JP2013111441A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably improving amusements of a game.SOLUTION: In an MPU of a main controller, drawing on whether or not to turn a second operation port 34 to an open state is performed with the occurrence of an entry to a through gate 35 as a trigger, and in the case of winning in the drawing, a support execution mode of opening and closing the second operation port 34 is attained. Also, in the MPU of the main controller, the variable display of a second special symbol display portion 38b is started with the occurrence of an entry to the second operation port 34 as a trigger, and the variable display is ended when the display duration selected at the start elapses. Then, after the end of the variable display, the mode is shifted to an opening/closing execution mode of opening and closing a second special electric winning device 37. In this case, in an advantageous game state, the opening/closing execution mode with the entry to the second operation port 34 as a trigger can be generated two or more times during one support execution mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine having a game area where game balls flow down.

  As a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed based on the game ball entering a ball-entry unit provided in the game area, and a variable display of the pattern is displayed on the display screen of the display device. When a winning result is obtained, a configuration is known in which a combination of specific patterns is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is entered. When the game state is shifted to the special game state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entering device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the ball entering the ball entering device.

  In addition, as described above, as the entrance part where the occurrence of entrance can be the trigger of the internal lottery, it is possible to enter the entrance part, and it is harder to enter or it is impossible to enter. 2. Description of the Related Art A configuration having a ball entrance that can transition between states is known. As the configuration that enables the transition, for example, an opening / closing member that opens and closes the entrance is provided, and when the opening / closing member is in an open state, it is possible to enter the entrance portion, and the opening / closing member is in a closed state. Thus, there is a configuration in which it is impossible to enter the entrance part. There is also known a configuration in which a plurality of gaming states are set so that the frequency at which the transition type entrance portion is in an open state per unit time is relatively high (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-261415 A

  Here, in the gaming machine, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game. On the other hand, it is not preferable that the number of parts is extremely increased. There is still room for improvement in this regard.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a first transition state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second transition state in which it is harder to enter or cannot enter. A transition ball that can transition to each,
A first control means for performing a first transition control for causing the transition entrance part to transition from the second transition state to the first transition state and then returning to the second transition state;
A variable pitching portion capable of transitioning to each of a first state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second state in which it is harder to enter or cannot enter;
Second control means for performing second transition control for causing the variable pitching portion to transition from the second state to the first state and then to return to the second state;
A first state setting means for setting a specific gaming state in which the first transition control is performed when a transition generation condition is satisfied;
Production execution means for performing production,
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so as to be in an end state after performing a predetermined effect;
A predetermined game state in which the second transition control is performed, with at least one condition that a game ball enters the transition entrance portion, the predetermined execution is performed in the effect execution means and the end state is reached. Second state setting means for
With
The completion of execution of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball having entered the transition entrance part during the specific game state from the start to the end of the specific game state once, and the subsequent A combination in which execution of a predetermined game state is completed occurs, and a situation in which a game ball enters the transition ball entry unit may occur during the specific game state after the combination is generated.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. (A) It is the schematic of the 2nd operation port in the case of a closed state, (b) It is the schematic diagram of the 2nd operation port in the case of an open state. (A), (b) It is the schematic for demonstrating the display content in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. (A) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the 2nd special electricity prize apparatus in the closed state, (b) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the 2nd special electricity prize apparatus in the open state. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 1st special figures, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st special figures, (c) 2nd special figure It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for business. (A)-(c) It is a time chart for demonstrating the number of game balls which can be won to the special electricity prize-winning device when it becomes an opening / closing execution mode. (A)-(C) It is a time chart for demonstrating the selection aspect of the display continuation time of the game time performed with the winning to a 2nd operation opening. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the usual figure normal electric power control process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure change start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a common figure determination in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the opening of the utility power in MPU of the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the normal power supply closure in MPU of the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special figure special electricity control process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special figure fluctuation start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special figure finalizing process in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special electricity start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special electric power open process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special electric power completion | finish process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special figure special electric control process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special figure fluctuation start process in MPU of a main controller. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a long continuation time table. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special figure finalizing process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special electric power completion | finish process in MPU of a main controller. It is the schematic which shows the flow of a game. It is a time chart for demonstrating the advantage of an advantageous game state. It is a time chart for demonstrating the effect | action that the fluctuation display of a 1st special figure display part and the fluctuation display of a 2nd special figure display part may overlap. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation control process in a sound light control apparatus. (A)-(d) Explanation for explaining a state in which a symbol change display triggered by winning in the first working port and a symbol change display triggered by winning in the second working port are performed simultaneously. FIG. (A)-(c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that the fluctuation display of a symbol is stopped. (A)-(d) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a mode that the display of the frequency | count of continuation of an advantageous game state is changed. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the acceptance table for the 1st special figure in 2nd Embodiment, (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for the 1st special figure in low probability mode (C) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for the 1st special figure in high probability mode. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the success / failure table for 2nd special drawings, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for 2nd special drawings in low probability mode, (c) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the allocation table for 2nd special drawings in high probability mode. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special figure fluctuation start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special figure finalizing process in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special electric power completion | finish process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the other setting process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special figure fluctuation start process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special figure finalizing process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special electric power completion | finish process in MPU of a main controller. It is the schematic which shows the flow of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special electric power completion | finish process in 3rd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and may be configured such that the outer frame 11 is provided in the island facility of the game hall.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. ing. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated backward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at the rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. The door frame 14 has a function of locking the door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so as not to be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PE formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

  An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PE, and the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26 provide guidance rails. Is configured. A game ball launched from a game ball launching mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PE by a guide rail.

  Incidentally, the game ball launching mechanism 27 includes a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeding device 27b for supplying a game ball stored in an upper plate 66a described later onto the launch rail 27a, and the launch rail 27a. And a solenoid 27c which is an electric actuator for firing the game ball supplied to the guide rail. When the operation handle of the firing operation device 28 provided on the front door frame 14 is turned, the solenoid 27c is driven and controlled, and a game ball is launched.

  The game board 24 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a first special electricity prize device 32, a first working port 33, a second working port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a second special electricity prize device 37, and a special figure display unit 38. In addition, an ordinary map display unit 39 and the like are provided. A plurality of general winning ports 31 are provided.

  Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, with respect to the general winning opening 31, the first special electricity winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the second special electric winning device 37, when a winning occurs, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. The Specifically, with respect to the number of prize balls, when a ball enters the first working port 33 and a ball enters the second working port 34, three prize balls are paid out. In the event that a ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, payout of 10 prize balls is executed, and a case where a ball enters the first special electricity prize winning device 32 and the case where the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is entered. When a ball enters, 15 prize balls are paid out.

  However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls related to the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is larger than the number of prize balls relating to the first special electricity prize winning device 32 or the prize relating to the second special electricity prize winning device 37. The number of prize balls of the two special electricity prize winning devices 32 and 37 may be different such that the number of prize balls related to the first special electricity prize winning device 32 is larger than the number of balls.

  In addition, an out port 24a is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 24a. In addition, the game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 24b in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are provided.

  Here, the entry means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only in a mode of being discharged to the back side of the game board 24 when passing through the opening, but also after passing through the opening. A mode in which the game area PE continues to flow down without being discharged from the game area PE is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the first special prize winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, the through Entering a game ball into the gate 35 and the second special electricity winning device 37 is also expressed as winning.

  A variable display unit 36 is provided so as to include the central portion of the game area PE. Due to the fact that the peripheral portion of the variable display unit 36 protrudes in front of the pachinko machine 10 from the surface of the game board 24, an area where the game ball launched into the game area PE can flow down is defined. Specifically, in the game area PE, an upper area PE1 that is an area above a predetermined height position of the variable display unit 36, and a lower area than the variable display unit 36 that is continuous below the upper area PE1. The left region PE2 that is the left region, the right region PE3 that is continuous to the lower side of the upper region PE1 and to the right of the variable display unit 36, the left region PE2, and the right region PE3. On the other hand, it is divided into a lower region PE4 which is continuous below and below the variable display unit 36.

  When the player operates the shooting operation device 28 with a rotation amount within a first range that is less than the reference rotation amount as the first shooting operation, the game ball is moved to the left of the lateral center position in the upper region PE1. Run down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper region PE1, the left region PE2, and the lower region PE4. On the other hand, when the player operates the shooting operation device 28 with the rotation amount in the second range that is equal to or larger than the reference rotation amount as the second shooting operation, in the upper region PE1, on the right side of the lateral center position. A game ball begins to flow down. In this case, the game balls flow down in the order of the upper region PE1, the right region PE3, and the lower region PE4. That is, the player can play the game so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 of the left region PE2 and the right region PE3 by adjusting the amount of rotation operation of the launch operation device 28, and the right region A game can be played so that the game ball flows down through PE3.

  The first working port 33 is installed in the lower region PE4. The first working port 33 is opened upward, and no member for opening and closing is provided. And in the situation where game balls are being fired in the same mode, the winning probability to the first operation port 33 is constant without depending on the game state. The first operating port 33 is a game ball that is disposed directly below the stage 36 a formed in the variable display unit 36 and flows into the stage 36 a through a guide passage formed in the variable display unit 36. The game balls discharged from the center of the stage 36 a to the outside of the variable display unit 36 are easy to win the first operation port 33. The first operation port 33 is provided with a detection sensor 33a, and a game ball won in the first operation port 33 is detected by the detection sensor 33a. Here, although the first operation port 33 is provided in the lower region PE4 as described above, the firing operation device is configured such that the game ball flows down the right region PE3 due to the presence of the regulating member such as the nail 24b. When 28 is operated, winning to the first working port 33 is impossible.

  The second working port 34 is installed in the right region PE3. In other words, the second operating port 34 cannot be awarded when the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. Winning is possible when the device 28 is being operated.

  The configuration of the second working port 34 will be described with reference to FIG. 4A and 4B are schematic views showing the configuration of the second working port 34. FIG. The second working port 34 is provided with a utility member 34a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The general electric utility 34a is connected to a general electric drive unit 34b mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the general electric drive unit 34b to be in the closed state shown in FIG. It is disposed in either the (non-supported state or non-guided state) and the open state (supported state or guided state) shown in FIG. In the closed state of the utility wire 34a, the game ball cannot win the second operating port 34, and the winning of the second operating port 34 becomes possible when the universal power 34a is opened. By the way, when it is in the open state, it becomes possible to receive the game ball flowing downward from the entrance area of the second operating port 34 and the game electric ball 34a flowing down the game area PE from below. Guides the winning to the working port 34. The second operation port 34 is provided with a detection sensor 34c, and a game ball won in the second operation port 34 is detected by the detection sensor 34c.

  It is to be noted that the utility appliance 34a is divided into a state where the winning of the game ball to the second operation port 34 is likely to occur and a state where the winning is less likely to occur than the state where the winning is not impossible but the above-described winning is likely to occur. It is good also as a structure which can be switched. Further, switching between a state in which a prize is likely to occur and a situation in which a prize is less likely to occur due to the fact that the electric utility 34a moves in the front-rear direction or rotates back and forth around the horizontal rotation axis. It is good also as composition which is performed. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the utility switch 34a is not provided and the switching between the state where the winning is likely to occur and the state where the winning is less likely to occur is performed by the displacement of the second operation port 34 itself. .

  A through gate 35 is provided above the second working port 34 in the right region PE3. That is, the through gate 35 cannot receive a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and the shooting operation device 28 so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. Winning is possible when is operated. The through gate 35 has a through-hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball won in the through gate 35 flows down the game area PE after winning. As a result, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 can win the second working port 34. The through gate 35 is provided with a detection sensor 35a, and a game ball won in the through gate 35 is detected by the detection sensor 35a.

  Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the common utility 34 a of the second operating port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed with a winning at the through gate 35 as a trigger, and a picture display unit 39 provided in the lower left corner of the game area PE, which is an area through which game balls do not pass, is displayed. Fluctuation display is performed. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is a support win and a stop result corresponding to the result is displayed and the variable display is ended, the mode shifts to the support execution mode. In the support execution mode, the electric utility 34a is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The general map display unit 39 is constituted by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. A liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device , Or other types of display devices such as CRT or dot matrix display. In addition, as a pattern variably displayed on the general map display unit 39, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of colors are switched and displayed is conceivable.

  In addition, a universal map display unit 41 is provided at a position adjacent to the universal map display unit 39. The maximum number of game balls won in the through gate 35 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the general-purpose display unit 41.

  Here, the second operation port 34 and the through gate 35 are arranged above the first operation port 33, and the game existing from the upper part of the game area PE to the position of the second operation port 34 and the through gate 35. The number of obstacles for the ball is smaller than the number of obstacles for the game ball existing from the upper part of the game area PE to the position of the first operation port 33. Thereby, although depending on the adjustment of the nail 24b, the second operation port 34 and the through gate 35 in the open state are easier to win than the first operation port 33.

  Further, the lateral width of the right region PE3 is narrower than the lateral width from the left region PE2 to the position of the first working port 33, and the flow path pattern of the game balls flowing down the right region PE3 flows down the left region PE2 This is less than the flow path pattern of the game balls flowing down the area PE4. Thereby, although depending on the adjustment of the nail 24b, the second operation port 34 and the through gate 35 in the open state are easier to win than the first operation port 33.

  In addition, in order for the game ball flowing down the right area PE2 to win the first working port 33, the game ball needs to move not only in the vertical direction but also in the horizontal direction, whereas the left area In order for the game ball that has flowed down PE3 to win the second working port 34 or the through gate 35, it is only necessary to move in the vertical direction along the left region PE3. Thereby, although depending on the adjustment of the nail 24b, the second operation port 34 and the through gate 35 in the open state are easier to win than the first operation port 33.

  A winning lottery is performed with the winning of the first working port 33 as a trigger. Then, the lottery result is clearly shown through the display effect in the special symbol display unit 38 and the symbol display device 42 of the variable display unit 36. Although details will be described later, when a winning result is obtained in the winning lottery, after the display effect ends, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a winning to the first special electric prize winning device 32 is possible. Further, when a winning result is obtained, the gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the advantageous gaming state, or the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state is changed.

  On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, when a prize is awarded to the second operation port 34, the winning result is obtained without performing an internal lottery depending on the situation where the prize has occurred. In this case, a display effect indicating that a winning in the second working port 34 has occurred is executed on the special symbol display unit 38 and the symbol display device 42 of the variable display unit 36. Then, after the display effect is finished, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a winning to the second special electricity winning device 37 is possible. Further, the gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the advantageous gaming state with a predetermined probability, or the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state is changed.

  The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which the display of the variation of the pattern on the special figure display unit 38 is terminated without being stopped until the internally determined number of times is performed. In the advantageous gaming state, The winning frequency to the second special electricity winning device 37 per unit time is improved as compared with the gaming state.

  Specifically, the special figure display unit 38 is provided with a first special figure display unit 38a and a second special figure display unit 38b. In the first special figure display section 38a, a winning drawing to the first working port 33 is used as a trigger and a lottery is performed to display a variation of the pattern. Then, a result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. In this case, when the lottery result is a winning result, display corresponding to the type of winning result is made. In the second special figure display section 38b, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the second working port 34 as a trigger. And the display corresponding to the kind of winning result is made.

  In addition, although the 1st special figure display part 38a and the 2nd special figure display part 38b are comprised by the segment indicator by which a some segment light emission part is arranged in the predetermined | prescribed aspect, it is limited to this. Alternatively, it may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display. In addition, as the patterns displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of types of characters A configuration in which is displayed or a configuration in which a plurality of colors are displayed is conceivable.

  In detail, the symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 42 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display. May be.

  In the symbol display device 42, when the first special symbol display unit 38a performs the variation display of the pattern based on the winning in the first operation port 33, the variation display of the symbol is performed accordingly, and the second operation port When the variation display of the pattern is performed on the second special symbol display unit 38b based on the winning to 34, the variation display of the symbol is performed accordingly. In addition, in the symbol display device 42, not only a display effect triggered by winning a prize at the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, but also a display effect in the opening / closing execution mode is performed.

  It should be noted that display is started on any of the special symbol display sections 38a, 38b and the symbol display device 42 based on winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, until a predetermined result is displayed and the display ends. Corresponds to one game time.

  The display contents when the symbol display is performed on the symbol display device 42 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen 42 a of the symbol display device 42.

  A symbol, which is a kind of symbol, is composed of nine types of main symbols with numbers “1” to “9”, respectively, and a sub symbol composed of shell-shaped symbols. More specifically, the main symbols are configured by attaching numbers “1” to “9” to nine types of character symbols such as octopus.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, on the display screen 42a of the symbol display device 42, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols.

  That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, on the display screen 42a, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is like that. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5A, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lower line L4, and a right upper line L5 are set on the display screen 42a. .

  When the symbol variation display is performed on the display screen 42a based on the winning to the first operating port 33, the variation display starts so that the symbols of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 scroll periodically in a predetermined direction. Is done. Then, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. . In addition, when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is supported, the same symbol combination is formed on one of the effective lines. In this case, when the same odd symbol combination is formed, the number of games in which the advantageous gaming state that is shifted to after the opening / closing execution mode continues (hereinafter referred to as continuation) is more than when the same even symbol combination is formed. The number of times) is also increased.

  The standby display means that all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 42 when the positions where the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the first effective lines L1 to L3 intersect each other are the stop positions. This means that the symbol display is stopped and the target symbols are stopped and swinged at each stop position.Still display means that each target symbol is displayed at each stop position. Furthermore, it means a state where the display mode of each displayed symbol does not change.

  In the case where the symbol variation display is performed on the display screen 42a based on the winning to the second working port 34, the symbols in each symbol row Z1 to Z3 are predetermined with periodicity if the game is not in an advantageous gaming state. The variable display starts to scroll in the direction. Thereafter, the symbols of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed on standby at the same time, and finally the processing is terminated in a state where predetermined symbols are statically displayed in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Further, if the game is in the advantageous gaming state, the symbol display is not scrolled in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, and each symbol that is displayed statically disappears and the switching display in which the symbol static display is performed again is 1 Only once. And, in both the advantageous game state and the non-advantageous game state, when the symbol variation display ends, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is supported, and the advantageous game state is entered. When the transition is supported or the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state is changed, the same symbol combination is formed on any active line. Also, when the change display of the symbol ends, it corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, and it does not correspond to the transition to the advantageous gaming state, and it corresponds to the change of the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state Otherwise, the same symbol combination is not formed on all the effective lines, but a predetermined symbol combination different from the same symbol combination on one of the effective lines (for example, “3.4”). -1 ") is formed.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration, and in the configuration in which a plurality of continuation times set when shifting to the advantageous gaming state are set, the same combination is formed when the same odd number combination is formed. It is good also as a structure with which it is easy to set many continuation times rather than the case where the combination of even-numbered symbols is formed. In addition, when a combination of predetermined odd numbers such as “7” and “3” is formed, the largest number of continuous times is set or the largest number of continuous times is set most easily, and other odd numbers are set. When a combination of symbols is formed, the next largest number of continuations is set or the next largest number of continuations is easily set next. When a combination of even symbols is formed, the smallest number of continuations is set. The relationship between the stop symbol and the number of continuations in the symbol display device 42 may be set in three or more stages so that the number of continuations or the number of continuations is set most easily.

  In addition, when the symbol display is performed on the symbol display device 42 based on the winning at the second operation port 34, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is supported and the transition to the advantageous gaming state is made. When it corresponds, or when the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state is changed, the combination of the same odd number of symbols is formed on any active line, and it corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode However, when the transition to the advantageous gaming state is not supported and the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state is not changed, the same even number combination may be formed on any active line. Good.

  In addition, the design of the symbol variation display in the symbol display device 42 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. Can be appropriately changed. Also, the pattern that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 42 is not limited to the above-described pattern. For example, only a numeral may be variably displayed as the pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a special figure holding display unit 43 is provided below the symbol display device 42 on the front side of the variable display unit 36. The maximum number of game balls won in the first operation port 33 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the special figure reservation display section 43. However, since the number of winning prizes in the second working port 34 is not reserved, no corresponding holding display section is provided.

  When the winning lottery based on the winning at the first operating port 33 is won, the system shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a winning to the first special electricity winning device 32 is possible. On the other hand, when a winning is made to the second operating port 34, the mode shifts to an opening / closing execution mode in which a winning to the second special electricity winning device 37 is possible.

  The first special electric prize winning device 32 is provided below the first operation port 33 and above the out port 24a in the lower region PE4. The first special electric prize winning device 32 can win when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, and fires so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. When the operating device 28 is operated, no winning is possible. On the other hand, the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is provided at a position below the second operation port 34 in the right region PE3. The second special electric prize winning device 37 cannot receive a prize when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left area PE2, and the shooting operation so that the game ball flows down the right area PE3. Winning is possible when the device 28 is being operated.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the shooting operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3, the first special electric prize winning device 32 can be won. It is good. In addition, when the launch operation device 28 is operated so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2, the game ball is placed in the left region PE2 instead of a configuration in which winning to the second special electric prize device 37 is impossible. Even if the launch operation device 28 is operated so as to flow down, the second special electric prize winning device 37 may be awarded.

  Since both the special electric prize winning devices 32 and 37 have the same configuration, the configuration will be specifically described by taking the second special electric prize winning device 37 as an example. FIG. 6A is a longitudinal sectional view of the second special electricity prize device 37 in the closed state, and FIG. 6B is a longitudinal sectional view of the second special electricity prize device 37 in the open state. In the following description of the configuration of the second special electric prize winning device 37, the corresponding configuration in the first special electric prize winning device 32 is shown in parentheses.

  The second special electricity prize winning device 37 (first special electricity prize winning device 32) has a second big prize winning port 37a (first big prize winning port 32a) of a size through which a game ball can pass and the second big prize winning device 37a. The second opening / closing member 37b on the special electric side (the first opening / closing member on the special electric side) that switches the winning opening 37a (the first big winning opening 32a) between a closed state where the game ball cannot pass and an open state where the game ball can pass. 32b). The second opening / closing member 37b on the special electric side (first electric opening / closing member 32b on the special electric side) is driven to open by the second driving unit 37c (first electric driving unit 32c for special electric) through a link mechanism (not shown). It becomes. Further, the second special electricity prize winning device 37 (first special electricity prize winning device 32) is connected to the second special electricity prize winning device 37 (first special electricity prize winning device 32) via the second big prize winning port 37a (first big prize winning port 32a). A second winning passage portion 37d (first winning passage portion 32d) is formed at a position through which the game ball that has entered the ball passes without fail, and further, the second winning passage portion 37d (first winning passage portion). The detection sensor 37e for the second big prize opening (the detection sensor 32e for the first big prize opening) is provided so that the detection area exists at the position of the section 32d). The game balls won in the second special electric prize device 37 (first special electric prize device 32) are individually detected by the detection sensor 37e for the second big prize port (the detection sensor 32e for the first big prize port). .

  The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13 in which the game board 24 having the above configuration is attached to the resin base 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area PE can be viewed from the front. The window part 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 62 is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is formed of colorless and transparent with glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of colorless and transparent with synthetic resin. The game area PE is defined through the window panel 62 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As long as it is visible, it may be colored and transparent.

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided on the right side of the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. Further, an error lamp portion 64 is provided above the window portion 61. In addition, a pair of left and right speaker portions 65 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 66 and a lower bulging portion 67 that bulge to the near side are provided in parallel. An upper plate 66 a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 66, and a lower plate 67 a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 67. The upper plate 66a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 27 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 67a has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 66a.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 71 that controls the main control of the game is mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 71 has a main control board accommodated in a board box.

  In addition, it is preferable to provide the trace structure for giving the trace means for leaving the trace of the opening to the board | substrate box, or leaving the trace of the open. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are joined in an inseparable manner, and a construction of a joining portion (crimping portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined part at the time of separation, or an adhesive layer remains to be bonded at the time of peeling. A configuration is possible in which a seal seal that leaves a trace of being peeled off is pasted so as to straddle the boundaries between the plurality of case bodies. Moreover, as a trace structure, the structure which apply | coats an adhesive agent to the boundary between the some case bodies which comprise a board | substrate box can be considered.

  The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main controller 71. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and a payout mechanism unit 73 and a controller assembly unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72.

  The payout mechanism unit 73 includes a tank 75 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75. The game balls paid out from the payout device 76 are discharged to the upper plate 66a or the lower plate 67a through a payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76. The payout mechanism unit 73 is provided with a backpack substrate having a power switch for performing ON and OFF operations of the power supply, for example, while supplying a main power of AC 24 volts.

  The control device assembly unit 74 generates and outputs predetermined power required by the payout control device 77 having a function of controlling the payout device 76 and various control devices, and is accompanied by an operation of the launch operation device 28 by the player. A power supply and launch control device 78 for controlling the launch of the game ball. The payout control device 77 and the power supply / launch control device 78 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 77 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The back pack 72 is provided with an external terminal plate 79 in addition to the payout mechanism 73 and the control device assembly unit 74. The external terminal plate 79 is installed at the upper corner portion of the back pack unit 15 on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 on the rotation base end side. The external terminal board 79 is a board for outputting a predetermined signal so that the management computer of the game hall recognizes the state of the pachinko machine 10.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 71 includes a main control board 81 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board (power interruption monitoring board) 85 that monitors the power supply. An MPU 82 is mounted on the main control board 81. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 and an RWM 84.

  The ROM 83 is configured to use, as a read-only memory, a memory that does not require external power supply for storing and holding, such as a NOR flash memory or a NAND flash memory. The ROM 83 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data.

  The RWM 84 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage unit) that requires external power supply for storage and retention, such as SRAM and DRAM, for both reading and writing. Compared with the ROM 83, the time required for reading is faster than that of the ROM 83. The RWM 84 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 83.

  In addition to the above elements, the MPU 82 or the main control board 81 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RWM 84 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, and each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 82, a power failure monitoring board 85, a payout control device 77, various winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a, 37e and the like are connected. A power supply and launch control device 78 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 85, and power is supplied to the MPU 82 via the power failure monitoring board 85. In addition, based on the detection results of the various winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a, and 37e, the MPU 82 performs a winning determination (success determination) for each winning portion. In addition, the MPU 82 executes a winning lottery and a distribution lottery based on a winning at the first operating port 33, and executes a distributing lottery based on a winning at the second operating port 34. Furthermore, the MPU 82 executes a support lottery based on a winning to the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 82, a power failure monitoring board 85, a payout control device 77, and a sound and light control device 91 are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 77 based on the winning determination result for the above-mentioned winning portion. The sound light control device 91 outputs various commands such as a change command, a type command, a final stop command, an opening command, and an ending command. Details of these various commands will be described later.

  Also, on the output side of the MPU 82, a first electric drive unit 32c for opening / closing the opening / closing member 32b of the first special electric prize winning device 32, and a general electric utility for opening / closing the electric utility 34a of the second operating port 34 are provided. Drive part 34b, a second drive part 37c for special electricity for opening and closing the opening and closing member 37b of the second special electricity prize winning device 37, a first special figure display part 38a, a second special figure display part 38b and a universal figure display part 39. It is connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 81, and the MPU 82 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  An external terminal plate 79 is connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The external terminal plate 79 is provided with a plurality of external terminals (output terminals). For example, eight external terminals are provided, and the types of information output to the management computer are different. The plurality of external terminals include a terminal for externally outputting an opening / closing execution signal indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is being performed, and a terminal for performing external output of an advantageous medium signal indicating that the gaming state is advantageous. And are included. The MPU 82 sets information corresponding to the progress of the game in the external output buffer provided in the RWM 84. Then, according to the information set in the external output buffer, signal output setting is performed on the external terminal board 79 so that the game hall management computer recognizes the state of the pachinko machine 10. Each external terminal is configured using a photocoupler to prevent the reverse flow while allowing transmission of an electrical signal from the main controller 71 to the management computer.

  The power failure monitoring board 85 relays between the main control board 81 and the power source and launch control device 78, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power source and launch control device 78. The payout control device 77 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 71.

  The power source and launch control device 78 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 81, the payout control device 77, and the like, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply and launch control device 78 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 27 and drives the game ball launch mechanism 27 based on the fact that a predetermined launch operation for the launch operation device 28 has been specified.

  The sound light control device 91 drives and controls the display lamp unit 63, the error lamp unit 64, and the speaker unit 65 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 71 and the display control device. 92 is controlled. The display control device 92 executes display control of the symbol display device 42 based on the command input from the sound light control device 91.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 82>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 82 uses the various counter information to select the winning lottery, the open lottery of the electric utility 34a, the display setting of the first special symbol display unit 38a and the second special symbol display unit 38b, and the symbol display of the symbol display device 42. Setting, display setting of the general map display unit 39, and the like are performed. Specifically, the winning random number counter C1 used for the winning lottery, the winning type counter C2 used for the lottery of the game state type set after the opening / closing execution mode, and the transition to the opening / closing execution mode do not occur. Reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery when the symbol display device 42 moves out and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, the special symbol display units 38a and 38b, and the symbols A variation type counter CS that determines the display duration time in the display device 42 and a general-purpose random number counter C4 that is used for a support lottery for determining whether or not to open the general-purpose service item 34a are used. The counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS are provided in the lottery counter area 101 of the RWM 84.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, and CS is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals.

  The numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, the winning type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the special figure reservation area 102 when a winning to the first operating port 33 occurs. Further, the numerical information of the hit type counter C2 is stored in the special figure reservation area 102 when a winning to the second operation port 34 occurs. The special figure holding area 102 includes a first special figure holding area 103, an execution area 104 for the first special figure, and an execution area 105 for the second special figure.

  The first special figure reservation area 103 includes a first area 103a, a second area 103b, a third area 103c, and a fourth area 103d. The winning random number counter C1 is matched to the winning history to the first operating port 33. The numerical information of the hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in one of the areas 103a to 103d as the hold information on the special figure side.

  In this case, the first area 103a → the second area 103b → the third area 103c → the second area 103a to the fourth area 103d when the winning to the first working port 33 occurs continuously a plurality of times. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of the four areas 103d. By providing the four areas 103a to 103d as described above, up to four game balls winning histories to the first operating port 33 are stored on hold.

  The number that can be reserved and stored in the first special figure reservation area 103 is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, or five or more. May be singular.

  In the execution area 104 for the first special figure, when the first special figure display unit 38a starts the variable display, the hold information of the target for performing the first special figure determination or the distribution determination is stored. Area. Specifically, when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 38 a is started, the holding information stored in the first area 103 a of the first special figure holding area 103 is the execution area 104 for the first special figure. Moved to.

  On the other hand, the second working port 34 and the second special figure display unit 38b are not provided with an area for holding and storing, and only the execution area 105 for the second special figure is provided. The execution area 105 for the second special figure is an area for storing the hold information to be subjected to the distribution determination for the second special figure when the second special figure display unit 38b starts the variable display. . That is, only the numerical information acquired from the hit type counter C2 is stored in the execution area 105 for the second special figure. In addition, in the second special figure execution area 105, neither the pattern change display nor the opening / closing execution mode in the second special figure display unit 38b is executed, and the second special figure execution area is executed. When winning is awarded to the second operating port 34 in a situation where unprocessed numerical information is not stored in the area 105, numerical information of the winning type counter C2 is stored.

