JP2015164673A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the amusement in a special game state.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 10 includes: main control means which generates a special game state in which a variable prize device is opened and closed; and a special display device which instructs occurrence of the special game state. In the special game state, a first opening in which the opening period of the variable prize device is terminated with establishment of a first condition as a trigger and a second opening in which the opening period of the variable prize device is terminated with establishment of a second condition as a trigger may be performed. The special display device instructs the occurrence of the special game state by displaying specific information from which the respective numbers of executions of the first opening and the second opening in the special game state can be discriminated. The main control device can derive, even when the same specific information is displayed in the special display device, two or more opening patterns of the variable prize device in which the execution orders of the first opening and the second opening are differed from each other with the same numbers of executions of the first opening and the second opening in the special game state.

Description

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

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In a pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball enters a starting ball entering means provided in a game area where a game ball launched by a launching device is guided, a variable winning device provided in the game area is released. Whether or not to generate a special gaming state is determined, whether or not the lottery is performed, and the variable display device performs variable display and the variable display is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time, thereby teaching the result of the random determination. If the winning / losing lottery is won, a special gaming state occurs after the variable display, and the player acquires a gaming value (awarding ball, etc.) by placing the gaming ball in the variable winning device. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). Generally, in a special gaming state, a variable winning device is released for a specified time or a predetermined number of game balls are won in the variable winning device, and this is repeated a specified number of times.

  Conventionally, as the type of the special gaming state, after the end of the special gaming state, a normal win in which a normal mode in which a winning / failing lottery is performed with a first probability is given, and a winning / raising lottery is performed with a probability higher than the first probability There is only a probability variation mode to which the probability variation mode is given, and the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device in the special game state is the same in either case. For this reason, when the occurrence of the special gaming state is taught, the feelings are raised, but when the special gaming state is started, the player simply digests the monotonous special gaming state without a substitute. May feel tired.

  On the other hand, in recent years, in order to improve the interest during the special game state, there are some that vary the number of times the variable winning device is opened in the special game state.

JP 2003-154110 A

  However, prior to the start of the special gaming state, the pachinko machine is instructed about the type of special gaming state that the player has obtained the right to generate in the winning / losing lottery, that is, the number of opening of the variable prize device in the special gaming state, etc. A special display device is provided. For this reason, even if it is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of special game states with different numbers of opening of the variable winning device, by checking the teaching by the special display device, it occurs during the special game state type, that is, the special game state. The event can be grasped in advance.

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

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game area in which game balls launched by the launching means are guided;
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
An open / close lottery for determining an open / close pattern of the variable winning device is performed based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a special gaming state for opening / closing the variable winning device is generated based on a result of the open / close lottery. Main control means for deciding whether or not to give a specific advantageous state advantageous to the player after the end of the special gaming state based on establishment;
A special display device that teaches the occurrence of the special gaming state,
In a configuration in which a predetermined number of game values are given to a player when a game ball wins the variable winning device,
In the special gaming state, the first opening for ending the opening period of the variable winning device when the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition different from the first condition are used as a trigger. There may be a second opening to end the opening period of the variable winning device,
The special display device displays the specific information that can distinguish the number of times the first opening is performed and the number of times the second opening is performed in the special gaming state, thereby generating the special gaming state. Teach
The main control means, even when the same specific information is displayed on the special display device, in the special gaming state, the number of executions of the first opening and the second opening are the same, And it is comprised so that derivation | leading-out of the opening / closing pattern of the said multiple types of said variable prize-winning apparatus from which the execution order of said 1st opening | release and said 2nd opening | release differs is different,
When the specific advantageous state is granted after the special gaming state ends, the second opening is performed at the first timing in the special gaming state, and when the specific advantageous state is not granted, In the special game state, the second opening is performed at a second timing.

  According to claim 1, it is possible to improve the interest during the special gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The start winning unit 33 includes an upper winning opening 33a and a lower winning opening 33b as a starting winning means, and a pair of opening / closing members 33c provided on both sides of the lower winning opening 33b. The upper winning opening 33a allows a game ball to always enter, while the lower winning opening 33b is a game that flows down the gaming area by the opening / closing member 33c opening and closing in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition. The state can be changed between an open state in which a ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. As will be described in detail later, the start winning unit 33 includes a first start winning switch 224a and a second starting winning switch 224b that detect game balls that have entered the upper winning opening 33a and the lower winning opening 33b, respectively. In addition, when a game ball is detected by the start winning switches 224a and 224b, a lottery determination is performed to determine whether or not to generate a big hit state and whether or not to generate a small hit state, and a special display device 43L and 43R (and a decorative symbol display device 42 described later) are configured to perform variable display for teaching the result of the success / failure lottery. Then, when a big win or small win is won in the winning / losing lottery, a big win state (special game state) or a small win in which the variable winning device 32 is opened is awarded.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are a low probability state in which a jackpot is won with a predetermined probability in the success / failure lottery and a high probability state in which the jackpot is won with a higher probability than the low probability state in the success / failure lottery. Further, the opening / closing member 33c is opened relatively frequently, and it is easy to allow the game ball to enter the lower winning opening 33c, and the opening / closing member 33c is hardly opened, and the game ball is moved to the lower winning opening 33b. There is a low entry state that is difficult to enter. Hereinafter, the low probability state and the low entry state are referred to as “normal mode”, and the low probability state and the high entry state are referred to as “time reduction mode”. A certain state is referred to as a “latent probability mode”, and a state that is in a high probability state and a high pitching state is referred to as a “probability change mode”.

  The jackpot type of this embodiment is a 15 round bonus (hereinafter referred to as “15RB”), a first special probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “LB1”), and a second special probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “LB2”). And three types. Further, the probability variation mode is given after the big hit state of “15RB” and “LB1”, and the latent probability mode is given after the big hit of “LB2”. Further, in the big hit state of “15RB”, it is possible to obtain a winning ball by putting the game ball into the variable winning device 32, while in the big hit state of “LB1” and “LB2”, each opening of the variable winning device 32 is released. The time is extremely short, and it is almost impossible to obtain a winning ball by letting the variable winning device 32 enter a gaming ball. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, the opening / closing pattern of the variable prize-winning device 32 in the jackpot state of “15RB” is set in plural (13 in this example).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when winning a big hit in the winning lottery triggered by entering the top winning opening 33a, one of “15RB”, “LB1”, and “LB2” is given, and the bottom winning opening When winning the jackpot in the winning lottery triggered by entering 33b, “15RB” is always given. Even if the mode changes, the allocation ratio of the jackpot type corresponding to each of the winning openings 33a and 33b is the same.

  There are two types of small hits: a first small hit (hereinafter referred to as “MB1”) and a second small hit (hereinafter referred to as “MB2”). Further, the time reduction mode is given after the end of the small hit of “MB1”, and the normal mode is given after the end of the small hit of “MB2”. In addition, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the small winning state of “MB1” and “MB2” is the same as the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big winning state of “LB1” and “LB2”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility of winning a small hit when a winning or failing lottery is performed with the entry to the top winning opening 33a, but the entry to the lower winning opening 33b is an opportunity. The winner / lottery lottery is configured not to win a small hit.

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

  In addition, after the variable display is performed on the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R, the result of the lottery determination, that is, “ “Big hit”, “Small hit” (first special display device 43L only), or “Out” is definitely displayed. For example, when a game ball wins the top winning opening 33a, the lighting mode (combination of segments to be lit) is switched and displayed (variable display, for example, every 4 msec) on the corresponding first special display device 43L. When a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the lighting modes is stopped and displayed (for example, stopped for several seconds). Then, when “big hit” is won in the winning / losing lottery, the corresponding lighting mode is displayed when the fluctuation is stopped, and a big hit state occurs.

  Further, the special display devices 43L and 43R not only teach that “big hit” or “small win” has been won, but also the big hit type or small hit type, that is, “15RB”, “LB1”, “LB2”. ”,“ MB1 ”, or“ MB2 ”. For example, when “7.7.” Is finally displayed (stopped) on the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device 43R), “15RB” is assigned, and “n. “..” is displayed, “LB1” is assigned. In addition, there are a plurality of stop modes of the special display devices 43L and 43R that teach one jackpot type instead of one. For example, when “15RB” occurs, the first special display device 43L (or the second special display device) 43R), any one of “7.7.”, “P.b”, “5.L.”, “A.3”... Is selected and stopped.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the through gate 34 is configured such that game balls flowing down the game area can pass one by one. As will be described in detail later, the through gate 34 includes a through gate switch 225 that can detect a game ball passing through the through gate 34. When the game ball is detected by the through gate switch 225, the through gate 34 is started. A pitch assist lottery for determining whether or not the winning unit 33 is in an open state is performed, and a variation display for teaching the result of the pitch assist lottery is performed on the normal symbol display device 41. Then, when winning in the winning assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b (opening / closing member 33c) of the start winning unit 33 is opened for a specified time after the end of the variation display. In the present embodiment, when the opening / closing member 33c is in the closed state, it is impossible to allow the game ball to enter the lower winning opening 33b. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 33c is opened, not only the game ball can enter the lower winning opening 33b, but also the game ball moving to the side of the lower winning opening 33b by the opening / closing member 33c. Guided to the lower prize opening 33b, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the lower prize opening 33b. In the present embodiment, the open state of the opening / closing member 33c as the movable means is the assist state, and the closed state is the non-assist state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, after the reach state occurs, in the middle symbol display area, when the same symbol as the symbol (reach symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the upper symbol display area and the lower symbol display area is stopped and displayed (Zero eyes In the case of a stop display), “15RB” that can be expected to win a prize ball in the big hit state is given. In addition, the combination of symbols other than the hollow eyes basically teaches “displacement”, but in this embodiment, “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “ In the case of “MB2”, it is not a doublet but a specific combination of predetermined numbers (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol), or the last stop symbol deviates before and after it stops by shifting one by one before and after the reach symbol. The combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, a mode in which “3”, “4”, and “1” are stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas is a combination of chance symbols.

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

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, the warp channel 152 and the entrance 151 are provided only on the left side of the decorative symbol display device 42 when the game board 30 is viewed from the front (the right side is decoration), and the game board 30 ( When a game ball is launched to the left of the left and right central portion of the game area), the game ball relatively easily flows into the entrance 151 (warp channel 152), but the game is played to the right of the game board 30 central portion. When the ball is hit, it is difficult for the game ball to flow into the entrance 151. Further, at the lower right of the center frame 35, nails are arranged so that it is difficult for a game ball moving to the right of the center frame 35 to ride on the stage 153. With these configurations, when a game ball is hit on the right side of the game board 30, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the top winning opening 33a.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, it is more advantageous to have the game ball entered into the lower winning opening 33b than to enter the upper winning opening 33a. For this reason, in a state where the opening / closing member 33c is opened (assist state), the game ball is launched into the lower winning opening 33b instead of the upper winning opening 33a by hitting the gaming ball to the right of the center frame 35 as much as possible. It is possible to play a game relatively advantageously. In the state in which the opening / closing member 33c is opened, the decorative symbol display device 42 may guide the game ball to be launched to the right of the center frame 35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 causes the display control device 45 to execute display control based on, for example, a command signal (for example, a variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control device 261 and causes the decorative symbol display device 42 to display the display control device. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R controlled by the main control device 261 display that a big win or a small win is displayed. In the decorative symbol display device 42 controlled by the control device 262, display according to the display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (ancillary effect display) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In this embodiment, the CPU 501 provided in the main control device 261 as the main control means performs lottery using various counter information in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot state or a jackpot state, and determining a jackpot type or a jackpot type (type lottery) A type determination counter C2, a variation selection counter C3 used to determine whether or not to generate a reach state in the decorative symbol display device 42, an initial value random number counter CINI used to set an initial value of the big hit random number counter C1, For lottery (entrance ballot assist lottery) of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 used for determining the variation display time of the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R (decorative symbol display device 42) and the normal symbol display device 41 Normal symbol random number counter C4 to be used and determination of the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state of “15RB” (opening / closing pattern) It is set to be used and closing pattern determination counter C5 to use the lottery). Note that the variation selection counter C3 is also used for reach type lottery when the decorative symbol display device 42 is deviated and varied. The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are also used for variation pattern selection (effect pattern selection) of the decorative symbol display device 42. Specifically, the variation time of the special display devices 43L and 43R is determined according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation mode and variation time in the decorative symbol display device 42, that is, the effect pattern, are determined.

  Each of the counters C1, C2, C3, CINI, CS1, CS2, C4, and C5 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to the lower limit value of 0 after reaching the upper limit value. . Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 (except for the random number initial value counter CINI).

  In the RAM 503, a special fluctuation reservation area as a storage area for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the open / close pattern determination counter C5, and the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 Is stored in the normal variable holding area. The normal variation holding area includes one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to holding fourth areas).

  The special variable reserved area includes a first special variable reserved area and a second special variable storage area each having four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas), and one execution area. In each holding area of the first special variable holding area, a jackpot random number counter C1, a type determination counter C2, a variation selection counter C3, and an open / close pattern determination counter C5 are matched to the winning history of the game balls to the top winning opening 33a. Each value is stored in time series. In each holding area of the second special fluctuation holding area, a jackpot random number counter C1, a type determination counter C2, a variation selection counter C3, and an open / close pattern determination counter C5 are matched with the winning history of the game balls to the lower winning opening 33b. Each value is stored in time series. In each holding area of the normal variation holding area, the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series in accordance with the passing history of the game ball to the through gate 34. By adopting this configuration, the variable display on the special display devices 43L and 43R and the normal symbol display device 41 can be suspended up to four times as described above.

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

  In the present embodiment, the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 that is a jackpot in the low probability state (normal mode, time reduction mode) is two, and the value is “7, 307”. In the state (probability change mode, latent probability mode), the number of values of the jackpot random number counter C1 which is a jackpot is 20, and the values are “7 to 16, 307 to 316”. In other words, in the low probability state, winning the jackpot in the winning lottery with a probability of 1/300 (a jackpot state occurs), and in the high probability state winning the jackpot in the winning lottery with a probability of 1/30; Become.

  The number of random number values that are small hits is 3, and the values are “251 to 253”. In addition, as described above, there is a possibility that a small win will be won in a winning / lottery lottery based on the entry to the top winning opening 33a, and a winning lottery will be won based on the winning lottery based on the entry to the lower winning opening 33b. There is no possibility. Furthermore, there is no change in the probability of winning a small hit in the low-probability state and the high-probability state with respect to the winning lottery based on the entrance to the top winning hole 33a. Will be. In this embodiment, the ROM 502 is provided with a success / failure determination table that is referred to when determining whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 corresponds to the jackpot or the jackpot. In the present embodiment, there are three hit determination tables, a first win determination table storing “7, 307” as a jackpot value, and a second win determination storing “8-16, 308-316” as a jackpot value. There are a determination table and a third win / fail determination table storing “251 to 253” as a small hit value.

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

  In the probability variation mode, the jackpot probability is 1/30, which is easier to hit than in the normal mode. Further, in the probability variation mode, the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display device 41 based on the entrance assist lottery is 2 seconds, which is shorter than in the normal mode, and when winning in the entrance assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b Is opened three times and each opening time is 2 seconds. That is, in the probability variation mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is shorter than in the normal mode, and the opening time of the bottom winning opening 33b per winning of the winning ball assist lottery is increased and the number of times of opening is large. Become. As a result, the time period during which the lower winning opening 33b is in an open state becomes longer, so that game balls frequently enter the lower winning opening 33b (becomes a high winning state), and the lottery is determined. It will be done continuously and will be in good condition. It should be noted that the probability that the symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 in the high pitching state (the winning probability of the pitching assist lottery) may be made higher than that in the normal mode.

  In the time reduction mode, the jackpot probability is 1/300. Further, in the time shortening mode, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 based on the pitching assist lottery is 2 seconds, and when winning in the pitching assist lottery, the lower winning opening 33b is opened three times, Each opening time is 2 seconds. In other words, the time reduction mode has the same low probability as the jackpot probability in the normal mode, but is the same as the probability variation mode when only the operation of the start winning unit 33 is viewed. In the present embodiment, after the end of the small hit state of “MB1” or after the end of the big hit state when the limit counter described later in detail becomes “0”, the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R perform the operation. The time reduction mode is set over a total of 100 fluctuation displays. Note that the time reduction mode ends when the special display devices 43L and 43R display a total of 100 fluctuation displays even if no big hit state or small hit state occurs, and then shifts to the normal mode. .

