of the electric tulip increases (short time), the process of simultaneously erasing at least two current holding numbers simultaneously Since it is possible to increase the expected value for the number of times of electric support, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, there is a case where the hold related to a specific fluctuation pattern (any one of A to Y in FIG. 26) is simultaneously reduced together with the hold related to the change pattern Z (FIG. 26) held before that. Although it was assumed and described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a hold related to a specific change pattern (any one of A to Y in FIG. 26) is changed to a change pattern Z (FIG. 26) held before and after that. You may make it reduce simultaneously with the said hold.

  In the embodiment described above, the display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 controlled by the sub CPU 94 of the sub control circuit Fc is assumed as the hold display device, and the display control means (sub CPU 94 of the sub control circuit Fc, display). Although the control circuit 100) controls the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 and performs effect display on the display area 14a to simultaneously reduce at least two or more reservations, the present invention is limited to this. The following other embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  That is, in another embodiment, the first and second normal symbol hold display LEDs 56a and 56b controlled by the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec or the first and second special symbol hold display LEDs 58a, Assuming 58b and 58c, 58d, the display control means (main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec) lights or blinks the symbol hold display LED, and lights or blinks in the state where the current hold number is displayed. Fluctuating display control is performed to simultaneously reduce at least two or more holding numbers by simultaneously turning off at least two or more of the symbol holding display LEDs.

  For example, during the above-described special symbol variation display, two game balls are won in the first start winning opening 36 (or the second starting winning opening 40), and this is stored in the start storage area of the main RAM 78 of the main control circuit Ec. The first special symbol hold display LEDs 58a, 58b (or the second special symbol hold display LEDs 58c, 58d) are managed by the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec. It is assumed that the current number of holds is displayed by turning on or flashing.

  In this case, among the two holding numbers (in the lit first special symbol hold indication LEDs 58a and 58b (or in the second special symbol hold indication LEDs 58c and 58d)), a state advantageous to the player (big hit If it is determined that a hold related to a specific fluctuation pattern (any one of A to Z in FIG. 26) that enables a transition to (accuracy, small hit) is included, the fluctuation is based on the specific fluctuation pattern Fluctuation to simultaneously reduce at least two or more holdings by simultaneously turning off two of the symbol holding display LEDs that are turned on or blinking before or during execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol displayed. Display.

  In the above-described embodiment, for each hold (starting storage information) managed by the holding means, for example, the fluctuation patterns A to Z and the fluctuation patterns A to Z determined based on the lottery result by the fluctuation pattern determining means. Various prefetched data such as the variation time of a predetermined (specific) symbol to be variably displayed based on Z and the probability (coefficient, lottery value) that the variation patterns A to Z are determined by lottery are acquired in advance, and the acquired prefetching Although processing for simultaneously reducing at least two or more pending numbers is performed based on the data, similar processing may be performed without prefetching. For example, when executing the variation display of a special symbol that is variably displayed based on a specific variation pattern (any one of A to Z in FIG. 26), the suspension related to the specific variation pattern is changed to a variation pattern that is subsequently suspended. At the same time as the suspension according to Z (FIG. 26), the number is reduced.

  In the embodiment described above, FIG. 27 shows a table showing the basic specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 2. The figure (a) shows the specifications of the special symbol game, the figure (b) shows the specifications of the normal symbol game, the figure (c) shows the jackpot distribution, and the figure (d) shows the Each jackpot type is shown. In this case, in the jackpot distribution of FIG. 6C, “HH” indicates that the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are both in a high probability state, and “HL” indicates that the special symbol game is in a high probability state and the normal symbol game is low. The probability state “LH” indicates that the special symbol game is in a low probability state and the normal symbol game is in a high probability state, and “LL” indicates that both the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are in a low probability state. Such basic specifications are merely examples, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereby.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the various effect tables shown in FIG. 28, effect contents A to D for effect display on the display area 14a of the effect display device (liquid crystal display device) 14 are set. In the order of D> effect C> effect B> effect A, it is possible to display effects that increase the expected value of the transition to a state advantageous to the player (big hit, surprise, small hit). Note that this effect table is merely an example, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereby.

  In the embodiment described above, when a specific variation pattern (any of A to Y) is determined by the main CPU 74 of the main control circuit Ec and there is a suspension before the specific variation pattern, the suspension is performed. Such variation pattern may be rewritten to “Z”, and variation display control may be performed to simultaneously reduce at least two or more holding numbers.

14 effect display device 36 first start winning port 38 passing gate 40 second starting winning port 48a, 48b, 48c, 48d general winning port 52a first special symbol display device 52b second special symbol display device 54 normal symbol display device 60 passing Gate switches 62a, 62b, 62c, 62d General winning port switch 64 First starting winning port switch 66 Second starting winning port switch 74 Main CPU
78 Main RAM
82 Command output port 94 Sub CPU
100 Display Control Circuit 104 Lamp / LED Control Circuit Ec Main Control Circuit Fc Sub Control Circuit

Claims (3)

Game ball passage detecting means for detecting that a game ball rolling down the game area of the game board has passed through a predetermined passing portion;
A variation pattern determining unit that performs a predetermined lottery based on the passage of the game ball detected by the game ball passage detection unit, and determines a predetermined variation pattern based on the lottery result;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, a symbol display unit that displays a variation of a predetermined symbol;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means when the passage of the game ball is detected by the game ball passage detection means in a state where the predetermined symbol variation display is performed by the symbol display means. A holding unit for holding the execution of the variable display of the predetermined symbol variably displayed by the symbol display unit, and managing the number of the held hold with the predetermined number as an upper limit;
A hold display means for displaying the number of holds managed by the hold means;
Display control means for controlling the hold display means,
The display control means includes
Of the number of holds managed by the holding means, the probability of being determined based on the lottery result is higher than that in the case where the lottery result by the variation pattern determining means is lost, which is advantageous to the player. If there is a hold for a specific variation pattern that allows transition to a state,
At the time of or before the execution of the fluctuation display of the predetermined symbol that is variably displayed by the symbol display means based on the specific fluctuation pattern, a display that simultaneously reduces the number of holdings of at least two or more is displayed on the hold display means. A gaming machine characterized by being performed. The hold display means includes effect display means for effect display of various images based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means,
The display control means includes
While displaying the number of holds managed by the holding means on the effect display means as various images,
Of the number of holds managed by the holding means, the probability of being determined based on the lottery result is higher than that in the case where the lottery result by the variation pattern determining means is lost, which is advantageous to the player. If there is a hold for a specific variation pattern that allows transition to a state,
An effect display for simultaneously reducing at least two kinds of images corresponding to the number of holdings at least two times before or after execution of variation display of a predetermined symbol variably displayed by the symbol display means based on the specific variation pattern. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect display means performs the game. The display control means includes
In the case where the hold related to the specific variation pattern is included in the number of holds managed by the holding means,
From the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the variation pattern held before the execution of the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the specific variation pattern is suspended, the variation display of the predetermined symbol based on the specific variation pattern The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a specific effect display that is continuous until execution is selected, and the selected display of the specific effect is performed by the hold display means.

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