  Information corresponding to the general-purpose random number counter C4 is stored in the general-purpose reservation area 106 when a winning to the through gate 35 occurs. The reserved map area 106 includes a first area 106a, a second area 106b, a third area 106c, and a fourth area 106d, and numerical information on the general-purpose random number counter C4 according to the winning history of the through gate 35. Is stored in one of the areas 106a to 106d as the hold information on the normal side.

  In this case, in the first area 106a to the fourth area 106d, the first area 106a → the second area 106b → the third area 106c → the fourth area when the winning to the through gate 35 occurs a plurality of times continuously. Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of 106d. By providing the four areas 106a to 106d in this way, up to four game balls winning histories to the through gate 35 are reserved and stored.

  Note that the number that can be reserved and stored in the ordinary map holding area 106 is not limited to four, but is arbitrary, and may be other plural numbers such as two, three, five or more. It may be.

  In addition, an execution area 107 for a general map is provided in the general map hold area 106. The execution area 107 for a common map is an area in which holding information to be subjected to support determination for support when the variable display is started in the general map display unit 39 is stored. Specifically, when the variable display of the general map display unit 39 is started, the hold information stored in the first area 106a of the general map holding area 106 is moved to the execution area 107 for normal drawing.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  First, the winning random number counter C1 will be described.

  For example, the winning random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 399, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the winning random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial random number counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the winning random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the winning random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 399). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the first special figure reservation area 103 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 as described above.

  The value of the random number that is won is stored as a success / failure table for the first special figure in the success / failure table storage area as the success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 83. The success / failure table for the first special figure is used when determining the success / failure of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the first working port 33. On the other hand, as described above, when a winning in the second operation port 34 occurs, a winning result is obtained without executing the internal lottery. Therefore, the success / failure table for the second special drawing is not provided.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the success / failure table for the first special figure. As shown in FIG. 9A, in the first special figure's success / failure table, a success / failure result is set as a success / failure result. The number of random numbers that result in a winning result is set to two, and the probability that a winning result is obtained by referring to the success / failure table for the first special figure is 1/200.

  When the winning result is obtained by referring to the first special figure success / failure table, and when the winning result is obtained by winning the second operating port 34, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode. . When the opening / closing execution mode is entered, if it is triggered by a winning at the first operating port 33, the first special electricity winning device 32 is opened and closed, and when it is triggered by a winning at the second operating port 34 The second special electric prize winning device 37 is opened and closed.

  The opening / closing execution mode is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit. A round game is one of when a predetermined special electricity release continuation time elapses and a predetermined special electricity upper limit number of game balls win the target special electricity prize winning devices 32 and 37. A game that continues until one of the conditions is met. In the present pachinko machine 10, there are only those in which the upper limit number of round games is set to one round as the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, the possible number of winning game balls to the special electric prize winning devices 32 and 37 in the open / close execution mode will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 10A shows the execution status of the opening / closing execution mode, FIG. 10B shows the opening status of the special special prize winning devices 32 and 37, and FIG. 10C shows the launch status of the game ball.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), in a situation where the launch operation device 28 is continuously operated by the player, a game ball is launched at a constant period T1. This firing period T1 is 0.6 sec.

  On the other hand, when the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode, the opening state is first set (timing from t1 to timing from t2). The time during which the opening state is continued is 0.3 sec, which is shorter than the firing cycle T1. When the opening state is completed, the opening of the special special prize-winning devices 32 and 37 is started. That is, a round game is started.

  The upper limit number of special electric powers in the round game is constant regardless of the type of the operating ports 33 and 34 that triggered the opening / closing execution mode and the gaming state, and is specifically set to 10 pieces. ing. The opening duration T2 for special electric power is also constant regardless of the type of the operating ports 33 and 34 that triggered the opening / closing execution mode and the gaming state, and specifically 1.7 sec. ing. In this case, as described above, the game ball firing cycle is 0.6 sec. Then, in the round game, an opening duration T2 that is less than the product of the launch period T1 of the game ball and the upper limit number for special electric power is set, and it aims to win the target special electric prize winning devices 32 and 37. Even if the launch operation is continued in this manner, the maximum number of winnings does not occur. Therefore, the round game is always ended when the special electricity release duration T2 elapses.

  However, the opening duration T2 for the special electric power is set as a time longer than the launching period T1 of the game ball, and more specifically, set as a time that is at least twice and less than three times the firing period T1. Has been. Therefore, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, it can be expected that two or three game balls will win the target special electric prize winning devices 32 and 37.

  When the round game ends, the ending state (timing from t3 to timing t4) is finally reached. The time for which the ending state is continued is 0.3 sec as in the opening state, and is shorter than the firing cycle T1. When the ending state ends, the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Next, the hit type counter C2 will be described.

  The hit type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the special figure reservation area 102 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34 as described above.

  When the winning type counter C2 is acquired based on a winning to the first operating port 33, it is used to determine the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state after the end of the opening / closing execution mode. Further, when the hit type counter C2 is acquired based on a winning to the second operating port 34, whether or not to enter the advantageous gaming state after the end of the opening / closing execution mode or the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is changed. It is used for determining whether or not the advantageous gaming state is to be changed or when the number of continuations is changed.

  Here, the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state will be described.

  The normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state are a selection mode of display duration of game times executed when winning at the first operating port 33, and opening / closing execution when winning at the first operating port 33 is triggered Probability of transition to the mode, probability of transition to the advantageous gaming state when the winning to the first operating port 33 is triggered (or probability that the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is reset), to the first operating port 33 The selection mode of the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state when the winning is triggered, the transition probability to the opening / closing execution mode when the winning to the second operating port 34 is triggered, and the winning to the second operating port 34 The transition probability to the advantageous gaming state in the case (or the probability that the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is reset), the selection mode of the number of continuation of the advantageous gaming state in the event of winning the second operating port 34, Execution mode of opening / closing execution mode, No. Frequency of Prussian electrostatic won game 34a of the operating port 34 is supported execution mode, and execution mode of the support execution mode is the same.

  On the other hand, the selection mode of the display duration time of the game times executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger is different between the normal game state and the advantageous game state. This different content will be described with reference to FIG.

  11A to 11C are time charts for explaining the difference between the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and FIGS. 11A and 11B show the case of the normal gaming state. FIG. 11C shows the case of an advantageous gaming state. Further, in FIGS. 11A to 11C, (a) shows the execution state of the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34, and (b) shows the execution state of the opening / closing execution mode. .

  As shown in FIG. 11 (C), in the advantageous game state, the display duration time of the game times executed when the winning to the second operation port 34 is triggered is T3, which is always constant. Yes. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 (A) and FIG. 11 (B), in the normal gaming state, the display duration time of the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger is T4 and T5. A plurality of types are set, and the display duration to be used is selected by lottery from the plurality of types of display durations.

  Further, the display duration T3 in the advantageous gaming state is all display durations (for example, T4 and T4) that can be selected in the game times that are executed in the normal gaming state in response to winning in the second operation port 34. The time is shorter than T5). Further, the display duration T3 is shorter than the game ball firing cycle T1, specifically 0.5 sec, whereas the display duration selected in the normal gaming state is the launch cycle T1. Longer than the display continuation time (10 sec to 20 sec) selected in the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger, specifically 40 sec to 80 sec.

  With the above-described configuration, the frequency at which the power utility 34a of the second operating port 34 is in the support execution mode and the winning opportunity to the second special electric prize winning device 37 when in the opening / closing execution mode are defined as the normal gaming state. While the same in the advantageous gaming state, the number of executions of the opening / closing execution mode when the game ball is continuously emitted can be increased in the advantageous gaming state than in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when a game ball launch operation is started so as to flow down the right area PE3 in the game area PE, the shortest time required for the game ball to be able to win the first special electric prize winning device 37 after the start is started. Is 3 seconds, and this shortest time is longer than the time (specifically, 2 seconds) required until the opening / closing execution mode is started and the closing of the second special electric prize winning device 37 is completed. Then, even if the launch of the game ball is started after the opening / closing execution mode is started, the second special electric prize winning device 37 cannot win the game ball.

  In this case, as described above, in the advantageous gaming state, the display duration time of the game times executed in response to winning in the second operating port 34 is constant, and therefore the timing at which the second special electric prize winning device 37 is opened. Easy to grasp. Further, since the display duration is 0.5 sec, which is shorter than the game ball launch cycle T1, even if the game balls are continuously fired, the number of wasted game balls is small. More specifically, the time required from the start of the game times to the opening of the second special electric prize winning device 37 is 0.8 sec, which is longer than the game ball firing cycle T1 and is fired. It is shorter than twice the period T1. Then, the number of wasted game balls is one or two at most, and the number of game balls expected to be obtained based on winning in the second special electric prize winning device 37 during the opening / closing execution mode (“opening / closing” Value obtained by dividing the opening duration (1.7 sec) for special electricity in the execution mode by the firing period (0.6 sec) of the game ball ”(2.8) ד one game in the second special electricity prize winning device 37 The number of prize balls when a ball is won "(15)).

  It should be noted that in the advantageous gaming state, the time required from the start of the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 to the start of the opening of the second special electricity winning device 37 is started. It is good also as the structure which is the following.

  On the other hand, in the normal gaming state as described above, the display duration time of the game times executed in response to the winning at the second operating port 34 is random, and therefore the timing at which the second special electric prize winning device 37 is released is grasped. difficult.

  In particular, in the game times that are executed in the normal gaming state with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger, the time from the start of the symbol standby display to the end of the static display in each symbol row Z1 to Z3 ( Hereinafter, the time after the standby start) is set short, the time after the standby start, and the time (specifically, 2 sec) required until the opening / closing execution mode is started and the closing of the second special prize winning device 37 is completed. , The time is shorter than the shortest time. Therefore, even if the game ball is started to be fired at the timing when the symbol scroll display along the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 on the symbol display device 42 is finished, the second special electric prize winning device 37 is made to win the game ball. I can't.

  In addition, in the game times that are executed in the normal game state triggered by winning the second operation port 34, it is configured so that it is difficult to grasp the start timing of the standby display that is executed immediately before the end of the game times. . Specifically, the scroll display of symbols along the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is simultaneously terminated in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Further, the scroll display is not a configuration in which the scroll display speed is reduced in a certain manner toward the end, but is performed at the same display speed from the start to the end. Further, when the unit display times are from when the symbol scroll display is started until the symbols are displayed on standby, the unit display times may be performed a plurality of times in one game time. Therefore, from the scroll display mode in the symbol display device 42, it is difficult to grasp the timing at which the second special prize winning device 37 is opened.

  The display time of the game times that is executed in response to the winning in the second operation port 34 in the normal gaming state is the display of the game times that are executed in response to the winning in the second operation port 34 in the advantageous gaming state. It is set longer than the duration, and the display duration is “a value obtained when the opening duration (1.7 sec) for special electricity in the opening / closing execution mode is divided by the firing period (0.6 sec) of the game ball”. (2.8) × “the number of award balls when one game ball is won in the second special electric prize winning device 37” (15) × “the launch period of the game ball” (0.6) (25. 5 seconds). Therefore, when the game ball is continuously fired during the game round that is executed in response to the winning of the second operating port 34 in the normal gaming state, a winning to the second special electric prize winning device 37 is temporarily generated. Even if it is possible, there is a high possibility that more game balls are lost than the number obtained by the winning.

  Furthermore, there is a minimum time (40 sec) as the display duration time of the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operation port 34 in the normal game state, but in the game times, the shortest time. On the other hand, a display duration longer than the time obtained by adding the calculated values is more easily selected than a display duration shorter than that. Therefore, even if it is possible to start the game ball after the elapse of the shortest time of the game and continue the game ball as it is to generate a prize for the second special electric prize winning device 37. There is a high possibility that more game balls are lost than the number obtained by the winning.

  Returning to the description of the configuration regarding the hit type counter C2, the distribution result for the win type counter C2 is stored in the distribution table storage area of the ROM 83 as a distribution table. As a distribution table, it is acquired based on the distribution table for the first special figure used for determining the distribution of the information acquired based on the winning at the first working port 33 and the winning at the second operating port 34. And a distribution table for the second special figure used for determining the distribution of the information that has been set.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution table for the first special figure. As shown in FIG. 9B, in the distribution table for the first special figure, among the values of the hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 14” corresponds to the first setting result. “15 to 24” corresponds to the second setting result, and “25 to 29” corresponds to the third setting result.

  The first setting result, the second setting result, and the third setting result are different in the number of continuations set for the advantageous gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Specifically, the number of continuations is set to 100 in the case of the first setting result, the number of continuations is set to 200 in the case of the second setting result, and the number of continuations is set in the case of the third setting result. Set to 300 times.

  FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution table for the second special drawing. As shown in FIG. 9C, in the distribution table for the second special figure, “0 to 28” of the hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29” corresponds to the no change result. 29 "corresponds to the fourth setting result.

  The no-change result is a result in which neither the transition to the advantageous gaming state nor the resetting of the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is executed. The fourth setting result is a result of shifting to the advantageous gaming state or resetting the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state. When the fourth setting result is reached, the continuation number is set to 400 times.

  Here, the number of continuations that can be selected when the distribution table for the second special figure is referred to is equal to or greater than the number of continuations that can be selected when the distribution table for the first special figure is referenced. . As a result, the opening / closing execution mode is generated based on the winning at the first operating port 33, and the advantageous gaming state is entered after the completion of the opening / closing execution mode. When setting is performed, the occurrence of an event in which the number of continuations after resetting is less than the number of continuations before resetting is suppressed. Further, only one type of continuation number is selected when the second special chart allocation table is referred to. Thereby, in the advantageous gaming state, when the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state based on the winning to the second operation port 34 is reset a plurality of times, the number of continuations after the resetting in the rearward resetting is set before the resetting. Occurrence of an event that is less than the number of continuations of is suppressed.

  Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and as described above, the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first special figure reservation area 103 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operation port 33.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, reach display is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 42. The reach display is provided with a symbol display device 42 capable of performing a variable display of symbols, and a stop display result after the variable display is specially displayed in game times in which a transition to an advantageous gaming state occurs after the opening / closing execution mode ends. In the resulting gaming machine, the player is assumed to be in a variable display state that is likely to become the special display result before the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 42 is started. The display state for this purpose.

  In the reach display, a combination of winning symbols may be established by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 42a of the symbol display device 42. In this state, a display state in which the symbols are displayed in the remaining symbol rows is included. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol columns, and a reach effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image in the background image. In addition, there are those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols.

  The reach display can be performed in the game times that are executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger, but is not performed in the game times that are executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger. In addition, in the game times that are executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger, the game times that are the trigger for the transition to the advantageous game state are executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3, and the advantageous game state is entered. In the game times that do not become the transition opportunity, the reach random number counter C3 is referred to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 83, and is executed when the reach random number counter C3 corresponds to the occurrence of reach display.

  Next, the variation type counter CS will be described.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is executed when determining the display duration time of the game times to be executed in response to winning in the first operating port 33, and in the normal gaming state, in response to winning in the second operating port 34. This is used to determine the display duration of game times. The variation type counter CS is at the start of the game times executed with the winning of the first operation port 33 and at the start of the game times executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 in the normal gaming state. Acquired when determining the variation pattern.

  When determining the display duration, the display duration table stored in advance in the display duration table storage area of the ROM 83 is referred to. A plurality of types of display duration tables are set for the game times executed based on the winning to the first working port 33. In any of these display duration tables, the gaming state is the normal gaming state. It is used in common regardless of the advantageous gaming state. When these display duration tables are referred to, one of the display durations is selected from a plurality of types of display durations set in the range of 10 sec to 20 sec. In addition, one type of display duration table is set for game times executed based on winning in the second operation port 34 in the normal gaming state. When the display duration table is referred to, one of the display durations is selected from a plurality of types of display durations set in the range of 40 sec to 80 sec.

  Next, the general-purpose random number counter C4 will be described.

  For example, the general-purpose random number counter C4 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The general-purpose random number counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the general-purpose reservation area 106 at the timing when the winning through the through gate 35 is won. Then, a support lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric utility 34a to the open state using the value of the general electric random number counter C4.

<About various processes executed by the MPU 82>
Next, each process performed in order to advance a game in MPU82 is demonstrated. The processing of the MPU 82 is roughly classified into main processing that is started when the power is turned on and timer interruption processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S101, power-on wait processing is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without progressing to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is activated. In the subsequent step S102, access to the RWM 84 is permitted, and the internal function register of the MPU 82 is set in step S103.

  Thereafter, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RWM deletion switch provided in the power supply and launch control device 78 is manually operated. In subsequent step S105, whether or not the power failure flag of the RWM 84 is set to “1” is determined. Determine whether. In step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed. In subsequent step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is checked. judge.

  In the pachinko machine 10, for example, when the RWM data is initialized when the power is turned on, such as when the game hall is started, the power is turned on while the RWM erase switch is pressed. Therefore, if the RWM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the RWM 84 is cleared as initialization of the RWM 84. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RWM erase switch has not been pressed, “1” is set in the power failure flag and the checksum is normal, and the process of step S109 is not executed without executing the process of step S108. Proceed to In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the RWM 84 such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is transmitted to the sound control device 91 in order to recognize the current gaming state. To do. Also, a payout initialization command indicating that the RWM initialization of the payout control device 77 should be executed is transmitted to the payout control device 77. Furthermore, an interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of timer interrupt processing.

  Then, it progresses to the residual process of step S110-step S113. That is, the MPU 82 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt process, but a remaining time is generated between one timer interrupt process and the next timer interrupt process. The remaining time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are non-periodic processes that are performed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S110, an interrupt prohibition setting is performed in order to prohibit the generation of the timer interrupt process. In the subsequent step S111, a random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and a change counter update process for updating the change type counter CS is executed in step S112. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the RWM 84, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value. Thereafter, in step S113, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to a state in which the timer interrupt process is permitted is performed. If the process of step S113 is performed, it will return to step S110 and will repeat the process of step S110-step S113.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, a hardware configuration for periodically executing timer interrupt processing in the MPU 82 will be described. The main control board 81 is provided with a clock circuit as pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and further, a frequency dividing circuit so as to exist in the middle of the signal path between the clock circuit and the MPU 82. Is provided.

  The frequency dividing circuit functions as frequency changing means for changing the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the MPU 82. That is, the pulse signal is supplied from the frequency divider circuit to the MPU 82 at intervals of a specific cycle of 4 msec. The MPU 82 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as the rise or fall of the pulse signal, and starts and executes the timer interrupt process with at least one condition confirming the occurrence of the specific signal form. To do.

  In this case, when the occurrence of the specific signal form is confirmed in the situation where the start of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed when the interrupt is permitted from the state where the interrupt is prohibited. Interrupt processing is started. That is, depending on the execution status of the process in the MPU 82, the next timer interrupt process may start after 4.1 msec from the start of the previous timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is started after 3.9 msec from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt process.

  However, since the output of the pulse signal from the frequency dividing circuit is performed at a specific cycle of 4 msec regardless of the progress of the processing in the MPU 82, the timer interrupt processing is basically started at the specific cycle. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the MPU 82 is such that the timer interrupt process at a predetermined timing is the next timing after the predetermined timing even if the timer interrupt process is started after a period exceeding a specific period since the previous timer interrupt process was started. In the timer interrupt processing at, the portion exceeding the specific period is absorbed, and the timer interrupt processing at the next timing is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure information storage process is executed in step S201. In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption is received from the power failure monitoring board 85, and when the occurrence of a power failure is specified, the power failure process is executed.

  In subsequent step S202, a lottery random number update process is executed. In the lottery random number update process, the winning random number counter C1, the winning type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary power random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing the process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the winning random number counter C1, the winning type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary power random number counter C4, and adding 1 to each of the read numerical information, A process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value.

  Thereafter, in step S203, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S111, and in step S204, the variation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S112. In a succeeding step S205, a game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game is to be stopped. If the progress of the game is to be stopped, the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped.

  Thereafter, in step S206, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the processing after step S207 is executed on the condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

  In step S207, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for performing output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32c, 34b, and 37c is executed. For example, when the information for switching the first special electricity prize winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the first drive unit 32c for special electricity is started, and the information to be switched to the closed state is set. If so, output of the drive signal is stopped. Further, when the information for switching the second special electricity prize winning device 37 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the second drive unit 37c for special electricity is started, and the information to be switched to the closed state is set. If so, output of the drive signal is stopped. In addition, when the information for switching the general utility 34a of the second working port 34 to the open state is set, output of the drive signal to the general power drive unit 34b is started, and the closed state should be switched to. When the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

  In a succeeding step S208, a reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

  In subsequent step S209, a winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, signals received from the winning detection sensors 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a, and 37e are read, and the general winning port 31, the first special electricity winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operation are read. A process of specifying whether or not there is a ball entering the mouth 34, the through gate 35 and the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is executed.

  In the subsequent step S210, timer update processing for updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the RWM 84 is executed. In this case, the timer counter that is updated by subtracting the stored numerical information is handled in an integrated manner. However, both the updating of the subtracting timer counter and the updating of the adding timer counter are performed collectively. It is good also as a structure.

  In subsequent step S211, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a fraud monitoring target has occurred is executed. In the fraud detection process, by monitoring the occurrence of a plurality of types of events and confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, the game stop setting is made in step S205 in the next timer interrupt process, An affirmative determination is made in step S206.

  In the subsequent step S212, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the launch operation is continued with respect to the launch operation device 28, as already described, one game ball is launched at a predetermined launch period of 0.6 sec.

  In the subsequent step S213, as the input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process in step S208, the disconnection confirmation of each winning detection sensor 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a, 37e, the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door The opening of the frame 14 is confirmed.

  In the subsequent step S214, while executing execution control of the game times executed in response to winning of the first operating port 33, and subsequent execution control of the opening / closing execution mode, the first special figure special electric control processing is executed. In step S215, a second special-spec electric control process is executed for performing the execution control of the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operating port 34 and the subsequent execution control of the opening / closing execution mode. Further, in step S216, a general-purpose power control process for performing the support lottery of the power utility 34a and the opening / closing control of the power utility 34a is executed.

  In subsequent step S217, setting of output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the first special figure display unit 38a in the special figure hold display unit 43 based on the processing results of the immediately preceding step S214 and step S216. At the same time, output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the general map display unit 39 to the general map hold display unit 41 is set. In step S217, output information for updating the display contents of the first special figure display unit 38a and the second special figure display unit 38b is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S214 to S216. The output information for updating the display contents of the general map display unit 39 is set.

  In the subsequent step S218, a demonstration display process is executed for setting the display content of the symbol display device 42 for demonstration display in a situation where neither the game times nor the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In step S219, Then, the contents of the command and signal received from the payout control device 77 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. In step S220, a payout output process for setting a prize ball command as an output target is executed.

  In the subsequent step S221, the state of signal output to the external terminal board 79 is switched so as to control the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process. Execute external information setting process.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S206, or after the processing of steps S207 to S221 is executed, the process proceeds to step S222. In step S222, interrupt permission is set. In the MPU 82, once the timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt is disabled. Therefore, in step S222, interrupt permission is set to enable execution of the next timer interrupt processing. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the first special figure special power control process executed in step S214 of the timer interruption process, the second special figure special electric control process executed in step S215, and the general figure normal electric control process executed in step S216. Will be described.

<General-purpose power control processing>
First, the ordinary power control process executed in step S216 will be described.

  In the ordinary map / electric power control process, when a winning to the through gate 35 is generated, a process for acquiring the retained information on the ordinary map side is executed and the retained information on the ordinary map side is stored. Then, a support occurrence determination is performed on the hold information, and a process for performing an effect for the usual drawing is executed using the support occurrence determination as a trigger. In addition, based on the result of the support occurrence determination, a process for opening and closing the utility cord 34a of the second working port 34 is executed.

  In the ordinary power transmission control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, first, in FIG. In the acquisition process, a process of storing the numerical information of the general-use random number counter C4 (that is, the hold information on the normal map side) in the general map hold area 106 on condition that a winning to the through gate 35 has occurred. Run. However, the hold information on the normal map side is acquired within the upper limit value of the hold.

  In a succeeding step S302, a process of reading information of a general-purpose power counter provided in the RWM 84 is executed. In a succeeding step S303, a process of reading the ordinary power / general address table from the ROM 83 is executed. Then, in step S304, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to information on the general-purpose / general power counter from the general-purpose / general-address counter is executed.

  Here, the processing content of step S302-step S304 is demonstrated.

  As already described, the general-purpose power control process includes a process related to a general-purpose effect and a process related to the opening / closing of the general-purpose character 34a. In this case, as a process related to the effect for the normal map, a normal map change start process, a normal map change process, and a normal map determining process are set. Further, as a process related to the opening / closing of the power utility 34a, a process during the opening of the power transmission and a process during the closing of the power transmission are set.

  In such a processing configuration, the ordinary power transmission counter is a counter for the MPU 82 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plural types of processing should be executed. Corresponding to the numerical information of the ordinary power counter, the start address in the program for executing the above-described plural types of processing is set.

  It is possible to set numerical information of "0" to "4" for the general-purpose power counter, and the general-purpose power-address table starts with one-to-one correspondence with each numerical information of the general-purpose power counter. Address information ("NSA0" to "NSA4") is set. In this case, the start address NSA0 is the start address of the program for executing the normal change start process, the start address NSA1 is the start address of the program for executing the normal change change process, and the start address NSA2 Is the start address of the program for executing the processing during normalization, the start address NSA3 is the start address of the program for executing the processing during open power, and the start address NSA4 is closed This is the start address of the program for executing the process.

  When the processing corresponding to the currently stored numerical information is finished, the general-purpose public power counter is triggered by the fact that the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied. 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or “0” is cleared corresponding to the process executed in the electric control process. Therefore, in the ordinary power / general power control processing at each processing time, it is only necessary to execute processing according to the numerical information set in the common power / electric power counter.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible for the MPU 82 to grasp which processing is to be executed as the ordinary power transmission control without checking the presence or absence of various flags. Therefore, the process can be simplified.

  The following is the process for starting the normal map change, the process for changing the normal map, the process for confirming the normal map, the process for opening the power grid, and the process for closing the power grid using the general map / general counter and the general map / general address table. A processing configuration for execution will be described.

  After executing the process of step S304, the process proceeds to step S305, and a process of jumping (shifting) to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S304 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is NSA0, the process jumps to the normal map change start process in step S306, and if the acquired start address is NSA1, the process jumps to the normal map change process in step S307. If the acquired start address is NSA2, the process jumps to the processing for determining the normal map in step S308, and if the acquired start address is NSA3, the process jumps to the process for releasing the general power in step S309, and the acquired start If the address is NSA4, the process jumps to the process during normal power supply closing in step S310. And after performing any process of step S306-step S310, this ordinary figure normal power control process is complete | finished. Hereinafter, the process of step S306-step S310 is demonstrated separately.

<Normal map change start processing>
First, the routine change start process in step S306 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the normal map change start process, first, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the total number NS of the hold information on the normal map side is 1 or more. If it is “0”, the ordinary figure variation start process is terminated as it is, and if it is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S <b> 402, the shift process for the ordinary map holding area 106 is executed. In the shift process, the hold information stored in the first area 106a of the usual map holding area 106 is shifted to the usual execution area 107, and after the shift, the first area 106a is cleared. In addition, the hold information in each area is shifted such as the second area 106b → the first area 106a, the third area 106c → the second area 106b, and the fourth area 106d → the third area 106c.

  In a succeeding step S403, a support determination process is executed. In the hit / no-go determination process, the support determination table is read, and it is determined whether or not the numerical information currently stored in the execution area 107 for general use is the numerical information corresponding to the support win. In this case, the probability of winning the support is constant regardless of the gaming state, and specifically, the support winning is performed with a probability of 4/5.

  In the following step S404, a process for reading the normal map change time is executed, and in step S405, the read normal map change time is set in the general map normal time timer counter. The general-purpose normal power timer counter is a counter used for the MPU 82 to specify the update timing of the general-purpose normal power counter according to the passage of time, and numerical information corresponding to a predetermined time is obtained in steps S306 to S306. The numerical information is updated in the timer update process in step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13) while being set in each process in S310. In addition, the usual figure change time set here is constant irrespective of a game state, and is specifically set to 5 sec.

  After that, in step S406, a process for starting the fluctuation display of the general map display unit 39 is executed, and in step S407, 1 is added to the numerical information of the general map normal power counter, and then the normal map fluctuation start is started. The process ends. In this case, the numerical information of the ordinary power counter is updated from “0” to “1”.

<Processing during normal changes>
In the normal map changing process of step S307 in the general map / electric power control process (FIG. 14), a process for updating the display on the general map display unit 39 is executed. In this case, on the condition that the normal time fluctuation time has been confirmed, the information on the final stop time is set in the normal time normal power timer counter, and the normal time normal power counter is updated from “1” to “2”. To do.

<Processing during normalization>
In the process of determining the general map in step S308 in the general map / general power control process (FIG. 14), as shown in the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether the set final stop time has elapsed.

  If the final stop time has not elapsed, the process for determining the normal map is terminated as it is, and if the final stop time has elapsed, in step S502, the support that triggered the current change display It is determined whether or not the result of determining whether or not to win is support winning. If the support is not won, in step S503, the numerical value information of the general-purpose power counter is cleared to “0”, and then the processing for determining the general-purpose figure is terminated. If the support is won, the process proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, “4” is set in the public power open counter provided in the RWM 84, and “10” is set in the general power winning counter provided in the RWM 84 in step S505. The general electric power open counter is a counter for specifying the remaining number of open times of the general electric utility 34a in the current support execution mode by the MPU 82, and the general electric prize counter is a counter for the second operation port 34 in the present support execution mode. This is a counter for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not the maximum number of winnings has occurred. After that, in step S506, numerical information of the open duration time for ordinary electricity (specifically, 1.5 sec) is set in the ordinary figure ordinary electricity timer counter.

  After that, in step S507, a process for opening the electric power to open the electric utility 34a is executed, and in step S508, the normal electric power counter is incremented by 1. finish. In this case, the numerical information of the ordinary power counter is updated from “2” to “3”.

<Treatment during open operation>
In the ordinary power transmission control process (FIG. 14), in the process of opening the ordinary power in step S309, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, in step S601, the ordinary power transmission timer counter set in the ordinary power transmission timer counter is set. It is determined whether or not the opening duration has elapsed. If the open duration for ordinary electric power has elapsed, in step S602, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the open electric utility counter, and then in step S603, the closed duration for ordinary electric power is set to the normal time. Set to the timer counter. The closing duration for ordinary power is constant regardless of the gaming state, and is specifically set to 3 sec. By the way, the closing duration for ordinary power is longer than the opening time for ordinary power.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S601, it is determined in step S604 whether or not a winning to the second working port 34 has occurred. If a negative determination is made in step S604, the process for opening the ordinary power train is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S604, the process proceeds to step S605, and after subtracting 1 from the numerical information of the general power prize counter, whether or not the numerical information of the general power prize counter is “0” in step S606. Determine whether. If a negative determination is made in step S606, the process of opening the ordinary power train is terminated, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S606, the numerical value information of the general map opening counter is cleared to “0”. .