  In the latent mode, the jackpot probability is 1/30, the variation time in the normal symbol display device 41 is 6 seconds, and it is based on the passing of the game ball to the through gate 34 (detection of the through gate switch 225). When winning in the pitch assist assist lottery, the start winning unit 33 (opening / closing member 33c) is opened for 0.6 seconds. That is, the latent probability mode is the same as the normal mode when only the operation of the start winning unit 33 is seen, although the jackpot probability is the same as the probability variation mode and high probability.

  For example, the type determination counter C2 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 19, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 19), the type determination counter C2 returns to 0 that is the lower limit value. Further, the ROM 502 stores a first type determination table that is referred to when determining which jackpot type the value of the type determination counter C2 corresponds to, and which of the jackpot types the value of the type determination counter C2 is referred to. There is provided a second type determination table that is referred to when determining whether to correspond. Then, when winning in the winning / losing lottery, the type of jackpot state or the type of jackpot state given based on the value of the type determination counter C2 is determined (type lottery is performed), and the determined type jackpot A state or a small hit state will be given.

  In the present embodiment, the first type determination table is referred to in the case of winning the big hit in the winning / losing lottery performed when the player enters the top winning hole 33a. In the first type determination table, the type determination is performed. The values “0, 1” of counter C2 correspond to “15RB”, the values “2-9” of type determination counter C2 correspond to “LB1”, and the values “10-19” of type determination counter C2 “LB2” corresponds to this. In other words, the probability that the winning ball ant jackpot (15 RB) can be expected to win the prize ball is 10%, and the probability that the winning ball punt jackpot (LB1, LB2) is almost impossible to win the winning ball is 90%. In addition, the probability of being a jackpot (15RB, LB1) in which the probability variation mode is given after the jackpot is finished is 50%, and the probability of being a jackpot (LB2) in which the latent mode is given after the jackpot is finished is 50%.

  On the other hand, when a big win is won in the winning / losing lottery performed with the entry to the lower prize opening 33b, the table is not referred to and “15RB” is always generated. In the second type determination table used for determining the small hit type, the values “0, 1” of the type determination counter C2 correspond to “MB1”, and the values “2-19” of the type determination counter C2 “MB2” corresponds.

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

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

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

  For example, the open / close pattern determination counter C5 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 61, for example, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 61), returns to the lower limit value of 0. The ROM 502 is provided with an open / close pattern address table (see FIG. 36) that stores the correspondence between the value of the open / close pattern determination counter C and the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32. In the present embodiment, six opening / closing pattern address tables are provided, and when the opening / closing pattern lottery for determining the opening / closing pattern is selected, one of the opening / closing pattern address tables is referred to according to the value of a limit counter described later. ing.

  The open / close pattern determination counter C5 is updated periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the value of the open / close pattern determination counter C5 is stored in the open / close pattern determination counter buffer. The value of the open / close pattern determination counter C5 stored in the open / close pattern determination counter buffer is changed to a special variable holding area (in the RAM 503) at the timing when the game ball wins the top winning port 33a or the lower winning port 33b. Stored in the first special fluctuation holding area or the second special fluctuation holding area).

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

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

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

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, the jackpot random number counter C1, type determination counter C2, variation selection counter C3, open / close pattern determination counter C5, and variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are all different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case. desirable.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S303, random number update processing is executed. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, the normal symbol random number counter C4, and the open / close pattern determination counter C5 are each incremented by 1, and the counter values are the maximum values (this embodiment). Then, when 599, 19, 238, 9, 61) are reached, each is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

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

  Here, the start winning process in step S304 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, in the execution area of each special variable holding area and each holding area, a success / failure random number storage area that stores the value of the big hit random number counter C1, a winning type random number storage area that stores the value of the type determination counter C2, and a variation selection counter C3 A reach random number storage area for storing values and an open / close pattern storage area for storing the value of the open / close pattern determination counter C5 are provided. In the present embodiment, the random number storage area stores the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 using 2 bytes. Each of the winning type random number storage area, the reach random number storage area, and the open / close pattern storage area uses 1 byte to set the value of the type determination counter C2, the value of the variation selection counter C3, and the value of the open / close pattern determination counter C5. I remember it.

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

  In the following step S504, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the open / close pattern determination counter C5 updated by the random number update process in step S303 (the jackpot random number counter buffer, the type determination counter buffer, Each value stored in the fluctuation selection counter buffer and the open / close pattern determination counter buffer) is stored in the first area among the vacant holding areas of the second special fluctuation holding area (whether random number storage area, winning type random number storage area, reach) (Random number storage area, open / close pattern storage area). After step S504, the process proceeds to step S505.

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

  In the subsequent step S506, when it is determined in step S505 that the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is a value corresponding to the jackpot or a value won in the jackpot, the type newly stored in the second special variable holding area Based on the value of the decision counter C2, a lower type determination process is performed to determine a big hit type or a small win type. Details of the lower type determination process will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S5201, it is determined in the lower jackpot determination process performed immediately before whether the first or second win / fail flag has been set to ON. If a negative determination is made in step S5201 (there is no possibility of a jackpot state), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5201 (there is a possibility that a jackpot state may occur), the process ends after the 15RB flag is turned on in step S5202.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the winning type random number storage area for storing the value of the type determination counter C2, a separate 15RB flag is not provided, but information indicating that the winning type random number storage area is “15RB”. Is stored (overwritten). As described above, the winning type random number storage area uses 1 byte. In step S5203, for example, “10101010” is set for the winning type random number storage area. In the present embodiment, for convenience, setting a pattern indicating a jackpot type such as “15RB” in the winning type random number storage area is referred to as turning on a flag indicating a jackpot type (such as a 15RB flag). explain. Further, the pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the winning type random number storage area in the type determining process is not used when storing the value of the type determination counter C2 in the winning type random number storage area. It is a pattern.

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

  First, in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the first win / fail flag is set in the lower jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5301, that is, if the jackpot is large in both the low probability state and the high probability state (a jackpot state always occurs), this processing is terminated.

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

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

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

  If a negative determination is made in step S5304, that is, if the change display ends without complete reach, the process is terminated as it is. The pattern (the combination of “1” and “0”) set in the reach random number storage area in the reach determination process is a pattern that is not used when the value of the variation selection counter C3 is stored in the reach random number storage area. is there.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, in step S508 following step S507, a process for setting a starting command is performed. In the advance command, the fluctuation information stored on hold (predetermined information used to determine the contents of the fluctuation display) is displayed in a variable display triggered by either the winning winning opening 33a or the lower winning opening 33b. And information indicating the results of the lower jackpot determination process, the lower type determination process, and the lower reach determination process are included in the sub-control device in the next external output process (see step S201). It is output to 262.

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

  In the subsequent step S512, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the type determination counter C2, the variation selection counter C3, and the open / close pattern determination counter C5 are stored in the first reserved area of the first special variable reserved area. To do. After step S512, the process proceeds to step S513.

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

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

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

  Here, the details of the upper jackpot determination process in step S513 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5401, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variation holding area coincides with either “7” or “307” which is the value stored in the first success / failure determination table. It is determined whether or not. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5401, the first success / failure flag is turned on in step S5402 (for example, “1010101010101010” is set for the success / failure random number storage area), and then the present process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5401, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special fluctuation holding area in step S5403 is the value stored in the second winning / failing determination table “8 to 16”. , 308 to 316 ”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5403, the second success / failure flag is turned on in step S5404 (for example, “1100110011001100” is set for the success / failure random number storage area), and then this processing ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5403, in step S5405, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 newly stored in the second special variation holding area is the value stored in the third winning / failing determination table “251 to 253”. Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5405, the small hit flag is turned on in step S5406 (for example, “0101010101010101” is set for the corresponding random number storage area), and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5405, that is, if it is “out”, this processing is terminated as it is.

  Next, the upper type determination process in step S514 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5501, it is determined whether or not the first or second winning / non-winning flag is set to ON in the upper jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5501 (a possibility that a big hit state may occur), in step S5502, the type determination counter newly stored in the second special variation holding area is referred to by referring to the first type determination table. It is determined whether or not the value of C2 matches one of the values “0, 1” corresponding to “15RB”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5502, the 15RB flag is turned on in step S5503 (for example, “10101010” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5502, the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variation holding area corresponds to “LB1” in consideration of the first type determination table in step S5504. It is determined whether or not it matches any one of the values “2 to 9”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5504, in step S5505, the LB1 flag is turned on (for example, “00011111” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5504, the LB2 flag is turned on in step S5506 (for example, “00010000” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5501 (there is no possibility of occurrence of a big hit state), in step S5507, whether or not the small hit flag is set to ON in the immediately preceding upper jackpot determination process. Is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S5507, the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S5507, the value of the type determination counter C2 newly stored in the second special variation holding area corresponds to “MB1” in step S5508 in consideration of the second type determination table. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the values “0, 1”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5508, the MB1 flag is turned on in step S5509 (for example, “00001010” is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5508, the MB2 flag is turned on in step S5510 (for example, "00000101" is set for the winning type random number storage area), and then this process ends.

  Next, the upper reach determination process in step S516 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S5601, it is determined whether or not the first winning / losing flag is set in the upper jackpot determination process performed immediately before. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5601, that is, if the jackpot is large in both the low probability state and the high probability state (a jackpot state always occurs), this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5601, the value of the variation selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special variation holding area is set to “rear out of front / rear reach” in step S5602 in consideration of the reach determination table. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the corresponding values “0, 1”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5602, in step S5603, the front / rear flag indicating the occurrence of out-of-front / rear reach is turned on (for example, “10101010” is set for the reach random number storage area), and then the present process ends. .

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S5602, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special fluctuation holding area is referred to in step S5604 as “reach other than front / rear deviation”. It is determined whether or not it matches any of the values “2 to 21” corresponding to. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5604, the non-front / rear flag is turned on (for example, “11001100” is set for the reach random number storage area) in step S5605, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5604, the value of the fluctuation selection counter C3 newly stored in the second special fluctuation holding area is set to “out of chance symbol” in consideration of the reach determination table in step S5606. It is determined whether or not the corresponding value “237, 238” matches. If an affirmative determination is made in step S5606, the off-chance flag is turned on in step S5607 (for example, “11101110” for the reach random number storage area), and then the process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S5606, that is, if the change display is “completely out” without passing through the reach state, this processing is ended as it is.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, after step S515, in step S516, a start command setting process is performed, and this process ends. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the top winning port 33a and the lower winning port 33b, the value of the big hit random number counter C1 is directly stored in the first and second special fluctuation holding areas, and then the big hit determination Although the process, the type determination process, and the reach determination process are executed, the present invention is not particularly limited to such a configuration. For example, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired, a temporary storage area (working area) for temporarily storing these counter values is provided, and for the information stored in the temporary storage area, the jackpot determination process, type After executing the determination process and the reach determination process, a configuration may be adopted in which the corresponding first and second special variable reservation areas are stored in the reservation area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For convenience, the variation pattern command and the like will be described here. The variation pattern command includes information for specifying the variation type of the decorative symbol such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach. In the present embodiment, for example, any one of “FF10”, “FF11”, “FF12”, “FF13”, “FF14”, “FF15”, “FF16”, and “FF17” in the normal mode and the latent accuracy mode. Is set as a variation pattern command. In the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode, “FD10”, “FD11”, “FD12”, “FD13”, “FD14”, “FD15”, “FD16”, and “FD17” are set. On the other hand, the sub-control device 262 stores the relationship between these variation pattern commands and the variation types of the decorative symbols in a table. Then, the sub-control device 262 determines a variation display effect pattern and the like based on the variation pattern command, and controls the display control device 45 and sound.

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

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

  Super Reach is a reach pattern in which characters and the like are displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 in addition to the decorative symbol during the variation display of the decorative symbol (after the reach state is established), thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. is there. In this embodiment, three types of super reach SR1, SR2, and SR3 are prepared as super reach, and the variable display time is different for each type of super reach (SR1 is different in the normal mode and the latent mode). 25 seconds, SR2 30 seconds, SR3 35 seconds). The variation display time in the probability variation mode and the time shortening mode is shortened compared to that in the normal mode and the latent accuracy mode, as in the normal reach. Then, “FF12” or “FD12” is set as the fluctuation pattern command for the super reach SR1, “FF13” or “FD13” is set for the super reach SR2, and “FF14” or “FD14” is set for the super reach SR3. Is set.

  Premium reach is an effect that can be derived only when a big hit state occurs. During the decorative symbol variation display (after reaching the reach state), in addition to the decorative symbol, a character with a different pattern from the super reach is displayed. This is a reach pattern that makes the player have a sense of expectation. In the premium reach of this embodiment, two types of premium reach PR1 and PR2 are prepared, and the variable display time is different for each type of premium reach (in normal mode, PR1 is 40 seconds, PR2 is 60). Seconds). The variation display time in the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode is shortened compared to the normal mode and the latent accuracy mode, as in the case of the normal reach. If the premium reach PR1, then “FF15” or “FD15” is set as the variation pattern command. If it is premium reach PR2, “FF16” or “FD16” is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the big win is won, when the special probability variation “LB1” or “LB2” or the small hit “MB1” or “LB2” is obtained, the decorative symbol display device 42 is displayed. Thus, the decorative design is stopped and displayed in a combination other than the doublet. In the case of “LB2” and “MB2”, the same combination of decorative symbols as in the case of front / rear reach is stopped and displayed. When “LB1” or “MB1” is set, a specific symbol combination (chance symbol combination) is stopped and displayed without occurrence of a reach state. In the present embodiment, when the chance symbol is stopped and displayed, a unique variation display (chance variation) is performed. In this case, “FF17” and “FD17” are set as the variation pattern commands.

  In addition, the display mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 is configured so that it is not possible to distinguish whether “LB1” or “MB1” is won or whether “LB2” or “MB2” is won. However, in the first special display device 43L, each of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2”, “15RB”, and “out” is selected. By stopping and displaying the stop mode, the teaching is definitely made. In addition, since the winning lottery triggered by entering the lower winning prize opening 33b does not result in a small win, there is a case where “FF17” and “FD17” are set in the variation pattern command when setting the corresponding variation display. Absent. Furthermore, since the winning lottery triggered by entering the lower winning opening 33b does not result in “LB1” or “LB2”, the second special display device 43R has either “15RB” or “out”. The display is stopped in the corresponding stop mode.

  In addition, “FF10” or “FD10” is set as the variation pattern command corresponding to the mode for the variation pattern command corresponding to “completely out” that does not reach any reach state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation display time that is completely off is set to “10 seconds” in the normal mode and the latent accuracy mode, and “6 seconds” in the accuracy variation mode and the time reduction mode. In the present embodiment, the chance fluctuation is performed in order to avoid a situation in which occurrence of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, and “MB2” is confirmed when the chance fluctuation is derived. As a result, a pattern that is “disconnected” is prepared. Also in this case, “FF17” or “FD17” is set in the variation pattern command.

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

  Hereinafter, the stop symbol classification and the correspondence between the stop symbol and the symbol command will be described. The combination of jackpot symbols is a combination of symbols consisting of numbers 1 to 9, and “A1” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of jackpot symbols. Then, when “A1” indicating a jackpot symbol is set in the symbol command, the sub-control device 262 determines one of the combinations of symbols consisting of numbers 1 to 9 as a stop symbol. . In this embodiment, when the combination of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, a jackpot state of “15RB” occurs, and a probability change mode is basically given after the end of the jackpot state of 15RB. Will be.

  The combination of back and forth symbols corresponds to the combination of back and forth symbols where the final stop symbol stops by one shift before and after the reach symbol after reach has occurred. “A3” is set in the symbol command. In the present embodiment, when the combination of front and rear detachment symbols is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, not only “out” but also “LB2” and “MB2” may occur. Note that the latent mode is basically granted after the end of the big hit state of “LB2”, and the normal mode is given after the end of the big hit state of “MB2”.