  After performing the process of step S603 or the process of step S607, in step S608, while executing the process for closing the electric power for closing the electric utility 34a, the normal electric power is transmitted in step S609. After the counter is incremented by 1, the process during the opening of this ordinary power transmission is terminated. In this case, the numerical information of the ordinary power counter is updated from “3” to “4”.

<Treatment during power train closure>
In the ordinary power transmission control process (FIG. 14), the numerical information of the ordinary power release counter becomes “0” in step S701 as shown in the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether or not. If it is not "0", it is determined in step S702 whether or not the normal power closing duration set in the normal power timer counter has elapsed. If it has not elapsed, the normal power train closing process is terminated, and if it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, the open time for ordinary power is set in the ordinary power timer counter. The open duration time for the ordinary electric power is constant at 1.5 seconds as already described. In a succeeding step S704, a process for opening the ordinary power is executed to open the ordinary utility 34a. After that, in step S705, the ordinary power transmission counter is decremented by 1, and then the current ordinary power transmission closing process is terminated. In this case, the numerical value information of the ordinary power counter is updated from “4” to “3”.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S701, the normal power transmission counter is cleared to “0” in step S706, and then the normal power transmission closing process is terminated.

  As described above, when the ordinary power transmission control process is executed, if a winning to the through gate 35 occurs, the support win is selected with a certain probability (specifically, 4/5) regardless of the gaming state. The support execution mode is set. The support execution mode is performed in a certain manner regardless of the gaming state. Specifically, in the support execution mode, the opening of the second operating port 34 is performed a specific number of times, unless a winning (10 pieces) for the upper limit number of power transmissions to the second operating port 34 occurs in the middle. Specifically, it occurs 4 times. The opening duration time for these electric powers is constant, specifically 1.5 sec. Accordingly, when the support execution mode is set, the maximum total time during which the second operation port 34 is in the open state is 1.5 sec × 4, which is 6.0 sec.

  In this case, as already described, the game ball firing cycle T1 is 0.6 sec, and the upper limit number of power transmissions is 10. Therefore, the maximum total time is equal to the game ball firing cycle T1 and the power transmission. It is the same as the product value of the upper limit number for use. As a result, when the support execution mode is entered, there is a high probability that the utility utility 34a will be opened for the upper limit number of times (four times), and each time the utility utility 34a will be used for the duration of the utility power release. There is a high probability that the open state of the object 34a is maintained.

  In the support execution mode, the power utility 34a is closed during each open state, and the closed duration of the normal power for the closed state is constant at 3 sec. That is, during the period from the end of the first opening to the start of the second opening, the utility appliance 34a is closed for 3 seconds, and the second opening is started. Until the third opening time is started, the utility power 34a is closed for 3 seconds, and the fourth opening time is started after the third opening time is started. In the meantime, the utility appliance 34a is closed for 3 seconds. In addition, even after the 4th opening time is completed, the universal utility 34a is closed for 3 seconds.

<First Special Figure Special Electric Control Process>
Next, the first special figure special electric control process executed in step S214 of the timer interruption process (FIG. 13) will be described.

  In the first special figure special electric control process, when winning to the first operating port 33 is generated, a process for acquiring the hold information on the first special figure side is executed and the hold on the first special figure side is performed. When the information is stored, whether or not the hold information is appropriate for the first special figure is determined, and further, a process for performing an effect for playing the game is executed using the determination as to whether or not the information is stored. In addition, based on the result of the determination, whether or not to make a transition to the opening / closing execution mode after the effect for game play is executed. Further, processing in the opening / closing execution mode is executed.

  Now, in the first special figure special electric control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 19, first, in step S801, a holding information acquisition process on the first special figure side is executed. In the first special figure side hold information acquisition process, the first special figure side hold information in the first special figure hold area 103 is less than the maximum number (specifically, less than 4). When winning to the operating port 33 has occurred, the numerical information of the winning random number counter C1, the winning type counter C2 and the reaching random number counter C3 updated in the previous step S202 is stored in the first special figure reservation area 103. It stores in the first area among the empty areas 103a to 103d.

  In a succeeding step S802, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the second special figure special electricity counter provided in the RWM 84 is 3 or more. The second special figure special electricity counter is any stage in the second special figure special electric control process (step S215) for performing the display control of the second special figure display unit 38b and the opening / closing control of the second special electric prize winning device 37. This is a counter for specifying in the MPU 82 whether the process should be executed. As will be described in detail later, the situation in which the second special figure special electricity counter is 3 or more is an opening / closing execution mode in which the second special electric prize winning device 37 is opened and closed based on a winning to the second operating port 34. It is a situation. In the present pachinko machine 10, in such a situation, the second special electric prize winning device 37 is opened and closed by not performing the variable display of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 38a and by stopping if the variable display is in progress. During the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, the opening of the first special electricity prize winning device 32 is prevented from being started. Furthermore, during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode in which the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is opened / closed, the first special figure display unit 38a is not subjected to the variable display of the pattern triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33. I have to.

  For details of the processing configuration for causing such an action, if an affirmative determination is made in step S802, the numerical information of the first special figure special counter provided in the RWM 84 is cleared to “0” in step S803. To do. The first special figure special power counter executes any stage in the first special figure special electric control process for performing the display control of the first special figure display unit 38a and the opening / closing control of the first special electric prize winning device 32. This is a counter for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not it should be. In a succeeding step S804, if the first special figure display unit 38a is displaying the variation of the pattern, a process of ending the variation display of the pattern is executed.

  In the first special figure display section 38a, during the variation display of the pattern, any lottery result was obtained by sequentially switching the segment light emitting sections to be turned on and off among the plurality of segment light emitting sections. In such a case, the variable display is performed in the same pattern, and at the time of stop display, the type (one type or a plurality of types) of the segment light emitting units corresponding to the lottery result is turned on, so that the display mode corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. Is displayed to stop. In this case, in the change suspension process of the first special figure, the display state corresponding to the outlier result is displayed regardless of the display timing of the fluctuation display pattern in the first special figure display unit 38a. Cancel the variable display. In addition, the display mode when the variable display is stopped in this way is always the same mode.

  In the subsequent step S805, the first stop command is set as an output target to the sound light control device 91 on the condition that the display of the variation of the pattern in the first special figure display unit 38a is stopped. When receiving the first stop command, the sound and light control device 91 executes a process for canceling the sound output effect and the light output effect that are being executed when the first operating port 33 is won. To do. In addition, an effect-type command corresponding to the first stop command is transmitted to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display control device 92 executes a process for stopping the display effect in the symbol display device 42 that is being executed in response to the winning of the first operating port 33. After the process of step S805 is executed, the first special figure special power control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S802 that the numerical information of the second special figure special electricity counter is less than “3”, the process proceeds to step S806. In step S806, numerical information of the first special figure special electricity counter is read, and in step S807, the first special figure special electric address table is read from the ROM 83. In step S808, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to the numerical information of the first special figure special electricity counter from the first special figure special electric address table is executed.

  Here, the processing content of step S806-step S808 is demonstrated.

  As already described, the first special figure special electric control process includes a process related to an effect for game times and a process related to an opening / closing execution mode triggered by winning the first operating port 33. In this case, as processing related to the effect for game times, the first special figure variation start process, which is a process for starting effects for game times, and the process for advancing effects for game times. The process during 1 special figure change and the process during the 1st special figure determination which is a process for ending the effect for game times are set. In addition, as a process related to the opening / closing execution mode, a first special electricity start process which is a process for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode in which the first special electricity winning device 32 is opened and closed, and the first special electricity winning device 32 is being opened. The first special electricity opening process, which is a process for controlling the state, and the first special electricity end process, which is a process for controlling the ending of the opening / closing execution mode and the transition of the gaming state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, are set. Has been.

  In such a processing configuration, the first special figure special electricity counter is a counter for the MPU 82 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plural types of processing should be executed, and is stored in the first special figure special electric address table. Is set with a start address in a program for executing the above-described plural types of processing in correspondence with the numerical information of the first special figure special counter.

  The first special figure special power address table will be described. The first special figure special electric power counter can set numerical information of “0” to “5”. Start address information ("SA0" to "SA5") is set in a one-to-one correspondence with each numerical value information of the counter. In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the first special figure variation start process, and the start address SA1 is the start address of the program for executing the first special figure fluctuation process. The address SA2 is the start address of the program for executing the first special figure determining process, the start address SA3 is the start address of the program for executing the first special electricity start process, and the start address SA4 is the first special electricity The start address of the program for executing the process during release, and the start address SA5 is the start address of the program for executing the first special electricity ending process.

  The first special figure special electricity counter is triggered by the fact that a condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information stored at the present time is completed, and the first special figure special electric counter It is updated in correspondence with the process executed in the special figure special electric control process. Therefore, in the first special figure special power control process in each processing time, it is only necessary to execute a process according to the numerical information set in the first special figure special electric power counter.

  In the following, using the first special figure special electricity counter and the first special figure special electric address table, the first special figure fluctuation start process, the first special figure fluctuation process, the first special figure finalizing process, the first special figure start process The processing configuration for executing the processing, the first special electric power releasing process, and the first special electric power end processing will be described, and the processing configuration of each processing will be specifically described.

  After executing the process of step S808, the process proceeds to step S809, and a process of jumping (shifting) to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S808 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the first special figure change start process in step S810. If the acquired start address is SA1, the first special figure change in step S811 is in progress. If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the first special figure determination process in step S812. If the acquired start address is SA3, the process proceeds to the first special electric charge start process in step S813. If the acquired start address is SA4, the process jumps to the first special electricity releasing process in step S814. If the acquired start address is SA5, the process jumps to the first special electric power end process in step S815. When the processes of steps S810 to S815 are executed, the first special figure special power control process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the processing of Step S810 to Step S815 will be individually described.

<First special figure change start process>
First, the first special figure variation start process in step S810 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the first special figure hold area 103. If the hold information is not stored, the first special figure variation start process is terminated as it is. If the hold information is stored, the data setting process is executed in step S902.

  In the data setting process, first, the number N of holdings is decremented by 1, and the data (that is, holding information) stored in the first area 103a of the first special figure reservation area 103 is moved to the execution area 104 for the first special figure. To do. Then, the process which shifts the data (namely, holding information) stored in each area 103a-103d of the 1st special figure reservation area 103 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area 103a to the fourth area 103d to the lower area side. The data in the first area 103a is cleared and the second area 103b → The data in each area is shifted such that the first area 103a, the third area 103c → the second area 103b, and the fourth area 103d → the third area 103c. At this time, a shift time command for causing the sound and light control device 91 to recognize that the data of the first special figure reservation area 103 has been shifted may be set as an output target and transmitted.

  After the data setting process is executed, the success / failure determination process is executed in step S903. In the success / failure determination process, with reference to the first special figure's success / failure table provided in the ROM 83, the information for determination of success / failure among the information stored in the execution area 104 for the first special figure, that is, the winning random number counter C1. It is determined whether or not the numerical information acquired from the data matches the numerical information corresponding to the hit result.

  In a succeeding step S904, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination result in the step S903 is a hit result. If the result is a winning result, a first distribution determination process is executed in step S905. In the first allocation determination process, the information for allocation determination among the information stored in the execution area 104 for the first special figure, that is, the numerical information acquired from the hit type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the first special chart allocation table provided in the ROM 83, it is specified which type of hit result corresponds to the numerical information of the hit type counter C2 ascertained. Specifically, it identifies which of the first setting result, the second setting result, and the third setting result corresponds to the winning result.

  In the subsequent step S906, a stop result setting process for winning results is executed. Specifically, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a in the game times related to the start of the change from the stop result table for hit results stored in advance in the ROM 83 is obtained. The specified information is stored in the RWM 84. In the stop result table for winning results, information on the pattern form to be stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 38a is set differently at least for each kind of winning results.

  Note that only one type of pattern information may be set for the same winning result, or a plurality of types of pattern information may be set.

  In a succeeding step S907, a flag setting process corresponding to the first distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the RWM 84 is provided with a flag corresponding to each hit result type. In step S907, among the flags corresponding to each hit result type, the first distribution determination result in step S905 is displayed. “1” is set for the corresponding flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S904 that the result is not a winning result, a stop result setting process for a miss result is executed in step S908. Specifically, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a in the game times related to the start of the change is obtained from the stop result table for the detachment result stored in the ROM 83 in advance. The specified information is stored in the RWM 84. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the mode of the stopped pattern selected in the case of the hit result in the first special figure display unit 38a, and in the second special figure display unit 38b. This is different from the information on the mode of the stop picture selected in the case of the hit result.

  After executing any one of steps S907 and S908, in step S909, a process for grasping the display duration time for the first special figure is executed. In such processing, numerical value information of the variation type counter CS is acquired. Further, it is determined whether or not a reach display is generated on the symbol display device 42 in the current game round. Specifically, when the game times related to the start of the current variation is a winning result, it is determined that reach display occurs. Even if the result is not a winning result, if the numerical information acquired from the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area 104 for the first special figure is numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of reach, the reach is reached. It is determined that a display occurs.

  When it is determined that reach display occurs, display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired with reference to the reach generation display duration table stored in the ROM 83. On the other hand, if it is determined that no reach display occurs, the display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is referred to the reach non-occurrence display duration table stored in the ROM 83. To get. In this case, the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence display duration table is different from the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach occurrence display duration table.

  Whether the reach non-occurrence display duration table is referred to or the reach occurrence display duration table is referenced, the display duration that can be selected is in the range of 10 sec to 20 sec. . The display continuation time that can be selected is shorter than the display continuation time selected in the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operation port 34 in the normal gaming state, and the second operation port 34 in the advantageous gaming state. The display continuation time is longer than the display continuation time that can be selected in the game times that are executed with the winning of the prize. More specifically, the longest display continuation time selected in the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger is executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger in the normal gaming state. The time is ½ or less of the shortest display continuation time selected in the game times.

  Note that the display duration information when no reach occurs is set so that the display duration is shorter as the number N of holds is larger. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the display continuation time does not vary according to the number of holdings N may be adopted. . In addition, the display duration table may be set according to the type of hit result, and in addition to or instead of this, in the case of hit reach, in the case of outreach and in case of non-reach occurrence In each case, a display duration table may be set individually.

  In subsequent step S910, the information corresponding to the display duration time for the first special figure acquired in step S909 is set in the first special figure special electricity timer counter. The numerical information set in the timer counter is updated by the timer update process (step S210) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13) already described.

  Here, as the effects for the game times, the first special figure display unit 38a displays the fluctuation of the symbols and the symbol display device 42 displays the fluctuations of the symbols. When the game is stopped, the result of stopping the game is displayed and displayed stationary for the final stop time. In this case, the information set in step S910 is a time obtained by subtracting the final stop time from the total time for one game. In this regard, the information corresponding to the display continuation time set in step S910 can be rephrased as the time before still display. In addition, the final stop time is a constant 0.2 sec regardless of the determination result of the success / failure and the first allocation determination result, and this time is set as a time shorter than the game ball firing cycle T1 (0.6 sec). Yes.

  In the subsequent step S911, the first variation command and the first type command are set as output targets. The first variation command includes display duration information for the first special drawing. Here, as described above, the display duration for the first special figure acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence display duration table is the first special figure acquired with reference to the reach occurrence display duration table. Therefore, even if the first fluctuation command does not include information on whether or not reach has occurred, the sound control device 91, which is a sub-side control device, uses the first special figure. It is possible to specify the presence or absence of reach from the display duration information. In this regard, it can be said that the first variation command includes information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. The first change command may include information that directly indicates whether or not reach has occurred.

  The first type command includes game result information. That is, the first type command includes any information of outage result information, first setting result information, second setting result information, and third setting result information as game result information. . The first variation command and the first type command set as output targets in step S911 are transmitted to the sound light control device 91, which is a sub-side control device.

  As will be described in detail later, in the sound light control device 91, when the first variation command and the first type command are received, the production-type sound output pattern corresponding to the first variation command and the first type command is received. And a process for setting the light emission pattern. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits to the display control device 92 an effect-type command corresponding to the current first variation command and the first type command. The display control device 92 grasps the type of effect for the current game round from the command, and executes processing for causing the display effect corresponding to the type to be performed through the symbol display device 42.

  Returning to the description of the first special figure variation start process (FIG. 20), after executing the process of step S911, the variable display of the pattern on the first special figure display unit 38a is started in step S912. In the subsequent step S913, 1 is added to the first special figure special electricity counter. In this case, since the numerical information of the first special figure special counter when the first special figure variation start process is executed is “0”, when the process of step S913 is executed, the first special figure special electric counter is executed. The numerical information of “1” is “1”. Thereafter, the first special figure variation start process is terminated.

<Processing during the first special map change>
Next, the first special figure changing process in step S811 in the first special figure special electric control process (FIG. 19) will be described.

  In the first special figure changing process, a process for determining whether or not it is the timing to start the still display is performed. When it is not the timing to start the still display, the display of the pattern on the first special figure display unit 38a is performed. A process for regularly changing the aspect is executed.

  By the way, instead of waiting in the first special figure changing process until the timing for starting the still display, if it is not the timing to start the still display, after executing the processing for regularly changing the above Then, the first special figure changing process is terminated. Therefore, after the game turn effect is started with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger, the first special figure special electric control process is started every time the first special figure control process is started until the timing for starting the static display is reached. The special figure changing process is started.

  In addition, when it is time to start still display, the first special figure display unit 38a in the stop result set in step S907 or step S908 in the previous first special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 20). At the same time, the variation display of the pattern is terminated, and information on the final stop time (0.2 sec) is set in the first special figure special timer counter. Also, the first variation end command is set as an output target. Thereafter, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the first special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the first special figure changing process to the one corresponding to the first special figure fixed process. To do.

  The first variation end command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is a sub-side control device. When the sound light control device 91 receives the first change end command, the sound light control device 91 ends the effect by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern set in correspondence with the reception of the first change command and the first type command. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits an effect command corresponding to the first variation end command to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display effect of the corresponding game times is ended.

<Processing during first special figure determination>
Next, the first special figure determining process in step S812 in the first special figure special electric control process (FIG. 19) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not the final stop time of the first special figure has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S1001, the first special figure determining process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, a process of subtracting 1 from the numerical information of the continuation count counter in step S1002 on condition that the numerical information of the continuation count counter provided in RWM 84 is 1 or more. Execute. The continuation number counter is a counter for specifying the continuation number of the advantageous gaming state by the MPU 82, and when the numerical information of the continuation number counter becomes “0”, the gaming state returns from the advantageous gaming state to the normal gaming state. Will be.

  In the subsequent step S1003, it is determined whether or not the current game number is a game number corresponding to the winning result. If the result is not a winning result, in step S1004, the numerical value information of the first special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0”, and then the first special figure finalizing process is terminated.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1003, the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, the first opening command is set as an output target. In the first opening command, information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is started upon winning the first operating port 33, and the current game times are the first setting result, the second setting result, and the third setting result. And information indicating which one of them is supported.

  The first opening command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is a sub-side control device. As will be described in detail later, in the sound light control device 91, when a first opening command is received, a process for setting a production sound output pattern and a light emission pattern corresponding to the first opening command is executed. . In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits a production command corresponding to the first opening command of this time to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 grasps the type of effect for the current opening / closing execution mode from the command, and executes a process for causing the display effect corresponding to the type to be performed through the symbol display device 42.

  Returning to the description of the first special figure determination process (FIG. 21), after executing the process of step S1005, the process proceeds to step S1006. In step S1006, the opening time information stored in advance in the ROM 83 is read, and the opening time information is set in the first special figure special electricity timer counter. The opening time is constant regardless of the type of winning result, and specifically, 0.3 sec is set as the time equal to or shorter than the game ball firing period T1.

  In subsequent step S1007, the first special figure special electric power counter is incremented by one. In this case, since the numerical information of the first special figure special counter when the first special figure determination process is executed is “2”, the first special figure special electric counter is executed when the process of step S1007 is executed. The numerical information of “3” is “3”. Thereafter, the first special figure determining process is terminated.

<First special electricity start process>
Next, the first special electricity start process of step S813 in the special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 19) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the opening time set in the first special figure special electricity timer counter has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S1101, the first special electricity start process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1101, the process proceeds to step S1102.

  In step S 1102, “9” is set in a special electricity prize counter provided in the RWM 84. The special electric prize counter is a counter for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not an upper limit number of game balls has been won in one round game.

  In the subsequent step S1103, information on the opening duration time for special electricity is read and set in the first special figure special electricity timer counter. The opening duration for special electric power is constant regardless of the type of hit result that triggered the execution of the opening / closing execution mode and the type of gaming state when the opening / closing execution mode occurred, As explained, it is 1.7 sec.

  In a subsequent step S1104, a first special electricity release process for opening the first special electricity prize winning device 32 is executed. After that, in step S1105, the first special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 1, and then the first special electric figure start process is terminated. In this case, since the numerical information of the first special figure special counter when the first special electric charge starting process is executed is “3”, the numerical value of the first special figure special electric counter is obtained when the process of step S1105 is executed. The information is “4”.

<Processing during the opening of the first special electricity>
Next, the first special electricity release process in step S814 in the first special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 19) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the opening duration for special electricity has elapsed. If a positive determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1205.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1201, it is determined in step S1202 whether or not a winning to the first special electricity winning device 32 has occurred. If a negative determination is made in step S1202, the first special electric power release opening process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1202, 1 is subtracted from the numeric information of the special prize winning counter in step S1203, and in the subsequent step S1204, it is judged whether or not the numeric information of the special prize winning counter is “0”. To do. If it is not “0”, the first special electric power release opening process is terminated as it is, and if it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, the first ending command is set as an output target. The first ending command includes information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is terminated when the first operating port 33 is won.

  The first ending command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is the sub-side control device. When the sound light control device 91 receives the first ending command, the sound light control device 91 executes a process for ending the effect by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern of the effect system set for the current opening / closing execution mode. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits an effect command corresponding to the first ending command to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display control device 92 executes a process for ending the effect by the display pattern set for the current opening / closing execution mode.

  Returning to the description of the first special power release process (FIG. 23), after executing the process of step S1205, the process proceeds to step S1206. In step S1206, the ending time information stored in advance in the ROM 83 is read, and the ending time information is set in the first special figure special electricity timer counter. The ending time is constant regardless of the type of hit result, and specifically, 0.3 sec is set as a time equal to or shorter than the game ball firing period T1.

  In the subsequent step S1207, a first special electricity closing process for closing the first special electricity prize winning device 32 is executed. Thereafter, in step S1208, 1 is added to the first special figure special electricity counter, and then the first special electricity start process is terminated. In this case, since the numerical information of the first special figure special counter when the first special electric release opening process is executed is “4”, when the process of step S1207 is executed, the first special figure special electric counter is displayed. The numerical information is “5”.

<First special electricity end processing>
Next, the first special power end process of step S815 in the first special figure special power control process (FIG. 19) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S1301, the first special electricity ending process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, by referring to the flag of the RWM 84, it is determined whether or not the type of the winning result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has been completed this time is the first setting result, which is the first setting result. In this case, “100” is set in the continuation number counter of the RWM 84 in step S1303. If a negative determination is made in step S1302, the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode ended this time is determined by referring to the flag of RWM 84 in step S1304. If it is the second setting result, “200” is set in the continuation number counter of the RWM 84 in step S1305. Also, if a negative determination is made in step S1304, it means that the type of the winning result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has been completed this time is the third setting result, so in step S1306 the RWM 84 Set “300” in the continuation counter.

  After the processing of step S1303, step S1305, or step S1306 is executed, the numerical value information of the first special figure special counter is cleared to “0” in step S1307, and then the first special electric power end process is terminated.

  As described above, when the first special figure special electric control process is executed, when a winning occurs in the first operating port 33, the hold information is held and stored with the upper limit being four, and the hold information is acquired. In this case, on the condition that the first special figure display unit 38a does not display the change of the pattern and is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the first determination process and the first vibration determination process are performed for the hold information acquired first. The minute determination process and the like are executed, and further, the variation display of the pattern on the first special symbol display unit 38a and the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display device 42 are started. In this case, the display duration of the game times is selected in the range of 10 sec to 20 sec.

  Further, in the success / failure determination process, a winning result is obtained with a probability of 1/200, and when the winning result is obtained, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is made after the effect for the game round is finished. In the opening / closing execution mode, after the opening time of 0.3 sec elapses, the first special prize winning apparatus 32 is opened for 1.7 sec. Then, when the ending time of 0.3 sec elapses after the closing, the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  In addition, when a winning result is obtained, the gaming state is surely set to the advantageous gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state differs depending on the type of winning result, and the type of winning result is determined in the first distribution determination process. Specifically, in the first distribution determination process, the first setting result is obtained with the highest probability of 1/2, the second setting result is obtained with the next highest probability of 1/3, and the most The third setting result is obtained with a low probability of 1/6. Then, when the first setting result is obtained, 100 times which is the smallest continuation number is set, and when the second setting result is obtained, 200 times which is the next smallest continuation number is set. When the result is obtained, 300 times that is the largest number of times of continuation is set.

<Second Special Figure Special Electric Control Process>
Next, the second special figure special electric control process executed in step S215 of the timer interruption process (FIG. 13) will be described.

  In the second special figure special electric control process, the second distribution determination process is executed on the condition that a winning in the second operation port 34 has occurred, and further, the second distribution determination determination is used as an opportunity for an effect for game times. Execute the process to do. Moreover, the process which transfers to opening / closing execution mode after the effect for game times is performed irrespective of the result of 2nd distribution determination. Further, processing in the opening / closing execution mode is executed.

  In the second special figure special electricity control process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the first special figure special electricity counter is 3 or more. As described above, the first special figure special electricity counter is a first special figure special electric control process for performing display control of the first special figure display unit 38a and opening / closing control of the first special electric prize winning device 32 (step S214). This is a counter for specifying in MPU 82 which stage of processing should be executed. And as already explained, the situation in which the first special figure special electricity counter is 3 or more is an open / close execution mode in which the first special electric prize winning device 32 is opened and closed based on a winning to the first operating port 33. Is the situation. In the pachinko machine 10, in such a situation, the first special prize winning device 32 is opened and closed by not displaying the variation display of the pattern in the second special figure display unit 38 b and stopping if the variation display is in progress. During the execution of the opening / closing execution mode, the opening of the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is prevented from being started. Furthermore, during the execution of the opening / closing execution mode in which the first special electricity prize winning device 32 is opened / closed, the display of the variation of the picture in the second special figure display unit 38b triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 is not performed. I have to.

  For details of the processing configuration for causing such an action, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, the numerical information of the second special figure special counter provided in the RWM 84 is cleared to “0” in step S1402. To do. As described above, the second special figure special electricity counter is any of the second special figure special electric control processing for performing the display control of the second special figure display unit 38b and the opening / closing control of the second special electric prize winning device 37. This is a counter for specifying in the MPU 82 whether or not the process of the stage should be executed. In continuing step S1403, if the 2nd special figure display part 38b is performing the variation display of the pattern, the process which complete | finishes the variation display of the pattern will be performed.

  In the second special figure display unit 38b, during the variation display of the pattern, the segment light-emitting units that are turned on and off are sequentially switched among the plurality of segment light-emitting units, so that any distribution determination result can be obtained. Even if there is a change, the variation display is performed in the same pattern, and at the time of the stop display, the segment light emission unit corresponding to the distribution determination result (one type or a plurality of types) is turned on to determine the distribution. The display mode corresponding to the result is stopped and displayed. In this case, in the change suspension process of the second special figure, regardless of which display timing is the fluctuation display pattern in the second special figure display unit 38b, a display mode that is not displayed as a stop result when it is not canceled, In such a state, the change display is stopped.

  In addition, the display mode when the variable display is stopped in this way is always the same mode. In addition, the display mode at the time of the cancellation may be the same as the display mode that is stopped and displayed when the pattern change display is stopped in the first special figure display unit 38a. In this case, it is possible to facilitate confirmation of whether or not the change display of the pattern is stopped.

  In the subsequent step S1404, the second stop command is set as an output target to the sound light control device 91 on the condition that the display of the variation of the pattern in the second special figure display unit 38b is stopped. When receiving the second stop command, the sound and light control device 91 executes a process for stopping the effect by the sound output and the effect by the light output that are executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger. To do. In addition, an effect-type command corresponding to the second stop command is transmitted to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display control device 92 executes a process for stopping the display effect in the symbol display device 42 that is being executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger. After executing the process of step S1404, the second special figure special power control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1401 that the numerical information of the first special figure special electricity counter is less than “3”, the process proceeds to step S1405. In step S1405, the numerical information of the second special figure special electricity counter is read, and in step S1406, the second special figure special electric address table is read from the ROM 83. In step S1407, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to the numerical information of the second special figure special electricity counter from the second special figure special electricity address table is executed.

  Here, the processing contents of steps S1405 to S1407 will be described.

  As already described, the second special figure special electric control process includes a process related to a game-playing effect triggered by a winning at the second operating port 34 and a process related to the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as processing related to the effect for game times, the second special figure variation start process, which is a process for starting effects for game times, and the process for advancing effects for game times are performed. 2 special-figure changing process and second special-figure determining process, which is a process for ending the effect for game times, are set. In addition, as a process related to the opening / closing execution mode, a second special electricity start process which is a process for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode in which the second special electricity winning device 37 is opened and closed, and the second special electricity winning device 37 is being opened. The second special electricity opening process, which is a process for controlling the state, and the second special electricity end process, which is a process for controlling the ending of the opening / closing execution mode and the transition of the gaming state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, are set. Has been.

  In such a processing configuration, the second special figure special electric power counter is a counter for the MPU 82 to grasp which of the plurality of types of processing is to be executed, and is stored in the second special special electric address table. Is set with a start address in a program for executing the above-described plural types of processing in correspondence with the numerical information of the second special figure special electric counter.

  The second special figure special power address table will be described. The second special figure special electric power counter can set numerical information of “0” to “5”. Start address information ("SB0" to "SB5") is set in a one-to-one correspondence with each numerical value information of the counter. In this case, the start address SB0 is the start address of the program for executing the second special figure variation start process, and the start address SB1 is the start address of the program for executing the second special figure variable process, The address SB2 is the start address of the program for executing the second special figure determining process, the start address SB3 is the start address of the program for executing the second special electricity start process, and the start address SB4 is the second special electricity The start address of the program for executing the process during release, and the start address SB5 is the start address of the program for executing the second special electricity ending process.

  The second special figure special electric power counter is triggered by the fact that a condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information stored at the present time is completed, and the second special figure special electric power counter It is updated in correspondence with the process executed in the special figure special electric control process. Therefore, in the second special figure special power control process in each processing time, a process corresponding to the numerical information set in the second special figure special electric power counter may be executed.

  Below, using the second special figure special electricity counter and the second special figure special electric address table, the second special figure fluctuation start process, the second special figure fluctuation process, the second special figure confirmation process, the second special figure start process The processing configuration for executing the processing, the second special power open process, and the second special power termination processing will be described, and the processing configuration of each processing will be specifically described.

  After executing the process of step S1407, the process proceeds to step S1408, and a process of jumping (shifting) to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S1407 is executed. Specifically, if the acquired start address is SB0, the process jumps to the second special figure change start process in step S1409, and if the acquired start address is SB1, the second special figure change is in progress in step S1410. If the acquired start address is SB2, the process jumps to the second special figure determination process in step S1411. If the acquired start address is SB3, the process proceeds to the second special electricity start process in step S1412. If the acquired start address is SB4, the process jumps to the second special electricity releasing process of step S1413. If the acquired start address is SB5, the process jumps to the second special electric power end process of step S1414. When the processes of steps S1409 to S1414 are executed, the second special figure special electric control process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the process of step S1409-step S1414 is demonstrated separately.

<Second special figure change start process>
First, the second special figure variation start process in step S1409 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not a winning for the second working port 34 has occurred. If the winning to the second working port 34 has not occurred, the second special figure variation start process is finished as it is, and if the winning to the second working port 34 has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1502.

  In step S1502, an acquisition process on the second special figure side is executed. In the acquisition process, the numerical information of the hit type counter C2 updated in the previous step S202 is stored in the execution area 105 for the second special figure.

  In subsequent step S1503, a second distribution determination process is executed. In the second allocation determination process, information for allocation determination stored in the execution area 105 for the second special figure, that is, numerical information acquired from the hit type counter C2 is grasped. Then, with reference to the second special chart allocation table provided in the ROM 83, it is specified which type of hit result corresponds to the numerical information of the hit type counter C2 ascertained. Specifically, it is specified which of the non-change result and the fourth setting result corresponds to the winning result.

  In the subsequent step S1504, a stop result setting process for the second special figure is executed. Specifically, the information about the pattern mode that is finally stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 38b in the game times related to the start of the current change is the stop result for the second special figure stored in the ROM 83 in advance. The information is specified from the table, and the specified information is stored in the RWM 84. In the stop result table for the second special figure, information on the pattern mode that is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 38b is set differently at least for each type of hit result. Note that only one type of pattern information may be set for the same winning result, or a plurality of types of pattern information may be set.

  In subsequent step S1505, a flag setting process corresponding to the second distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the RWM 84 is provided with a flag corresponding to each hit result type. In step S1505, among the flags corresponding to each hit result type, the second distribution determination result in step S1503 is displayed. “1” is set for the corresponding flag.

  In a succeeding step S1506, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the continuation number counter provided in the RWM 84 is 1 or more. Here, the case where the numerical information of the continuation number counter is 1 or more means that the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state. Therefore, in step S1506, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state among the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state.

  If the numerical information of the continuation counter is “0”, that is, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, a negative determination is made in step S1506 and the process proceeds to step S1507. In step S1507, a long duration grasping process is executed as a process for grasping the display duration in the current game round.

  In the process of grasping the long duration, the numerical information of the variation type counter CS is acquired, and the process of reading the display duration corresponding to the numerical information from the long duration table provided in the ROM 83 is executed. Here, the contents of the long duration table will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the long duration table has a display duration longer than all the display durations that can be selected in the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as an opportunity, A display continuation time longer than the display continuation time selected in the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operating port 34 in the gaming state is set.

  Specifically, a plurality of types of display durations are set within a range of 40 sec to 80 sec, and more specifically, 40 sec, 47 sec, 53 sec, 55 sec, 61 sec, 66 sec, 73 sec and 80 sec are set. As a result, the display continuation time that is executed in response to the winning of the second operating port 34 in the normal gaming state is expressed as “the opening duration (1.7 sec) for special electricity in the opening / closing execution mode is set as the launch period (0 .Times.6 sec) "(2.8) x" number of prize balls when one game ball wins the second special electric prize device 37 "(15) x" game ball firing cycle "( It is possible to set a time longer than the calculated value (25.5 sec) of 0.6).

  Further, 40 sec, 47 sec, 53 sec, 55 sec, 61 sec and 66 sec are selected with a probability of 15/199, 73 sec is selected with a probability of 55/199, and 80 sec is selected with a probability of 54/199. Thereby, the display duration time of the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operation port 34 in the normal game state is calculated from the time obtained by adding the calculated value to the display duration time that is the shortest of the game times. The longer display continuation time can be selected more easily than the shorter display continuation time.

  Returning to the description of the second special figure variation start process (FIG. 26), after executing the long duration grasping process in step S1507, in step S1508, information corresponding to the display duration grasped in the grasping process. Is set in the second special figure special electric timer counter. The numerical information set in the timer counter is updated by the timer update process (step S210) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13) already described.

  On the other hand, when the numerical information of the continuation counter is 1 or more, that is, when the gaming state is the advantageous gaming state, an affirmative determination is made in step S1506 and the process proceeds to step S1509. In step S1509, the short duration information is read from the ROM 83 as the display duration in the current game round, and the information corresponding to the read information is set in the second special figure special electricity timer counter. The short duration is a constant 0.5 sec regardless of the result of the second distribution determination process and other game situations, and this time is equal to or shorter than the already described game ball firing cycle T1 (0.6 sec). Is set as the time.

  Here, as an effect for the game times, the variation display of the pattern is performed in the second special symbol display unit 38b and the variation display of the symbol is performed in the symbol display device 42, but each variation display is ended. In this case, the game result is displayed statically for the final stop time in a state where the stop result of the game is displayed. In this case, the information set in step S1508 or step S1509 is a time obtained by subtracting the final stop time from the total time for one game. In this regard, the information corresponding to the display continuation time set in step S1508 or step S1509 can be rephrased as the time before still display. In addition, the final stop time is a constant 0.2 sec regardless of the gaming state and the second distribution determination result, and this time is set as a time equal to or shorter than the game ball firing cycle T1 (0.6 sec). .

  After executing the processing of step S1508 or step S1509, in step S1510, the second variation command and the second type command are set as output targets. The second variation command includes information on the display duration time for the second special drawing. The second type command includes game result information. That is, the second type command includes any information of information on the result without change and information on the fourth setting result as information on the game result. The second variation command and the second type command set as output targets in step S1510 are transmitted to the sound and light control device 91, which is a sub-side control device.

  As will be described in detail later, in the sound light control device 91, when the second variation command and the second type command are received, the production-type sound output pattern corresponding to the second variation command and the second type command is received. And a process for setting the light emission pattern. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits to the display control device 92 presentation commands corresponding to the current second variation command and the second type command. The display control device 92 grasps the type of effect for the current game round from the command, and executes processing for causing the display effect corresponding to the type to be performed through the symbol display device 42.

  Returning to the description of the second special figure variation start process (FIG. 26), after executing the process of step S1510, in step S1511 the variable display of the pattern on the second special figure display unit 38b is started. In the following step S1512, 1 is added to the second special figure special electricity counter. In this case, since the numerical information of the second special figure special electricity counter when the second special figure fluctuation start process is executed is “0”, the second special figure special electric counter is executed when the process of step S1512 is executed. The numerical information of “1” is “1”. Thereafter, the second special figure variation start process is terminated.

  Here, in the second special figure change start process, the change display of the picture in the second special figure display part 38b is started regardless of whether or not the change display of the picture is performed in the first special figure display part 38a. Therefore, the pattern change display on the first special figure display unit 38a and the pattern change display on the second special figure display unit 38b can be executed in an overlapping manner. The display mode of the symbol display device 42 when such overlapping display is performed will be described later.

<Processing during the second special map change>
Next, the second special figure changing process in step S1410 in the second special figure special electric control process (FIG. 25) will be described.

  In the second special figure changing process, a process for determining whether or not it is the timing to start the still display is performed. If it is not the timing to start the still display, the display of the pattern on the second special figure display unit 38b is performed. A process for regularly changing the aspect is executed.

  By the way, instead of waiting in the second special figure changing process until the timing for starting still display, if it is not the timing to start still display, after executing the processing for regularly changing the above Then, the second special figure changing process is terminated. Therefore, after the effect for the game round is started with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger, the second special figure special electric control process is started every time the second special figure special electric control process is started until the timing for starting the static display is reached. The special figure changing process is started.

  In addition, when it is time to start still display, the pattern of the second special figure display unit 38b is displayed in the stop result set in step S1504 in the previous second special figure change start process (FIG. 26). The change display is terminated, and information on the final stop time (0.2 sec) is set in the second special figure special electricity timer counter. Also, the second variation end command is set as an output target. After that, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the second special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the second special figure changing process to the one corresponding to the second special figure finalizing process. To do.

  The second variation end command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is a sub-side control device. When receiving the second variation end command, the sound light control device 91 ends the effect by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern set in correspondence with the reception of the second variation command and the second type command. Also, the sound control device 91 transmits an effect-type command corresponding to the second variation end command to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display effect of the corresponding game times is ended.

<Process during the second special figure determination>
Next, the second special figure determining process in step S1411 in the second special figure special electric control process (FIG. 25) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the final stop time of the second special drawing has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S1601, the second special figure determining process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1601, a process of subtracting 1 from the numerical information of the continuation count counter in step S1602 on condition that the numerical information of the continuation count counter provided in RWM 84 is 1 or more. Execute.

  Here, as already described, the continuation number counter is a counter for specifying the continuation number of the advantageous gaming state by the MPU 82, and the gaming state is advantageous when the numerical information of the continuation number counter becomes “0”. Although the game state is returned to the normal game state, the numerical information of the continuation number counter is not only when the game time in which the variable display of the pattern is displayed in the second special figure display unit 38b is completed, 1 is also subtracted when the game times in which the variation display of the pattern is performed in the special figure display section 38a are completed. In other words, the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is decremented by 1 when the game times triggered by winning the first operating port 33 is completed once, and the game times triggered by winning the second operating port 34 are Even if it is completed once, 1 is subtracted.

  In subsequent step S1603, the second opening command is set as an output target. In the second opening command, information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is started upon winning the second operating port 34, and the current game time corresponds to either the no change result or the fourth setting result. Information indicating whether or not there is.

  The second opening command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is the sub-side control device. As will be described in detail later, in the sound light control device 91, when a second opening command is received, a process for setting a production sound output pattern and a light emission pattern corresponding to the second opening command is executed. . In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits an effect command corresponding to the current second opening command to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 grasps the type of effect for the current opening / closing execution mode from the command, and executes a process for causing the display effect corresponding to the type to be performed through the symbol display device 42.

  Returning to the description of the second special figure determination process (FIG. 28), after executing the process of step S1603, the process proceeds to step S1604. In step S1604, information on the opening time stored in advance in the ROM 83 is read, and the information on the opening time is set in the second special figure special electricity timer counter. The opening time is constant regardless of the type of winning result, and specifically, 0.3 sec is set as the time equal to or shorter than the game ball firing period T1. In addition, this opening time is the same as the opening time in the opening / closing execution mode that is executed in response to a winning at the first working port 33.

  In subsequent step S1605, 1 is added to the second special figure special electric power counter. In this case, since the numerical information of the second special figure special counter is “2” when the second special figure finalizing process is executed, the second special figure special electric counter is executed when the process of step S1605 is executed. The numerical information of “3” is “3”. Thereafter, the second special figure determining process is terminated.

<Second special electricity start process>
Next, the second special electricity start process in step S1412 in the second special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 25) will be described.

  In the second special electricity start process, the same process as the already described first special electricity start process (FIG. 22) is executed. In other words, on the condition that the opening time set in the second special figure special electricity timer counter has passed, “9” is set in the special electric prize counter provided in the RWM 84, and information on the opening duration for special electricity is provided. Set in the second special figure special electric timer counter. The opening duration for special electric power is constant regardless of the type of hit result that triggered the execution of the opening / closing execution mode and the type of gaming state when the opening / closing execution mode occurred, As explained, it is 1.7 sec. Further, the opening duration time for special electricity is the same as the opening duration time for special electricity in the opening / closing execution mode that is executed in response to a winning at the first working port 33. Thereafter, the second special figure special electricity counter is incremented by 1 after executing the process for opening the second special electric prize winning device 37. In this case, the numerical information of the second special figure special power counter when the second special electric power start process is executed is “3”. Therefore, when 1 is added to the numerical information of the second special figure special electric power counter, The numerical information is “4”.

<Processing during the opening of the second special electricity>
Next, the second special electricity open process in step S1413 in the second special figure special electricity control process (FIG. 25) will be described.

  In the second special power open process, the same process as the first special power open process already described (FIG. 23) is executed. In other words, in the second special electricity open process, a process of subtracting 1 from the numerical information of the special electricity prize counter is executed when the second special electricity prize device 37 is awarded. Also, the second ending command is set as an output target on condition that the special electricity release continuation time has elapsed or the numerical information of the special electricity prize counter is “0”. The second ending command includes information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is terminated when the second operating port 34 is won.

  The second ending command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is the sub-side control device. When the sound light control device 91 receives the second ending command, the sound light control device 91 executes a process for ending the effect by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern of the effect system set for the current opening / closing execution mode. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits a production command corresponding to the current second ending command to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display control device 92 executes a process for ending the effect by the display pattern set for the current opening / closing execution mode.

  When the second ending command is set as an output target, the ending time information stored in advance in the ROM 83 is read and the ending time information is set in the second special figure special timer counter. The ending time is constant regardless of the type of hit result, and specifically, 0.3 sec is set as a time equal to or shorter than the game ball firing period T1. In addition, the ending time is the same as the ending time in the opening / closing execution mode that is executed in response to a winning at the first working port 33.

  Then, after executing the process for bringing the second special electricity prize winning device 37 into the closed state, the second special figure special electricity counter is incremented by one. In this case, since the numerical information of the second special figure special electricity counter is “4” when the second special electricity release process is executed, the numerical information of the second special figure special electric counter is incremented by one. The numerical information is “5”.

<Second special electricity end processing>
Next, the second special electric power end process of step S1414 in the second special figure special electric control process (FIG. 25) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S1701, the second special electricity ending process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1702.

  In step S1702, by referring to the flag of the RWM 84, it is determined whether or not the type of the winning result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has ended this time is the fourth setting result, and is the fourth setting result. In this case, “400” is set in the continuation number counter of the RWM 84 in step S1703. Thereafter, after the numerical value information of the second special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0” in step S1704, the second special electricity termination processing is finished.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1702, it means that the type of the winning result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has been completed this time is an unset result. In this case, without executing the process of setting the numerical information of the continuation number counter, the numerical information of the second special figure special counter is cleared to “0” in step S1704, and then the second special electric power end process is terminated. To do.

  As described above, when the second special figure special electric control process is executed, the second special opening is not displayed in the second special figure display unit 38b and is not in the opening / closing execution mode. When a winning to 34 occurs, numerical information is acquired from the win type counter C2, and the second distribution determination process is executed for the numerical information, and the variation display and the pattern of the pattern in the second special figure display unit 38b are performed. The symbol variation display on the display device 42 is started. In this case, the display duration of the game times is selected in the range of 40 sec to 80 sec in the normal gaming state, and 0.5 sec is selected in the advantageous gaming state.

  In addition, after the game times are over, the mode is surely shifted to the opening / closing execution mode. In the opening / closing execution mode, after the opening time of 0.3 sec elapses, the second special prize winning device 37 is opened for 1.7 sec. Then, when the ending time of 0.3 sec elapses after the closing, the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  Further, the gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode differs depending on the type of the winning result determined by the second distribution determination process. Specifically, in the second distribution determination process, a no-change result is obtained with the highest probability of 29/30, and a fourth setting result is obtained with the lowest probability of 1/30. When the result is no change, the continuation count is not changed before and after the opening / closing execution mode, and when the result is the fourth setting result, the continuation count is set to 400.

<Game flow>
Next, the flow of the game based on the above processing being executed by the MPU 82 will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  In the normal gaming state (ST1), when the winning to the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 occurs (ST2: YES), the game times are executed with the display duration other than the short duration (0.5 sec). (ST3). In other words, the display duration is selected in the range of 10 sec to 20 sec in the game times that are executed with the winning of the first operating port 33, and 40 sec in the game times that are executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as the trigger. The display duration is selected in the range of ˜80 sec.

  When the game round is completed, if the winning of the first operating port 33 is triggered, the opening / closing execution mode occurs on the condition that the result of the determination is a winning result, and the second operating port 34 is connected to the second operating port 34. If the winning is triggered, the opening / closing execution mode is surely generated (ST4: YES). In this case, after the opening time of 0.3 sec elapses, the target side of the first special electricity prize winning device 32 and the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is opened for 1.7 sec, and then 0.3 sec. Ending time occurs (ST5).

  Here, when a winning to the first operating port 33 occurs, a transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs with a probability of 1/200, whereas a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs. Will shift to the advantageous gaming state with a probability of 1/30, and the latter is higher in the latter. However, in order to generate a prize for the second operating port 34, it is necessary to generate a prize for the through gate 35 and further to win the support execution mode (winning with a probability of 4/5). Therefore, the transition frequency per number of shots is the same or substantially the same when aiming for a winning at the first working port 33 and when aiming for a winning at the second working port 34.

  Further, when a winning is made to the first operating port 33 in a situation where the first special figure display unit 38a displays the pattern in a variable manner, the hold information is stored on hold, and the number of the hold stored is a maximum of four. On the other hand, even if a winning is made to the second operating port 34 in a situation where the pattern is variably displayed on the second special figure display section 38b, the hold information is not stored on hold. Therefore, the merit of continuing to launch the game ball in the normal game state is greater when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left region PE2 aiming for winning in the first operating port 33.

  In addition, in the game times executed in response to winnings in the first operating port 33 in the normal gaming state, various display effects including execution of reach display are executed, whereas winning in the second operating port 34 is performed. Such reach display is not performed in the game times executed with the opportunity, and the content of the display effect is scarce. Then, in the normal game state, the player can enjoy the effect when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left region PE2 aiming for winning at the first operation port 33.

  Further, in the game times executed in response to the winning of the first operating port 33 in the normal gaming state, the display duration is selected in the range of 10 sec to 20 sec, whereas in the normal gaming state, the second operating port 34 is selected. The display duration is selected in the range of 40 sec to 80 sec in the game times executed with the winning of the prize. Then, in the normal gaming state, when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the left side region PE2 aiming for winning at the first operating port 33, the digestion rate of game times per unit time can be increased. It becomes possible.

  In addition, in the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger, the end timing can be determined by checking the display mode in the symbol display device 42, whereas the second operating port In the game times that are executed in response to the winning of 34, even if the display mode on the symbol display device 42 is confirmed, the end timing cannot be determined. In this case, in the opening / closing execution mode, the target special prize winning devices 32 and 37 are opened for 1.7 sec after the opening time of 0.3 sec as described above, whereas in the game ball launching mechanism 27 3 seconds at the earliest until the game ball first launched after the launch operation starts and reaches the position where the second special electric prize winning device 37 can win a prize in relation to the launch position of the game ball and the launch speed of the game ball. It takes a degree. Then, even if the game ball launching operation is resumed immediately after the game round triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 is finished, the game ball launched by the launching operation wins the second special electric prize winning device 37. do not do.

  Further, in the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger, the display duration is selected in the range of 40 sec to 80 sec, and the selection range is “open duration for special electricity in the opening / closing execution mode ( 1.7 sec) divided by game ball firing period (0.6 sec) ”(2.8) ד the number of prize balls when one game ball wins the second special electric prize device 37 ” It is longer than the calculated value (25.5 sec) of (15) × “game ball firing cycle” (0.6). Furthermore, the probability that a display duration longer than the sum of the shortest display duration in the game times and the calculated value is selected is higher than the probability that a shorter display duration is selected. . Then, even if the winning operation to the second special electric prize winning device 37 can be generated by resuming the firing operation immediately before 40 seconds elapses and continuing the firing operation until the opening / closing execution mode ends, The number of game balls digested by the continuous operation up to that time will be larger than the number of game balls paid out based on winning in the second special electric prize winning device 37. Therefore, even if a launch operation is performed to generate a prize for the second operating port 34 in the normal gaming state, the number of game balls owned by the player cannot be increased.

  As described above, even when the winning to the second operating port 34 occurs, even if the probability of transition to the advantageous gaming state is higher than when the winning to the first operating port 33 occurs, the player can perform the first operation. It is considered that the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2 in order to generate a winning at the mouth 33. However, the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down in the left region PE2 so as to generate a winning in the first working port 33, or the game ball moves in the right region PE3 so as to generate a winning in the second working port 34. Whether or not to perform the shooting operation so as to flow down is selected by the player, and in the normal gaming state, the shooting operation is performed according to the player's purpose.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 30, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the result of execution of the opening / closing execution mode is one of the first setting result, the second setting result, the third setting result, and the fourth setting result. If there is, it shifts to an advantageous gaming state (ST6: YES).

  In the advantageous gaming state (ST7), when the game ball is continuously launched, the frequency at which the general electric utility 34a is opened per unit time, the execution mode of the support execution mode, the probability of transition to the opening / closing execution mode, and While the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode is the same as that in the normal game state, the display duration time of the game times executed when the winning to the second operation port 34 is triggered becomes 0.5 sec. In addition, when the second operating port 34 is won, the mode is surely shifted to the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, in the advantageous gaming state, by launching the game ball so as to flow down the right region PE3, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left region PE2, or in the normal gaming state, so as to flow down the right region PE3. The number of occurrences of the opening / closing execution mode per unit time can be increased as compared with the case where game balls are fired.

  That is, in the advantageous gaming state, it is advantageous for the player to aim for winning in the second operating port 34, and thus the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3. When a winning is made to the second operating port 34 (ST8: YES), a game is played with a short duration (0.5 sec), and after that, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode (ST10). .

  After the opening / closing execution mode ends, if the result of execution of the opening / closing execution mode is the fourth setting result, the number of continuations is reset and the advantageous gaming state continues (ST11: YES). On the other hand, when the result that triggered the execution of the opening / closing execution mode is a result without change (ST11: NO), it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the continuation number counter is “0” (ST12). When it is not “0” (ST12: NO), the advantageous gaming state is continued, and when it is “0” (ST12: YES), the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

<Explanation of advantages of advantageous gaming state>
Next, explanation of the advantage of the advantageous gaming state will be given with reference to the time chart of FIG.

  FIG. 31 (a) shows the state of the electric utility 34a in one support execution mode, and FIG. 31 (b) shows how the variable display of the second special figure display section 38b is continued in the normal gaming state. FIG. 31 (c) shows the execution status of the opening / closing execution mode in the normal gaming state, and FIG. 31 (d) shows how the variation display of the second special figure display unit 38b is continued in the advantageous gaming state. (E) shows the execution status of the opening / closing execution mode in the advantageous gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), when the support execution mode is entered, the second operating port 34 is in a closed state unless winnings (10 pieces) for the upper limit number for ordinary electricity are generated midway. The second working port 34 is opened four times so as to sandwich the. In this case, the opening duration T6 for each ordinary power transmission is 1.5 sec, and the closing duration T7 for each ordinary power transmission is 3 sec.

  By the way, since the game ball firing period T1 is 0.6 sec and the upper limit number of power transmissions is 10, the maximum total of the second operation ports 34 in an open state in one support execution mode. The time is the same as the product value of the game ball firing period T1 and the upper limit number for ordinary power. Therefore, when the support execution mode is entered, there is a high probability that the power utility 34a will be opened for the upper limit number of times (four times), and each time the power utility 34a will be used for the duration of the power transmission. The probability that the open state of 34a is maintained is high.

  In the configuration in which the support execution mode is executed as described above, the display duration T8 is selected in the range of 40 sec to 80 sec in the game times executed in response to winning in the second operating port 34 in the normal game state. . Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), even if a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs in the first opening of the second operating port 34 in the support execution mode, the game round based on the winning is completed. In this case, the support execution mode has ended, and as shown in FIG. 31 (c), the opening / closing execution mode occurs after the end of the support execution mode. That is, in the normal gaming state, only one opening / closing execution mode occurs at a maximum with respect to one support execution mode. Note that the opening / closing execution mode continues for a time of T9 (0.3 sec + 1.7 sec + 2.3 sec).

  In addition, since the information for the second allocation determination process for the winning at the second operating port 34 is not stored on hold, it is assumed that the winning at the second operating port 34 occurs during the variation display of the second special figure display unit 38b. However, although the game ball is paid out for the winning, the winning does not trigger the start of the game times and the opening / closing execution mode. Also from this point, in the normal gaming state, only one opening / closing execution mode occurs at a maximum with respect to one support execution mode.

  On the other hand, in the game times that are executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as an opportunity in the advantageous gaming state, the display duration T10 is constant at 0.5 sec as shown in FIG. 31 (d). In addition, when the game round is completed, the mode immediately shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. As shown in FIG. 31 (e), the opening / closing execution mode has a time limit of T9 although the upper limit number for special electricity is set. It will continue reliably for 2.3 sec.

  The sum of the time of T9 and the time of T10 is 2.8 sec, and the time when the second working port 34 is opened once (1.5 sec) and the time when the second operation port 34 is opened once are closed. Is less than the total time (4.5 sec) of the time (3 sec). This gives the opportunity for the opening / closing execution mode to occur once while the second working port 34 is opened once.

  In particular, the total time (2.8 sec) of the time T9 and the time T10 is equal to or less than the time (3 sec) in which the second operating port 34 is closed once during each opening time in the support execution mode. It has become. As a result, the winning of the second operating port 34 occurs in one opening of the second operating port 34 during the support execution mode, and the change display of the second special figure display unit 38b and the transition to the opening / closing execution mode are performed. When it occurs, the opening / closing execution mode ends before the next opening of the second working port 34 is started. Therefore, from the start of each opening time of the support execution mode, an opportunity is given to generate a prize for the second operation port 34 that is a trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode.

  On the other hand, as already described, since the information for the second distribution determination process for the winning to the second operating port 34 is not stored on hold, the second operating port 34 is displayed during the fluctuation display of the second special figure display unit 38b. Even if a prize is won, game balls are paid out for the prize, but the prize does not trigger the start of the game round and the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, even if the opportunity for the opening / closing execution mode to occur once is given while the second operation port 34 is opened once, it is necessary to generate a prize for the second operation port 34 at each opening time. Arise. Therefore, the degree of attention about whether or not a winning to the second working port 34 occurs is increased, and the interest is improved.

  Furthermore, when the upper limit number of winnings for ordinary power is generated for the second operation port 34, the support execution mode is ended even if the second operation port 34 is not opened four times. In this case, the player needs to aim for a winning at the second operating port 34 while preventing the maximum number of winnings for ordinary electric power from being generated before the fourth opening round is started. An operation needs to be performed. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the mode of the launch operation according to the winning situation to the second working port 34, and the interest is improved.

  Here, since the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is opened for 1.7 sec in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34, the second special electricity winning device 37 is set to 2 in the one opening / closing execution mode. .8 winnings can be expected. When one game ball enters the second special electricity prize winning device 37, 15 game balls are paid out, so it can be expected that 42 game balls are paid out in one opening / closing execution mode. . In this case, for example, in the advantageous gaming state, when the winning to the second operation port 34 occurs 10 times per minute, the number of payouts in the opening / closing execution mode and the payout of the game ball due to the winning to the second operation port 34 In relation to the number (three), one can expect to pay out 450 game balls in one minute. On the other hand, since the launch period T1 of the game balls is 0.6 sec, 100 game balls are used in one minute if the game balls are continuously fired. Then, it can be expected that 350 gaming balls increase per minute in the advantageous gaming state.

<Operation of Fluctuation Display of First Special Figure Display Unit 38a and Fluctuation Display of Second Special Figure Display Unit 38b Overlapping>
Next, the effect that the fluctuation display of the first special figure display unit 38a and the fluctuation display of the second special figure display unit 38b may overlap will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.

  FIG. 32 (a) shows the state of the utility model 34a in one support execution mode, FIG. 32 (b) shows how the variable display of the second special figure display section 38b is continued, and FIG. c) shows the execution status of the open / close execution mode, FIG. 32 (d) shows how the variable display of the first special figure display section 38a is continued, and FIG. 32 (e) shows whether or not the advantageous gaming state is set. .

  In the support execution mode, a winning for the second working port 34 occurs at the timing t11 when the second working port 34 is opened for the first time. In this case, since it is in the advantageous gaming state, the variation display by the short duration is performed in the second special figure display section 38b from the timing t11 to the timing t12, and further from the timing t12 to the timing t13. An opening / closing execution mode in which the second special electricity prize winning device 37 is opened and closed is executed. Then, the advantageous gaming state ends at the timing t13 when the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  However, since the support execution mode is continued, and the second opening of the second operation port 34 is immediately started, the second operation port 34 under the normal gaming state regardless of the player's intention. Winnings can occur. Then, when a winning is actually generated at the second working port 34, the variation display by the long duration time is started on the second special figure display unit 38b at the timing of t14. In this case, if the second special figure display unit 38b is variably displayed, if the first special figure display unit 38a is not variably displayed, the player may end the variable display due to the long duration. There is a need to wait.

  On the other hand, since the variable display of the first special figure display unit 38a and the variable display of the second special figure display unit 38b can overlap, the variable display of the second special figure display unit 38b is being displayed. By generating a prize for the first working port 33 at the timing of t15, even if the variable display on the second special figure display unit 38b is continuing, the variable display on the first special figure display unit 38a is displayed. Is started. Then, at the timing of t16, the variable display on the first special figure display unit 38a ends. In this case, when the game time corresponds to the winning result, after the change display ends, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode, and at that time, the change display on the second special figure display unit 38b is stopped. .

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing execution mode is not triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33, the variable display on the second special figure display unit 38b has passed the long duration set at the start of the variable display. It will continue until the timing of t17 which is a timing to perform.

  As described above, when the gaming state shifts from the advantageous gaming state to the normal gaming state during the support execution mode, the game times triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 in the normal gaming state are determined by the player's intention. Even in such a case, the first special figure display section can be displayed during the variation display of the second special figure display section 38b by generating a winning to the first operating port 33 even in that case. It is possible to start the variable display of 38a, and it is possible to play a game aiming for winning in the first operating port 33 without waiting for the variable display of the second special figure display section 38b to end. .

<Direction control>
Next, the effect control process executed by the sound control device 91 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The effect control process is started periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

  First, in step S1801, it is determined whether the first variation command and the first type command are received. If received, in step S1802, the display duration corresponding to the first variation command is set in the first variation measurement counter, and further corresponds to the first variation command and the first type command. Set the production pattern. In this effect pattern, a first fluctuation sound output pattern and a light emission pattern are defined. In step S1803, the first variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 92.

  The display control device 92 sets the display effect pattern corresponding to the first variation pattern command by receiving the first variation pattern command. When the display effect pattern is set, the symbol display device 42 starts the variable display so that the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity, and the upper symbol row Z1 → lower. The display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In addition, when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is supported, the same symbol combination is formed on one of the effective lines. In this case, when the same odd symbol combination is formed, the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode is greater than when the same even symbol combination is formed. ing.

  In a succeeding step S1804, it is determined whether or not the symbol change display triggered by the winning of the second working port 34 is being executed in the symbol display device 42. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1805, the first screen division command is transmitted to the display control device 92 in step S1805. The first screen division command divides and displays the display screen 42 a of the symbol display device 42, and triggers a symbol change display triggered by winning in the first operating port 33 and a winning in the second operating port 34. This is a command for instructing the display control device 92 to simultaneously perform the symbol change display.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1801, a negative determination is made in step S1804, or after execution of the process in step S1805, whether the second variation command and the second type command are received in step S1806. Determine whether or not. If received, in step S1807, the display duration corresponding to the second variation command is set in the second variation measurement counter, and further corresponds to the second variation command and the second type command. Set the production pattern. In this effect pattern, a second fluctuation sound output pattern and a light emission pattern are defined. In step S 1808, the second variation pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 92.