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

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

  In addition, “A6” is set in the symbol command corresponding to the combination of chance symbols. Incidentally, there is one type of chance symbol, and in this example, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in each symbol display area are “3”, “4”, and “1” from the top. In the present embodiment, when the combination of chance symbols is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42, “LB1” or “MB1”, which becomes a high pitched state after the end of the big hit state, is generated. Note that the probability change mode is basically given after the end of the big hit state of “LB1”, and the variable display 100 in the time reduction mode (special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) after the end of the big hit state of “MB1”. Batch).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the first display control process of step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S801, the jackpot status storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether or not the current status is other than the jackpot status. During the jackpot state, an opening period from when the display mode corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed on the specific display devices 43L and 43R until the variable winning device 32 is opened, and the variable winning device 32 is in the open state. In addition, the special display devices 43L and 43R can start to be displayed after the last round, the round period during a round executed 15 times per jackpot state, the interval period between rounds, and the final round. There is an ending period until it becomes. In the jackpot status storage area of the present embodiment, “0” is stored when a state other than the jackpot state is stored, “1” is stored when the jackpot state is started, and “3” is stored during the interval period. “2” is stored in a period other than the interval period from the start of the jackpot state to the end of the fifteenth round, and “4” is stored in the ending period. That is, in step S801, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the jackpot status storage area. Note that it is for convenience that numbers such as “0” to “4” are stored in the jackpot status storage area. Actually, the jackpot status storage area uses 2 bytes. However, the fact that “101010101101010” or the like is set in the jackpot status storage area is described as “0” or the like being stored.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if it is a big hit, the processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S801, in step S802, a first display that will be described in detail later is performed. The flag setting status is checked to determine whether the first or second special display device 43L, 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) is performing variable display. Specifically, when the first display flag is in the on state, it is considered that the variable display is being performed, and when the first display flag is in the off state, it is considered that the variable display is being stopped. . As will be described in detail later, the first display flag is turned on when the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R start to display the change, and the first and second special display devices 43L and 43R are turned on. Turned off when the variable display is stopped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S901, a mode storage area, which will be described later, is referred to in detail, and it is determined whether or not it is a high probability state (probability change mode, latent probability mode). In the mode storage area, any one of “11”, “12”, “21”, “22” is stored, “11” corresponds to the normal mode, and “12” represents the time reduction mode. “21” corresponds to the latent probability mode, and “22” corresponds to the probability variation mode. That is, in step S901, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is obtained by determining whether “21” or “22” is stored in the mode storage area.

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

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

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not the 15RB flag (see type determination process in FIG. 15) is set to ON by taking into consideration the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S904, that is, if it is “15RB”, a 15RB pattern setting process is performed in step S905. The 15RB pattern setting process is a process for executing a fluctuation display for teaching the occurrence of “15RB”, and is based on the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503. A change pattern (change display time, effect pattern, etc.) and a stop mode (stop symbol) of the display devices 43L, 43R and the decorative symbol display device 42 are set. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the reach pattern (variation type) and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time are defined in advance by a table or the like. In this embodiment, when 15RB is won, a variation pattern command (FF (FD) 11 to FF (FD) 16) and a symbol command (A1) are selected with reference to a table as shown in FIG. To do. After step S905, the process proceeds to step S909 described later.

  If a negative determination is made in step S904, in step S906, it is determined whether or not the LB1 flag is set on with reference to the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S906, that is, if "LB1", an LB1 pattern setting process is performed in step S907. In the present embodiment, when “LB1” is set, the chance variation is performed and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, in step S907, FF17 or FD17 is set as the variation pattern command, and A6 is included in the symbol command. Is set. After step S907, the process proceeds to step S909.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S906, that is, if “LB2”, the LB2 pattern setting process is performed in step S908. In the present embodiment, in the case of “LB2”, the variation pattern (FF (FD) 11 to FF (FD) 14) and stop symbol (A3) are referred to with reference to a table as shown in FIG. Select. After step S908, the process proceeds to step S909 described later.

  In step S909, it is determined whether or not a limit counter that stores the number of times that a high probability state (probability variation mode or latent probability mode) is given after the big hit state ends is “0”. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in a state where the value of the limit counter is “0”, the right to be given a high probability state (probability change mode or latent probability mode) is given a plurality of times (in this example, 5 times in this example). Times). Then, a value corresponding to the limit counter is stored in order to count the remaining number of rights to which a high probability state is granted after the jackpot state ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S909, “6” is set for the limit counter in step S910. The value of the limit counter is decremented by 1 every time a big hit state occurs, and if the big win is won with the limit counter value being “1”, that is, the win is won when the limit counter is “0”. In the case of winning six jackpots including the jackpot, the value of the limit counter is set to “0” at the start of the sixth jackpot state, and not the high probability state but the low probability state ( (Time reduction mode or normal mode) is provided.

  After step S910 or when a negative determination is made in step S909, the process proceeds to step S922 described later.

  Further, when a negative determination is made in step S902 or step S903, that is, when it is determined that it is not a big hit, in step S911, the winning random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and the small hit flag Whether or not is set to ON is determined.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S911, it is determined in step S912 whether or not the MB1 flag is set on in consideration of the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S912, MB1 pattern setting processing is performed in step S913. In this embodiment, when “MB1” is set, the chance variation is performed and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, in step S913, FF17 or FD17 is set as the variation pattern command, and A6 is included in the symbol command. Is set. After step S913, the process proceeds to step S922.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S912, MB2 pattern setting processing is performed in step S914. In the present embodiment, in the case of “MB2”, referring to a table as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the variation pattern (FF (FD) 11 to FF (FD) 14) and the stop symbol (A3) Select. After step S914, the process proceeds to step S922.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S911, that is, neither big win nor small win (out of), in step S915, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is considered, and the front and rear flags It is determined whether or not (see reach determination processing in FIG. 16) is on. If the determination in step S915 is affirmative, that is, if “rearward / rearward reach”, the front / rear reach pattern setting process is performed in step S916, and then the process proceeds to step S922. Further, in the front / rear reach pattern setting process in step S916, the variation pattern command is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 35B, and “A3” is set in the symbol command.

  If a negative determination is made in step S915, in step S917, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not the other flags are on. If the determination in step S917 is affirmative, that is, if “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is performed, reach pattern setting processing other than front / rear is performed in step S918, and then the process proceeds to step S922. In addition, since the reach is always normal at the time of reach other than forward / backward deviation, in the reach pattern setting process other than before / after step S918, “FF11” or “FD11” is set for the variation pattern command depending on the game mode at that time. In addition, “A4” is set in the symbol command.

  If a negative determination is made in step S917, in step S919, the reach random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not the chance miss flag is on. If an affirmative determination is made in step S919, an out-of-chance variation pattern setting process is performed in step S920, and the process proceeds to step S922. That is, “FF17” corresponding to the chance variation is set in the variation pattern command, and “A7” corresponding to “the combination of symbols out of chance” is set in the symbol command. The missed chance flag may be set when the upper reach determination process is performed based on the entry to the top winning opening 33a, and the lower side based on the entry to the lower winning opening 33b. There is no possibility of setting in the reach determination process.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S919, that is, if it is “completely out”, a deviation variation pattern setting process is performed in step S921, and then the process proceeds to step S922. In addition, when it is completely off, the reach state is not reached and the combination of completely off symbols is stopped and displayed, so that “FF10” corresponding to “completely off” in the variation pattern command according to the game mode at that time. Alternatively, “FD10” is set, and “A5” corresponding to “completely off symbol combination” is set in the symbol command.

  In step S922, start setting processing is performed to indicate that a condition for performing switching display (variation display) is established in the special display devices 43L and 43R. In the start setting process, the first display flag indicating whether or not the variable display is being performed on the special display devices 43L and 43R is turned on, and the first display timer setting process is performed.

  The first display timer is a means for measuring the variation time (residual time for variation display) in the special display devices 43L and 43R, and is considered when determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the beginning of the variation display. . In addition, the value corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is set as the variation display time of the special display devices 43L and 43R in the present embodiment. Based on the setting of the first display timer, when a control signal for starting the switching display (variation display) is output to the special display devices 43L and 43R in the next external output process of the normal process. In the special display devices 43L and 43R, switching display (variation display) is started. And after completion | finish of step S922, a fluctuation | variation display setting process is complete | finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag (15RB flag, LB1 flag, LB2 flag) indicating the occurrence of a jackpot state is set on by taking into account the random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. To do. If a positive determination is made in step S1001, the limit counter is decremented by 1 in step S1003. After step S1003, the process proceeds to processing for initial setting of the jackpot state in step S1004 and subsequent steps.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1001, a small hit flag (MB1 flag, MB2 flag) indicating the occurrence of a small hit state is taken into consideration in step S1002 in consideration of the random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area. Whether or not is set to ON is determined. If a negative determination is made in step S1002, the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1004, “1” which is a value indicating the start of the big hit state or the small hit state is set for the big hit state storage area. In the subsequent step S1005, “1” is set for the first variable timer used for the control (opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32) during the big hit state or the small hit state. Subsequently, in step S1006, “8” indicating the maximum number of winning balls per round is set to the winning counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 32. The value of the winning counter is determined based on the detection information of the count switch 223 to determine whether or not there is a ball entering the variable winning device 32 in the switch reading process of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). When it is determined that there has been an incoming ball, 1 is subtracted.

  In step S1007, E2 pointer setting processing (E2 pointer initial setting processing) is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the open / close control of the variable winning device 32, the open / close pattern address table shown in FIG. 36, the full-period control determination table shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 (hereinafter referred to as E2 table), and FIG. A short-term control determination table (hereinafter referred to as E3 table), an open / close control management table shown in FIG. 40 is used. In the present embodiment, the open / close control management table corresponds to the first storage means, the E3 table corresponds to the second storage means, and the E2 table corresponds to the third storage means. In addition, the process for determining the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the E2 pointer setting process in step S1007 constitutes an opening / closing lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the opening / closing control management table includes 10 addresses “T1” to “T10” (hereinafter referred to as E4 addresses) and the opening / closing of the variable winning device 32 corresponding to each E4 address. Specific control data relating to the operation is stored. More specifically, corresponding to “T1” and “T5”, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and release control data for maintaining the open state for a predetermined time, and “T2”, “T3”, “T4”. ”,“ T6 ”,“ T7 ”,“ T8 ”,“ T9 ”,“ T10 ”, closing control data for closing the variable winning device 32 and maintaining the closed state for a predetermined time is stored. ing. Further, as will be described in detail later, among the closing control data stored in correspondence with “T2” and “T7”, a value “3” indicating an interval period is set in the jackpot status storage area. In the present embodiment, these closing control data correspond to final closing control data. In addition, the closing control data stored corresponding to “T8”, “T9”, “T10” is a process of setting a value “4” indicating an ending period in the jackpot status storage area Contains information to execute.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the E3 table includes nine items such as “STRLNG”, “STRSHT1”, “STRSHT2”, “STROP1”, “STROP2”, “STREN1”, “STREN2”, “STREN3”, and “STREN4”. And the opening selection control data for selecting “T1” and “T5” among the E4 addresses in the open / close control management table corresponding to each E3 address, “T2”, “T3” ”,“ T4 ”,“ T6 ”,“ T7 ”,“ T8 ”,“ T9 ”,“ T10 ”, and closing selection control data, and execution count setting data indicating the number of times to execute the process of selecting the E4 address Is stored. The opening selection control data, the closing selection control data, and the execution count setting data are stored in a set of three in the order of execution count setting data → open selection control data → close selection control data. In this embodiment, each E3 One set is stored for each address.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the E2 table includes “PTNKH”, “PTNN1”, “PTNN2”, “PTNF1”, “PTNF2”, “PTNF3”, “PTNF4”, “PTNF5”, “PTNM1”. , “PTNM2”, “PTNM3”, “PTND1”, “PTND2”, “PTND3”, 14 addresses (hereinafter referred to as E2 addresses), and address selection for selecting the E3 address corresponding to each E2 address Control data and selection number setting data indicating the number of times of executing the process of selecting the E3 address are stored. The address selection control data and the selection count setting data are stored as one set in the order of selection count setting data → address selection control data, and a plurality of sets are stored corresponding to each E2 address. In the present embodiment, the jackpot state is completed by completing the processing based on the control data group stored corresponding to each E2 address. That is, in the E2 table, what kind of opening / closing control is combined (overlapped) to correspond to each E2 address is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the open / close pattern address table stores the correspondence between the 15RB type (open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32) and the E2 address. Further, a total of six opening / closing pattern address tables are provided corresponding to the numerical values “0” to “5” set in the limit counter.

  In the setting process of the E2 pointer in step S1007, first, the flag set in the validity random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable hold area is referred to and it is determined whether or not it is 15RB. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are 13 open / close patterns of the variable winning device 32 in the 15 RB jackpot state, whereas the “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2” jackpot state or small The open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the winning state is the same (one pattern).

  If it is determined in the above determination that it is not 15 RB (any one of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2”), “PTNKH” is acquired as the E2 address.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the above determination that the value is 15 RB, the value of the limit counter is confirmed. In the present embodiment, six open / close pattern address tables for determining the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 in 15 RBs are provided, and the corresponding open / close pattern address table is referred to according to the value of the limit counter. Yes. If the value of the limit counter is “5” based on the value of the opening / closing pattern determination counter C5 stored in the opening / closing pattern storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area, the opening / closing pattern address of FIG. When the limit counter value is “4”, the open / close pattern address table of FIG. 36B is considered, and when the limit counter value is “3”, the open / close pattern address of FIG. If the limit counter value is “2”, the open / close pattern address table of FIG. 36 (d) is considered, and if the limit counter value is “1”, the open / close pattern address of FIG. If the limit counter value is “0”, refer to the open / close pattern address table in FIG. To get less.

  Then, in order to execute processing based on the head control data among the control data stored corresponding to the acquired E2 address, a pointer (hereinafter referred to as E2) pointing to the head control data (an area where the head control data is stored). Set the pointer. In the following description, for convenience, each area in which a plurality of control data is continuously stored is referred to as a “row” in accordance with the descriptions in FIGS. 37 and 38. In the present embodiment, the E2 pointer corresponds to the second progress storage means.

  For example, “15RB” is won, the value of the limit counter is “5”, and the value of the opening / closing pattern determination counter C5 stored in the opening / closing pattern storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area is “10”. In this case, the E2 address “PTNF5” is acquired by referring to the open / close pattern address table of FIG. Then, the E2 pointer is set so as to point to “1” which is the head of the control data stored corresponding to “PTNF5” of the E2 table shown in FIG.

  After the E2 pointer setting process in step S1007, in step S1008, an opening command for transmitting information such as the jackpot type to the sub-control device 262 is set. In the present embodiment, when “15RB” is won, the opening command includes information that can grasp the type of “15RB” (opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32), and “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”. ”And“ MB2 ”are won, information indicating that the winning is other than“ 15RB ”is included in the opening command.

  The sub-control device 262 includes eight opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 in the big win state or the small winning state (the number of opening of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 which is one of the end timings of the round). The opening time of the variable winning device 32 and the closing time of the variable winning device 32 when there is no winning are stored in advance, and when the opening command is received, any of the opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 is opened / closed. It is the structure which can grasp | ascertain whether a pattern is performed.

  Then, when the opening command is output to the sub-control device 262, the sub-control device 262 can also grasp the start timing of the jackpot state and the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32, and match the start timing. Corresponding processing (processing for performing various effects) can be executed. After step S1008, this process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1002, that is, if it is determined as “out”, the process proceeds to step S1009. In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the value set in the mode storage area is “12” indicating the time reduction mode. If a negative determination is made in step S1009, the present process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1009, in step S1010, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter in order to measure the duration of the time reduction mode. As will be described later, in this embodiment, “100” is set in the variation counter at the end of the small hit state of “MB1”, and the variation display of the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) is performed once. Every time it is performed, 1 is subtracted in step S1010.