  The display control device 92 sets the display effect pattern corresponding to the second variation pattern command by receiving the second variation pattern command. When the display effect pattern is set, in the symbol display device 42, if the situation is not in an advantageous gaming state, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Is started, the standby display of symbols is started simultaneously in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and finally, the symbol symbols Z1 to Z3 are ended in a state where predetermined symbols are statically displayed. In this case, the timing at which symbol standby display is simultaneously started in all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is determined by lottery in the display control device 92. Such lottery is executed regardless of the type of display duration. As a result, in the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operating port 34 in the normal game state, it is difficult to grasp the end timing of the game times from the display content of the symbol display device 42. Yes. On the other hand, if the game is in an advantageous gaming state, the symbol display is not scrolled in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Only once.

  Also, in both the advantageous game state and the non-advantageous game state, when the symbol variation display ends, the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is supported, and the advantageous game state is entered. When the transition is supported or the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state is changed, the same symbol combination is formed on any active line. Also, when the change display of the symbol ends, it corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, and it does not correspond to the transition to the advantageous gaming state, and it corresponds to the change of the continuation condition of the advantageous gaming state Otherwise, the same symbol combination is not formed on all the effective lines, but a predetermined symbol combination different from the same symbol combination on one of the effective lines (for example, “3.4”). -1 ") is formed.

  In a succeeding step S1809, it is determined whether or not the symbol change display triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33 is being executed in the symbol display device 42. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1809, the second screen division command is transmitted to the display control device 92 in step S1810. The second screen division command divides and displays the display screen 42 a of the symbol display device 42, and triggers a change display of symbols triggered by winning in the first operating port 33 and winning in the second operating port 34. This is a command for instructing the display control device 92 to simultaneously perform the symbol change display.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1806, a negative determination is made in step S1809, or after execution of the processing in step S1810, either the first change end command or the second change end command is issued in step S1811. It is determined whether it is received. If any of the change end commands has been received, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the sub-side continuation number counter provided in the sound light control device 91 in step S1812. The sub-side continuation number counter is a counter for measuring the continuation number of the advantageous gaming state in the sound light control device 91.

  In subsequent step S1813, an effect end process for ending the effect by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern corresponding to the received variation end command is executed. In the subsequent step S1814, when the first variation end command is received, the first end command is transmitted to the display control device 92, and when the second variation end command is received, the second end command is displayed. It transmits to the control apparatus 92. The display control device 92 executes a process for ending the display effect corresponding to the received end command.

  In the advantageous gaming state, the remaining number of continuations will be displayed on the display screen 42a, but the display control device 92 has received the first change end command in a state where the remaining number of continuations is displayed. If the second variation end command is received, the continuation count is decremented by one.

  Here, a state in which the symbol change display triggered by a winning at the first operating port 33 and the symbol change display triggered by a winning at the second operating port 34 are performed simultaneously is shown in FIGS. This will be described with reference to (d).

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the display control device 92 performs the first variation pattern command and the first screen division while the variation display of the symbol is being triggered by the winning of the second working port 34. When a command is received, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the display screen 42a is divided into two so as to be equal left and right. In this case, regardless of whether the object that has been variably displayed earlier is one that was triggered by winning the first working port 33 or one that was triggered by winning the second working port 34, The variation display of the symbol triggered by the winning at the first operating port 33 is performed in the left display area which is the first display region, and the variation display of the symbol triggered by the winning at the second operating port 34 is the first. This is performed in the right display area which is the two display area.

  By the way, when the variation display of each symbol is performed at the same time, the sound output control and the light emission control by the sound light control device 91 are performed corresponding to each variation display of each symbol. When the sound output timing corresponding to the variation display of the sound and the sound output timing corresponding to the variation display of the other symbol overlap, or the light emission timing corresponding to the variation display of one symbol and the variation display of the other symbol When the light emission timing overlaps, priority is given to the symbol change display side triggered by winning the first operating port 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the priority may be reversed.

  Thereafter, the timing to end the symbol variation display triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33 occurs before the timing to end the symbol variation display triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34. Therefore, the display control device 92 receives the first change end command. In this case, the static display of the symbol is started in the left display area, and the split display of the display screen 42a is ended after the final stop time has elapsed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the variable display of symbols triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 is continued in the entire display screen 42a.

  As described above, display control is performed in the display control device 92, so that the change display of the first special figure display unit 38a and the change display of the second special figure display unit 38b can occur in an overlapping manner. Using only the symbol display device 42, it is possible to perform symbol variation display corresponding to each variation display.

  Returning to the description of the effect control process (FIG. 33), if a negative determination is made in step S1811, or after execution of the process in step S1814, either the first stop command or the second stop command is executed in step S1815. It is determined whether or not it has been received. If any stop command has been received, a stop process is executed in step S1816 to stop the production by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern corresponding to the received stop command. In the subsequent step S1817, when the first cancel command is received, the first cancel command is transmitted to the display control device 92, and when the second cancel command is received, the second stop command is displayed. 92. The display control device 92 executes a process for stopping the display effect corresponding to the received stop command.

  Here, the manner in which the symbol variation display is stopped will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a), the display screen 42a of the symbol display device 42 is divided and displayed, and the symbol change display triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are displayed. In the situation where the symbol change display triggered by the winning is performed at the same time, as shown in FIG. 35B, the symbol change display triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33 ends. In this case, since the variation display of the symbol corresponds to the shift of the opening / closing execution mode, the symbol combination “1 · 1 · 1” is stopped and displayed on one effective line in the left display area. However, even in this situation, the symbol variation display triggered by the winning of the second working port 34 continues in the right display area.

  As already described, when the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by winning the first operating port 33, the game times triggered by winning the second operating port 34 are stopped, and the second operating port 34 is stopped. When the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by winning the game, the game times triggered by winning the first operating port 33 are stopped. Therefore, when the state shown in FIG. 35 (b) is reached, the second stop command is received, and the symbol variation display triggered by the winning of the second working port 34 is stopped, and FIG. As shown in c), the split display of the display screen 42a is terminated, and the display content of the left display area shown in FIG. 35B is displayed on the entire display screen 42a.

  Returning to the description of the effect control process (FIG. 33), if a negative determination is made in step S1815, or after execution of the process in step S1817, it is determined in step S1818 whether the first opening command has been received. To do. If the first opening command has been received, the opening time is set in the opening measurement counter in step S1819, and the bonus effect pattern in the current opening / closing execution mode is set. In this bonus effect pattern, a sound output pattern and a light emission pattern in the opening / closing execution mode are defined.

  In a succeeding step S1820, the first bonus pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 sets the display effect pattern corresponding to the first bonus pattern command by receiving the first bonus pattern command. In this case, since the information on the number of continuations is included in the first opening command, the information on the number of continuations is also included in the first bonus pattern command, and the display control device 92 displays the current time on the display screen 42a. Displays the set number of continuations.

  In the following step S1821, the numerical information of the number of continuations included in the first opening command is read, and the read numerical information is overwritten on the sub-side continuation number counter.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1818, or after execution of the process in step S1821, it is determined in step S1822 whether a second opening command has been received. If the second opening command has been received, in step S1823, the opening time is set in the opening measurement counter, and the bonus effect pattern in the current opening / closing execution mode is set. In this bonus effect pattern, a sound output pattern and a light emission pattern in the opening / closing execution mode are defined.

  In a succeeding step S1824, the second bonus pattern command is transmitted to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 sets the display effect pattern corresponding to the second bonus pattern command by receiving the second bonus pattern command. In this case, since the information on the number of continuations can be included in the second opening command, the information on the number of continuations is also included in the second bonus pattern command when the information on the number of continuations is included. It will be.

  In a succeeding step S1825, it is determined whether or not the second opening command includes numerical information on the number of continuations. If numerical information on the number of continuations is included, in step S1826, the numerical information on the number of continuations included in the second opening command, and the numerical information on the number of continuations currently set in the sub-side continuation number counter A calculation process for calculating the difference is executed. However, when the numerical information of the sub-side continuation number counter is “0”, the calculation process is not executed. In the subsequent step S1827, on the condition that the difference is calculated, an addition command including numerical information of the difference corresponding to the result of the calculation process is transmitted to the display control device 92.

  When only the second bonus pattern command is received, the display control device 92 causes the display screen 42a to display the number of continuations together with the effect for the opening / closing execution mode. On the other hand, when the addition command is received together with the second bonus pattern command, the addition effect is performed on the display screen 42a as the effect for the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, how the display of the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is changed will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), in the advantageous gaming state, the remaining number of continuations is displayed on a part of the display screen 42a regardless of whether the game is being played or in the opening / closing execution mode. The In FIG. 36 (a), 58 is set in the continuation number counter of the main controller 71, and the display screen 42a displays "remaining 58 times". In a situation where such a display is being made, the game number that is executed in response to winning of the first operating port 33 is terminated, and the display is updated to a display in which the number of continuations is decremented by one. Similarly, the second operating port 34 Upon completion of the game times executed in response to the winning of the game, the display is updated to a display in which 1 is subtracted from the continuation number.

  In the situation where the display is made, when the winning to the second operating port 34 occurs and the result of the second distribution determination process becomes the fourth setting result, the continuation counter of the main controller 71 is 400 is overwritten. However, since the addition command is transmitted together with the second bonus pattern command to the display control device 92, a display effect is provided on the display screen 42a as if the number of continuations has been added. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the difference between the new continuation number and the previous continuation number is displayed in a situation where the content of the last continuation number is displayed as "remaining 58 times". Are displayed as “342 UP !!” and “+342 times”.

  In FIG. 36C, 399 is set in the continuation number counter of the main controller 71, and the display screen 42a displays “399 remaining”. In the situation where the display is made, when the winning to the second operating port 34 occurs and the result of the second distribution determination process becomes the fourth setting result, the continuation counter of the main controller 71 is As in the case of FIG. 36 (b), 400 is overwritten. However, unlike the case of FIG. 36B, since the difference between the new continuation count and the previous continuation count is “1”, the display “1UP!” And “+1” are displayed as the overwriting display. "Time" is displayed.

  As described above, in the setting of the number of continuations in the main controller 71, 400 corresponding to the fourth setting result is simply overwritten on the continuation number counter, but the difference is displayed on the display screen 42a. It is possible to give the player the impression that the number of continuations is added to the previous number of continuations. For example, when the fourth setting result is obtained and only the display that is reset 400 times is performed, the fourth setting result is obtained in a situation where the remaining number of continuations is 399 as shown in FIG. In some cases, the player may have the impression of having lost 399 times. On the other hand, by displaying as if the number of continuations has been added, the impression that the player has increased the number of continuations even in the case of FIG. 36 (c) and FIG. 36 (d). It is possible to prevent the above feeling of loss.

  Further, since the extra display is displayed as a difference between the newly set number of continuations and the immediately preceding number of continuations, it is possible to provide an additional display mode for the number of numerical values that can be taken as the difference. Therefore, diversification of the superposition display can be achieved.

  Furthermore, in the configuration in which the superimposition display is performed as described above, the main control device 71 may simply overwrite the information on the number of continuations corresponding to the type of the hit result on the continuation number counter, and the subtraction calculation process is performed. This is performed by the sound light control device 91 which is the control device on the side. Therefore, it is possible to perform the additional display as described above while suppressing an increase in the processing load of the main controller 71.

  Returning to the description of the effect control process (FIG. 33), after executing the process of step S1827, in step S1828, the numerical value information of the continuation number included in the second opening command is overwritten in the sub-side continuation number counter.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1822, a negative determination is made in step S1825, or after execution of the process in step S1828, the other effects are executed in step S1829, and then the effect control process is terminated. . In the other processes, the effect setting process corresponding to the case where a command different from the above commands is received is executed.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In the advantageous gaming state, during the one-time support execution mode of the utility service 34a, the execution of the game time triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 and the subsequent execution of the opening / closing execution mode are completed. The support execution mode can be continued even after the opening / closing execution mode ends. As a result, it is possible to increase the advantage of the occurrence of the support execution mode as compared with the conventional case, and it is possible to improve the interest by using the existing configuration of the general electric utility 34a and the second special electric prize winning device 37. It becomes possible.

  In addition, in the configuration in which the second operation port 34 is opened several times with the closed state between them in one support execution mode, display of game times is continuously triggered by winning the second operation port 34 The sum of the time and the time for which the subsequent opening / closing execution mode continues is the sum of the time when the second working port 34 is opened once and the time when it is closed once during each opening time Less than the time. This makes it possible to complete the combination of the game time and the open / close execution mode once for one open state in the support execution mode, and set the open / close execution mode to 1 in each open time of the support execution mode. Can be generated once. Therefore, for the player, it is possible to generate the opening / closing execution mode for the number of times that the second operation port 34 is opened during the support execution mode, and each opening operation of the second operation port 34 during the support execution mode. It becomes possible to raise the attention degree to.

  The sum of the display continuation time of the game times triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 and the time during which the subsequent opening / closing execution mode continues is released in the second time when the second operating port 34 is in the support execution mode. It is less than the time which becomes a closed state once between times. As a result, the winning of the second operating port 34 occurs in one opening of the second operating port 34 during the support execution mode, and the change display of the second special figure display unit 38b and the transition to the opening / closing execution mode are performed. When it occurs, the opening / closing execution mode ends before the next opening of the second working port 34 is started. Therefore, from the start of each opening time of the support execution mode, an opportunity is given to generate a prize for the second operation port 34 that is a trigger for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In addition, since the information for the second distribution determination process for the winning to the second operation port 34 is not stored on hold, the information to the second operation port 34 is displayed during the fluctuation display of the second special figure display unit 38b or during the opening / closing execution mode. Even if a winning occurs, the game ball is paid out for the winning, but the winning does not trigger the start of the game times and the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, even if the opportunity for the opening / closing execution mode to occur once is given while the second operation port 34 is opened once, it is necessary to generate a prize for the second operation port 34 at each opening time. Arise. Therefore, the degree of attention about whether or not a winning to the second working port 34 occurs is increased, and the interest is improved.

  In addition, when the upper limit number of winnings for ordinary power is generated for the second operating port 34, the support execution mode is ended even if the second operating port 34 is not opened four times. In this case, the player needs to aim for a winning at the second operating port 34 while preventing the maximum number of winnings for ordinary electric power from being generated before the fourth opening round is started. An operation needs to be performed. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the mode of the launch operation according to the winning situation to the second working port 34, and the interest is improved.

  In addition, the time for the second operation port 34 to be opened once in the support execution mode is the display duration time of the game times triggered by the winning of the second operation port 34 and the time for which the subsequent opening / closing execution mode continues. It is less than the sum time. As a result, it is possible to complete a combination of a game time triggered by winning a prize to the second operating port 34 and a subsequent opening / closing execution mode once for one opening time in one support execution mode. In such a configuration, it is difficult to generate the above combination twice in one opening of the support execution mode. As a result, the maximum number of times that the opening / closing execution mode can be executed can be limited to some extent with respect to one support execution mode, and gambling can be moderately suppressed.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, the display duration time of the game times executed in response to the winning at the second operation port 34 is longer than that in the advantageous gaming state, and the display duration time is one support execution mode. It is over time to execute. As a result, the advantageous gaming state can be made more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In particular, only the display duration time is changed between the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and the occurrence probability of the support execution mode for the occurrence of winning to the through gate 35, the execution mode of the support execution mode, In the advantageous gaming state, the number of times that the opening / closing execution mode can be executed per unit time is increased while keeping the probability of occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode with respect to the occurrence of winning in the second operating port 34 and the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode unchanged. It is the structure to make. Thereby, it is possible to make the advantageous gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state while simplifying the processing configuration.

  Further, in the advantageous gaming state, the display duration time of the game times executed in response to the winning at the second operation port 34 is expected to be the number of game balls used when the firing is continued during the opening / closing execution mode. The number is set to be smaller than the number of payable game balls, and the display duration is a time shorter than the game ball firing cycle. As a result, even if the game balls are continuously fired in the game round executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger, it is possible to suppress the number of useless game balls.

  In the normal gaming state, even when the display mode on the symbol display device 42 is confirmed in the game times executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger, the end timing cannot be determined. In this case, in the open / close execution mode, the target special prize winning devices 32 and 37 are opened for 1.7 sec after the opening time of 0.3 sec, whereas the game ball launch mechanism 27 launches the game ball. Due to the relationship between the position and the launching speed of the game ball, it takes about 3 seconds at the shortest for the game ball first launched after the launch operation to reach a position where the second special electric prize winning device 37 can win a prize. Then, even if the game ball launching operation is resumed immediately after the game round triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 is finished, the game ball launched by the launching operation wins the second special electric prize winning device 37. do not do.

  Further, in the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger, the display duration is selected in the range of 40 sec to 80 sec, and the selection range is “open duration for special electricity in the opening / closing execution mode ( 1.7 sec) divided by game ball firing period (0.6 sec) ”(2.8) ד the number of prize balls when one game ball wins the second special electric prize device 37 ” It is longer than the calculated value (25.5 sec) of (15) × “game ball firing cycle” (0.6). Furthermore, the probability that a display duration longer than the sum of the shortest display duration in the game times and the calculated value is selected is higher than the probability that a shorter display duration is selected. . Then, even if the winning operation to the second special electric prize winning device 37 can be generated by resuming the firing operation immediately before 40 seconds elapses and continuing the firing operation until the opening / closing execution mode ends, The number of game balls digested by the continuous operation up to that time will be larger than the number of game balls paid out based on winning in the second special electric prize winning device 37. Therefore, even if a launch operation is performed to generate a prize for the second operating port 34 in the normal gaming state, the number of game balls owned by the player cannot be increased.

  As described above, it is only necessary to change the display duration time between the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and the probability of occurrence of the support execution mode with respect to the winning occurrence to the through gate 35, the execution mode of the support execution mode. In the configuration in which the probability of occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode with respect to the occurrence of a winning at the second operation port 34 and the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode are not changed, aiming for winning at the second operation port 34 in the normal gaming state The merit of performing the operation is reduced, and the advantage of the advantageous gaming state is increased.

  When the game state transitions from the normal game state to the advantageous game state triggered by the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode, the probability of occurrence of the support execution mode for the occurrence of winning in the through gate 35, the execution mode of the support execution mode, The display duration time of the game times executed when the winning at the second operating port 34 is triggered while keeping the occurrence probability of the opening / closing execution mode with respect to the occurrence of winning at the operating port 34 and the execution mode of the opening / closing execution mode being unchanged. Is configured to be shorter. As a result, it is possible to increase the rate of game times while not changing the modes directly connected to the player's interest, such as the support execution mode and the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, it is possible to give inflection to the game while simplifying the processing configuration of the support execution mode and the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the setting of the continuation number in the main controller 71, the continuation number corresponding to the winning result is simply overwritten on the continuation number counter, but since the difference is displayed on the display screen 42a, Thus, it is possible to give the impression that the number of continuations is added to the previous number of continuations. Further, since the extra display is displayed as a difference between the newly set number of continuations and the immediately preceding number of continuations, it is possible to provide an additional display mode for the number of numerical values that can be taken as the difference. Therefore, diversification of the superposition display can be achieved. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the superimposition display is performed as described above, the main control device 71 may simply overwrite the information on the number of continuations corresponding to the type of the hit result on the continuation number counter, and the subtraction calculation process is performed. This is performed by the sound light control device 91 which is the control device on the side. Therefore, it is possible to perform the additional display as described above while suppressing an increase in the processing load of the main controller 71.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration for generating the transition to the advantageous gaming state is different from that in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the different configuration will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the success / failure determination and the first distribution determination that are executed in response to the winning of the first operating port 33, and FIG. 37 (a) is for the first special figure. FIG. 37B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the success / failure table, FIG. 37B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a distribution table for the first special figure in the low probability mode, and FIG. 37C is a high probability mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 1st special drawings in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), a winning result, a probability increase result, and a missed result are set as a result of the success / failure table for the first special figure.

  Similar to the first embodiment, the detachment result is a result in which neither the transition to the opening / closing execution mode nor the transition to the advantageous gaming state (or the resetting of the number of continuations) occurs. The winning result is a result of causing a transition to the opening / closing execution mode as in the first embodiment, but unlike the first embodiment, a transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs, but the advantageous gaming state (Or resetting the number of continuations) may not occur.

  The probability increase result causes a transition to the opening / closing execution mode, and increases the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state (or the probability of resetting the number of continuations) after the opening / closing execution mode ends. However, even if the probability rises, the transition to the advantageous gaming state (or resetting of the number of continuations) does not occur. Also, as a result of the probability increase, the transition probability mode has shifted from the low probability mode in which the transition probability to the advantageous gaming state is relatively low to the high probability mode in which the transition probability is relatively high. In the high probability mode, the total number of completions of the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 and the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as an end criterion. When the number of times is reached, the transition probability mode returns to the low probability mode.

  In the success / failure table for the first special figure, a hit result is obtained with a probability of 1/10, a probability increase result is obtained with a probability of 1/400, and the remainder is a lost result.

  When a hit result is obtained in the success / failure determination process, the first distribution determination process is executed. In this case, the distribution table referred to differs according to the transition probability mode. First, the distribution table for the first special figure in the low probability mode will be described.

  In the distribution table for the first special figure in the low probability mode, as shown in FIG. 37B, the first setting result and the no-change result are set as the distribution result. The no-change result is a result in which the transition to the advantageous gaming state and the setting of the number of continuations are not performed as in the first embodiment.

  In the case of the first setting result, the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is set to 100 times. In addition, the number of delays is set to 0, and the number of restorations is set to 500.

  The number of delays is the number of games that delays the transition to the advantageous game state after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, and when the number of delays is set, the setting of the number of times to continue the counter is set, The total number of completions of the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 and the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 is delayed until the number of delays.

  The number of revival refers to the number of games necessary to generate a transition to the advantageous gaming state again after the advantageous gaming state ends. When the number of revival is set, After completion, the total number of completions of the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 and the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 becomes the number of times of revival. Thus, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state.

  In the distribution table for the first special figure in the low probability mode, the first setting result is obtained with a probability of 1/20, and the rest is the result without change. Then, as described above, in the low-probability mode, when the success / failure determination is performed in response to the winning of the first working port 33, the probability of the winning result is 1/10. Therefore, in the low probability mode, when the winning / nothing determination and the first distribution determination are performed in response to the winning of the first operating port 33, the transition to the advantageous gaming state or the resumption of the number of continuations is performed with a probability of 1/200. Settings are made.

  In the distribution table for the first special figure in the high probability mode, no change result is set as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the high probability mode, when the winning / nothing determination is made with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger and a winning result is obtained, the transition to the advantageous gaming state or the resetting of the continuation number is surely generated. In other words, in the high probability mode, when the winning / nothing determination and the first distribution determination are performed triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33, the transition to the advantageous gaming state or the resumption of the number of continuations is performed with a probability of 1/10. Settings are made.

  The distribution result of the distribution table for the first special figure in the high probability mode includes the first setting result, the second setting result, the third setting result, the fourth setting result, and the fifth setting result. Is set. The first setting result occurs with a probability of 15/40, the second setting result occurs with a probability of 10/40, the third setting result occurs with a probability of 5/40, and the fourth setting result is 5/40. The fifth setting result occurs with a probability of 5/40.

  As described above, the first setting result is a result in which the continuation count is set to 100, the delay count is set to 0, and the restoration count is set to 500. The second setting result is a result in which the number of continuations is set to 100, the number of delays is set to 3, and the number of restorations is set to 500. The third setting result is a result in which the number of continuations is set to 100, the number of delays is set to 7, and the number of restorations is set to 500. The fourth setting result is a result in which the number of continuations is set to 200, the number of delays is set to 5, and the number of restorations is set to 300. The fifth setting result is a result in which the number of continuations is set to 300, the number of delays is set to 10, and the number of restorations is set to 10.

  That is, when the distribution table for the first special figure in the high probability mode is referred to, the set number of continuations increases as the number of delays increases. Therefore, when the opening / closing execution mode occurs in response to a winning at the first operating port 33, the player plays a game with the expectation that the number of delays until the player enters the advantageous gaming state is large.

  However, in order to achieve such an effect more suitably, the number of game balls required when a game number of delays is digested aiming for winning in the first operating port 33 is the game number corresponding to the number of delays. It is preferably 50% or less, more preferably 30% or less, more preferably 10% or less of the number of game balls that can be expected when the advantageous gaming state continues for the number of times set after digestion of More preferably. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player's disadvantage for setting the number of delays.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of the success / failure determination and the second distribution determination that are executed in response to a winning at the second working port 34, and FIG. 38 (a) is for the second special drawing. FIG. 38B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the success / failure table, FIG. 38B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a distribution table for the second special figure in the low probability mode, and FIG. 38C is a high probability mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table for 2nd special drawings in FIG.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the winning to the second working port 34 is generated, the determination process is not performed, but only the second distribution determination process is performed. The two-way determination process is also executed when a prize is awarded to the second operation port 34. At this time, the success / failure table for the second special drawing is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 38A, a probability increase result and a hit result are set as the success / failure results in the second special figure success / failure table. The contents of the probability increase result and the hit result are as described above. The probability increase result and the hit result are both results of generating the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, similarly to the first embodiment, when the lottery is performed with the winning of the second working port 34 as a trigger, the shift to the opening / closing execution mode occurs surely.

  When a hit result is obtained in the success / failure determination process, the second distribution determination process is executed. In this case, the distribution table referred to differs according to the transition probability mode. First, the distribution table for the second special figure in the low probability mode will be described.

  In the distribution table for the second special chart in the low probability mode, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), an unchanged result and a sixth setting result are set as the distribution result. The no-change result is a result in which the transition to the advantageous gaming state and the setting of the number of continuations are not performed as in the first embodiment. In the case of the sixth setting result, the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is set to 400 times, and the number of revival is set to 10 times. However, the number of delays is not set.

  In the distribution table for the second special figure in the low probability mode, the sixth setting result is obtained with a probability of 1/40, and the rest is the result without change. Then, as described above, in the low probability mode, when the success / failure determination is performed with the winning of the second working port 34 as a trigger, the probability of the winning result is 399/400. Therefore, in the low-probability mode, when the winning / nothing determination and the second distribution determination are performed in response to the winning of the second operation port 34, the transition to the advantageous gaming state or the number of continuation times is approximately 1/40. Reconfiguration is performed.

  In the distribution table for the second special figure in the high probability mode, as shown in FIG. 38C, the set distribution result is the same as the distribution table for the second special figure in the low probability mode. No change result and a sixth setting result are set. However, the probabilities of the sixth setting result are different, and in the distribution table, the sixth setting result is obtained with a probability of 3/4. Then, as described above, in the high probability mode, when the success / failure determination is made in response to the winning of the second working port 34, the probability of the winning result is 399/400. Therefore, in the high probability mode, when the winning / nothing determination and the second distribution determination are performed in response to the winning of the second operation port 34, the transition to the advantageous gaming state or the resumption of the number of continuations is performed with a probability of about 3/4. Settings are made.

<First special figure change start process>
Next, the first special figure variation start process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1901, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in the first special figure hold area 103. If the hold information is not stored, the first special figure variation start process is terminated as it is. If the hold information is stored, the data setting process is executed in step S1902. The contents of the data setting process are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In a succeeding step S1903, an appropriateness determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, with reference to the first special figure's success / failure table provided in the ROM 83, the information for determination of success / failure among the information stored in the execution area 104 for the first special figure, that is, the winning random number counter C1. It is determined whether or not the numerical information acquired from the number matches the numerical information corresponding to the hit result, and if not, it is determined whether or not the numerical information corresponds to the numerical information corresponding to the probability increase result To do.

  In subsequent step S1904, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination processing in step S1903 is a winning result. If the result is a winning result, a first distribution determination process is executed in step S1905.

  In the first distribution determination process, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the rising counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0”. The rising counter is a counter for specifying in MPU 82 whether or not the transition probability mode is the high probability mode and, if it is the high probability mode, the remaining number of games in the high probability mode. When the numerical information of the rising counter is “0”, the distribution table for the first special figure in the low probability mode provided in the ROM 83 is referred to and stored in the execution area 104 for the first special figure. Of the received information, it is specified which type of hit result corresponds to the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information acquired from the hit type counter C2. Specifically, it is specified which of the first setting result and the no change result corresponds to the winning result.

  On the other hand, in the first distribution determination process, when it is determined that the numerical information of the rising counter is 1 or more, refer to the distribution table for the first special figure in the high probability mode provided in the ROM 83. In the information stored in the execution area 104 for the first special figure, information for allocation determination, that is, which type of hit result corresponds to the numerical information acquired from the hit type counter C2 is specified. . Specifically, it identifies which of the first setting result, the second setting result, the third setting result, the fourth setting result, and the fifth setting result corresponds to.

  In the subsequent step S1906, a stop result setting process for winning results is executed. Specifically, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a in the game times related to the start of the change from the stop result table for hit results stored in advance in the ROM 83 is obtained. The specified information is stored in the RWM 84. In the stop result table for winning results, information on the pattern form to be stopped and displayed on the first special figure display section 38a is set differently at least for each kind of winning results.

  Note that only one type of pattern information may be set for the same winning result, or a plurality of types of pattern information may be set.

  In subsequent step S1907, a flag setting process corresponding to the first distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the RWM 84 is provided with a flag corresponding to each hit result type, and in step S1907, among the flags corresponding to each hit result type, the first distribution determination result in step S1905 is displayed. “1” is set for the corresponding flag.

  If it is determined in step S1904 that the result is not a winning result, it is determined in step S1908 whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in step S1903 is a probability increase result. If it is a probability increase result, stop result setting processing for the probability increase result is executed in step S1909. Specifically, the stop result table for the probability increase result stored in advance in the ROM 83 is information on the pattern mode that is finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a in the game round relating to the start of the current variation. And the specified information is stored in the RWM 84. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the mode of the stopped pattern selected in the case of the hit result in the first special figure display unit 38a, and in the second special figure display unit 38b. This is different from the information on the mode of the stop picture selected in the case of the hit result.

  In the subsequent step S1910, “1” is set to the probability increase result flag provided in the RWM 84. The probability increase result flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 82 that the result of the success / failure determination process is a probability increase result.

  If it is determined in step S1908 that the result is not a probability increase result, a stop result setting process for an outlier result is executed in step S1911. Specifically, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 38a in the game times related to the start of the change is obtained from the stop result table for the detachment result stored in the ROM 83 in advance. The specified information is stored in the RWM 84. In this case, the information on the pattern mode selected is the information on the mode of the stopped pattern selected in the case of the hit result in the first special figure display unit 38a and the mode of the stop pattern selected in the case of the probability increase result. It is different from the information, and different from the information of the stop picture mode selected in the case of the hit result and the information of the stop picture mode selected in the case of the probability increase result in the second special figure display section 38b. Yes.

  After executing any of the processes of step S1907, step S1910, and step S1911, in step S1912, the process of grasping the display duration time for the first special figure is executed. In such processing, numerical value information of the variation type counter CS is acquired. Further, it is determined whether or not a reach display is generated on the symbol display device 42 in the current game round.

  Here, when the winning / failing determination process results in a win and the first distribution determination process results in no change, the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs, but the transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs. And the continuation count is not reset. In this case, in the symbol display device 42, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “3 · 4 · 1”) different from the same symbol combination is formed on one of the effective lines. In addition, even when a probability increase result is obtained in the success / failure determination process, although the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the transition to the advantageous gaming state and the resetting of the number of continuations are not performed. In this case, in the symbol display device 42, a specific symbol combination (for example, “1/4/3”) that is different from the combination of the same symbols on any one of the effective lines and further different from the combination of the predetermined symbols. Is formed. Corresponding to this, if a hit result is obtained in the success / failure determination process, a change is not obtained in the first distribution determination process, and a probability increase result is obtained in the success / failure determination process, the reach is reached. No display occurs.

  On the other hand, when the game time related to the start of the current variation is a winning result and is one of the first setting result to the fifth setting result, it is determined that reach display occurs. Even if the result is a detachment result, if the numerical information acquired from the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area 104 for the first special figure is numerical information corresponding to the occurrence of reach, the reach is reached. It is determined that a display occurs.

  When it is determined that reach display occurs, display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired with reference to the reach generation display duration table stored in the ROM 83. On the other hand, if it is determined that no reach display occurs, the display duration information corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is referred to the reach non-occurrence display duration table stored in the ROM 83. To get. In this case, the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach non-occurrence display duration table is different from the display duration that can be acquired with reference to the reach occurrence display duration table.

  Whether the reach non-occurrence display duration table is referred to or the reach occurrence display duration table is referenced, the display duration that can be selected is in the range of 10 sec to 20 sec. . The display continuation time that can be selected is shorter than the display continuation time selected in the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operation port 34 in the normal gaming state, and the second operation port 34 in the advantageous gaming state. The display continuation time is longer than the display continuation time that can be selected in the game times that are executed with the winning of the prize. More specifically, the longest display continuation time selected in the game times executed with the winning of the first operating port 33 as a trigger is executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger in the advantageous gaming state. The time is ½ or less of the shortest display continuation time selected in the game times.

  Note that the display duration information when no reach occurs is set so that the display duration is shorter as the number N of holds is larger. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the display continuation time does not vary according to the number of holdings N may be adopted. . In addition, the display duration table may be set according to the type of hit result, and in addition to or instead of this, in the case of hit reach, in the case of outreach and in case of non-reach occurrence In each case, a display duration table may be set individually.

  The processing content after step S1913 is the same as the processing content after step S910 in the first embodiment.

  In the case of a hit result in which the number of delays is set, based on the fact that the first variation command and the first type command are transmitted from the main control device 71, the symbol display device 42, at the end of the game times, Although the transition to the advantageous gaming state does not occur, the same stop result (“3 · 4 · 1” is established on any active line) is displayed as when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs. Further, the effects during the game rotation and the opening / closing execution mode are also performed so as not to be distinguished from the case where the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs although the transition to the advantageous gaming state does not occur. Therefore, the player who is paying attention to the symbol display device 42 cannot determine whether or not it is in a delayed state. However, even in the case of a delay state, the first special figure display unit 38a displays a stop result corresponding to the type of the winning result, so the game hall manager confirms the first special figure display unit 38a. Thus, it is possible to grasp the delay state and the number of delays.

<Processing during first special figure determination>
Next, the first special figure determining process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S2001, it is determined whether or not the final stop time of the first special figure has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S2001, the first special figure determining process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, it is determined in step S2002 whether the numerical information of the rising counter of the RWM 84 is 1 or more. If it is equal to or greater than 1, in step S2003, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the rising counter, and in the subsequent step S2004, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the rising counter is “0”. If the numerical information of the rising counter is “0”, the rising end command is set as an output target in step S2005.

  The ascending end command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is a sub-side control device. When receiving the rise end command, the sound light control device 91 ends the effect by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern corresponding to the transition probability mode being the high probability mode. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits an effect-type command corresponding to the ascent end command to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display effect by the effect pattern corresponding to the transition probability mode being the high probability mode is ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2002, a negative determination is made in step S2004, or after the process of step S2005 is executed, the numerical information of the continuation counter of the RWM 84 is “0” in step S2006. It is determined whether or not.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2006, that is, if the numerical information of the continuation number counter is “0”, the numerical information of the delay number counter provided in the RWM 84 is decremented by 1 in step S2007, In S2008, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the restoration counter provided in the RWM 84. The delay number counter is a counter for measuring the number of delays in the MPU 82, and the restoration number counter is a counter for measuring the number of restorations in the MPU 82. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2006, that is, if the numerical information of the continuation number counter is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the continuation number counter in step S2009.

  After execution of step S2008 or step S2009, in step S2010, it is determined whether or not the current game time is a game time corresponding to a winning result or a probability increase result. If the result is a hit result or a probability increase result, the first opening command is set as an output target in step S2011. In the first opening command, information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is started upon winning the first operating port 33, the game time this time is no change result, the first setting result, the second setting result, Information indicating which of the third setting result, the fourth setting result, and the fifth setting result is included.

  The first opening command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is a sub-side control device. As will be described in detail later, in the sound light control device 91, when a first opening command is received, a process for setting a production sound output pattern and a light emission pattern corresponding to the first opening command is executed. . In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits a production command corresponding to the first opening command of this time to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 grasps the type of effect for the current opening / closing execution mode from the command, and executes a process for causing the display effect corresponding to the type to be performed through the symbol display device 42.

  After executing the process of step S2011, the process proceeds to step S2012. In step S2012, the opening time information stored in advance in the ROM 83 is read, and the opening time information is set in the first special figure special electricity timer counter. The opening time is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  In the subsequent step S2013, 1 is added to the first special figure special electricity counter. In this case, since the numerical information of the first special figure special counter when the first special figure determination process is executed is “2”, the first special figure special electric counter is executed when the process of step S2013 is executed. The numerical information of “3” is “3”. Thereafter, the first special figure determining process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2010, that is, if the current game time is a game time corresponding to the result of losing, whether or not the numerical information of the continuation number counter is “0” in step S2014. Determine whether. If the numerical information of the continuation number counter is “0”, whether or not the delay flag is set to “1” and the numerical value information of the delay number counter is “0” in step S2015. Determine. The in-lag flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 82 that the transition to the advantageous gaming state or the resetting of the number of continuations is delayed. The delayed flag is cleared when an affirmative determination is made in step S2015.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S2015, that is, in the case of the delayed state, a setting process for the continuation number counter is executed in step S2016. As will be described later, when numerical information is set in the delay counter in the first special electric power ending process, numerical information on the number of continuations scheduled to be set is set in the set scheduled value counter provided in the RWM 84 accordingly. The In step S2016, the numerical information of the set scheduled value counter is read, and the read numerical information is set in the continuation number counter.

  In the subsequent step S2017, the delay end command is set as an output target. The delay end command is a command for causing the sound control device 91, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that the delayed state is ended, and is set in the advantageous game state after the delay ends. Includes number of times information. The information on the number of continuations is numerical information set in the set scheduled value counter. That is, when the delay end command is set as an output target, the numerical information of the set scheduled value counter is referred to, and the numerical information of the referred result is included in the delay end command.

  When receiving the delay end command, the sound light control device 91 changes the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern to those corresponding to the advantageous gaming state. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits a production command corresponding to the delay end command to the display control device 92. When receiving the command, the display control device 92 causes the symbol display device 42 to perform a display effect indicating that the transition to the advantageous gaming state has occurred at the end of the delay, and starts displaying the number of continuations. Let

  If a negative determination is made in step S2015, that is, if the state is not delayed, it is determined in step S2018 whether or not the numerical information of the restoration number counter is “0”. If the numerical value information of the restoration number counter is “0”, in step S2019, setting processing for the continuation number counter is executed. Specifically, the numerical information of the set scheduled value counter is read, and the read numerical information is set in the continuation number counter.

  In the subsequent step S2020, the restoration occurrence command is set as an output target. The resurrection occurrence command is a command for causing the sound control device 91, which is a sub-side control device, to recognize that the gaming state shifts to the advantageous gaming state because the game times corresponding to the number of times of resurrection have been consumed. Thus, information on the number of continuations set in the advantageous gaming state after the occurrence of the resurrection is included. The information on the number of continuations is numerical information set in the set scheduled value counter. That is, when setting the restoration occurrence command as an output target, the numerical information of the set scheduled value counter is referred to, and the numerical information of the reference result is included in the restoration occurrence command.

  When receiving the revival occurrence command, the sound light control device 91 changes the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern to those corresponding to the advantageous gaming state. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits a production command corresponding to the revival occurrence command to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the symbol display device 42 displays a display effect indicating that the gaming state has shifted from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state when the game times corresponding to the number of revival have been consumed. And display the number of continuations.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2014, a process in step S2017 is executed, a negative determination is made in step S2018, or a process in step S2020 is executed, the first special figure is displayed in step S2021. After the numerical information of the special electric counter is cleared to “0”, the first special figure determining process is terminated.

<First special electricity end processing>
Next, the first special electricity ending process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S2101, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the first special electric power end process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2102.

  In step S2102, by referring to the flag of the RWM 84, it is determined whether or not the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has been completed this time is the first setting result, and is the first setting result. In the case, the process proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, “100” is set in the continuation count counter, “0” is set in the delay count counter, “500” is set in the restoration count counter, and the set count value counter is set in the continuation count counter. The same “100” as the numerical information is set.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2102, the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode that has just been completed is the second setting result by referring to the flag of RWM 84 in step S2104. If it is the second setting result, the process proceeds to step S2105. In step S2105, without setting numerical information to the continuation number counter, “100” is set to the setting value counter, “3” is set to the delay number counter, and “500” is set to the restoration number counter. The delay flag is set to “1”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2104, the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode that has been completed this time is the third setting result by referring to the flag of RWM 84 in step S2106. If it is the third setting result, the process proceeds to step S2107. In step S2107, “100” is set in the set value counter, “7” is set in the delay counter, and “500” is set in the restoration counter without setting the numerical information in the continuation counter. The delay flag is set to “1”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2106, by referring to the flag of RWM 84 in step S2108, the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has been completed this time is the fourth setting result. If it is the fourth setting result, the process proceeds to step S2109. In step S2109, without setting numerical information to the continuation number counter, “200” is set to the set value counter, “5” is set to the delay number counter, and “300” is set to the restoration number counter. The delay flag is set to “1”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2108, referring to the flag of RWM 84 in step S2110, the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has been completed this time is the fifth setting result. If it is the fifth setting result, the process proceeds to step S2111. In step S2111, without setting numerical information to the continuation number counter, “300” is set to the setting value counter, “10” is set to the delay number counter, and “10” is set to the restoration number counter. The delay flag is set to “1”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2110, other setting processing is executed in step S2112. In the other setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 42, by referring to the flag of the RWM 84 in step S2201, the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode ended this time is the probability increase result. If it is a probability increase result, the process proceeds to step S2202. In step S2202, “30” is set to the rising counter. After that, in step S2203, the rising start command is set as an output target, and then this setting process ends.

  The ascent start command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is a sub-side control device. When receiving the rising start command, the sound light control device 91 starts the effect by the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern corresponding to the transition probability mode being the high probability mode. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits a production-type command corresponding to the rising start command to the display control device 92. When the display control device 92 receives the command, the display control device 92 starts a display effect with an effect pattern corresponding to the transition probability mode being the high probability mode.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2201, it is determined in step S2204 whether or not the numerical information of the continuation number counter is “0”. If the numerical information of the continuation number counter is 1 or more, the present setting process is terminated as it is. If the numerical information of the continuation number counter is “0”, whether or not the delay flag is set to “1” and the numerical value information of the delay number counter is “0” in step S2205. Determine. The delayed flag is cleared when an affirmative determination is made in step S2205.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2205, a setting process for the continuation counter is executed in step S2206, and after setting a delay end command as an output target in step S2207, this setting process is terminated. To do. The processing contents of step S2206 and step S2207 are the same as the processing contents of step S2016 and step S2017 in the first special figure determining process (FIG. 40).

  If a negative determination is made in step S2205, it is determined in step S2208 whether or not the numerical information of the restoration number counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S2208, the present setting process is terminated, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S2208, a setting process for the continuation counter is executed in step S2209 and step S2210 is performed. Then, after setting the revival occurrence command as an output target, this setting process is terminated. The processing contents of step S2209 and step S2210 are the same as the processing contents of step S2019 and step S2020 in the first special figure determining process (FIG. 40).

<Second special figure change start process>
Next, the second special figure variation start process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S2301, it is determined whether or not a winning for the second working port 34 has occurred. If the winning to the second operating port 34 has not occurred, the second special figure variation start process is finished as it is, and if the winning to the second operating port 34 has been generated, the process proceeds to step S2302.

  In step S2302, the acquisition process on the second special figure side is executed. In the acquisition process, the numerical information of the winning random number counter C1 and the numerical information of the winning type counter C2 updated in the previous step S202 are stored in the execution area 105 for the second special figure.

  In a succeeding step S2303, an appropriate / bad determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, with reference to a second special figure success / failure table provided in the ROM 83, information for determination of success / failure among the information stored in the second special figure execution area 105, that is, a winning random number counter C1. It is determined whether or not the numerical information acquired from the above matches the numerical information corresponding to the hit result.

  In the subsequent step S2304, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination result in step S2303 is a winning result. If the result is a hit result, the second distribution determination process is executed in step S2305.

  In the second distribution determination process, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the rising counter provided in the RWM 84 is “0”. When the numerical information of the rising counter is “0”, the second special chart allocation table in the low probability mode provided in the ROM 83 is referred to and stored in the execution area 105 for the second special chart. Of the received information, it is specified which type of hit result corresponds to the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information acquired from the hit type counter C2. Specifically, it is specified which of the non-change result and the sixth setting result corresponds to the winning result.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the second distribution determination process that the numerical information of the rising counter is 1 or more, refer to the distribution table for the second special chart in the high probability mode provided in the ROM 83. The information for allocation determination among the information stored in the execution area 105 for the second special figure, that is, which type of hit result corresponds to the numerical information acquired from the hit type counter C2 . Specifically, it is specified which of the non-change result and the sixth setting result corresponds to the winning result.

  In subsequent step S2306, a stop result setting process for a winning result is executed. Specifically, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 38b in the game times related to the start of the change from the stop result table for hit results stored in the ROM 83 in advance. The specified information is stored in the RWM 84. In the stop result table for winning results, information on the pattern mode to be stopped and displayed on the second special figure display section 38b is set to be different at least for each hit result type.

  Note that only one type of pattern information may be set for the same winning result, or a plurality of types of pattern information may be set.

  In subsequent step S2307, a flag setting process corresponding to the second distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the RWM 84 is provided with a flag corresponding to each hit result type. In step S2307, among the flags corresponding to each hit result type, the second distribution determination result in step S2305 is displayed. “1” is set for the corresponding flag.

  If it is determined in step S2304 that the result is not a winning result, it means that the result of the determination process is a probability increase result. In this case, stop result setting processing for the probability increase result is executed in step S2308. Specifically, the stop result table for the probability increase result stored in advance in the ROM 83 is information on the pattern mode that is finally stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 38b in the game round related to the start of the current change. And the specified information is stored in the RWM 84. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the mode of the stopped pattern selected in the case of the hit result in the second special figure display unit 38b, and in the first special figure display unit 38a. This is different from the information on the mode of the stop picture selected in the case of the hit result.

  In a succeeding step S2309, “1” is set to a probability increase result flag provided in the RWM 84. The probability increase result flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 82 that the result of the success / failure determination process is a probability increase result.

  After executing any one of steps S2307 and S2309, the processing from step S2310 to step S2316 is executed. The processing contents of steps S2310 to S2316 are the same as the processing contents of steps S1506 to S1512 of the second special figure variation start process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment.

<Process during the second special figure determination>
Next, the second special figure determining process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S2401, it is determined whether or not the final stop time of the second special drawing has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S2401, the second special figure determining process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2401, it is determined in step S2402 whether the numerical information of the rising counter is 1 or more. If it is equal to or greater than 1, in step S2403, 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the rising counter, and in the subsequent step S2404, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the rising counter is “0”. If the numerical information of the rising counter is “0”, the rising end command is set as an output target in step S2405. The content of the processing executed by the sound control device 91 and the display control device 92 by transmitting the ascent end command is the same as the content already described.

  If a negative determination is made in step S2402, a negative determination is made in step S2404, or after the processing of step S2405 is executed, whether or not the numerical information of the continuation count counter is “0” in step S2406. Determine whether.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S2406, that is, if the numerical information of the continuation counter is “0”, the numerical information of the delay counter is decremented by 1 in step S2407, and the restoration is performed in step S2408. 1 is subtracted from the numerical information of the number counter. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2406, that is, if the numerical information of the continuation number counter is 1 or more, the numerical information of the continuation number counter is decremented by 1 in step S2409.

  After step S2408 or step S2409 is executed, the second opening command is set as an output target in step S2410. In the second opening command, information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is started upon winning the second operating port 34, and the current game time corresponds to either the no change result or the sixth setting result. Information indicating whether or not there is.

  The second opening command is transmitted to the sound and light control device 91 which is the sub-side control device. When the sound light control device 91 receives the second opening command, the sound light control device 91 executes a process for setting the sound output pattern and the light emission pattern of the production system corresponding to the second opening command. In addition, the sound control device 91 transmits an effect command corresponding to the current second opening command to the display control device 92. The display control device 92 grasps the type of effect for the current opening / closing execution mode from the command, and executes a process for causing the display effect corresponding to the type to be performed through the symbol display device 42.

  After executing the processing of step S2410, in step S2411, the opening time information stored in advance in the ROM 83 is read, and the opening time information is set in the second special figure special electricity timer counter. The opening time is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  In the following step S2412, 1 is added to the numerical information of the second special figure special electricity counter. In this case, since the numerical information of the second special figure special counter is “2” when the second special figure finalizing process is executed, the second special figure special electric counter is executed when the process of step S2412 is executed. The numerical information of “3” is “3”. Thereafter, the second special figure determining process is terminated.

<Second special electricity end processing>
Next, the second special electricity ending process in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S2501, the second special electricity ending process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S2501, the process proceeds to step S2502.

  In step S2502, by referring to the flag of the RWM 84, it is determined whether or not the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode that has been completed this time is the sixth setting result, and is the sixth setting result. In the case, the process proceeds to step S2503. In step S2503, "400" is set in the continuation number counter, "10" is set in the restoration number counter, and "400" that is the same as the numerical information set in the continuation number counter is set in the set value counter. . On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2502, other setting processing is executed in step S2504. Other details of the setting process are as described above.

  After executing the process of step S2503 or step S2504, the numerical information of the second special figure special counter is cleared to “0” in step S2505, and then the second special electric power end process is terminated.

<Game flow>
Next, the flow of the game based on the execution of the above processing by the MPU 82 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagrams of FIGS.

  In the following description of the game flow, in the normal game state, the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the left side region PE2 of the game region PE aiming for winning in the first operation port 33, and the advantageous game state Is premised on that the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down in the right region PE3 aiming at winning a prize to the second working port 34.

  In the situation shown in FIG. 46 (a), in the state (ST21) in the normal gaming state and in the low probability mode, the winning / opening execution mode triggered by the winning result due to the winning of the first operating port 33 occurs. Occurs (ST22). However, in the low probability mode, although the opening / closing execution mode occurs with a probability of 1/10, the transition to the advantageous gaming state is 1/20 when the winning result is a hit, so the transition to the advantageous gaming state is Hard to occur. Therefore, after the opening / closing execution mode, the normal gaming state and the low probability mode continue with high probability (ST23). If such a state continues, the number of game times executed reaches the number of revivals set at the time of transition to the previous advantageous game state. Then, the game state shifts to the advantageous game state without generating a hit result corresponding to the shift to the advantageous game state (ST24). As the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state, the same number of continuations as the previously set number of continuations is set.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state after the end of the advantageous gaming state, when the number of executions of the game times reaches the number of revival, a winning result corresponding to the transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs. Even if not, the transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs. As a result, it is possible to diversify the manner in which the transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs. In addition, the transition to the advantageous gaming state can be generated as a remedy for the player when the execution of the game times that do not cause the transition to the advantageous gaming state continues over a number of gaming times.

  In the situation shown in FIG. 46 (b), in the state (ST31) in the normal gaming state and in the low probability mode, the winning opening to the first operating port 33 occurs, and the opening / closing execution is triggered by the probability increase result. A mode is generated (ST32). In this case, after the opening / closing execution mode, the normal gaming state and the high probability mode are entered (ST33). Note that the state of the high probability mode indicates that the total number of game times executed with a winning at the first operating port 33 and a game number executed with a winning at the second operating port 34 is an end criterion. It will continue until the number of times is reached.

  In the state of the high probability mode, when a winning to the first operating port 33 occurs and the first setting result is obtained, it is continued immediately after the opening / closing execution mode (ST34) triggered by the winning result. It shifts to the advantageous gaming state (ST35) where the number of times is 100 times.

  On the other hand, in the state of the high probability mode, when the winning to the first operating port 33 occurs and the fourth setting result is obtained, the delay is made after the opening / closing execution mode (ST36) triggered by the winning result is finished. It will be in a state (ST37). When the delay state is reached, the normal game state continues until the game times corresponding to the number of delay times are executed.

  In this case, in the case of the delay state, the symbol display device 42 does not cause the transition to the advantageous gaming state but the same stop result (if any valid line is displayed) when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs. "3. 4. 1" is established), and during the game rotation and the opening / closing execution mode, the transition to the advantageous execution state does not occur but the transition to the opening / closing execution mode occurs. It is done so that it cannot be distinguished. Therefore, the player who is paying attention to the symbol display device 42 cannot determine whether or not the game is in a delayed state, and is not in an advantageous game state. It is considered that the player who has performed the launch operation continues the launch operation even in the delayed state. When the number of executions of the game times reaches the number of delays, the game state shifts to an advantageous game state (ST38) in which the number of continuations is 200 times.

  By the way, even if it is a delay state, the first special figure display unit 38a displays the stop result corresponding to the type of the winning result, so the game hall manager confirms the first special figure display unit 38a. Thus, it is possible to grasp that the delay state has been reached.

  The state in the high probability mode is continued even if the transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs unless the number of times of execution of the game times reaches the end reference number. In addition, even when a winning at the second working port 34 is triggered, a probability increase result can be obtained in the success / failure determination process. Therefore, even in an advantageous gaming state in which a launch operation is performed with the aim of winning the second operating port 34, the high probability mode can be set. And in the high probability mode, it becomes easier to reset the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state than in the low probability mode.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the probability increase result is set as a result of the success / failure determination process, so that it is possible to generate a state where the transition to the advantageous gaming state is likely to occur and a state where it is difficult to occur. Thus, it is possible to generate a state in which resetting of the number of times of continuing the advantageous gaming state is likely to occur and a state in which it is difficult to occur. Therefore, it is possible to give an inflection to the game, to prevent the game from being uniform, and to improve the interest.

  In addition, even if the winning result corresponding to the transition to the advantageous gaming state is reached, the advantageous gaming state does not occur immediately, but the number of times of execution of the game times after the end of the opening / closing execution mode reaches the number of delays In some cases, an advantageous gaming state may occur. As a result, even when the advantageous gaming state does not occur immediately after the opening / closing execution mode ends, it is possible to generate a situation in which the advantageous gaming state occurs only by digesting a small number of game times from there. Even if the advantageous gaming state does not occur immediately after the end of the mode, it is possible to cause the player to expect the advantageous gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to suitably maintain the player's expectation that the advantageous gaming state will occur, and to improve the interest. In particular, since the hit result that results in the delay state is set so that there are a plurality of types of delay times, the delay states can be diversified.

  In addition, when the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is set with the winning of the second working port 34 as a trigger, the number of delays is not set. Thereby, in the advantageous gaming state, when resetting the number of continuations is triggered by winning the second operating port 34, the resetting is performed immediately after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a delay state from being generated in a meaningless gaming state.

  In the situation shown in FIG. 46 (c), in the advantageous gaming state in which the number of continuations is initially set to 100 and the remaining number of continuations is 68, a winning to the second operating port 34 occurs. As a result of the sixth setting result, the number of continuations is reset to 400, and the execution of game times for the number of continuations after the resetting is completed (ST41). In this case, the state shifts to the normal gaming state and the low probability mode (ST42). However, since the previous hit result is the sixth setting result, the number of restorations is set to 10. Therefore, when the game times are executed 10 times, the game state shifts to the advantageous game state again. The number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is the same number of times (400) as the number of continuations set in the case of the sixth setting result.

  As described above, in the advantageous gaming state, when the result of the sixth setting is triggered by winning the second operating port 34, not only the long continuation number is reset, but also the number of revival times is set short. In addition, when the number of game times corresponding to the number of times of resurrection is exhausted and the game state is shifted to the advantageous game state, the long continuation number is set. As a result, it is possible to increase the advantage of resetting the number of continuations in the advantageous game state, and to increase the player's expectation during the advantageous game state.

  The contents of the second embodiment may be changed as follows.

  -In an advantageous gaming state, even if a hit result is set for the delay count, the delay count may be ignored and the continuation count may be reset.

  -In the state where the number of delays is set and the transition to the advantageous gaming state is delayed, when the result of hitting the setting of the number of delays is newly generated, the setting of the number of delays may not be performed. The delay count may be set to “0”, and the game may be in an advantageous gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the hit result. In this case, it is prevented that the state where the transition to the advantageous gaming state is delayed continues.

  A configuration may be adopted in which the setting of the number of restorations is performed when the supply of operating power to the MPU 82 is started. The number of restorations set in this case may be the number of restorations set when the previous operating power stopped, or may be determined by lottery when the supply of operating power is started. It is also possible to always set the same number of restorations when the supply is started. In addition, the game hall manager may be configured to variably set the number of times of recovery set when the supply of operating power is started.

  The number of continuations set when the advantageous gaming state occurs and the number of revival after the advantageous gaming state may not be changed until a hit result corresponding to the setting of the continuation number and the number of revival occurs. In this case, until the winning result is generated, the same continuation number is set when the advantageous gaming state is started, and the same revival number is set when the advantageous gaming state is ended. Become.

  A configuration may be adopted in which at least one of the number of delays and the number of resurrections is not set according to the type of winning result, but is determined by lottery when the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state is set.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the setting of the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state triggered by winning the second operating port 34 is configured not to occur during the normal gaming state. Hereinafter, the different configuration will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the second special electric power end processing in the present embodiment.

  In step S2601, it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S2601, the second special electricity ending process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S2601, the process proceeds to step S2602.

  In step S2602, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is triggered by a winning result in the advantageous gaming state. That is, it is determined whether or not the hit result is a hit result in the situation where the continuation number counter is 1 or more. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2602, the operation proceeds to step S2603.

  In step S2603, it is determined whether or not the type of hit result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode ended this time is the fourth setting result. If the result is the fourth setting result, the RWM 84 is determined in step S2604. “400” is set in the continuation number counter. Thereafter, after the numerical value information of the second special figure special electricity counter is cleared to “0” in step S2605, the second special electric power termination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2602, or if a negative determination is made in step S2603, the process of setting the numerical information of the continuation count counter is not executed, and the second special figure special electricity counter is executed in step S2605. After the numerical value information of “0” is cleared, the second special electricity ending process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting of the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state triggered by winning the second operating port 34 does not occur during the normal gaming state. Thereby, there is no merit to perform the launch operation so that the game ball flows down the right region PE3 aiming for winning in the second operation port 34 during the normal game state, and to the first operation port 33 during the normal game state. With the aim of winning, the launch operation is performed so that the game ball flows down the left region PE2. Therefore, it is possible to make the operation ports 33 and 34 aiming for winning a prize different between the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and it is possible to cause the player to perform a match according to the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the launch operation from being uniform, and to improve the interest.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different forms may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations of the above embodiments.

  (1) The upper limit number for ordinary power in the support execution mode is not limited to ten. For example, the second operation port 34 is opened in the support execution mode in which the upper limit number for ordinary power is one. It is good also as a structure which is the same number as the frequency | count. That is, in the configuration in which the second operation port 34 is opened four times in one support execution mode as in each of the above embodiments, the upper limit number for ordinary power is set to four. In this case, in order to generate the opening / closing execution mode once for each opening time, it is necessary to adjust the number of winnings to the second operation port 34 at each opening time to be only one, and during the support execution mode The tension of the game in is increased. In addition, in order to raise a sense of tension in this way, the opening continuation time of one opening at the second operating port 34 is set as a time during which two or more game balls can win a prize at the second operating port 34. It is preferable.

  In addition, in order to cause the opening / closing execution mode to occur at least once for each opening of the second operation port 34 during one support execution mode, the upper limit number for ordinary power is set to one support execution. The number is preferably equal to or greater than the number of times the second working port 34 is opened during the mode.

  (2) In the advantageous gaming state, the display duration of the game times executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as an opportunity is longer than the duration of the first opening time of the second operation port 34 in the support execution mode. It is not limited to the structure which is short time, It is good also as time more than the said duration. However, even in this case, in order to increase the number of times of the open / close execution mode generated during the support execution mode in the advantageous gaming state than in the normal gaming state, the display duration time is The sum of the duration of the opening / closing execution mode executed in response to the winning of the second operating port 34 from the initial opening start timing of the second operating port 34 in the support execution mode. It is preferable that the time is shorter than the time until the final opening end timing.

  For example, in the configuration in which the opening state of the second operation port 34 occurs a plurality of times in the support execution mode, the display duration time of the game times that is executed when the winning of the second operation port 34 is triggered is There is a configuration in which the duration is longer than the duration of one opening cycle and is equal to or shorter than the sum of the durations of one opening cycle of the second working port 34 and the subsequent one closing cycle.

  (3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the internal determination information is not stored on hold even if a winning is made to the second operating port 34 during the fluctuation display of the second special figure display unit 38b or during the opening / closing execution mode. However, it may be configured to be stored on hold. In this case, the upper limit number stored in the hold may be a number smaller than the upper limit number of the hold information acquired when the winning to the first working port 33 occurs, or the same number as the upper limit number. Alternatively, the number may be larger than the upper limit number. Even in such a configuration, in the advantageous gaming state, a winning to the second operation port 34 occurs during the support execution mode, and the game times and the subsequent opening / closing execution mode triggered by the winning are in the support execution mode. In this case, it is possible to end the second opening of the second operating port 34 at a timing before the end of the final opening, so that the winning of the second operating port 34 is temporarily limited to the upper limit of the hold information. Even if the number of occurrences occurs, an opportunity to further acquire the hold information is given during the support execution mode.