  In a succeeding step S1011, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1011, that is, if the variable display has not been performed 100 times in the special display devices 43L and 43R (decorated symbol display device 42) after the time reduction mode is started, the present processing is continued. Exit.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1011, "11" indicating the normal mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1012. That is, when the variable display is performed 100 times on the special display devices 43L and 43R, the time reduction mode ends and the mode is shifted to the normal mode. After this step S1012, this process ends.

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

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value set in the jackpot status storage area is “0”, thereby determining whether or not the status is a jackpot state or a state other than the jackpot state. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the jackpot state or the jackpot state is not reached, this processing is terminated as it is. Incidentally, at the start of the big hit state or the small hit state, “1” is set in the big hit state storage area in step S1004 of the discrimination information setting process.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1201, that is, if the jackpot state or the jackpot state is in effect (when any of “1” to “4” is set in the jackpot status storage area), step S1202 is performed. Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the first variable timer. Incidentally, at the start of the big hit state, the value of the first variable timer is “1”, and is “0” after the processing.

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

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1204, “2” is set for the jackpot status storage area in step S1205. In step S1206, a process (E2 process) based on the control data (in the row) indicated by the E2 pointer set in the E2 pointer setting process in step S1007 of the discrimination information setting process is performed. In the present embodiment, selection number setting data is stored at the head of the control data group stored corresponding to each E2 address. In the present embodiment, an E2 counter is provided for counting down the number of executions of the process of selecting the E3 address based on the address selection control data. In step S1206, the numerical value stored in the selection count setting data is stored in the E2 counter.

  After step S1206, in step S1207, the E2 pointer is moved to the next line (set so that the control data pointed to by the E2 pointer becomes the next control data). By the processing in step S1207, the E2 pointer points to address selection control data for selecting the E3 address.

  Thereafter, in step S1208, E3 pointer setting processing is performed. In this process, the head control data (the area in which it is stored) is stored in order to execute the process based on the head control data among the control data stored corresponding to the E3 address pointed to by the E2 pointer. A pointer to be pointed (hereinafter referred to as E3 pointer) is set. In the following description, for convenience, each area in which a plurality of control data is continuously stored is referred to as a “row” in accordance with the description of FIG. In the present embodiment, the E3 pointer corresponds to the first progress storage means.

  In step S1209, processing (E3 processing) based on the control data (in the row) indicated by the E3 pointer is performed. In the present embodiment, execution number setting data is stored at the head of each control data group stored corresponding to each E3 address. In the present embodiment, an E3 counter is provided for counting down the number of executions of the process of selecting the E4 address based on the execution number setting data. In step S1209, the numerical value stored in the execution count setting data is stored in the E3 counter. In the present embodiment, the E3 counter corresponds to the first counting means.

  After step S1209, in step S1210, the E3 pointer is moved to the next line (set so that the control data pointed to by the E3 pointer becomes the next control data). By the processing in step S1210, the E3 pointer points to control data for selecting the E4 address. In this example, the E3 pointer points to “T3” for selecting the closing selection control data for closing the variable winning device 32 during the opening period. After step S1210, the process proceeds to step S1211.

  In step S1211, processing based on the control data indicated by the E3 pointer (E3 processing) is performed. At the stage of executing step S1211, the E3 pointer indicates not the selection count setting data but the opening selection control data or the closing selection control data for selecting the E4 address. Therefore, in step S1211, based on the control data corresponding to the E4 address designated by the E3 pointer, the variable winning device 32 is opened or closed, and the value corresponding to the time (open time) for maintaining the open state or A value corresponding to the time for maintaining the closed state (closed time) is set in the first variable timer.

  When the control data indicated by the E3 pointer is control data corresponding to “T2” and “T7” (final closing control data), “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area. Further, when the control data indicated by the E3 pointer is “T8”, “T9”, or “T10”, “4” is set in the jackpot status storage area, and the control data indicated by the E3 pointer is When it is “T6”, “5” is set in the jackpot status storage area, and when the control data indicated by the E3 pointer is “T4”, “6” is set in the jackpot status storage area.

  In a succeeding step S1212, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot status storage area is “3”. If the determination in step S1212 is affirmative, that is, if it is the end of the round (at the start of the interval), in step S1215, the end of the round for notifying the sub-control device 262 that the round has ended. Process to set the command. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1212, it is determined in step S1214 whether or not the value of the jackpot status storage area is “6”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1214, in step S1215, a button effect command that informs the sub-control device 262 that the effect using the effect button 125 is to be executed is set, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1214, it is determined in step S1216 whether or not the value of the jackpot status storage area is “5”. If a negative determination is made in step S1216, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1216, in step S1217, a stock suggestion effect command for enabling execution of a stock suggestion effect, which will be described in detail later, is set to the sub-control device 262 in accordance with the timing. Then, this process is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-control device 262 grasps the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state or the small hit state at the time of receiving the opening command. When eight game balls have entered the variable winning device 32, the round ends at that point even if the opening period has not elapsed. Further, as will be described in detail later, even when the round is completed with eight winnings to the variable winning device 32, the configuration is configured to pass through steps S1212 and S1213. For this reason, by telling the sub-control device 262 the end of the round at this timing, the opening / closing timing of the variable winning device 32 (switching timing between rounds and intervals), the effects on the decorative symbol display device 42, etc. It is possible to match the timing of switching.

  Further, when a negative determination is made in step S1204, that is, when the value stored in the jackpot status storage area is any one of “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6”. In step S1218, 1 is subtracted from the value of the E3 counter. In a succeeding step S1219, it is determined whether or not the value of the E3 counter is “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1219, the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line in step S1220, and then the flow proceeds to step S1211. In this embodiment, the E3 pointer is closed selection control data (“T2”, “T3”, “T4”, “T6”, “T7”, “T8”, “T9” at the stage when the step S1220 is performed. ", The control data corresponding to" T10 "), and in step S1211, a process of closing the variable winning device 32 is performed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1203, that is, if there remains a time (open time or close time) in which the variable winning device 32 is to be kept open or closed, the process proceeds to step S1221, and variable. It is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter for measuring the number of balls entered into the winning device 32 is “0”. The winning counter has an upper limit (specified number) of winnings per round at the start of the big win state (step S1006 of the discrimination information setting process) and the start of the round (step S1234 described later). “8” is set. Each time one game ball enters the variable winning device 32, 1 is subtracted.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1221, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1221, that is, if an opportunity to end the round comes, a predetermined value (for example, “8” or the like) is set for the winning counter in step S1222, and then the process proceeds to step S1218. Transition.

  In addition, in a state where eight winning balls can be expected in the variable winning device 32 during one round, processing based on the opening control data corresponding to “T1” in the control data of the opening / closing control management table was performed. Only if. That is, even with the release control data, in the process based on the release control data corresponding to “T5”, the variable winning device 32 is only released for 0.3 seconds. It is practically impossible to win a game ball, especially eight game balls. Further, referring to the E3 table of FIG. 39, execution number setting data for setting the E3 counter to “2” is stored in the previous row of the release selection control data for selecting “T1”, and “T1” is selected. In the next row of the opening selection control data, end closing control data for selecting “T2” is stored. In other words, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1221 and the process proceeds to step S1218, the value of the E3 counter is changed from “2” to “1” in step S1218, a negative determination is made in step S1219, and the E3 pointer is terminated in step S1220. The process is transferred to the line in which the closing control data is stored, and the round end process is executed in step 1211 such that “3” is stored in the jackpot status storage area. In other words, after eight balls have been entered into the variable winning device 32, the round is quickly completed.

  Further, when the determination in step S1221 is affirmative, if the value of the winning counter is left at “0”, the control of the interval after the round is ended as described above (next variable winning device control process) In step S1221, an affirmative determination is made, and the interval period cannot be completed. For this reason, in step S1222, a temporary numerical value other than “0” is entered in the winning counter to complete the interval period.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1219 (when processing based on one set of control data in the E3 table is completed), the process proceeds to step S1223, and the value of the jackpot status storage area is “4”. It is determined whether or not. As will be described in detail later, when the control data related to the ending corresponding to “T8”, “T9”, and “T10” selected after the completion of the control for opening the variable winning device 32 is completed, the big hit “4” is set in the status storage area.

  Although the ending effect is performed at the end of the 15 RB jackpot state, the ending effect is not performed when “4” is set in the jackpot situation storage area, but when the final 15th round is completed. It starts from (when the round end command is set 15 times). That is, the sub-control device 262 starts the ending effect with the reception of the round end command output when the 15th round ends (when the interval period after the 15th round starts). Also, the time from the end of the 15th round to the end of the jackpot state differs depending on the type of 15RB (open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32), but in this embodiment, “4” is set in the jackpot status storage area. By setting a plurality of closing times of the variable winning device 32 included in the control data and combining them, the time difference falls within 0.5 seconds (10.5 seconds or 11 seconds).

  When a negative determination is made in step S1223, that is, when the big hit state or the small hit state has not yet been reached, the process proceeds to step S1224, and the E2 counter is decremented by 1. Thereafter, in step S1225, it is determined whether or not the value of the E2 counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1225, that is, if processing based on two sets of control data in the E2 table is not completed, the process proceeds to step S1229.

  In step S1229, the E3 pointer is set so as to point to the first control data in the control data group stored corresponding to the E3 address indicated by the E2 pointer. In step S1230, the execution count setting data indicated by the E3 pointer is set. The stored numerical value is set in the E3 counter. In step S1231, the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line. In step S1232, the E3 process is executed based on the control data corresponding to the E4 address indicated by the E3 pointer (here, The E3 pointer indicates the release selection control data, and in the E3 process, a process for releasing the variable winning device 32 is executed).

  After step S1232, in step S1233, “2” is set for the jackpot status storage area. In the following step S1234, “8” which is the upper limit value (maximum number of winnings per round) of the game balls to the variable winning device 32 in one round is set in the winning counter, and this processing is performed. Exit.

  If a positive determination is made in step S1225, the E2 pointer is moved to the next line in step S1226. Subsequently, in step S1227, the numerical value stored in the selection count setting data indicated by the E2 pointer is set in the E2 counter, and in step S1228, the E2 pointer is shifted to the next line. After step S1228, the process proceeds to step S1229 described above.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1223, that is, if “4” is set in the jackpot status storage area, the process proceeds to step S1235 to perform end setting processing. In the end setting process, setting of a mode storage area, setting of a variation counter, and the like are performed.

  In the mode storage area, discrimination information for discriminating the game mode is stored, and in the setting process of the mode storage area, various hits set in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area are stored. Based on the flag, the corresponding value is set. As described above, one of the values “11”, “12”, “21”, “22” is stored in the mode storage area, “11” corresponds to the normal mode, and “12” Corresponding to the time reduction mode, “21” corresponds to the latent probability mode, and “22” corresponds to the probability variation mode.

  Here, the end setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the 15RB flag is set to ON in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If a negative determination is made in step S1401, it is determined in step S1402 whether or not the LB1 flag is set on in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1401 or step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1403, and it is determined whether or not the value of the limit counter is “0”. When a negative determination is made in step S1403, that is, when the right to receive the six high probability states obtained by winning the jackpot when the value of the limit counter is “0” has not yet been digested. In step S1404, the value “22” corresponding to the probability change mode is set in the mode storage area, and then the present process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1403, that is, if the jackpot is won six times including the jackpot won in the state where the limit counter is “0” (the probability change mode or the latent probability mode is five times after the jackpot state ends). If granted), in step S1405, the value “12” corresponding to the time reduction mode is set in the mode storage area. As a result, after the big hit state ends, the time reduction mode or the normal mode is given instead of the probability variation mode or the latent probability mode. After step S1405, this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1402, it is determined in step S1406 whether or not the LB2 flag is set on in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable suspension area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1406, it is determined in step S1407 whether or not the value of the limit counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S1407, the value “21” corresponding to the latent mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1408, and then this process ends. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1407, in step S1409, the value “11” corresponding to the normal mode is set in the mode storage area, and then this process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1406, it is determined in step S1410 whether the MB1 flag is set on in the winning type random number storage area of the execution area of the special variable holding area. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1410, the value “12” corresponding to the time reduction mode is set in the mode storage area in step S1411, and “100” is set in the variation counter in step S1412, This process ends. The variation counter is a means for measuring the duration of the time reduction mode (how many variations are displayed) as described above. In the mode storage area setting process, “12” is set in the mode storage area. Only when is set, “100” corresponding to 100 fluctuation displays is set as the value of the fluctuation counter.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1410, that is, if the MB2 flag is set on, in step S1413, the value “11” corresponding to the normal mode is set in the mode storage area, and then this process is performed. finish.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 21, after step S1235, in step S1236, “0” indicating that the jackpot status storage area is not in the jackpot state is set, and then the present process is terminated.

  Here, the flow of processing when “15RB” is won when the value of the limit counter is “0” will be described as an example where the value of the open / close pattern determination counter C5 is “61”. It is assumed that the 15 RB flag is set to ON in the upper type determination process and “6” is set to the limit counter in the variation display setting process.

  First, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1001 of the determination information setting process performed at the end of the variable display of the special display device 43L, the value of the limit counter is set to “5” in step S1003. Subsequently, after “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area in step S1004 or the like, initial setting processing of the E2 pointer is performed in step 1007.

  Here, since the value of the limit counter is “5”, the E2 address “PTND3” corresponding to the value “61” of the opening / closing pattern determination counter C5 is obtained by referring to the opening / closing pattern address table of FIG. . Further, the E2 pointer is set so as to indicate the head of the control data corresponding to “PTND3” of the E2 table shown in FIG. That is, the E2 pointer points to the numerical value “1”. After that, in step S1008, an opening command including information indicating “PTND3” is set, and the discrimination information setting process is ended.

  In the variable winning device control process after “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area, a negative determination is made in step S1201 because “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area, and in step S1202, the first variable timer is determined. The value of 1 is subtracted by 1 to set it to “0”, and then the process proceeds to step S1203. In step 1203, since the value of the first variable timer is “0”, an affirmative determination is made and the process proceeds to step S1204. In step S1204, “1” is set in the jackpot status storage area, so an affirmative determination is made and step S1205 is performed. Migrate to After “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area in step S1205, E2 processing is performed in step S1206. In the E2 process of step S1206, the value “1” indicated by the E2 pointer is set in the E2 counter.

  In step S1207, the E2 pointer is moved to the next line. That is, the E2 pointer is in a state indicating control data for selecting “STROP1” of the E3 address.

  Thereafter, in step S1208, the E3 pointer is set. Here, the E3 pointer is set so as to indicate the head of the control data corresponding to “STROP1” in the E3 table shown in FIG. That is, the E3 pointer points to the numerical value “2”.

  In the subsequent step S1209, the value “2” indicated by the E3 pointer is set in the E3 counter. In step S1210, the E3 pointer is moved to the next line. That is, the E3 pointer is in a state indicating control data for selecting “T3” of the E4 address.

  In the subsequent step S1211, processing based on control data corresponding to “T3” in the open / close control management table shown in FIG. 40 is performed. That is, the variable winning device 32 is closed (the closed state is maintained), and a value “1750” corresponding to 7 seconds is set for the first variable timer.

  After that, since the value stored in the jackpot status storage area is “2”, a negative determination is made in step S1212, step S1214, and step S1216, and this process ends.

  In the subsequent variable winning device control process, negative determination is continued in steps S1203 and 1221 until 7 seconds elapse. That is, the closed state of the variable winning device 32 is maintained for 7 seconds. Further, the time during which the variable winning device 32 is opened is as very short as 0.06 seconds, and a winning to the variable winning device 32 cannot be expected. In other words, if a negative determination is made in step S1203, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter is “0” in step S1211, but there is substantially no positive determination here.

  If 7 seconds have elapsed and an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, a negative determination is made in step S1204 because the value of the jackpot status storage area is “2”, and the flow proceeds to step S1218. In step S1218, the value of the E3 counter is decremented by 1 to “1”. Subsequently, since the value of the E3 counter is not “0” in step S1219, a negative determination is made, and in step S1220, the E3 pointer is moved to the next line. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating control data for selecting “T4”.

  Thereafter, in step S1211, processing based on the control data corresponding to “T4”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is closed, a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and “6” is stored in the jackpot status storage area. "Is set. In the subsequent step S1212, a negative determination is made, but in step S1214, an affirmative determination is made, and after setting a button effect command in step S1215, the present process is terminated. As will be described in detail later, when the sub control device 262 receives a button effect command, the sub-control device 262 performs processing for effect display that prompts the decoration symbol display device 42 to operate the effect button 125.