  (4) In the advantageous gaming state, the display duration time of the game times executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger is not limited to the configuration in which the display duration time is always one. It is good also as a structure determined by lottery. However, even in this case, in order to make the number of opening / closing execution modes generated during the support execution mode more in the advantageous gaming state than in the normal gaming state, each lottery target The display duration time is the sum of the duration of the opening / closing execution mode executed in response to the winning of the second operation port 34 from the first opening start timing of the second operation port 34 in the support execution mode. It is preferable that the time is shorter than the time until the final opening end timing of the second working port 34. In addition, in order to give an opportunity for the opening / closing execution mode to occur at least once for each opening of the second operating port 34 in the support execution mode, each display duration time to be the lottery target is the second. It is preferable that the time is shorter than the time during which the working port 34 is kept open.

  (5) In the normal game state, the display duration time of the game times executed in response to the winning of the second operating port 34 is longer than the duration time of the support execution mode. In the above, the number of times of completion of the combination of the game times and the subsequent opening / closing execution mode executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as an opportunity is completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even in the normal gaming state, the number of execution completions of the combination may be one or more. However, even in this case, in order to make the advantageous gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, the number of execution completions of the above combination is larger in the advantageous gaming state than in the normal gaming state. It is preferable that

  (6) The display duration time of the game times executed in response to a winning at the second operating port 34 is not limited to a configuration in which the advantageous game state is surely shorter than the normal game state, and is advantageous. The game state may be configured such that the display duration time that is shorter than the normal game state is easily selected. For example, as the display duration time of the game times executed in response to the winning in the second operation port 34 in the normal gaming state, the display of game times executed in response to the winning in the second operation port 34 in the advantageous gaming state Probability of selecting items that are shorter than the display duration and those that are longer than the display duration. A lower configuration is conceivable.

  (7) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the winning of the first operating port 33 is started during the game round that is executed by winning the winning of the second operating port 34, The game times triggered by winning the second operating port 34 are configured to be stopped, but the game times triggered by winning the first operating port 33 during execution of the game times are started. Alternatively, at that time, the game times triggered by the winning of the second operating port 34 may be stopped. In this case, it is possible to stop the game times triggered by winning the prize at the second working port 34 at an early stage. Similarly, when the game times triggered by winning the second operating port 34 are started during the execution of game times triggered by winning the first operating port 33, the first operation is started at that time. It is good also as a structure by which the game round triggered by the winning to the opening | mouth 33 is stopped.

  (8) Even when the opening / closing execution mode triggered by winning the first operating port 33 is started during a game run that is executed by winning the second operating port 34, the second operating port 34 It is good also as a structure where the game times triggered by winning a prize are not canceled. Similarly, even if the opening / closing execution mode triggered by winning a prize at the second operating port 34 is started during a game run that is triggered by winning a prize at the first operating port 33, the first operating port 33 is concerned. It is good also as a structure where the game times triggered by winning a prize are not canceled. In these cases, at least a part of the opening / closing execution mode in which the first special electricity winning device 32 is in the open state and the opening / closing execution mode in which the second special electricity winning device 37 is in the open state may overlap.

  (9) In the said 1st Embodiment and said 2nd Embodiment, it is good also as a structure which the 1st operation port 33, the 1st special electricity prize apparatus 32, and the 1st special figure display part 38a are not provided. In this case, in any of the normal game state and the advantageous game state, the player performs a launch operation aiming for a winning in the second operation port 34, but the second operation port 34, the through gate 35, By applying the same configuration as the first embodiment or the second embodiment with respect to the second special prize winning device 37, the second special symbol display unit 38b, and the symbol display device 42, the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state And can be set.

  (10) In each of the above embodiments, the probability of setting the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state when the game times are executed in response to a winning at the second operating port 34 is triggered by a winning at the first operating port 33. Although the configuration is higher than the setting probability of the number of continuations of the advantageous gaming state when game times are executed, it may be configured that both setting probabilities are the same or substantially the same. It is good also as a structure where the direction is higher than the setting probability of the former. By applying this configuration to the first embodiment or the second embodiment, it is not intended to win the first operating port 33 in the normal gaming state, but to win the second operating port 34. Thus, the merit of performing the launch operation is reduced, and in the normal game state, the significance of performing the launch operation with the aim of winning the first operating port 33 is enhanced.

  (11) A ball collision member (for example, a nail) that enables the game hall manager to adjust the winning frequency of at least one of the second operating port 34, the through gate 35, and the second special electricity winning device 37. It is good also as a structure which does not have. For example, as a ball collision member that exists around the target pitching portion and affects the winning frequency of the pitching portion more than other members, the angle with respect to the surface of the game board 24 and the target input The structure which provides only the member which cannot change the distance with a spherical part can be considered. In addition, instead of the nail that is struck to the game board 24, a configuration in which the direction of the nail cannot be adjusted by integrally forming a resin nail with respect to the target entrance ball portion is conceivable. In these cases, there is a gaming state in which the winning frequency per unit time to the second operating port 34 is changed because it is difficult to adjust the winning frequency to the second operating port 34 in the game hall. In such a configuration, it is difficult to generate a situation in which the winning frequency for the second operation port 34 is greatly different between the game halls.

  (12) In the advantageous gaming state, at least one of the opening continuation time and the closing continuation time of the second operating port 34 during the support execution mode may be longer than that in the normal gaming state. In this case, in the advantageous gaming state, the opening / closing execution mode that occurs during the support execution mode can be achieved without shortening the display duration time of the game times triggered by winning in the second operating port 34 than in the normal gaming state. The number of times can be made different between the two game states.

  Specifically, the support time is executed while the duration of the game times and the duration of the opening / closing execution mode that are executed following the winning of the second operating port 34 are the same in the normal game state and the advantageous game state. In the mode, at least one of the opening duration time and the closing duration time of the second operation port 34 is made longer in the advantageous game state than in the normal game state, and is executed with the winning of the second operation port 34 as a trigger. In the advantageous gaming state, the completion of execution of the combination of the following game times and the subsequent opening / closing execution mode occurs one or more times, and in the normal gaming state, the number of occurrences is less than or less than that in the advantageous gaming state.

  Incidentally, in this configuration, the opening duration of the second operating port 34 is the same in the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, while the closing duration of the second operating port 34 is longer in the advantageous gaming state than in the normal gaming state. By making the length longer, it is possible to achieve the above-described configuration while making the winning frequency for the second operating port 34 not different between the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state.

  (13) The game ball flowing down the right region PE3 is replaced with a configuration in which the winning to the first working port 33 does not occur, and even if it is a game ball flowing down the right region PE3, the winning to the first working port 33 is won. It is good also as a structure which can generate | occur | produce. Even in this case, the entrance of the guide passage to the stage 36a of the variable display unit 36 is provided for the left area PE2, and is not provided for the right area PE3. It is possible to make it easier for a winning to the first working port 33 to occur when the player who has made the flow flows down the right region PE3. Further, the arrangement of the gaming parts and the nails 24b in the right area PE3 may be set so that the winning of the game balls flowing down the right area PE3 hardly occurs in the first operating port 33.

  (14) When the game round is started with a winning at the second operating port 34, the opening / closing execution mode is generated with a predetermined probability of less than 100% instead of the configuration in which the opening / closing execution mode is surely generated. It is good also as a structure. In this case, in order to increase the advantage of winning the second operating port 34, the opening / closing execution mode is generated with a probability of 90% or more when the game round is started with the winning of the second operating port 34 as a trigger. Preferably, the opening / closing execution mode occurs with a probability of 95% or more, and more preferably, the opening / closing execution mode occurs with a probability of approximately 100%, such as 99% or more.

  Further, in the configuration in which the opening / closing execution mode is generated with a predetermined probability of less than 100% when the game turn is started with the winning of the second operating port 34 as described above, the second operation is performed in the advantageous gaming state. By making the display duration time of the game times executed with the winning in the mouth 34 as a time shorter than the duration time of one opening time of the second operation port 34 in the support execution mode, one opening time Even if the lottery result is unsuccessful for the winning at the second operating port 34, the player is given an opportunity to aim again at the winning at the second operating port 34 at the opening time.

  (15) Instead of a configuration in which the number of winning balls is the same when a winning occurs at the first working port 33 and the second working port 34, a winning occurs at the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 It is good also as a structure from which the number of prize balls at the time of doing differs. For example, the first working port 33 may have a larger number of prize balls when a winning occurs than the second working port 34. In this case, in the normal gaming state, the advantage of performing the launch operation aiming at winning the first operation port 33 is enhanced. On the other hand, the second operation port 34 may have a configuration in which the number of winning balls when a winning occurs is larger than that of the first operation port 33. In this case, the advantage of generating a prize for the second working port 34 is further increased.

  (16) The frequency at which the second operation port 34 is in the open state may be changed per unit time between the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. For example, the advantage of the advantageous gaming state can be further enhanced by adopting a configuration in which the frequency of the second operation port 34 being opened per unit time is higher in the advantageous gaming state than in the normal gaming state. It becomes possible.

  As a configuration for increasing the frequency, for example, in the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, the probability of winning the support execution mode in the lottery using the general-purpose random number counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5). However, in the advantageous gaming state, the number of times that the second operating port 34 is opened when the support execution mode is won is set more than in the normal gaming state, and the opening time of one time is set longer. The structure currently made is mentioned. In addition to the above configuration, the advantageous gaming state is supported more in the advantageous gaming state than in the normal gaming state in order to increase the frequency at which the second operation port 34 is opened per unit time. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the execution mode. In addition, the time required for the next occurrence lottery after the one support execution mode occurrence lottery is secured (for example, executed in the general map display unit 39 based on winning through the through gate 35) In a configuration in which a plurality of types of variation display time) are prepared, even in the advantageous gaming state, even if it is set so that a shorter securing time is more easily selected or the average securing time is shorter than in the normal gaming state Good. Further, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the reserved time that is secured when the next generated lottery is performed after the first generated lottery is shortened (that is, the normal map display unit 39). Per unit time by applying any one condition or any combination of conditions among shortening the average time of the secured time and increasing the winning probability) The frequency with which the second working port 34 is in the open state may be increased.

  In addition, although the frequency at which the second operation port 34 is open per unit time differs between the normal game state and the advantageous game state, the game is considered to have the same frequency in terms of appearance of the second operation port 34. It is good also as a structure which a person recognizes. The same applies to the execution mode of the support execution mode. The second operation port 34 is different in the normal game state and the advantageous game state in the time when the second operation port 34 is opened or closed, The player may recognize that the execution mode of the support execution mode is the same in appearance of the operation port 34.

  (17) While the duration of the support execution mode is the same or substantially the same in the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, one opening duration and one closing duration of the second operating port 34 are normal. The game state and the advantageous game state may be different. For example, in the advantageous gaming state, the duration of one opening of the second operating port 34 is longer than that of the normal gaming state, and the time of closing one time of the second operating port 34 is shorter than that of the normal gaming state. The duration of the execution mode may be the same or substantially the same, and the advantageous gaming state may be more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  (18) The opening / closing execution mode is not limited to a mode in which a round game is performed only once, and an opening / closing execution mode in which a round game is performed a plurality of times may be set.

  (19) The present invention is limited to a configuration in which the opening / closing execution mode is performed in the same manner both in the case of winning the first operation port 33 and in the case of winning the second operation port 34. In the former case, an open / close execution mode having a higher winning frequency for the special prize winning devices 32 and 37 to be opened may be generated or more likely to occur than in the latter case. An opening / closing execution mode having a higher winning frequency for the special electric prize winning devices 32 and 37 to be opened may be generated or more likely to occur than in the former case.

  For example, in the event of winning a prize at the first operating port 33, an opening / closing execution mode that will continue for a longer time than the duration of the support execution mode occurs, and When winning is an opportunity, it is good also as a structure which the opening / closing execution mode which will continue over the time shorter than the continuation time of support execution mode generate | occur | produces. In this case, the opening / closing execution mode triggered by a winning at the first operating port 33 is advantageous in that the gain obtained is higher than the opening / closing execution mode triggered by a winning at the second operating port 34. The profit obtained by the full opening / closing execution mode that can occur during the support execution mode when aiming to win the second operation port 34 in the gaming state is one time triggered by winning the first operation port 33 By making it higher than the opening / closing execution mode, it is possible to increase the advantage of the advantageous gaming state over the normal gaming state.

  More specifically, in this configuration, the total time for which the special prize winning device 32 to be opened in the one opening / closing execution mode triggered by winning the first operating port 33 is in the open state is the second operating port. In the one opening / closing execution mode triggered by the winning of 34, it is longer than the total time for which the special electric prize winning device 37 to be opened is in the open state, while in the advantageous gaming state, the second in the one support execution mode. The maximum number of opening / closing execution modes that can occur based on winning to the operation port 34 is shorter than the total time of the special electric prize winning device 37 to be opened.

  (20) The frequency of transition to the advantageous gaming state per number of shots is the same or substantially the same when aiming for winning at the first operating port 33 and when aiming for winning at the second operating port 34 The configuration in the former case may be higher than the latter case, and the latter case may be higher than the former case.

  (21) The total time during which the second operation port 34 is opened during the support execution mode is limited to a configuration in which the time is the same as the product time of the upper limit number of power transmissions and the firing period in the support execution mode. The former total time may be shorter than the latter product time, or the former total time may be longer than the latter product time.

  (22) The mode of the opening / closing execution mode that is executed with the winning of the second operating port 34 as an opportunity is not limited to that in each of the above embodiments, and is arbitrary, for example, at least one of the opening time and the ending time It is good also as a structure which is not set. In addition, the time during which the special prize winning device 37 to be released is in an open state is arbitrary as long as it is longer than the game ball firing cycle, for example, more than the game ball firing cycle and twice the firing cycle. May be configured to be less than three times the firing cycle, or may be configured to be more than three times the launch cycle and less than four times the launch cycle. Good.

  (23) In the first embodiment or the third embodiment, the transition to the advantageous gaming state does not occur even when the opening / closing execution mode occurs in response to the winning of the first operating port 33. It is good also as a structure which can have. In other words, the lottery for determining whether or not the transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs is performed so that the transition to the advantageous gaming state occurs with a predetermined probability (less than 100%) when the opening / closing execution mode occurs. Good.

  (24) Instead of the configuration in which the first special electricity prize winning device 32 and the second special electricity prize winning device 37 are provided with separate special electricity prize winning devices, a configuration in which one special electricity prize winning device is provided may be adopted. In this case, either the case where the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by winning the first operating port 33 or the case where the opening / closing execution mode is triggered by winning the second working port 34 is one of them. Will be opened and closed.

  (25) In the case where the variable display is performed on the first special figure display unit 38a and the case where the variable display is performed on the second special figure display unit 38b, one symbol display device 42 Instead of the configuration in which the variable display of symbols is performed, a symbol display device corresponding to the first special symbol display unit 38a and a symbol display device corresponding to the second special symbol display unit 38b are provided separately, and the first special diagram is provided. When the variable display is performed on the display unit 38a, the variable display of the symbol is performed on the target symbol display device, and when the variable display is performed on the second special symbol display unit 38b, the target symbol is displayed. It is good also as a structure by which the display fluctuation | variation display is performed with a display apparatus.

  (26) When the condition for resetting the continuation number in the advantageous gaming state is satisfied, the continuation number counter is overwritten with the continuation number newly acquired for the resetting, while the display screen 42a is newly reset. By adopting a configuration that displays the numerical value of the difference between the set continuation count and the continuation count that has been set up to that point, the continuation count counter is overwritten on the continuation count counter internally. However, if we focus on the effect of giving the player the impression that the number of continuations has been added, the configuration (hereinafter also referred to as the configuration for resetting) You may apply with respect to the advantageous gaming state of.

  For example, in a pachinko machine, a high probability state in which the hit probability increases is set as a gaming state, and the high probability state ends when the number of game times executed in the high probability state reaches the number of continuations. The configuration for the resetting may be applied to the configuration to be performed. In addition, when the high-frequency support mode in which the frequency at which the second operation port 34 is opened per unit time is set is high, and the number of game times executed in the high-frequency support mode has reached the number of continuations In addition, the configuration regarding the resetting may be applied to the configuration in which the high-frequency support mode ends.

  In addition, the configuration for the resetting described above is provided with a plurality of reels (circular bodies) with a plurality of kinds of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, and rotation of the reels is started by inserting a medal and operating a start lever. By operating a stop button provided in a one-to-one correspondence, the corresponding reel is stopped, and a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window after the stop. In such a case, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as a medal payout.

  For example, with respect to a configuration in which an RT state in which a so-called replay combination occurs with high probability is set, and the RT state ends when the number of game times in the RT state reaches the number of continuations, A configuration for resetting may be applied. In addition, in a configuration with a push order lottery that wins when the stop button push order matches the internally determined push order, it is determined internally when the push order lottery is won. For a configuration in which an AT state in which the player is notified of the pressing order is set, and the AT state ends when the number of times of game play in the AT state reaches the number of continuations The configuration for the resetting may be applied. In addition, an ART state in which benefits of both the RT state and the AT state are granted is set, and the ART state ends when the number of game times executed in the ART state reaches the number of continuations. On the other hand, the configuration for the resetting may be applied.

  In addition, when applying the above-described resetting configuration for each advantageous gaming state as described above, when resetting the number of continuations, in place of the configuration in which only the number of continuations up to that point is set, It is good also as a structure which can set the frequency | count smaller than the continuation frequency until then. Even in this case, the difference between the continuation number set so far and the newly set continuation number is calculated, and only the continuation number is reset internally, but the display screen 42a Then, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports the numerical value for the reduction | decrease number of continuations.

  (27) Configuration in the game area PE for making the mode of the firing operation with respect to the firing operation device 28 different between the situation where the first operating port 33 is aimed for winning and the situation where the second working port 34 is aimed for winning Is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. For example, the first working port 33 is provided in the left region PE2, and the second working port 34 is provided in the upper region PE1 or the right region PE3. It is good. Alternatively, the first working port 33 may be provided in the right region PE3 and the second working port 34 may be provided in the left region PE2 or the lower region PE4. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the 1st operation port 33 and the 2nd operation port 34 are provided in the position spaced apart in the horizontal direction so that it can aim at the upper area | region PE1 and the lower area | region PE4.

  In addition, when one of the left side area PE2 and the right side area PE3 is not provided and the flow of the game ball is started at a predetermined position in the upper area PE1, the game ball is moved to the other side area or the lower area. In the configuration in which the game area PE is discharged without flowing into the PE4, one of the first operation port 33 and the second operation port 34 is provided at the predetermined position, and the first operation is performed in the side region or the lower region PE4. The other of the port 33 and the second working port 34 may be provided.

  Moreover, although the 1st operation port 33 and the 2nd operation port 34 with the general electric utility 34a are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction so that it cannot be aimed or difficult, the through gate 35 is provided. It is good also as a structure provided so that the 1st operation port 33 can be aimed at. In this case, as the positional relationship between the first working port 33 and the through gate 35, the positional relationship of the above embodiment between the first working port 33 and the second working port 34 may be adopted. You may employ | adopt the positional relationship of the said another form with the 2nd operation port 34. FIG. Moreover, in this structure, as the structure by which both the operation ports 33 and 34 arranged in parallel with the vertical direction so that the 1st operation port 33 becomes upper and the 2nd operation port 34 become the lower side area | region PE4 are provided. Also good.

  (28) Although it is possible to win the second operating port 34 even in a situation that is not in the support execution mode, a configuration may be adopted in which winning in the second operating port 34 is more likely to occur in the support execution mode.

  (29) Display control based on a command output from the main control device 71 instead of a configuration in which the display control device 92 is controlled by the sound light control device 91 based on a command output from the main control device 71 The device 92 may be configured to control the sound light control device 91. Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound light control device 91 and the display control device 92 are separately provided, the two control devices may be provided as a single control device, and one of the functions of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated into the main controller 71, and both functions of these two controllers may be integrated into the main controller 71.

  (30) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a right if a player enters, a pachinko machine equipped with other objects, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and other gaming machines.

  In addition, a non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, the rotation of the reel is started by the insertion of medals and the operation of the start lever, and the stop button is operated. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that gives a player a privilege such as paying out medals when a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on an effective line that can be visually recognized from the display window after the reel stops. Can be applied.

  In addition, the gaming machine main body that is supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts rotating the reel.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. Transition entrance portion (second operation port 34) that can transition to a first transition state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second transition state in which it is harder to enter or cannot enter the game. )When,
The first control means (of the main control device 71) executes the first transition control for causing the transition entrance part to transit from the second transition state to the first transition state and then to return to the second transition state. A function of executing processing during opening of ordinary power and processing during closing of ordinary power in the MPU 82);
A variable ball entry section (first special electric prize winning device 32) capable of transitioning between a first state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second state in which it is harder to enter or cannot enter the game. The second special electric prize winning device 37),
The second control means (the second control unit in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) executes second transition control for causing the variable pitching portion to transition from the second state to the first state and then to return to the second state. 1 special power start process, first special power open process, second special power start process, and second special power open process)
First state setting means for setting a specific gaming state (support execution mode) in which the first transition control is performed when a transition occurrence condition is satisfied (a function of executing a process for determining a normal map in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) When,
Production execution means for executing the production (first special figure display unit 38a, second special figure display unit 38b, symbol display device 42),
Production control means for controlling the production execution means so as to be in an end state after performing a predetermined production (first special figure variation start process, first special figure variation process, first special figure in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) A function for executing a process during determination, a second special figure variation start process, a second special figure variation process, and a second special figure determination process, a sound control device 91 and a display control device 92),
A predetermined gaming state in which the second transition control is performed (at least one condition is that a game ball enters the transition entrance part, the predetermined execution is performed in the presentation execution means and the end state is reached). Second state setting means (function to execute the second special figure determining process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) to be an opening / closing execution mode);
With
The completion of execution of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball having entered the transition entrance part during the specific game state from the start to the end of the specific game state once, and the subsequent A gaming machine characterized in that a combination of completion of execution of a predetermined gaming state occurs, and a situation may occur in which a game ball enters the transition entry part during the specific gaming state after the occurrence of the combination .

  According to the feature A1, the execution of the predetermined effect and the execution of the predetermined game state following the execution of the predetermined game state when the game ball has entered the transition pitching part during one specific game state is completed. Even after the end of the game state, the game ball can enter the transition entrance portion during the specific game state. As a result, it is possible to increase the advantage of the occurrence of a specific gaming state as compared to the prior art, and it is possible to improve the interest by using the existing structure of the transition entry part and the variable entry part. .

  Note that “an opportunity ball part (through gate 35) in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and an acquisition means (main key for acquiring the event information when the game ball enters the opportunity ball part). The function of executing the process of step S301 in the MPU 82 of the control device 71), and the first state setting means is configured to use the specific gaming state on the condition that the trigger information is acquired by the acquisition means. By applying the configuration of “is,” it is possible to generate a trigger for occurrence of the specific gaming state based on the launch operation.

  In addition, specifically, “effect display means” includes “picture display means for performing variable display of patterns”.

  The specific configuration of the feature A1 is as follows: “The period from the start of the specific game state to the end of the first transition state of the transition entry part in the specific game state. However, so as to be a period longer than a total period of the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part and the subsequent execution period of the predetermined game state, It includes a specific control means for setting the period of the specific game state (a function of executing the process of step S506, the process of step S603, and the process of step S703 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71). .

Feature A2. The first control means has a period from the start of the specific gaming state to the end of the first transition state of the transition pitching portion in the specific gaming state, when a gaming ball enters the transition pitching portion. Specific control for setting the period of the specific gaming state so as to be longer than the total period of the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the ball and the subsequent execution period of the predetermined gaming state Means (function to execute the process of step S506, the process of step S603, and the process of step S703 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71),
The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the specific control means sets the period without taking into consideration the execution situation of the predetermined effect and the execution situation of the predetermined game state.

  According to the feature A2, since it is not necessary to adjust the duration of the specific game state based on the execution state of the predetermined effect and the execution state of the predetermined game state during the specific game state, the processing load increases. While suppressing, it is possible to achieve the excellent effect as described in the feature A1.

Feature A3. The first control means includes
Means (function to execute the process of step S504 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) so that the first transition control is executed a plurality of times in one specific gaming state;
A period from the start of the first transition state to the end of the second transition state after the end of the first transition state in the transition entrance portion has entered a game ball into the transition entrance portion. The specific control means (the process of step S506 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) that is equal to or longer than the total period of the execution period of the predetermined effect and the subsequent execution period of the predetermined gaming state triggered by this , The function of executing the process of step S603 and the process of step S703),
A gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A3, the player can generate a predetermined number of game states by generating a ball entering the transition ball entering part at each execution of the first transition state in the specific game state. It becomes. Therefore, the significance of entering the game ball into the transition ball entering part at each execution time of the first transition state in the specific game state is enhanced, and the interest is improved.

  Feature A4. The specific control means is configured such that a period during which the second transition state continues between the first transition state of the transition entry ball part in the specific gaming state and the next first transition state is the transition input. The execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the ball part and the execution period of the predetermined game state that follows the total period are longer than the total period. The gaming machine according to feature A3.

  According to the feature A4, when a predetermined entry and a predetermined game state occur when a ball enters the transition ball entering part in one execution of the first transition state in the specific game state, the predetermined game state is It will end before the next first transition state is started. Therefore, since the player is given an opportunity to generate a ball entering the transition ball unit that allows the predetermined game state to be generated from the start of the execution of each first transition state of the specific game state, It becomes easy to receive profit.

  Feature A5. In the specific control means, the period during which the first transition state continues is the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part, followed by the predetermined game state The gaming machine according to the feature A3 or A4, characterized in that the period is equal to or shorter than a total period of the execution periods.

  According to the feature A5, in the configuration in which the combination of the predetermined effect and the predetermined game state can be completed once for the first transition state of one time in one specific game state, the first time It is difficult to generate the above combination twice in the transition state. As a result, it is possible to limit the maximum number of times that a predetermined gaming state can be executed for one specific gaming state, and it is possible to moderate gambling.

Feature A6. The first control means performs the first transition control a plurality of times when the total number of game balls that have entered the transition entrance part during a specific game state reaches a specified number. Even if it is not executed, it has means for ending the specific gaming state (function to execute the processing of step S606 and step S607 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71),
The gaming machine according to Feature A4 or A5, wherein the prescribed number is set to be equal to or more than the specific number of times.

  According to the feature A6, as a condition for ending the specific game state, a condition that the total number of game balls that have entered the transition ball entering part reaches a specified number is set. In order to generate a ball entering the transition ball portion that allows a predetermined game state to be generated each time the first transition control is executed in the game, to the transition ball portion in each first transition state It is necessary to adjust the number of balls entered. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the mode of the launch operation according to the state of entering the transition entrance part, and the interest is improved.

Feature A7. Determination acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a game ball has entered the transition entry portion (in the first embodiment, a function for executing the process of step S1502 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71, a second In the embodiment, the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 has a function of executing the process of step S2302;
The second state setting means sets the predetermined game state after the predetermined effect is performed and the end state is obtained, on at least one condition that the determination information is acquired by the determination acquisition means. And
The determination acquisition unit is configured to play the game ball in the transition entry portion during execution of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entry portion and subsequent execution of the predetermined game state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, wherein the determination information is not acquired even if a ball enters.

  According to the feature A7, although the transition entrance part is in the first transition state once, even if the opportunity for the predetermined game state to occur once is given, the transition is performed in each execution time of the first transition state. It becomes necessary to generate a ball entering the ball-entry unit. Therefore, the degree of attention regarding whether or not the entry to the transition entry portion occurs is increased, and the interest is improved.

  Feature A8. When the predetermined effect is executed in response to a game ball entering the transition entrance part, the second state setting means has a probability of 100% or approximately 100% after the execution of the predetermined effect. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, comprising means for causing a predetermined gaming state to occur.

  According to the feature A8, when a game ball enters the transition entrance part, the predetermined game state is generated with certainty or with a very high probability, so that the occurrence trigger of the predetermined game state is clarified, and accordingly It is possible to suppress the game content from becoming extremely complicated.

  Feature A9. The predetermined gaming state is a period from the start of the predetermined gaming state to the end of the first state of the variable pitching portion in the predetermined gaming state after the start of the launch operation by the player. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8, wherein a game ball that is first launched is shorter than a period of time until the game ball reaches a position where it can enter the variable entry portion.

  According to feature A9, even if an attempt is made to suppress the number of game balls used by interrupting the launch operation when the predetermined effect is started and restarting the fire operation when the predetermined effect is completed, It becomes impossible. Therefore, in a configuration in which a predetermined gaming state can be generated a plurality of times in response to the occurrence of one specific gaming state, it is possible to actively use game balls owned by the player during the specific gaming state Thus, the euphoria can be moderately suppressed.

  Feature A10. The effect control means is a period of time equal to or less than a period during which the transition entrance part is in the first transition state, as an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the transition entrance part. Period selection means (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1509 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71, and in the second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2313 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71). A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9.

  According to the feature A10, in the configuration in which the execution of the combination of the predetermined effect and the predetermined game state is completed during the specific game state, the execution period of these combinations is limited. By shortening the period, it is possible to ensure a long execution period of the predetermined gaming state in a situation where such a restriction occurs.

  Feature A11. Completion of execution of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entry part during the specific game state from the start of the specific game state to the end of the game state And the first gaming state (advantageous gaming state) in which a combination of execution completion of the predetermined gaming state following that can occur a predetermined number of times and the number of times that the combination can occur in the specific gaming state is less than the predetermined number of times, or The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, including a second gaming state (normal gaming state) in which the combination cannot be generated during the specific gaming state.

  According to the feature A11, the occurrence frequency of the predetermined game state with respect to one occurrence of the specific game state varies according to the game state, and the game can be diversified.

Feature A12. The first gaming state and the second gaming state have the same or substantially the same frequency that the transition entrance part is in the first transition state per unit time, or the first gaming state and the first gaming state The gaming machine according to Feature A11, wherein the execution mode of the first transition control in the specific gaming state is the same or substantially the same in two gaming states.

  According to the feature A12, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described above while simplifying the processing with respect to the control of the transition ball entry portion.

Feature A13. The production control means includes
In the first gaming state, as the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part, from the start of one specific gaming state until the end A combination of completion of execution of the predetermined effect and subsequent execution completion of the predetermined game state triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part during the specific game state, and after the occurrence of the combination First period selection means for selecting a period during which a game ball can enter the transition ball entry unit during the specific game state (in the first embodiment, the process of step S1509 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 is performed). A function to be executed, a function to execute the process of step S2313 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 in the second embodiment),
In the second game state, as the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball having entered the transition entrance part, from the start of the specific game state once until the end, During the specific gaming state after a combination of execution completion of the predetermined effect and subsequent execution completion of the predetermined gaming state, triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part during the specific gaming state Second period selecting means for selecting a period during which the entry of the game ball into the transition entrance part is not allowed to occur (in the first embodiment, the process of step S1507 and step S1508 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71). In the second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2311 and the process of step S2312 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71),
A gaming machine according to Feature A11 or A12, wherein

  According to the feature A13, it is possible to set the first gaming state and the second gaming state only by adjusting the execution period of the predetermined effect, and the first gaming state and the second gaming state exist as the gaming state. The above processing can be simplified.

  Feature A14. In the second gaming state, the second period selecting means starts the specific gaming state once as an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part. Between the completion of execution of the predetermined effect and the subsequent completion of execution of the predetermined game state, triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part during the specific game state. The gaming machine according to Feature A13, which selects a period during which it cannot be performed.

  According to the feature A14, through the setting of the execution period of the predetermined effect, in the second gaming state, the predetermined gaming state can be given only once at a maximum with respect to one specific gaming state, It is possible to clearly distinguish the advantages of the first game state and the second game state while simplifying the processing.

  Feature A15. In the second gaming state, the second period selecting means terminates one specific gaming state as an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a gaming ball entering the transition entrance portion. The gaming machine according to Feature A13 or A14, wherein a period longer than a period required for the selection is selected.

  According to the feature A15, in the second gaming state, the transition entry ball unit is prevented from entering the predetermined gaming state in a situation where the transition entering ball portion is in the first transition state. As a result, the relationship between the specific game state and the predetermined game state can be clearly distinguished between the first game state and the second game state.

  Feature A16. In the first gaming state, the first period selection means is configured such that the transition entry part is the first transition as an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the transition entry part. The gaming machine according to any one of features A13 to A15, wherein the game machine selects a period equal to or less than the period in which the state is in effect.

  According to the feature A16, in the configuration in which the execution of the combination of the predetermined effect and the predetermined game state is completed during the specific game state, the execution period of these combinations is limited. By shortening the period, it is possible to ensure a long execution period of the predetermined gaming state in a situation where such a restriction occurs.

  Feature A17. The effect control means is configured such that an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the transition entrance part is a fixed period in the first game state. The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A16.

  According to feature A17, in the first gaming state, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the timing at which the predetermined effect ends, and in the predetermined gaming state that follows the end of the predetermined effect, the launch aimed at entering the variable pitching unit It becomes easy to operate.

  Feature A18. In the first gaming state, the effect control means is configured to display the game ball when the launch operation is continued during the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part. The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A17, wherein the gaming machine has a period equal to or less than a cycle in which drive control for firing is performed.

  According to the feature A18, in the first gaming state, even if the launch operation is continued during execution of the predetermined effect, the number of game balls to be used is extremely small. Therefore, it is possible to increase the advantage of the first gaming state.

Feature A19. The period from the start of the predetermined game state to the end of the first state of the variable pitching portion in the predetermined game state is the game that was first launched after the start of the launch operation by the player The structure is shorter than the period until the sphere reaches a position where it can enter the variable entry part,
In the second game state, the effect control means is a second period selecting means (first time) for determining the execution period of the predetermined effect by lottery when the game ball enters the transition entrance part. In the embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S1507 and the processing of step S1508 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71, and in the second embodiment, the function of executing the processing of step S2311 and the processing of step S2312 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71. A gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A18, characterized in that

  According to feature A19, even if an attempt is made to suppress the number of game balls used by interrupting the launch operation when the predetermined effect is started and restarting the fire operation when the predetermined effect is completed, It becomes impossible. In this case, in the second gaming state, it is difficult for the player to grasp the timing at which the predetermined effect ends. Therefore, in the second gaming state, the player needs to continue the firing operation. Thereby, it becomes possible to clarify the difference in advantage between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

Feature A20. A predetermined ball entry portion (first operation port 33) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
The second state setting means sets the variable ball portion or a variable ball portion different from the second state from the second state on the basis of at least one condition that a game ball has entered the predetermined ball portion. A predetermined gaming state in which a transition to one state is performed and then a second transition control for returning to the second state is performed;
Transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the first gaming state (at the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 in the MPU 82), based on at least one condition that a gaming ball has entered the predetermined pitching portion. A function for executing one sort determination process),
First state transition means (main control) for transitioning the gaming state to the first gaming state on the condition that the determination result of the transition determination means is a determination result corresponding to the transition to the first gaming state. The function of executing the first special electricity ending process in the MPU 82 of the device 71),
The gaming machine according to any one of features A11 to A19, comprising:

  According to the feature A20, in the second game state, the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the predetermined entrance part, and in the first game state, the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the transition entrance part. As described above, it is possible to change the target to be entered in the first game state and the second game state, and to prevent the game from being standardized.

Note that the configuration of the feature A20 is more effective when applied to the following configurations.
“The predetermined entry portion is a position where a game ball flowing down a predetermined area of the game area can enter, or a game flowing down the predetermined area from a game ball flowing down a specific area different from the predetermined area. The ball is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter, and the transition entrance part is located at a position where the game ball flowing down the specific area can enter or than the game ball flowing down the predetermined area The game ball flowing down the specific area is arranged at a position where it is easier to enter. "
Further, with respect to the configuration of the feature A20, “the game state does not shift from the second game state to the first game state when a game ball enters the transition entrance part”. By applying the configuration, in the second gaming state, a launch operation is performed aiming at entering a predetermined entrance part, and in the first gaming state, the launch operation is aimed at entering a transition entrance part. It is possible to reliably provide a staged game of playing.

  Feature A21. In the second gaming state, the effect control means is configured such that an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the predetermined ball entering portion in the second gaming state is a game in the transition ball entering portion in the second gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A20, wherein the execution period is selected such that the execution period is shorter than the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the ball entering.

  According to the feature A21, the merit of performing the launch operation aiming at entering the predetermined entrance portion in the second gaming state is enhanced.

  Feature A22. In the second gaming state, the effect control means is configured such that a game ball is placed in the predetermined entrance part while the predetermined effect is being executed in response to the game ball entering the transition entrance part. The gaming machine according to Feature A21, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be able to start the predetermined performance triggered by entering the ball.

  When the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state occurs during the specific gaming state, the entry to the transition entry portion occurs during the second gaming state against the player's intention, There is a concern that a predetermined performance that takes time will be executed. On the other hand, according to the feature A22, when such a situation occurs, it is possible to start a predetermined effect triggered by entering a game ball into the predetermined ball-entry part. There is no need to wait indefinitely for the end of a long-time production.

Feature A23. When the determination result of the transition determination unit is a determination result for shifting the gaming state to the first gaming state, the first state transition unit is configured to play the game after the predetermined effect is executed for the delay reference number of times. Delay means for shifting the state to the first gaming state (function of executing steps S2015 to S2017 and steps S2205 to S2207 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71);
The game according to any one of features A20 to A22, wherein the delay reference number includes the number of executions of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball having entered the predetermined ball entry unit. Machine.

  According to the feature A23, even if the determination result of the transition determination means is a determination result for shifting the gaming state to the first gaming state, the case where the transition to the first gaming state occurs immediately and the predetermined effect Occurs after the delay reference times have been executed. As a result, there are many opportunities to expect the transition to the first gaming state, and the interest is improved.

Feature A24. State transition means (in the first embodiment, the MPU 82 of the main control device 71 in the first embodiment) transitions the gaming state to the second gaming state when the number of executions of the predetermined effect in the first gaming state reaches the number corresponding to the end. A function of making a negative determination in step S1506 in the second embodiment, a function of making a negative determination in step S2310 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 in the second embodiment),
Number setting means for setting the number of times corresponding to the end when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state (a function for executing the second special electricity ending process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71);
With
The number-of-times setting means changes the number of times corresponding to the end when a predetermined change condition is satisfied in the first gaming state, according to any one of features A11 to A23, Game machines.

  According to the feature A24, in the first gaming state, the player plays a game while expecting the first gaming state to continue for a longer time, and the interest of the game in the first gaming state is improved.

Feature A25. The number-of-times setting means invalidates the number of times corresponding to the end until the change condition is satisfied, and sets the number of times newly acquired when the change condition is satisfied as the number of times corresponding to the end. Is,
The number of times that is newly acquired when the change condition is satisfied is set to be equal to or greater than the number of times corresponding to the end that is set when transitioning to the first gaming state. Gaming machine.

  According to feature A25, when changing the number of times corresponding to termination, it is not necessary to perform addition processing or subtraction processing for the number of times corresponding to termination, and it is only necessary to reset the number of times corresponding to termination. Simplification is achieved. In this case, at the time of the resetting, it is possible to prevent the number of end correspondences from decreasing.

Feature A26. The number-of-times setting means invalidates the number of times corresponding to the end until the change condition is satisfied, and sets the number of times newly acquired when the change condition is satisfied as the number of times corresponding to the end. Is,
When the change condition is satisfied and the number of times corresponding to the end is reset, the difference between the number of times corresponding to the end newly set and the number of times corresponding to the end set so far is calculated. Difference calculation means (function to execute the process of step S1826 in the sound light control device 91);
Notification control means (a function for executing the process of step S1827 in the sound light control device 91, the display control device 92) for executing notification control so that the player can recognize the number of calculation results by the difference calculation means;
A gaming machine according to Feature A24 or A25, comprising:

  According to the feature A26, when changing the number of times corresponding to the end, it is only necessary to reset the number of times corresponding to the end, while giving the player the impression that the number of times corresponding to the end is added. It becomes possible. Moreover, since the notification of the addition is notified as a difference between the number of times to be reset and the previous number of times, it is possible to provide an additional notification mode for the number of numerical values that can be taken as the difference. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the mode of the additional notification.

Feature A27. Comprising main control means (main control device 71) for controlling the progress of the game,
The notification control means executes notification control corresponding to the content of the command information output by the main control means,
The gaming machine according to Feature A26, wherein the main control means includes the number-of-times setting means, and the notification control means includes the difference calculation means.

  According to the feature A27, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while reducing the processing load of the main control unit.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Transition entrance portion (second operation port 34) that can transition to a first transition state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second transition state in which it is harder to enter or cannot enter the game. )When,
The first control means (of the main control device 71) executes first transition control for causing the transition entrance part to transit from the second transition state to the first transition state and then to return to the second transition state. A function of executing processing during opening of ordinary power and processing during closing of ordinary power in the MPU 82);
A variable ball entry section (first special electric prize winning device 32) capable of transitioning between a first state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second state in which it is harder to enter or cannot enter the game. The second special electric prize winning device 37),
The second control means (the second control unit in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) executes second transition control for causing the variable pitching portion to transition from the second state to the first state and then to return to the second state. 1 special power start process, first special power open process, second special power start process, and second special power open process)
First state setting means for setting a specific gaming state (support execution mode) in which the first transition control is performed when a transition occurrence condition is satisfied (a function of executing a process for determining a normal map in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) When,
Production execution means for executing the production (first special figure display unit 38a, second special figure display unit 38b, symbol display device 42),
Production control means for controlling the production execution means so as to be in an end state after performing a predetermined production (first special figure variation start process, first special figure variation process, first special figure in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) A function for executing a process during determination, a second special figure variation start process, a second special figure variation process, and a second special figure determination process, a sound control device 91 and a display control device 92),
A second state setting unit (mainly an opening / closing execution mode) in which the second transition control is performed on the condition that at least one condition is that the predetermined execution is performed in the production execution unit and the end state is reached. A function of executing the second special figure determining process in the MPU 82 of the control device 71);
With
The production control means includes
Long-term selection means for selecting a long period as the execution period of the predetermined effect or selecting a long period rather than a short period (in the first embodiment, the process of step S1507 and the process of step S1508 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71) In the second embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2311 and the process of step S2312 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71),
Short period selection means for selecting the short period as the execution period of the predetermined effect or selecting the short period more easily than the long period (in the first embodiment, the process of step S1509 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71 is executed) A function to execute the process of step S2313 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 in the second embodiment),
With
The execution period of the predetermined effect by the long-term selection means while the frequency at which the transition entry portion is in the first transition state per unit time when the predetermined game state occurs is the same or substantially the same. Transition means (of the main control device 71) for shifting from the second gaming state (normal gaming state) selected to the first gaming state (advantageous gaming state) in which the execution period of the predetermined effect is selected by the short period selecting means A gaming machine comprising a function of executing a first special electricity ending process and a second special electricity ending process in the MPU 82).

  According to the feature B1, the transition is made from the second gaming state in which the execution period of the predetermined effect is selected by the long-term selection means to the first gaming state in which the execution period of the predetermined effect is selected by the short-term selection means. The digestibility of the performance is improved, and it is possible to achieve a gaming state with a sense of speed. In addition, since the transition occurs after the predetermined gaming state occurs, it is clear for the player whether or not the transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state occurs. Furthermore, during the transition, the frequency at which the transition entry part is in the first transition state per unit time is the same or substantially the same, so that the mode directly connected to the player's profit is not changed, It is possible to improve the digestibility of the predetermined performance.

  Note that a configuration in which “the predetermined effect is started on the basis of at least one condition that a game ball has entered the transition entrance portion” may be applied to the configuration of the feature B1. .

In addition to the configuration,
“A predetermined ball entry portion (first operation port 33) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
The production control means includes
Means for starting the predetermined effect (function of executing a second special figure variation start process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) on at least one condition that a game ball has entered the transition entrance part;
Means for starting the predetermined effect (function of executing a first special figure variation start process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) on at least one condition that a game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry section;
With
The configuration may be applied.

  Further, “an opportunity ball part (through gate 35) in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and an acquisition means (main key for acquiring the opportunity information when the game ball enters the event ball part) The function of executing the process of step S301 in the MPU 82 of the control device 71), and the first state setting means is configured to use the specific gaming state on the condition that the trigger information is acquired by the acquisition means. By applying the configuration “to the configuration of the feature B1”, it is possible to generate the trigger of the specific gaming state based on the launch operation.

  In addition, specifically, “effect display means” includes “picture display means for performing variable display of patterns”.

  Feature B2. The transition means is a delay means (main control device 71) for transitioning the gaming state from the second gaming state to the first gaming state after the predetermined effect has been executed for the delay reference number after the predetermined gaming state has ended. The MPU 82 has a function of executing the processing of steps S2015 to S2017 and the processing of steps S2205 to S2207).

  According to the feature B2, even if the predetermined gaming state occurs, even if the transition to the first gaming state in which the execution period of the predetermined effect is selected by the short period selecting means does not occur immediately, Since the transition to the first gaming state can occur, the player expects the transition to the first gaming state even if the second gaming state continues after the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state. As a result, there are many opportunities to expect the transition to the first gaming state, and the interest is improved.

  Feature B3. In the second gaming state, when the predetermined effect is executed a reference number of times, the transition means is configured so that the transition ball entering unit per unit time is the first transition even if the predetermined gaming state has not occurred. Another transition means for shifting the gaming state from the second gaming state to the first gaming state (the processing of steps S2018 to S2020 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) while the frequency of the state is the same or substantially the same. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or B2, further comprising a function of executing the processing of steps S2208 to S2210.

  According to the feature B3, when the predetermined number of executions of the predetermined effect continues without the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state accompanying the transition to the first gaming state, the first condition is that the number of executions becomes the transition reference number. A transition to the gaming state occurs. Thereby, the mode of transition to the first gaming state can be diversified, and relief means can be provided to the player.

Feature B4. The transition means includes
When the first gaming state occurs after the predetermined gaming state occurs, the number of times determining means for determining the number of executions of the predetermined effect that is the end condition of the second gaming state that occurs after the end of the first gaming state (Function for executing the processing of step S2103, the processing of step S2105, the processing of step S2107, the processing of step S2109, the processing of step S2111, and the processing of step S2503 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71),
Another transition means (in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) for shifting the gaming state to the first gaming state when the number of executions of the predetermined effect in the second gaming state becomes the number of executions determined by the number-of-times determining means. The function of executing the processing of step S2018 to step S2020 and the processing of step S2208 to step S2210);
A gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B4, when the predetermined number of executions of the predetermined effect continues without the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state accompanying the transition to the first gaming state, the first condition is that the number of executions becomes the transition reference number. A transition to the gaming state occurs. Thereby, the mode of transition to the first gaming state can be diversified, and relief means can be provided to the player.

  Further, not only the content of the first gaming state that follows thereafter but also the end condition of the second gaming state that continues after the end of the first gaming state is determined for one occurrence of the predetermined gaming state. Thus, the degree of attention to the predetermined game state can be improved.

Feature B5. The transition means includes
The predetermined number of executions of the predetermined effect, which is the end condition of the first gaming state that occurs after the predetermined gaming state, is determined as the first transition reference number, and the predetermined condition that is the end condition of the second gaming state that is subsequently generated Number-of-times determining means for determining the number of performance executions as the second transition reference number (step S2103 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71, step S2105, step S2107, step S2109, step S2111, The function of executing the processing of step S2503),
In the first gaming state, when the predetermined number of executions of the predetermined effect becomes the first transition reference number, the front transition means (in the first embodiment, the main control device 71 of the main control device 71) that transitions the gaming state to the second gaming state. A function of making a negative determination in step S1506 in the MPU 82, a function of making a negative determination in step S2310 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71 in the second embodiment, and
Rear transition means (step S2018 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) that transitions the gaming state to the first gaming state when the number of executions of the predetermined effect in the second gaming state reaches the second transition reference number. Step S2020, the function of executing steps S2208 to S2210),
A gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature B5, when the predetermined number of executions of the predetermined effect continues without the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state accompanying the transition to the first gaming state, the first condition is that the number of executions becomes the transition reference number. A transition to the gaming state occurs. Thereby, the mode of transition to the first gaming state can be diversified, and relief means can be provided to the player.

  Also, since both the end condition of the first game state that occurs after the predetermined game state and the end condition of the second game state that occurs thereafter are set as the number of executions of the predetermined effect, the end of each game state The conditions will be easy for the player to understand. In addition, for the occurrence of one predetermined gaming state, not only the subsequent first gaming state but also the end condition of the second gaming state following the end of the first gaming state is determined. The degree of attention to the gaming state can be improved.

  Feature B6. The gaming machine according to Feature B5, wherein the first game state transferred by the second transfer means has the same number of executions of the predetermined effect as an end condition thereof as the first transfer reference number of times. .

  According to the feature B6, in the configuration in which the first gaming state occurs a plurality of times after the occurrence of the second gaming state after the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state, the first transition reference number of times of the first gaming state in the plurality of times Are the same. This makes the first transition reference number clear to the player.

Feature B7. When the predetermined gaming state occurs, the transition determining means for determining whether or not to change the subsequent gaming state to the first gaming state (the processing of step S1905 and the processing of step S2305 in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71 are executed) Function)
When the transition decision is made by the transition determination means to change the gaming state to the first gaming state, the determination by the number-of-times determination means is performed,
The number-of-times determining means newly sets the number of executions as an end condition when the transition determining means makes a transition determination to change the gaming state to the first gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of B4 to B6.

  According to the feature B7, it is possible to reset the first transition reference number and the second transition reference number in response to the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state, and the end conditions of the first gaming state and the second gaming state are defined. It is prevented from being unified.

  Feature B8. The execution mode of the first transition control in the specific gaming state is the same or substantially the same in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, according to any one of the features B1 to B7, Game machines.

  According to the feature B8, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while simplifying the processing with respect to the control of the transition entry portion.

Feature B9. The long-term selection means has a period longer than a period required for one specific gaming state to end as an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the transition entrance part. To choose,
The short-term selection means has a period less than a period required for one specific gaming state to end as an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the transition entrance part. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B8, wherein the gaming machine is selected.

  According to the feature B9, in the first gaming state, the transition entry part can be in a predetermined gaming state in a situation where the transition entry part is in the first transition state, while in the second gaming state, the transition entry part Is prevented from entering a predetermined gaming state in a situation where the first transition state. As a result, the relationship between the specific game state and the predetermined game state can be clearly distinguished between the first game state and the second game state.

  Feature B10. The short period selection means is less than a period during which the transition entry part is in the first transition state as an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the transition entry part. The gaming machine according to Feature B9, wherein the period is selected.

  According to the feature B10, in the first gaming state, it is possible to increase the chance of entering the predetermined gaming state in a situation in which the transition entry ball unit is in the first transition state.

  Feature B11. The short period selection means is configured to perform drive control for firing the game ball when the launch operation is continued during the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition ball entering unit. The gaming machine according to Feature B9 or B10, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be equal to or shorter than a period in which the game is performed.

  According to the feature B11, in the first gaming state, even if the launch operation is continued during execution of the predetermined effect, the number of game balls to be used is extremely small. Therefore, it is possible to increase the advantage of the first gaming state.

Feature B12. The period from the start of the predetermined game state to the end of the first state of the variable pitching portion in the predetermined game state is the game that was first launched after the start of the launch operation by the player The structure is shorter than the period until the sphere reaches a position where it can enter the variable entry part,
The long-term selection means determines, by lottery, an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the transition entrance part, according to any one of features B1 to B11 Game machines.

  According to the feature B12, even if an attempt is made to suppress the number of game balls used by interrupting the launch operation when the predetermined effect is started and restarting the fire operation when the predetermined effect is ended, It becomes impossible. In this case, in the second gaming state, it is difficult for the player to grasp the timing at which the predetermined effect ends. Therefore, in the second gaming state, the player needs to continue the firing operation. Thereby, it becomes possible to clarify the difference in advantage between the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

Feature B13. A predetermined ball entry portion (first operation port 33) into which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter;
The production control means includes
Means for starting the predetermined effect (function of executing a second special figure variation start process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) on at least one condition that a game ball has entered the transition entrance part;
Means for starting the predetermined effect (function of executing a first special figure variation start process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) on at least one condition that a game ball has entered the predetermined ball entry section;
With
Transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the first gaming state (at the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 in the MPU 82), based on at least one condition that a gaming ball has entered the predetermined pitching portion. 1 function)
A first state in which the transition means transitions the gaming state to the first gaming state on the condition that the determination result of the transition determination means is a determination result corresponding to the transition to the first gaming state; The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B13, comprising a transition means (a function of executing the first special electricity ending process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71).

  According to the feature B13, in the second game state, the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the predetermined entrance part, and in the first game state, the launch operation is performed aiming at entering the transition entrance part. As described above, it is possible to change the target to be entered in the first game state and the second game state, and to prevent the game from being standardized.

  Feature B14. In the second gaming state, the effect control means is configured such that an execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by a game ball entering the predetermined ball entering portion in the second gaming state is a game in the transition ball entering portion in the second gaming state. The game machine according to Feature B13, wherein the execution period is selected such that the execution period is shorter than the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the ball entering.

  According to the feature B14, the merit of performing the launch operation aiming at entering the predetermined entrance portion in the second gaming state is enhanced.

  Feature B15. In the second gaming state, the effect control means is configured such that a game ball is placed in the predetermined entrance part while the predetermined effect is being executed in response to the game ball entering the transition entrance part. The gaming machine according to Feature B14, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be able to start the predetermined performance triggered by entering the ball.

  When the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state occurs during the specific gaming state, the entry to the transition entry portion occurs during the second gaming state against the player's intention, There is a concern that a predetermined performance that takes time will be executed. On the other hand, according to the feature B15, when such a situation occurs, it is possible to start a predetermined effect triggered by entering a game ball into the predetermined ball-entry part. There is no need to wait indefinitely for the end of a long-time production.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Based on the establishment of the start condition, game action execution means (first special figure display unit 38a, second special figure display unit 38b, symbol display device 42) that performs one game action,
Operation control means for controlling the gaming action execution means so as to be in an end state after performing the gaming action (first special figure change starting process, first special figure changing process, first process in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71, first A function for executing a special figure determination process, a second special figure change start process, a second special figure change process, and a second special figure determination process, a sound control device 91 and a display control device 92);
The privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player (first special figure in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71) on at least one condition that the game motion executing means has entered the end state after the gaming operation has been performed. A function for executing a process during determination and a process during determination of the second special figure), and
With
As the gaming state, a first gaming state (advantageous gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state (normal gaming state) is set,
The gaming machine is
State transition means (in the first embodiment, the MPU 82 of the main control device 71 in the first embodiment) transitions the gaming state to the second gaming state when the number of executions of the predetermined effect in the first gaming state reaches the number corresponding to the end. A function of making a negative determination in step S1506 in the second embodiment, a function of making a negative determination in step S2310 in the MPU 82 of the main controller 71 in the second embodiment),
Number setting means for setting the number of times corresponding to the end when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state (a function for executing the second special electricity ending process in the MPU 82 of the main control device 71);
With
The number-of-times setting means invalidates the number of times corresponding to the end until the change condition is satisfied, and sets the number of times newly acquired when the change condition is satisfied as the number of times corresponding to the end And
The gaming machine is
When the change condition is satisfied and the number of times corresponding to the end is reset, the difference between the number of times corresponding to the end newly set and the number of times corresponding to the end set so far is calculated. Difference calculation means (function to execute the process of step S1826 in the sound light control device 91);
Notification control means (a function for executing the process of step S1827 in the sound light control device 91, the display control device 92) for executing notification control so that the player can recognize the number of calculation results by the difference calculation means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature C1, since the number of times corresponding to the end of the first gaming state is changed when the change condition is satisfied, in the first gaming state, the player expects that the first gaming state will last longer. A game is played, and the interest of the game during the first game state is improved.

  In addition, when changing the number of times corresponding to the end, it is only necessary to reset the number of times corresponding to the end, and it is possible to give the player an impression that the number of times corresponding to the end is added. Become. Moreover, since the notification of the addition is notified as a difference between the number of times to be reset and the previous number of times, it is possible to provide an additional notification mode for the number of numerical values that can be taken as the difference. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the additional notification mode while suppressing an increase in storage capacity.

Feature C2. Comprising main control means (main control device 71) for controlling the progress of the game,
The notification control means executes notification control corresponding to the content of the command information output by the main control means,
The game machine according to claim C1, wherein the main control means includes the number-of-times setting means, and the notification control means includes the difference calculation means.

  According to the feature C2, it is possible to achieve the excellent effects as described above while reducing the processing load of the main control unit.

  Note that the invention of the above-described feature group C can solve the following problems.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a configuration is known in which an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is set as the gaming state.

  As such an advantageous gaming state, in the case of a pachinko machine, there is a high probability state in which the hit probability increases. In addition, the first transition state in which a game ball can enter and the game ball is harder to enter or is impossible to enter than the first transition state, as the entrance part that triggers a game ball entry In the configuration including the transition entry part that can transition to the second transition state, there is a gaming state in which the frequency at which the transition entry part becomes the first transition state per unit time is improved.

  In addition, in the case of a slot machine, there is an RT state in which a so-called replay combination occurs with a high probability, and a push order lottery combination in which a winning is established when the stop button pressing order matches the internally determined pressing order. In the above configuration, the player is provided with an AT state in which the internally determined push order is notified to the player when winning the push order lottery role, and both the RT state and the AT state. ART state etc. are mentioned.

  As a condition for ending the advantageous game state as described above, there is a configuration in which the game is ended when the game times corresponding to the number of times of completion are executed in order to make it easy for the player to understand the termination timing.

  In this case, it is considered that the interest in the advantageous gaming state can be improved by devising a mode in which the number of times of completion is set. However, it is not preferable that the storage capacity is extremely increased when the aspect is devised.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... 1st special electricity prize-winning device, 33 ... 1st operation opening as a predetermined entrance part, 34 ... 2nd operation opening as a transition entrance part, 35 ... Through gate, 37 ... 2nd special electricity prize Device: 38a ... 1st special figure display part, 38b ... 2nd special figure display part, 42 ... Symbol display apparatus, 71 ... Main control apparatus, 82 ... MPU, 91 ... Sound light control apparatus, 92 ... Display control apparatus.

Claims (10)

A transition entrance portion that can transition to each of a first transition state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second transition state in which it is more difficult to enter or cannot enter,
A first control means for performing a first transition control for causing the transition entrance part to transition from the second transition state to the first transition state and then returning to the second transition state;
A variable pitching portion capable of transitioning to each of a first state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can enter and a second state in which it is harder to enter or cannot enter;
Second control means for performing second transition control for causing the variable pitching portion to transition from the second state to the first state and then to return to the second state;
A first state setting means for setting a specific gaming state in which the first transition control is performed when a transition generation condition is satisfied;
Production execution means for performing production,
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so as to be in an end state after performing a predetermined effect;
A predetermined game state in which the second transition control is performed, with at least one condition that a game ball enters the transition entrance portion, the predetermined execution is performed in the effect execution means and the end state is reached. Second state setting means for
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The completion of execution of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball having entered the transition entrance part during the specific game state from the start to the end of the specific game state once, and the subsequent A gaming machine characterized in that a combination of completion of execution of a predetermined gaming state occurs, and a situation may occur in which a game ball enters the transition entry part during the specific gaming state after the occurrence of the combination . The first control means has a period from the start of the specific gaming state to the end of the first transition state of the transition pitching portion in the specific gaming state, when a gaming ball enters the transition pitching portion. Specific control for setting the period of the specific gaming state so as to be longer than the total period of the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the ball and the subsequent execution period of the predetermined gaming state With means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific control means sets the period without taking into consideration the execution situation of the predetermined effect and the execution situation of the predetermined game state. The first control means includes
Means for causing the first transition control to be executed a plurality of times in one specific gaming state;
A period from the start of the first transition state to the end of the second transition state after the end of the first transition state in the transition entrance portion has entered a game ball into the transition entrance portion. Specific control means for causing the period to be equal to or longer than the total period of the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by this and the execution period of the predetermined gaming state that follows.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   The specific control means is configured such that a period during which the second transition state continues between the first transition state of the transition entry ball part in the specific gaming state and the next first transition state is the transition input. The execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the ball part and the execution period of the predetermined game state that follows the total period are longer than the total period. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   In the specific control means, the period during which the first transition state continues is the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part, followed by the predetermined game state The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the period is equal to or less than a total period of the execution periods. The first control means performs the first transition control a plurality of times when the total number of game balls that have entered the transition entrance part during a specific game state reaches a specified number. Means for ending the specific gaming state even if it has not been executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the specified number is set to be equal to or more than the specific number of times. A determination acquisition means for acquiring determination information when a game ball enters the transition entrance portion;
The second state setting means sets the predetermined game state after the predetermined effect is performed and the end state is obtained, on at least one condition that the determination information is acquired by the determination acquisition means. And
The determination acquisition unit is configured to play the game ball in the transition entry portion during execution of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entry portion and subsequent execution of the predetermined game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the determination information is not acquired even if a ball enters.   The predetermined gaming state is a period from the start of the predetermined gaming state to the end of the first state of the variable pitching portion in the predetermined gaming state after the start of the launch operation by the player. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a game ball that is first launched is shorter than a period of time until the game ball reaches a position where it can enter the variable entry portion.   Completion of execution of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entry part during the specific game state from the start of the specific game state to the end of the game state And a first gaming state in which a combination of execution completion of the predetermined gaming state following that can occur a predetermined number of times and a number of times that the combination can be generated in the specific gaming state is less than the predetermined number of times or in the specific gaming state The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a second gaming state in which the combination cannot be generated. The production control means includes
In the first gaming state, as the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part, from the start of one specific gaming state until the end A combination of completion of execution of the predetermined effect and subsequent execution completion of the predetermined game state triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part during the specific game state, and after the occurrence of the combination First period selecting means for selecting a period during which the game ball can enter the transition ball entry unit during the specific game state;
In the second game state, as the execution period of the predetermined effect triggered by the game ball having entered the transition entrance part, from the start of the specific game state once until the end, During the specific gaming state after a combination of execution completion of the predetermined effect and subsequent execution completion of the predetermined gaming state, triggered by the game ball entering the transition entrance part during the specific gaming state Second period selecting means for selecting a period during which entry of a game ball into the transition entrance part is prohibited.
The gaming machine according to claim 9, further comprising:

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