  In the variable winning device control process after the elapse of 5 seconds, an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, and then the E3 counter is decremented by 1, the E3 counter becomes “0”, and the flow proceeds to step S1223.

  In the variable winning device control process after the elapse of 5 seconds, the value of the E3 counter is decremented by 1 in step S1218 to become “0”, and an affirmative determination is made in subsequent step S1219. Thereafter, since the value of the jackpot status storage area is “6”, a negative determination is made in step S1223, and then the E2 counter is decremented by 1 in step S1224. Since the E2 counter was “1” at the stage before the process, it becomes “0” after the process.

  Thereafter, in step S1225, since the value of the E2 counter is “0”, an affirmative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S1226. In step S1226, the E2 pointer is moved to the next line. As a result, the E2 pointer enters a state indicating the numerical value “1”. In the following step S1227, the value “1” indicated by the E2 pointer is set in the E2 counter, and the E2 pointer is shifted to the next line in step S1228. As a result, the E2 pointer enters a state indicating control data for selecting “STRSHT1”.

  In the subsequent step S1229, the control data corresponding to “STRSHT1” in the E3 table is set so that the E3 pointer points to the first control data. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating the numerical value “2”. Thereafter, in step S1230, the value “2” indicated by the E3 pointer is set to the E3 counter, and the E3 pointer is shifted to the next line in step S1231. As a result, the E3 pointer enters a state indicating control data for selecting “T5”.

  In the subsequent step S1232, processing based on the control data corresponding to “T5”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is opened, and a value corresponding to 0.3 seconds is set in the first variable timer. Thereafter, “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area in step S1233, and “8” is set in the winning counter in step S1234, and then this processing is terminated.

  In the variable winning device control process after the elapse of 0.3 seconds, the E3 counter is decremented by 1 in step S1218 to become “1”, a negative determination is made in step 1219, and then the E3 pointer selects “T6” in step S1220. In a state indicating control data, the process based on the control data corresponding to “T6” in step S1211, that is, the variable winning device 32 is closed, and a value corresponding to 0.2 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and the jackpot A process of setting “5” in the status storage area is performed.

  The variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.3 seconds. However, since there are virtually no eight game balls that enter the variable winning device 32 during the opening period, the opening process corresponding to “T5” is performed. When the effect corresponding to the open period is executed by the sub-control device 262 or the like, it can be calculated as 0.3 seconds.

  Thereafter, although negative determination is made in step S1212 and step S1214, an affirmative determination is made in step S1216, and a stock suggestion effect command is set in step S1217, and then the present process ends.

  In the variable winning device control process after 0.2 seconds, the same process as when “6” is set in the jackpot status storage area is performed. At the end of the process, the E2 counter is set to “7”, the E2 pointer is set to “STRLNG”, the E3 counter is set to “2”, and the E3 pointer is set to “T1”. Then, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the opening of the variable winning device 32 for “30 seconds” is referred to as “large opening”, and the opening of “0.3” seconds is also referred to as “small opening”. In the present embodiment, the large opening corresponds to the first opening, and the small opening corresponds to the second opening.

  After 30 seconds, or when 8 winnings have been won for the variable winning device 32, the E3 counter is set to “1” through step S1218, and the control data for the E3 pointer to select “T2” through step S1220. In step S1211, the process based on the control data corresponding to “T2”, that is, the variable winning device 32 is closed, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and “ 3 ”is set. That is, processing for ending the first round and starting the interval is performed. Thereafter, after setting a round end command in step 1213, the present process is terminated.

  In the variable winning device control process after 2 seconds, an affirmative determination is made in step S1219, and the E2 counter is decremented by 1 in step S1224 to become “6”. Thereafter, in step S1225, since the E2 counter is not “0”, step S1226, step S1227, and step S1228 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S1229. That is, the processing based on the control data group corresponding to the E3 address “STRNG” is performed again.

  Thereafter, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds and closed for 2 seconds, including the above-described one, and is repeated seven times. Further, after that, the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.3 seconds and the process based on the control data group corresponding to the E3 address “STRSHT1” closed for 0.2 seconds is performed once, and the variable winning device 32 is opened for 30 seconds. Then, the process based on the control data group corresponding to the E3 address “STRNG” that is closed for 2 seconds is performed seven times, the process based on the control data group corresponding to the E3 address “STRSHT1” is performed once, and the E3 address “STRNG” is performed. The process based on the control data group corresponding to is performed once. Thereafter, the process based on the control data group corresponding to the E3 address “STRSHT1” is performed once, and then the process proceeds to the process based on the control data group corresponding to the E3 address “STREN2”.

  That is, at the end of the control related to “T6” of the immediately preceding E3 address “STRSHT1”, “1” is set to the E2 counter, the E2 pointer is set to “STREN2”, and “2” is set to the E3 counter. The E3 pointer is in a state indicating “T3”, a value corresponding to 7 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and “2” is set in the jackpot status storage area. In the variable winning device control process after the elapse of 7 seconds, the E3 counter is decremented by 1 to “1” in step S1218, and the E3 pointer is set to “T9” in step S1220. After that, in step S1211, the variable winning device 32 is closed, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the first variable timer, and a process of setting “4” in the jackpot status storage area is performed. finish.

  In the variable winning device control process after 1.5 seconds, an affirmative determination is made in step S1219, an affirmative determination is made in step S1223, and an end setting process is performed in step S1235. In the end setting process, the value “22” corresponding to the probability variation mode is set in the mode storage area. In step S1236, “0” is set in the jackpot status storage area, and the process is terminated. The jackpot state (processing in the jackpot state) of “15RB” in which the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is “STRD3” is completed.

  Only the opening and closing of the variable winning device 32 of “STRD3” will be described below. As shown in FIG. 41, first, a closing operation in which a 7-second opening effect and a 5-second button effect to be described later are performed in detail. There is a period of time followed by one 0.3 second small opening and a 0.2 second closing associated with the small opening. Then, a large opening (round) that is opened for 30 seconds at the longest and a closing for 1 second accompanying it are performed. After this large opening set is repeated seven times, the small opening set once, the large opening set seven times, the small opening set once, the large opening set once, and the small opening set once. Is set twice. Finally, after a closing period of 8.5 seconds, the jackpot state ends.

  In this embodiment, furthermore, in this embodiment, the probability variation mode and the latent probability mode correspond to a specific advantageous state. The time reduction mode corresponds to the pseudo advantageous state of the probability variation mode, and the normal mode corresponds to the pseudo advantageous state of the latent accuracy mode. In addition, it is good also as providing the state in which the probability (probability to become reach) which was produced separately as a pseudo advantageous state was raised. In this embodiment, the opening period is from the start of the jackpot state to the start of the first round, the opening / closing control period is from the start of the first round to the end of the fifteenth round, and the end of the fifteenth round is completed. The ending period is from the end of the jackpot. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the big hit state of “15RB”, the timing before the end of the 15th round corresponds to the first timing, and the timing after the end of the 15th round corresponds to the second timing. To do. In addition, the decorative symbol display device 42, the speaker SP, various electric decoration members, and the like constitute production means.

  In the present embodiment, by completing all the processing of the control data group stored corresponding to each E2 address, all the processing from the start of the big hit state or the small hit state to the end of the ending is completed. It becomes. Furthermore, when the ending period is started at the end of the big hit state and the small hit state, a value “4” corresponding to the ending period is set for the big hit state storage area. That is, on the main control device 261 side, a round number counter for discriminating the number of rounds executed during the jackpot state is separately provided, and the jackpot state and the jackpot are not counted even when the round number is counted. The state can be reliably terminated.

  In the big hit state of “15RB”, the open period (big open) of 30 seconds corresponds to the round period, whereas the big hit state or small hit of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2” In the state, an open period (small open) of 0.3 seconds corresponds to a round period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the big hit state of “15RB”, it becomes a state where it is easier to win the lower winning opening 33b (the opening and closing member 33c is easily opened) than in the low winning state. As a result, the right of winning or failing lottery based on winning in the lower winning opening 33b is easily held during the big win state, and the variable display based on winning in the upper winning opening 33a is performed as the first fluctuation display after the end of the big hit state. Can be prevented. That is, immediately after the end of the jackpot state, there is no opportunity to enter the game ball into the lower winning opening 33b, and “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, or “ It is possible to prevent a situation where “MB2” is won, and it is possible to prevent the player from scolding or inviting a significant decrease in interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is made based on the value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal variation holding area. Specifically, “3-8” is the winning value among the numerical values 0-9 of the normal symbol random number counter C4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The jackpot decorative symbol counter CO determines the symbol when the change of the decorative symbol display device 42 stops when the “15 RB” is set (a jackpot symbol). In the present embodiment, as the jackpot decorative symbol counter CO, Nine (0 to 8) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 8, and after reaching the upper limit value (that is, 8), returns to 0. When the symbol command transmitted from the main control device 261 is “A1” indicating a combination of jackpot symbols, for example, based on a table (not shown) (a table for associating a counter value with a decorative symbol) If it is 0, the combination of jackpot symbols is determined in such a way that “1” (the flat eye) is 1 and “2” (the flat eye) is 1. The jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is periodically updated in the counter update process of step S3905, and is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 553 at the timing when the sub-control device 262 receives the symbol command as will be described later. In this embodiment, the jackpot decorative symbol counter CO is stored in the jackpot decorative symbol counter buffer of the RAM 553. However, the counter value is not stored in the buffer but the counter value is referred to when the symbol command is received. It may be.

  The upper, middle, and lower symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas when the winning / failing lottery is missed and when “LB2” and “MB2” are selected. The combination of stop symbols is determined, and each of the nine decorative symbols is displayed in each column, so nine (0 to 8) counter values are prepared for each. A stop symbol in the upper symbol display area is determined by the upper symbol counter CL, a stop symbol in the middle symbol display area is determined by the middle symbol counter CM, and a stop symbol in the lower symbol display area is determined by the lower symbol counter CR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29, display setting processing is performed in step S3907. Here, based on the information stored in the command buffer of the RAM 553, various arithmetic processes such as generating a display command to be output to the display control device 45 and command output setting are performed. Accordingly, the display mode to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 is determined here, and a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer. At this time, the sub-control device 262 performs processing based on a table that associates the variation types of the decorative symbols with the variation pattern commands. In step S3907, the presence / absence of the operation of the effect button 125 is also confirmed. When the operation of the effect button 125 is confirmed (from the main control device 261), settings corresponding to this are performed. In the present embodiment, the display setting process in step S3907 corresponds to the fluctuation creation process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S4701, it is determined whether or not an opening command (see step S1008) for notifying the start of the big hit state or the small hit state is received from the main control device 261. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4701, in step S4702, the type of “15RB” included in the opening command (opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32), or other wins (“LB1”, “LB2”, “ Information such as “MB1”, “MB2”) is stored in the corresponding storage area.

  Thereafter, in step S4703, it is determined whether or not it is “15RB”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4703, "15" is set in the round grasp counter in step S4704, and an opening effect is set for 7 seconds in the subsequent step S4705 (image of the decorative symbol display device 42, sound of the speaker SP, various lamps) The lighting mode is set) and an effect setting performed during the first round of 30 seconds at the maximum is performed, and then the present process is terminated.

  The sub-control device 262 is provided with a table that stores correspondence relationships between the jackpot type, the number of remaining rounds, and various effects in the jackpot state. Accordingly, a corresponding effect is selected according to the type of “15RB” and the number of remaining rounds, and is executed.

  Also, if a negative determination is made in step S4703, "14" is set in the round grasp counter in step S4706, and in the subsequent step S4707, the effects performed from the first round to the fourteenth round are set, and this processing is performed. finish.

  In the big hit state or the small hit state of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, and “MB2”, no opening period is provided, and therefore an effect called an opening effect is not performed. Also, in the big hit state or small hit state of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2”, the production is not divided for each round and interval, but a series of from the first round to the 15th round. Production is performed. The variable winning device 32 is opened even in the big hit state or the small hit state of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2”, but the opening time is short, and the variable winning device 32 is in each round. There are virtually no 8 game balls to win. Therefore, the overall time of the big hit state or the small hit state of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2” is constant (8 seconds in this example).

  If a negative determination is made in step S4701, it is determined in step S4708 whether a button effect command has been received. It should be noted that the button effect command is used when the closing period of 5 seconds is set after the opening period of 7 seconds and before the first round is started (control corresponding to the E4 address “T4”). This is a command output from the main controller 261 (when processing based on data is performed). If an affirmative determination is made in step S4708, button effect setting processing is performed in step S4709.

  In the present embodiment, an announcement number counter capable of storing the number of small releases (opening of the variable winning device 32 for 0.3 seconds) performed before the first round (first large opening), and optionally (lottery) And a preliminary operation counter in which a predetermined value is stored. In the button effect setting process in step S4709, the number of small openings performed before the first round is set for the notification number counter, and any value of “0-7” is set for the preliminary operation counter. Set. Furthermore, announcement is made for “0.5” seconds, which is the time obtained by adding 5 seconds, which is set as the time for button production, and the small opening and the subsequent closing period (time for completing the processing of “STRSHT1”). Settings are made so that a series of effects are performed by the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like during the time obtained by adding the time multiplied by the value stored in the number counter. After step S4709, this process ends. In the decorative symbol display device 42, the display effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 125 is performed in the first 2.5 seconds out of the 5 seconds set as the button effect time, and then the first round starts. Until then, a display effect that can change according to the operation of the effect button 125 is performed. Further, the operation of the effect button 125 becomes valid after 2.5 seconds from the start of the button effect, and becomes invalid at the start of the first round.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4708, it is determined in step S4710 whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 125. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4710, it is determined in step S4711 whether or not the value of the preliminary operation counter is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S4711, the value of the preliminary operation counter is decremented by 1 in step S4712, and then this process ends.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4711, it is determined in step S4713 whether or not the value of the notification count counter is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4713, the present process ends. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4713, the value of the notification count counter is decremented by 1 in step S4714, and in step S4715 the stock indicates that there is a right to be given a high probability state after the jackpot state ends. The suggestion effect is set, and the process ends. In the present embodiment, as the stock suggestion effect, a display effect in which the hibiscus blooms one by one in response to a button operation is performed on the decorative symbol display device 42, and at the same time as the display, an effect by a corresponding sound or electrical decoration is performed. For example, in a button effect, when it is notified that the right to be given a high probability state remains twice, two hibiscus blooms in the decorative symbol display device 42.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4710, it is determined in step S4716 whether a stock suggestion effect command has been received. The stock suggestion effect command is a command that is output after a small opening is performed in the big hit state of “15 RB”. Further, the stock suggestion effect command is not output in the big hit state or the small hit state of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2”.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S4716, it is determined in step S4717 whether or not the value of the round grasp counter is “0” or “15”. That is, it is determined whether or not it is after the end of the fifteenth round or before the start of the first round. If an affirmative determination is made in step S4717, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S4717, a stock suggestion effect is set that suggests that there is a right to be given a high probability state after the jackpot state with a probability of 1/2 by performing a predetermined lottery or the like. To end this process. That is, when a small opening is performed between rounds (intervals), a stock suggestion effect is performed simultaneously with the end of the small opening with a probability of 1/2. Further, before the first round, unless the effect button 125 is operated, the stock suggestion effect is not performed. Further, the small opening performed after the 15th round has a different meaning from the small opening performed before the end of the 15th round, and does not mean that there is a right to be given a high probability state after the end of the big hit state. For this reason, a stock suggestion effect is not performed corresponding to the small opening performed after the 15th round.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4716, it is determined in step S4719 whether a round end command has been received. If a negative determination is made in step S4719, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S4719, 1 is subtracted from the value of the round grasp counter in step S4720. In the subsequent step S4721, it is determined whether or not the value of the round grasp counter is “0”.

  If a negative determination is made in step S4721, it is determined in step S4722 whether or not it is “15RB”. If a negative determination is made in step S4722, the present process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made, in step S4723, an interval after the end of the round (small opening and closing associated therewith when small opening is performed). The period is also included) and the next round is set, and the process ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S4721, an ending effect is set in step S4722, and then the present process ends. If the ending effect is “15 RB”, it starts simultaneously with the end of the 15th round (end of the 15th large opening), and the ending effect of the length corresponding to the type of “15 RB” (10.5 seconds or 11 seconds) is set. The small opening performed after the 15th round is performed during the ending production. Further, the ending effect is not changed because the small opening is performed after the 15th round and the number of the small opening performed after the 15th round is different.

  For convenience of explanation, it is described that the process of confirming the reception of the button effect command and the confirmation of the operation of the effect button 125 is performed before the confirmation process of the reception of the round end command. It is desirable that the confirmation process be performed first.

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

  In the present embodiment, there are a small opening that is short enough that a winning to the variable winning device 32 cannot be expected, and a large opening that is so long that eight winnings to the variable winning device 32 can be expected. Since the variable winning device 32 is closed at the time of winning, the length of the opening time is not constant but changes appropriately. In the present embodiment, for the small opening, a series of effect modes (moving images) that are continuous with the preceding and subsequent effect modes are derived in the decorative symbol display device 42 and the like corresponding to the opening period. In the first half, a series of performance modes (moving images) that are continuous with the immediately preceding performance mode are derived, and in the second half, a short performance mode (moving images) is created so as to be connected to the subsequent performance modes at any time. An effect mode that is repeatedly derived is derived. And by such an effect mode, a series of display effects are developed on the decorative symbol display device 42 from the start to the end of the big hit state.

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

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

  As described above in detail, in the present embodiment, in the big hit state of “15 RB”, the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times for 30 seconds and the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.3 seconds. The small opening is performed 5 times. Furthermore, a plurality of types of “15RB” (opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32) are provided, and the execution order of large opening and small opening is different for each type.

  The special display devices 43L and 43R can be discriminated whether the winning state is “15RB”, “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, or “MB2”, but “15RB” For both types, the number of executions of large opening and small opening is the same (the total number of game balls that can be acquired in the big hit state is almost the same), so if you win “15RB” in the winning lottery, In the special display devices 43L and 43R that teach the results, a stop mode that simply means the occurrence of “15RB” is derived.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a limit counter is provided for storing the remaining number of rights to which a high probability state (probability variation mode or latent probability mode) is granted after the jackpot state ends, and the value of the limit counter is “0”. When the jackpot is won (initial win) in the state, “6” is set to the limit counter at the start of the corresponding fluctuation display, and when the fluctuation display ends and the jackpot state is started, The value is subtracted by 1 to “5”. Thereafter, the value of the limit counter is decremented by 1 every time a big hit state occurs. In the present embodiment, when the value of the limit counter is other than “0” at the end of the jackpot state, the high probability state is continuously given after the jackpot state ends. For convenience of explanation, in the following explanation, the right to which a high probability state is given after the jackpot state ends is also referred to as “probability right”.

  In other words, when winning a lottery (“15RB”, “LB1”, “LB2”) in the winning lottery in the low probability state (normal mode or time reduction mode), the probability change right is granted five times, including the jackpot state A high probability state is assigned to each after the end of the five jackpot states. When the sixth jackpot state occurs, a low probability state is given after the jackpot state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the remaining number of probability variation rights (limit counter value) is associated with the type “15RB”. More specifically, in the big hit state of “15RB” when the value of the limit counter is other than “0”, from the start of the big hit state (opening) to before the fifteenth round (the big opening is performed 15 times) In some cases, a small opening (variable winning device 32) is performed until the right to change is left. Furthermore, it means that there is one right of certainty for one small opening before the 15th round. For example, when two small opening is performed before the 15th round, This means that the right to change remains at least twice.

  On the other hand, the small opening performed after the fifteenth round does not mean the remaining of the right to change. That is, in the big hit state of “15 RB” when the value of the limit counter is “0”, the small opening is not performed before the 15th round, and the small opening state in the big hit state of “15 RB” is not performed. Since the number of times is five regardless of the type, small opening is performed five times after the 15th round.

  According to the present embodiment configured as described above, when “15 RB” is generated, the equivalent display mode that teaches that the big hit state of “15 RB” occurs in the special display devices 43L and 43R ( (Numbers and letters) are stopped and displayed, but even in the case of “15 RB”, the order in which the large open and small open of the variable winning device 32 in the big win state may be different. That is, even when the same display mode is derived by the special display devices 43L and 43R, the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 can be varied, and displayed by the special display devices 43L and 43R. By the stop mode, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state is grasped prior to the start of the jackpot state.

  In particular, it is configured so that the player can grasp the desired state for the player by the order in which the large opening and the small opening are performed, that is, that a high probability state is given (there is a certain right to change) after the end of the big hit state. Therefore, the player can be interested in which pattern the variable winning device will be released from now on as the jackpot state progresses. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest during the big hit state.

  In addition, when a similar stop mode is displayed on the special display devices 43L and 43R, the number of executions of the large opening and the small opening is the same. For this reason, even if the order in which the big opening and the small opening are performed is different, the total opening time of the variable winning device 32 in the big win state and the total winning number to the variable winning device 32 are almost the same. The total number of possible game balls is almost the same. Therefore, despite the fact that a stop mode equivalent to that when the predetermined jackpot state occurs is displayed, there is a jackpot state in which the total number of game balls that can be acquired is significantly lower than the predetermined jackpot state. It is possible to avoid such a situation that it occurs and causes great discomfort to the player.

  Furthermore, even if a big win state occurs, an increase in game balls cannot be expected unless the game balls are won by the variable winning device 32. That is, basically, the lower the ratio of the total number of game balls won in the variable winning device 32 to the total number of game balls fired in the big hit state, the smaller the player's profit. For this reason, in the big hit state, not a few players are watching the variable winning device 32 and its peripheral part. Conventionally, there are devices that perform various effects, teachings, etc. in the decorative symbol display device 42 during the big hit state, but for a player who is gazing at the variable winning device 32 and its peripheral portion, such decorative symbol display device. I was not able to fully enjoy the production at 42.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing pattern (the order in which the large opening and the small opening are performed) of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state of “15RB” is configured to be different. For this reason, even for a player who is paying attention to the variable winning device 32 and its peripheral portion in the jackpot state, the player can enjoy the effects and teachings during the jackpot state using the variable winning device 32. As a result, the jackpot The interest in the state can be improved. It should be noted that in a state other than the big win state, there is almost no chance of visually recognizing the variable winning device 32, and even if an effect is performed at the variable winning device 32 or its peripheral portion, few players notice it. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the variable winning device 32 is taught in the big hit state, it can be changed to a relatively large number of players without making an announcement to call attention to the variable winning device 32. Teaching using the winning device 32 can be noticed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is not a configuration in which it is possible to recognize that there is a right to change only by grasping the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state of “15RB” from the start to the end of the jackpot state. It is possible to recognize that there is a right to change just by grasping that a small opening was made before the round. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the player has the right to change.

  Furthermore, the object taught by the opening / closing pattern (small opening) of the variable winning device 32 is whether or not there is a right to change, and in this embodiment, a big hit is obtained when the value of the limit counter is “0”. This gives you the right to change five times. And in the big hit state of “15RB”, there are not only a pattern in which a small opening is performed once before the 15th round, but also a pattern in which a plurality of times (up to 5 times) are performed, before the 15th round. The number of small releases made in the above corresponds to the remaining number of right to change. More specifically, the number of small openings performed before the 15th round is equal to or less than the remaining number of probability change rights, for example, when the small opening is performed twice before the 15th round. Means that the right to change at least twice remains.

  Therefore, for example, no matter how much the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state of “15RB” is diversified, the contents taught in the opening / closing pattern are only two choices depending on whether or not there is one probability change right. In this case, there is a concern that the interest in the opening / closing pattern may be reduced. In the present embodiment, even if the small opening is performed once before the 15th round, the small opening is further performed. Can be expected. Therefore, the time zone in which the monotonous feeling can be held in the big hit state can be eliminated as much as possible. In addition, when a plurality of probability change rights remain, it is taught in stages by performing multiple small releases rather than teaching them all at once, so that the player is as if the probability change right is added You will be able to enjoy a pleasant game that will give you a feeling of going and the excitement will gradually rise. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect of making the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big win state different, and to further enhance the interest.

  In the present embodiment, the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state and the small hit state of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, “MB2” is the same, and “LB1” and “MB1” ”Will be both high pitched after ending, and“ LB2 ”and“ MB2 ”will both be low pitched, so either“ LB1 ”,“ LB2 ”,“ MB1 ”or“ MB2 ”will be selected In such a case, it is difficult to determine whether the player has won the jackpot or the jackpot. In addition, the special display device 43L is configured to teach which of “LB1”, “LB2”, “MB1”, and “MB2” is won in a variable display stop mode. Correspondingly, there are multiple types of stop modes (same meaning to teach each hit), and it is difficult to grasp, remember, and confirm each time it is won. In a situation where the information about the machine 10 is scarce and the pachinko machine 10 is not played so much, it is not even possible to grasp the mode relationship between the winning type and the stop mode of the special display device 43L. Therefore, even when “15 RB” that can be surely recognized as a big hit occurs, it is difficult to determine when the first hit has occurred. Thereby, it can suppress that it becomes the game nature which can read the trend of a future game from now on and is interesting. However, when this configuration is adopted, it is difficult to grasp the current game mode and the remaining number of probability variation rights, and there is a concern that the player may quit the game without completing the certainty right. On the other hand, as described above, the situation as described above can be reduced by adopting a configuration that teaches the remaining number of times of right to change by performing small opening before the 15th round.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the small opening performed before the 15th round means the holding of the probability change right, and the small opening performed after the end of the 15th round (during the ending production) is the holding of the probability changing right. Does not mean. That is, the meaning of the small opening changes at the timing when the end of the 15th round and the ending are switched. In this way, by setting the point at which the meaning of small opening changes as a relatively easy-to-understand timing such as the start of the ending effect, for example, a high probability state is given despite the small opening being performed. It is possible to suppress the situation of having a suspicion that there was not, and it is relatively easy to understand that the meaning of small opening changes depending on the timing.

  Further, since the small opening and the large opening basically differ only in the opening time of the variable winning device 32, the control is relatively simple as a configuration in which predetermined teaching is performed by changing the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32. In addition, there is no hesitation in determining whether the opening is a small opening or a large opening. Therefore, the effect of confirming the small opening and grasping the remaining of the right to change is more reliably exhibited. Further, since it is almost impossible to enter the variable winning device 32 in the small opening, it is easy to estimate the number of game balls that will be paid out during the big hit state, and the game performance in consideration of the increase or decrease of the game balls Design can be done relatively easily.

  In the present embodiment, when performing control for opening and closing the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state or the small hit state, an open / close control management table, an E3 table, an E2 table, or the like is used. In the opening / closing control management table, the variable winning device 32 is set in an open state, and the opening control data for maintaining the state for a predetermined time, and the closing control for setting the variable winning device 32 in a closed state and maintaining the state for a predetermined time. Data is stored. The E3 table stores a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing a plurality of control data stored in the open / close control management table. In the E2 table, a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing a plurality of control data groups stored in the E3 table are stored. When any one of the control data groups stored in the E2 table is executed, the jackpot state is performed from the beginning to the end.

  Then, by changing the combination of control data in the open / close control management table (see FIG. 40) selected when performing the open / close control of the variable winning device 32, the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 can be diversified. . Further, a plurality of control data groups stored in the E3 table (see FIG. 39) referred to when selecting control data in the open / close control management table includes a plurality of control data stored in the open / close control management table. Among them, there are those including common control data. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 while suppressing the data amount of the main control device 261.

  Also, an open / close control management table in which control data related to the opening operation of the variable winning device 32 is stored, an E3 table for selecting and executing the control data stored in the open / close control management table, and the E3 table. By providing an E3 pointer capable of storing the address where the executed control data among the control data of each control data group is stored, each open / close pattern of “15RB”, “LB1”, “LB2”, Even if a program (subroutine) is not individually set and stored corresponding to a total of 14 open / close patterns with the open / close patterns common to “MB1” and “MB2”, the common program can be used (FIG. 21). Each variable opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 can be executed by only one pattern of variable winning device control processing program shown in FIG. That. Accordingly, in order to diversify the opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 and to improve the interest during the big hit state, a program is set and stored in correspondence with each opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32. Compared to the case, the data amount of the main controller 261 can be reduced. Further, when a program (variable winning device control process) for executing a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 is individually set, until the winning state is completed (a process for executing each opening / closing pattern is performed). (Until completion), when executing the variable winning device control process, it becomes necessary to determine the type for each time in order to select the corresponding variable winning device control process, but the variable winning device control process is made common. As a result, the type of the opening / closing pattern can be determined only once. Therefore, even when the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is diversified, it is possible to suppress complication of processing.

  Further, among the plurality of control data stored in the open / close control management table, not only is the variable winning device 32 closed, but the state is not only maintained for a predetermined time but also the end of the round in the jackpot status storage area means There is final closing control data for setting “3”. For this reason, it is possible to reliably grasp whether or not the round has ended. Further, when “3” is set in the jackpot status storage area, a round end command is output to the sub-control device 262, and the sub-control device 262 side can reliably grasp the end of the round. Therefore, the process corresponding to the round ends even if the round has not ended, or the process corresponding to the round does not end even though the round ends. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the situation that the control becomes complicated.

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

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

  In contrast, in the present embodiment, the main control device 261 outputs a round end command to the sub-control device 262 at the end of the round, that is, at the start timing of the interval. In other words, the period during which the variable winning device 32 is in the closed state (interval period) is determined without any end rule other than the lapse of the closing time, and therefore, the sub-control device 262 side receives the command to change The winning device 32 can grasp in advance the timing of the next round start. Therefore, not only the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 corresponding to the start timing of the round is derived, but also the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 during the interval period and the decorative symbol when the round starts. The production mode of the display device 42 can be smoothly continued without a sense of incongruity. Further, in the present embodiment, there are cases where the variable winning device 32 is opened several times in a short time (0.3 seconds) during which the variable winning device 32 cannot expect a game ball to enter, but the variable winning device 32 is used for a short time. Since a situation in which eight game balls are won when the game is released can hardly occur, the interval time can be reliably grasped. Therefore, also in relation to such an interval, the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 during the interval period, the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 42 when the round is started and the variable winning device is opened a plurality of times for a short time, The effect pattern of the decorative symbol display device 42 when the variable winning device is opened for a relatively long time can be smoothly and continuously maintained.

  With the above configuration, the sub-control device 262 can grasp the end timing and the start timing of the small opening without outputting the stock suggestion effect command. For example, the stock suggestion effect is matched with the small opening start timing. It is also possible to perform. In addition, since the main control device 261 is configured not to output a command to the sub-control device 262 at the timing when the variable winning device 32 is opened, the processing of the main control device 261 can be simplified. it can.

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

  (A) In the above embodiment, the number of jackpot types and the number of jackpot types and the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state corresponding to “15RB” are not particularly limited, and the jackpot state corresponding to “15RB” At least two jackpot types with different opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32 may be set. In other words, round end conditions, interval end conditions, various rounds with different end conditions, combinations of intervals, etc. (opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device 32) are not particularly limited, and various patterns can be set. . However, although the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is different in the jackpot state as a whole, the total opening time of the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state is almost the same (the sum of the number of times of opening and the maximum opening time is the same, the jackpot state) It is assumed that the total number of game balls acquired in step S is approximately the same (for example, plus or minus 10 percent or less). Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot state is configured by 15 rounds of one round for any jackpot type, but the number of rounds may be varied depending on the jackpot type.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, the pattern at the time of opening of the variable prize-winning apparatus 32 was only 2 patterns with the maximum opening time of 30 seconds or 0.3 second, However, More patterns may be prepared. In the above embodiment, the variable winning device 32 is opened only once in one round. However, the variable winning device 32 is opened multiple times during one round (for example, the end of a predetermined round). The condition may be configured such that the variable winning device 32 is opened for 0.5 seconds, closed for 0.5 seconds, and then opened for 30 seconds).

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

  (B) In the above embodiment, when the jackpot is won with the value of the limit counter being “0”, a high probability state (probability change mode or latent probability mode) is always given after the jackpot state ends. However, it is good also as providing the jackpot type that a low probability state is provided after the jackpot state ends. For example, it is possible to omit the small opening (processing corresponding to “STRSHT1”) from the big hit state of “15RB” in the above embodiment, and to provide a big hit type to which the time reduction mode is given after the big hit state ends.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when a big hit is made in the state where the limit counter is “0”, “6” is set in the limit counter (the right to be granted a high probability state is obtained five times). However, the limit counter may be configured to be set to a numerical value of “5” or less or a numerical value exceeding “6”, or a value to be set in the limit counter may be determined by lottery. Omitted, for example, in the type lottery, it may be determined which mode is given after the end of the jackpot state.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the value of the limit counter is other than “0”, the value is always reduced when a big hit state occurs. However, the value may be increased.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the winning lottery based on the ball entering the lower winning opening 33b is configured not to win a small hit, but it may be configured to win. In the case of adopting such a configuration, the value of the limit counter is not subtracted in the winning of the small hit, and the mode before the occurrence of the big hit state is taken over even after the occurrence of the big hit state.

  In addition, when the winning / losing lottery based on winning at the lower winning opening 33b is won, it is always “15RB”, but other types of jackpots may be won. For example, even if a game ball enters the top winning port 33a or a game ball enters the lower winning port 33b, the type of jackpot that can be awarded when winning in the winning lottery is the same. You may comprise so that the ratio of may differ.

  (D) In the embodiment described above, the winning lottery based on winning at the lower winning opening 33b will always be “15RB” when winning a big hit, but the winning lottery based on winning at the upper winning opening 33a is won. In this case, if a big win is won in the winning / losing lottery, the winning combination is assigned to “15RB”, “LB1”, or “LB2”. That is, if “LB1” and “LB2” are elected in a state where the right to be given a high probability state is left multiple times, the right to be given a high probability state is consumed once, and in particular, “LB2” If you win, you will be in a low entry state. Therefore, there is no merit in performing the winning / failing lottery based on winning in the top winning opening 33a in the high winning state.

  However, if the game is temporarily interrupted in the high pitched state (the launch of the game ball is stopped), the right or wrong lottery right (variation display) corresponding to the ball entering the lower prize opening 33b is no longer held, and is held. The winning / failing lottery corresponding to entering the top winning award 33a will be performed. Therefore, the player who wants to suspend the game in the middle of a high pitched state (want to leave the seat) gives up the suspension, or recognizes the profit and loss and digests the variable display corresponding to the top winning entrance 33a to leave the seat. It is forced to make two unfair choices. For this reason, it is desirable to take the following measures to overcome such a situation where the player's freedom is deprived.

  For example, when there is no variable display hold based on winning in the lower winning opening 33b in the high winning state, and there is a variable display hold based on winning in the upper winning opening 33a, You may comprise so that the fluctuation display based on the winning to the lower winning opening 33b may not be stopped display.

  Further, the variable display stop display may be postponed by an operation of a predetermined operation means (for example, the stop display is not performed unless there is a further operation of the operation means or the like). Furthermore, the time since the postponement operation was performed is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like in order to suppress annoying acts such as intentionally postponing the variable display stop display and leaving or returning for a long time. You may comprise. The predetermined operation means may be provided on the front side of the front frame set 14 that can be operated by the player (for example, the function that the effect button 125 is applied) may be provided. It may be provided on the rear surface side of the inner frame 12. In the case of adopting the former configuration, since the player can operate, the interruption can be executed relatively easily. In addition, when the latter configuration is adopted, it is necessary to call a person concerned with the hall, but another person operates the operation means so that the winning / losing lottery based on the entrance to the top winning opening 33a is performed. A state in which the winning / losing lottery based on the entrance to the top winning opening 33a is performed by the operation of the careless operation means without obtaining the right of the winning / notifying lottery based on the mischievous act or the entrance to the lower winning entrance 33b. It is possible to avoid such a situation.

  Further, in a high-ball entering state, the value of the limit counter may not be subtracted for jackpots other than “15 RB”.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, when “6” is set in the limit counter (when hitting the probability variation jackpot first), a high probability state is assigned to each jackpot state until the limit counter becomes “0”. A lottery of whether or not to suggest the number of remaining rights (small opening at the timing before the ending and stock suggestion effect on the decorative symbol display device 42, etc.) Although it has a configuration, it is not particularly limited to such a configuration.

  For example, in the above embodiment, even if the value of the limit counter is not “0”, there is a case where the suggestion of the remaining number of probability change rights (stock suggestion) may not be performed, or the actual remaining number of times (limit counter May be taught only that the number of times is less than (value), but if the limit counter value is not “0”, the stock suggestion is always performed, or the limit counter value is indicated by the stock suggestion. It may be configured to always teach the remaining number of times of giving the high probability state corresponding to.

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, there is a possibility that stock suggestion is performed in all jackpot states after a series of set times is set in the limit counter until the value becomes “0”. When the suggestion effect is performed even once (including the case where the number of times less than the actual remaining number of the probability change right is suggested), or when the remaining number of the probability change right is suggested as it is (the value of the limit counter is “5”). If "" indicates that the right to change is left five times), the stock suggestion may not be performed until the value of the limit counter becomes "0". In this case, the time of the big hit state is shortened, and the game proceeds smoothly. In particular, if the value set in the limit counter is constant (for example, “6” is always set) when the odd hit is first hit, the maximum number of remaining times ( (5 remaining) is suggested, the player can be sure of the number of remaining times at that time, so for players who want to keep playing the game because they already know the remaining number, The game can be played relatively comfortably.

  (F) In the above embodiment, when the small opening is performed before the first round in the big hit state, the stock suggestion effect on the decorative symbol display device 42 is not performed unless the effect button 125 is operated. Although configured, it may be configured to be performed without the operation of the production button 125. In addition, when a small opening is performed between rounds (intervals), the stock suggestion effect is performed with a probability of 1/2, but it may be configured so that the stock suggestion effect is not performed, You may comprise so that it may be performed without fail, and you may comprise so that it may be performed when the production button 125 is operated. In addition, you may abbreviate | omit the button effect in a big hit state, and the control and control data relevant to this. However, when the button effect is performed, it is easy to grasp that there is a case where an indication indicating that the right to be given a high probability state remains during the jackpot state. That is, the button effect may be a trigger, and it may be noticed that there is a suggestion that the right to be given a high probability state still remains depending on the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32. In addition, since the stock suggestion effect by the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 is more accurate (a more remaining number of times may be suggested), a new winning that allows the variable winning device 32 to be viewed and enjoyed in a big win state. It can add a lot of fun.

  (G) In the above embodiment, the small opening is performed before the first round (opening), between the first round to the 15th round, and after the 15th round (ending), and the 15th including the opening. If a small opening is made before the round, it means that the right to be given a high probability state remains, and a right to be given a high probability state to a small opening made after the 15th round. However, the open / close pattern that teaches that the right to be given a high probability state remains is not particularly limited. For example, the opening, ending, and the period between the first round to the fifteenth round may be configured so that the small opening is performed only in two of them, or the opening, ending, and It may be configured to mean that only a small opening made during any of the period between the first round and the fifteenth round, or two of them, is in stock, or a given round and its Only a small opening performed in the interval between the immediately following rounds may mean that there is a remaining number of probable changes.

  In order to make it easier to grasp that the meaning of small opening changes at the timing of small opening, the timing of different meanings can be switched between the opening and the first round, or between the 15th round and the ending effect. It is desirable to substitute or teach using the decorative symbol display device 42 or the like. In addition, when the ending (opening) is configured not to perform a small opening, it is possible to simplify the control related to the ending (opening). For example, if the small opening performed at the opening suggests that there is a remaining number of times, and the small opening at the opening is not performed at the upper limit number (5 times), the number of small opening performed at the opening is subtracted from the upper limit number The small opening may be performed at any interval as many times as the number of times.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the duration of the time reduction mode is from the end of the jackpot state until the variable display is performed 100 times. However, the duration is not limited to this, and the duration is not limited to this. A plurality of patterns may be provided. For example, 50 times, 100 times, or 150 times of variable display may be set as the duration of the time reduction mode. Further, for example, even when the time reduction mode for 100 times of the variable display is given, at the start of the time reduction mode, the duration of the time reduction mode given to the player is equal to or less than 100 times of the variable display ( For example, it may be configured to teach that the variation display remains for 50 times immediately after the 50th variation display, for example. Further, when such a configuration is adopted, the duration of the time reduction mode may be suggested by the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big win state.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, although it has become the structure from which the winning probability in a winning / losing lottery fluctuates, you may apply the said structure to the pachinko machine in which a winning probability does not fluctuate (it is constant).

  (I) In the above embodiment, it is configured to teach that the right to be given a high probability state remains by performing small opening before the 15th round. Is not particularly limited to the right in the high probability state, and can be set as appropriate for each model of the pachinko machine 10. For example, it may be configured to teach the duration of the time reduction mode given after the end of the jackpot state, or simply teach whether or not the probability variation mode is given after the end of the current jackpot state. .

  (J) In the above embodiment, the control data group stored in correspondence with each E3 address of the E3 table includes execution number setting data, opening selection control data, and closing selection control data as one set. Although only one set was stored for each, it may be configured such that some sets are stored. For example, in correspondence with a predetermined E3 address of the E3 table, the control data group of the opening / closing accompanying small opening and the control data group of opening / closing accompanying large opening are configured to have a control data group. May be. For example, the E3 address; “STRLNG2” is set, and the control data group corresponding to the “STRLNG2” is “2”, “T5”, “T6”, “2”, “T1”, “T2” from the top. , “2”, “T5”, “T6”, “4”, “T1”, and “T2” may be set as the control data group corresponding to “STRLNG3”.

  When a numerical value exceeding “2” is set in the E3 counter, the E3 pointer is the second of the three sets of control data group in the variable winning device control process when the negative determination is made in step S1219. When (for example, opening selection control data) is indicated, the E3 pointer is moved to the next line, and the E3 pointer indicates the third (for example, closing selection control data) of the control data group of three. If it is, the E3 pointer may be moved to the previous line.

  (K) In the above embodiment, the special display device 43L is configured to have different stopping modes depending on whether or not “LB1” is won and “LB2” is won. Since the open / close pattern of the variable winning device 32 in the big hit state is the same (15 small open times), it may be configured to be a stop mode having the same meaning (“MB1” and “MB2” in the small win) The same applies to the relationship.)

  (L) In the variable winning device control process of the above embodiment, not only when the round ends (at the start of the interval), but also when the variable winning device 32 is closed or when the variable winning device 32 is opened. The command may be output to the sub-control device 262 whenever the closing period is started.

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

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

  (O) In the above-described embodiment, the main control device 261 performs the normal process (see FIG. 10) after the main process (see FIG. 9), but is particularly limited to such a structure. is not. For example, after step S111 of the main process, processing such as updating of the counter value performed in steps S209 to S218 of the normal process in the above embodiment is performed (step S210 is omitted), and is performed every 2 msec, for example. In the timer interrupt process, the process performed in steps S201 to S208 of the normal process in the above embodiment and the process of step S401 performed as the NMI interrupt process in the above embodiment may be performed. In this case, as the processing of step S401, for example, it is determined whether or not the power failure signal SK1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501, and when the output of the power failure signal SK1 is confirmed, The flag which shows generation | occurrence | production of ON is turned on. Further, the processing in step S401 may be performed separately as NMI interrupt processing, as in the above embodiment.

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

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

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

  One type of gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In the pachinko machine, whether or not a big hit state is generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball enters a start ball entering means provided in a game area where a game ball launched by a launcher is guided) The result of the lottery determination is taught by performing variable display on the variable display device and stopping the variable display after a predetermined time. When winning in the winning / losing lottery, after the variable display, a special game state (a big win state) in which the variable winning device provided in the game area is released occurs, and the player plays a game in the variable winning device. A lot of game values (prize balls) can be obtained by entering a ball (see, for example, JP-A-2003-154110). In general, in the big win state, a variable winning device is released for a specified time, or a predetermined number of game balls are won in the variable winning device, and this is repeated a specified number of times.

  Conventionally, as a type of jackpot state, a normal jackpot in which a normal mode in which a success / failure lottery is performed with a first probability after the end of the jackpot state is given, and a probability change mode in which a winner / lottery is performed with a probability higher than the first probability There is only a probable jackpot that is awarded, and the open / close pattern of the variable winning device in the jackpot state is the same for both jackpots. For this reason, when the occurrence of the big hit state is taught, the feelings are raised, but when the big hit state is started, the player only feels the monotonous big hit state with no substitute, so the player feels tired You may remember.

  On the other hand, in recent years, in order to improve the interest during the jackpot state, there are some that vary the number of opening of the variable winning device in the jackpot state.

  However, on the pachinko machine, prior to the start of the big hit state, a special display device that teaches the type of the big hit state that the player has obtained the right in the lottery decision, that is, the number of opening of the variable winning device in the big win state, etc. Is provided. For this reason, even if the variable winning device can be configured to generate multiple types of jackpot states with different opening counts, the type of jackpot state, that is, the events that occur during the jackpot state can be confirmed in advance by checking the teaching by the special display device. I can understand.

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

Means 1. A game area in which game balls launched by the launching means are guided;
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
A main control means for performing an open / close lottery for determining an open / close pattern of the variable winning device based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and generating a special gaming state for opening / closing the variable winning device based on a result of the open / close lottery,
A special display device that teaches the occurrence of the special gaming state,
In a configuration in which a predetermined number of game values are given to a player when a game ball wins the variable winning device,
In the special game state, the variable prize is triggered by the first opening when the opening period of the variable prize-winning device ends when the first condition is met and the second condition different from the first condition. There may be a second opening where the opening period of the device ends,
The special display device displays the specific information that can distinguish the number of times the first opening is performed and the number of times the second opening is performed in the special gaming state, thereby generating the special gaming state. Teach
The main control means, even when the same specific information is displayed on the special display device, in the special gaming state, the number of executions of the first opening and the second opening are the same, In addition, the gaming machine is configured to be capable of deriving a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device having different execution orders of the first opening and the second opening.

  According to the means 1, when the number of executions of the first opening and the second opening is the same, that is, when a special gaming state of the same type occurs, the special gaming state of the type is generated on the special display device. Although the specific information that teaches that is displayed, even if the same specific information is displayed on the special display device, the first release and the second release in the special gaming state is performed The order may be different. In other words, even when specific information having the same significance (meaning that a certain type of special gaming state occurs) is displayed on the special display device, the open / close pattern of the variable winning device can be varied. The specific information displayed on the special display device can avoid a situation in which the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device in the special game state is grasped prior to the start of the special game state. In particular, it is configured so that the player can grasp the desired state and the like according to the order in which the first opening and the second opening are performed (when the desired state for the player is given first) (The order of opening 1 and opening 2 is a specific order), the player is interested in which pattern the variable winning device will be released from now on as the special gaming state progresses. You can make it. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest during the special game state.

  When specific information having the same meaning is displayed on the special display device, the number of executions of the first opening and the second opening is the same. For this reason, even if the order in which the first opening and the second opening are performed is different, the total opening time of the variable winning device in the special gaming state and the total winning number to the variable winning device are almost the same, The total number of game values that can be acquired in the gaming state is almost the same. Therefore, even though specific information having the same meaning as when the predetermined special gaming state is generated is displayed, the special value that greatly lowers the total number of game values that can be acquired compared to the predetermined special gaming state. It is possible to avoid a situation in which a gaming state occurs and the player is greatly discomforted.

  Furthermore, even if a special game state occurs, an increase in game value cannot be expected unless a game ball is won by the variable winning device. That is, basically, the lower the ratio of the total number of game balls won in the variable winning device to the total number of game balls launched in the special game state, the smaller the player's profit. For this reason, in the special game state, there are not a few players who are paying attention to the variable winning device and its peripheral part. Conventionally, there are those that perform various effects and teachings on the display device during the special game state, but for the player who is gazing at the variable winning device and its peripheral part, the effect on the display device is sufficient. I could not enjoy it.

  On the other hand, this means is configured so that the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device (the order in which the first opening and the second opening are performed) is different. For this reason, even for a player who is paying attention to the variable winning device and its surroundings in the special gaming state, the player can enjoy the effects and teachings during the special gaming state using the variable winning device. It is possible to improve the interest in the gaming state. It should be noted that in a state other than the special gaming state, there is almost no chance of visually recognizing the variable winning device, and even if the performance is performed at the variable winning device or its peripheral part, few players notice it. On the other hand, in this means, in order to perform production and teaching with the variable prize device in the special gaming state, a player who notices this is compared even without making an announcement to call attention to the variable prize device. Increase.

  The first condition and the second condition are that a specified time elapses after the variable winning device is opened, and a predetermined number of the variable winning device is set after the variable winning device is opened. For example, a game ball of the player enters. Further, “the main control means is the special game state in which the execution times of the first opening and the second opening are the same, and the execution order of the first opening and the second opening is different. The special display device has the same number of executions of the first opening and the second opening even when the execution order of the first opening and the second opening is different. In this case, the specific information having the same meaning may be displayed (the same specific information may be displayed).

Mean 2. The main control means is configured to determine whether or not to give a specific advantageous state advantageous to a player after the special gaming state ends based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
When the specific advantageous state is granted after the special gaming state ends, the second opening is performed at the first timing in the special gaming state, and when the specific advantageous state is not granted, The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein the second opening is performed at a second timing in the special gaming state.

  According to the means 2, the player learns the order of the first opening and the second opening (total combination) from the beginning to the end of the special gaming state, and the first opening and the second actually performed. Recognizing the granting of the specific advantageous state only by grasping that the second opening was performed at the first timing, rather than recognizing the giving of the specific advantageous state by comparing with the order of opening Can do. Therefore, it can be made easier for the player to know whether or not a specific advantageous state is given.

  Note that the specific advantageous state includes, for example, a start ball entering means capable of entering a game ball moving in the game area, and a start detection means for detecting the game ball entered into the start ball entering means, The main control means performs a lottery determination as to whether or not to generate the special gaming state triggered by the detection of the start detection means, and performs the open / close lottery when the winning lottery is won and results of the open / close lottery In the configuration in which the special gaming state is generated based on the state, the winning probability of the winning / losing lottery is increased, or provided in correspondence to the starting ball entering means, and moves in the peripheral portion of the starting ball entering means. In a configuration including a movable means for changing the state between an assist state for guiding the game ball to the start ball entering means and a non-assist state where no game ball is guided, a state where the game ball can easily enter the start ball entering means, etc. It is below.

  Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the number of times that the specific advantageous state is given differs according to the number of times of the second opening performed at the first timing.

  For example, when it is only possible to grasp whether or not a specific advantageous state is given by the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device, the diversification of the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device when specific information having the same meaning is displayed on the special display device However, there is a concern that interest in such an opening / closing pattern may be reduced. On the other hand, in this means 3, even if the second opening is performed once at the first timing, it can be expected that the second opening is further performed at the first timing. The time zone in which a monotonous feeling can be held can be eliminated as much as possible. In addition, when a specific advantageous state of a plurality of sentences remains, that is not taught at a time, but because the configuration is taught stepwise by performing the second opening a plurality of times, It feels as if a specific advantageous state is being added, and you can enjoy a pleasant game where the sense of excitement gradually rises. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect of making the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device in the special gaming state different, and to further enhance the interest.

  In addition, it is good also as being comprised so that more said 2nd opening | releases can be performed in the said 1st timing, as the state which has the right to which the said specific advantageous state is provided more.

Means 4. Starting entry means capable of entering a game ball moving in a game area;
A starting entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the starting entry means,
The main control means, when triggered by the detection of the start ball detection means, performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate the special gaming state, and performs the open / close lottery when winning in the winner lottery, A configuration for generating the special gaming state,
There is a low probability state that wins with a first probability in the success / failure lottery, and a high probability state that wins with a second probability higher than the first probability in the success / failure lottery,
The specific advantageous state corresponds to the high probability state,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a probability of winning in the success / failure lottery is in the low probability state and a pseudo advantageous state capable of deriving an aspect similar to the specific advantageous state is provided.

  According to the means 4, since there exists a pseudo advantageous state that looks similar to the case of the specific advantageous state, even if the specific advantageous state is given, whether the current state is the specific advantageous state or not is the pseudo advantageous state It is difficult to judge what it is. Thereby, it can suppress that it becomes the game nature which can read the trend of a future game from now on and is interesting. However, when adopting this configuration, it is not possible to grasp that the current state is the specific advantageous state (there is the remaining number of rights to which the specific advantageous state is granted), and the player leaves the right of the specific advantageous state I am concerned that I will stop playing.

  On the other hand, as described in the means 2 and 3 above, the configuration is such that the remaining number of rights to which the specific advantageous state is granted is taught by the number of times of the second opening performed at the first timing. Such a situation can be reduced.

Means 5. Providing production means capable of deriving a predetermined production mode,
The special gaming state includes an opening period until the first opening of the first time, an opening / closing control period from the start of the first opening of the first time to the end of the first opening of the first time. In the configuration, which is divided into an ending period after the last opening of the first time is finished, and the rendering modes performed in the rendering means are different in the opening period, the opening / closing control period, and the ending period,
The game according to any one of means 2 to 4, wherein the first timing and the second timing are drawn with a boundary at the end of the opening period or the start of the ending period. Machine.

  According to the means 5, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the timing at which the second opening has been performed is the first timing. In other words, since the second opening itself looks the same at any timing, for example, when the second opening is performed at the second timing, the second opening is performed. Nevertheless, there is a risk of suspicion that the specific advantageous state was not granted. On the other hand, in this means 5, since the first timing and the second timing are drawn at a timing at which it is relatively easy to grasp that the switching has occurred in the special gaming state, the second opening is the first timing. In addition to making it easier to grasp whether or not it was performed at the timing, it becomes relatively easy to understand that the specific gaming state is given when the second release is performed at the first timing, as described above. Problems can be suppressed.

Means 6. In the first opening, the variable winning device is opened for a first predetermined time at the longest,
In the second opening, the variable winning device is opened for a second predetermined time at the longest,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the second specified time is shorter than the first specified time.

  According to the means 6, it is possible to easily grasp whether the first opening or the second opening, and the second opening only requires shortening the opening time of the first opening, so that the control is simplified. Etc. can be achieved. In particular, when the second specified time is extremely short and the variable winning device cannot be expected to be won between the opening of the variable winning device and the second specified time elapses, the special game It is possible to relatively easily design a game in consideration of the total number of game values that can be acquired in the state.

Mean 7 Information teaching means capable of teaching predetermined information to a player;
Teaching control means for controlling the information teaching means,
The main control means is configured such that when a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the variable winning device has been opened, or when a predetermined number of game balls have entered the variable winning device, the variable winning device. Change the state to
When the variable winning device is in an open state, the variable winning device is changed to an open state when a predetermined closing time has elapsed since the variable winning device was closed,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein a command can be output to the teaching control means at a timing when the variable winning device in the open state is closed.

  According to the means 7, the variable winning device is brought into a closed state when the opening time elapses after being opened or when a prescribed number of game balls enter the variable winning device. That is, the period during which the variable winning device is open is not fixed. For this reason, when the main control means simply outputs a command to the teaching control means at the timing when the variable winning device is opened, the teaching control means side determines in advance the timing when the variable winning device is opened next time. Can't figure out. In other words, the teaching control means is the information teaching means that is performed when the variable winning device is in the closed state if the timing at which the variable winning device is opened next time cannot be grasped when the variable winning device is in the closed state. It is difficult to successfully connect (continue) the above-described aspect and the aspect of the information teaching means performed when the variable prize-winning device is subsequently opened. For example, even if it is configured to perform a series of moving image effects on the display device as the information teaching means over the period in which the variable winning device is in the closed state and the period in which the next variable winning device is in the open state, Until the variable winning device is opened, the scale of the video production corresponding to the closed state is insufficient, or the video production corresponding to the closed state is cut off in the middle, corresponding to the next open state There is a risk that the connection with the video effect will be worse and a sense of incongruity will occur. In addition, the mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the closed state is a mode in which a similar meaning without change (for example, a still image) or a similar effect (short moving image) that is briefly divided is repeatedly performed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a sense of incongruity with the production mode corresponding to the next open state, but there is a concern that the mode of the information teaching means becomes monotonous and lacks interest, and the sense of incongruity is completely It cannot be wiped out.

  On the other hand, in the present means 7, the main control means outputs a command to the teaching control means at the timing when the variable winning device is closed. In other words, when the variable winning device is opened several times based on the result of one lottery, there is no end rule other than the closing time when the variable winning device is in the closed state. Therefore, the teaching control means side can grasp in advance the timing when the variable winning device is opened next time by receiving the command. Therefore, not only letting the mode of the information teaching means corresponding to the timing when the variable winning device is opened, the mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the closed state, The mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the open state can be smoothly and continuously continued.

  In particular, when there are a plurality of opening / closing patterns of the variable winning device, the player can grasp the difference between the opening / closing patterns when confirming that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device is confirmed. For this reason, by making it possible to derive the corresponding effect by the information teaching means simultaneously with the timing when the variable winning device is opened, it is possible to further enhance the feeling of exhilaration due to the provision of an advantageous opening / closing pattern.

  Further, when the mode of the information teaching means when the variable winning device is in the closed state is a mode having the same meaning that does not change or a mode of repetition, the player can make a variable prize in advance from the mode of the information teaching means. It is difficult to guess when the device will be opened next time. In other words, for the player, the information teaching means receives an impression that an aspect corresponding to the open state suddenly appears, which not only causes the above-mentioned feeling of strangeness in production, but also includes a variable angle winning device. Despite changing the opening and closing pattern, there is a concern that it cannot be used effectively.

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

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

Means 8. The main control means includes
First storage means for storing a plurality of control data relating to the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device;
Second storage means for storing a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing at least two of the plurality of control data stored in the first storage means When,
First progress storage means capable of storing a position where executed control data is stored among control data constituting each control data group stored in the second storage means; Prepared,
When the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device is selected such that the variable winning device is opened multiple times based on the result of the one lottery, the control data of the second storage means corresponding to the opening / closing pattern A group is selected, and processing based on the control data of the first storage unit corresponding to each control data of the control data group is sequentially executed,
The combination of the control data of the first storage means selected based on each control data group stored in the second storage means is different,
The plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage unit include a plurality of control data stored in the first storage unit that include common control data. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7.

  According to the means 8, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device can be diversified by changing the combination of the control data of the first storage means selected when performing the opening / closing control of the variable winning device. Further, among the plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage unit, there are those including common control data among the plurality of control data stored in the first storage unit. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device while suppressing the data amount of the main control means.

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

Means 9. The main control means includes first counting means capable of counting the number of times the control data stored in the first storage means is executed,
In the first storage means, the variable winning device is opened, the opening control data for maintaining the state for a predetermined time, the variable winning device is closed, and the state is maintained for a predetermined time. Closing control data is stored,
Each control data group stored in the second storage means stores release selection control data for selecting the release control data stored in the first storage means, and is stored in the first storage means. One or more sets of closing selection control data for selecting the closing control data being performed and execution frequency setting data for setting a value for the first counting means are stored in one set,
With respect to control data in the same set, the processing based on the opening selection control data and the closing selection control data is repeatedly executed as many times as set in the first counting means based on the execution count setting data. A gaming machine according to claim 8.

  According to the means 9, when the process based on the predetermined opening control data and the predetermined closing control data stored in the first storage means is repeatedly performed, the data amount of the second storage means can be suppressed. .

Means 10. Among the plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage means, there are those provided with a plurality of the opening selection control data and a plurality of the closing selection control data,
Among the plurality of control data stored in the first storage means, the variable winning device is not only maintained in a closed state but also maintained for a predetermined time, and stored in the second storage means. There is terminal closing control data indicating that the control data to be executed last among the control data constituting the predetermined control data group is executed,
When the control data executed before the control data to be executed last is executed among the control data constituting the control data group stored in the second storage means, the first storage means Control data other than the end closure control data is selected from the control data stored in
The closing closure control data is selected when the control data to be executed last is executed among the control data constituting the control data group stored in the second storage means. 9. The gaming machine according to 9.

  According to the means 10, the final closing control data is selected when the control data to be executed last is executed among the control data constituting the control data group stored in the second storage means. By configuring, it is possible to grasp whether or not the control using the predetermined control data group stored in the second storage unit has been completed. Therefore, the process based on the predetermined control data group stored in the second storage unit may end even though it has not been completed, or the predetermined storage stored in the second storage unit Despite the completion of the process based on the control data group, it has not been grasped that the process has been completed, the process is completely irrelevant, and the control is complicated to prevent these problems. It is possible to deter the situation such as trapping.

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

Means 11. The main control means is a third storage means for storing a plurality of control data groups for selectively and sequentially executing the control data groups stored in the second storage means;
Second progress storage means capable of storing a position where executed control data is stored among the control data constituting each control data group stored in the third storage means; Prepared,
The combinations of the control data groups of the second storage means selected based on the control data groups stored in the third storage means are all different,
The plurality of control data groups stored in the third storage means include a plurality of control data groups stored in the second storage means that include a common control data group. A gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 10, characterized by:

  According to the means 11, the opening / closing pattern of the variable winning device can be diversified while suppressing an increase in the data amount of the main control means.

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

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

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... Variable winning device, 33 ... Start winning unit, 33a ... Top winning port, 33b ... Lower winning port, 42 ... Decoration symbol display device, 43L, 43R ... Special display device, 125 ... Production button, 224a , 224b ... Start winning switch, 261 ... Main controller, 262 ... Sub-controller.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game area in which game balls launched by the launching means are guided;
Variable entry means for changing the state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter ;
An open / close lottery for determining an open / close pattern of the variable pitching means is performed based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a special game state is generated for opening / closing the variable pitching means based on a result of the open / close lottery, based on the establishment of the condition, and a main control means to determine whether to assign a favorable specific favorable conditions for the player after the special play state ends,
In the special gaming state, triggered by the first opening for ending the opening period of the variable pitching means triggered by the establishment of the first condition, and the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition. There may be a case where a second opening for ending the opening period of the variable pitching means is performed ,
Said main control means in the prior SL special game state, said respective number of executions of the first opening and the second opening are the same, and the execution order of the first opening and the second opening are different It is configured to be capable of deriving an opening / closing pattern of a plurality of types of the variable pitching means ,
The number of times of the second opening performed in the specific period in the special gaming state suggests the content of the specific advantageous state that is given after the special gaming state ends,
When the specific advantageous state is not given after the special gaming state is finished, the second release is performed outside the specific period in the special gaming state .

Claims (1)

A game area in which game balls launched by the launching means are guided;
A variable winning device that changes state between an open state in which a game ball moving in the game area can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
An open / close lottery for determining an open / close pattern of the variable winning device is performed based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a special gaming state for opening / closing the variable winning device is generated based on a result of the open / close lottery. Main control means for deciding whether or not to give a specific advantageous state advantageous to the player after the end of the special gaming state based on establishment;
A special display device that teaches the occurrence of the special gaming state,
In a configuration in which a predetermined number of game values are given to a player when a game ball wins the variable winning device,
In the special gaming state, the first opening for ending the opening period of the variable winning device when the first condition is satisfied, and the second condition different from the first condition are used as a trigger. There may be a second opening to end the opening period of the variable winning device,
The special display device displays the specific information that can distinguish the number of times the first opening is performed and the number of times the second opening is performed in the special gaming state, thereby generating the special gaming state. Teach
The main control means, even when the same specific information is displayed on the special display device, in the special gaming state, the number of executions of the first opening and the second opening are the same, And it is comprised so that derivation | leading-out of the opening / closing pattern of the said multiple types of said variable prize-winning apparatus from which the execution order of said 1st opening | release and said 2nd opening | release differs is different,
When the specific advantageous state is granted after the special gaming state ends, the second opening is performed at the first timing in the special gaming state, and when the specific advantageous state is not granted, The gaming machine, wherein the second opening is performed at a second timing in the special gaming state.

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