JP2016007309A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can excellently improve an attention degree to a game.SOLUTION: A game board 60 of a Pachinko machine is provided with an operation ball entry part 63. A fall lottery from a win/lose lottery and a high probability mode is performed on the basis of ball entry into the operation ball entry part 63, and a result of the same lottery is displayed to a symbol display device 75. The operation ball entry part 63 is provided with an electric accessory 71 which can be switched to a permission state that permits ball entry into the operation ball entry part 63 and a block state. By switching the electric accessory 71 to a high frequency support mode/low frequency support mode, ball entry probability into the operation ball entry part 63 changes. To a high probability game state corresponding to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode, guarantee frequency by which to maintain the high frequency support mode is set. When a jackpot result or a fall result occurs beyond the guarantee frequency while staying in the high probability game state, the high frequency support mode is switched to the low frequency support mode at the start of the game round.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a pattern display device that variably displays a pattern on a display unit. In such a gaming machine, for example, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to generate a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than usual, triggered by entering a working entrance part provided in the gaming area. At the same time, the variable display of the pattern is started. When the lottery is won, the combination of the pattern corresponding to the lottery result is finally stopped and displayed on the display unit, and then the state shifts to the specific game state.

  After the end of the special game state, the high-frequency support mode (high probability of entering the variable action entrance part) is likely to shift to the high probability mode (high probability state) that is likely to be a winning result in the above lottery The game diversification is realized by shifting to the “frequency entry state” (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-135926 A

  In recent years, gaming machines have been proposed that perform falling lotteries from the high probability mode, and after shifting to a special state that becomes a high probability mode and a high frequency support mode, for example, the same until a falling result is obtained in the falling lottery. The high probability mode is configured to continue. By constructing such a flow, monotonization of the game is suppressed. Although this type of gaming machine can contribute to the suppression of monotony of the game, there is still room for improvement in its configuration in order to improve the degree of attention to the game.

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

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention described in claim 1
A ball entrance part that is provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter,
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the entrance portion;
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to grant information;
A pattern display means having a display unit, and the pattern is variably displayed on the display unit;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, variable display of the pattern on the image display unit is started, and the application determination unit The display corresponding to the result of the grant determination is stopped as one game time, and the design is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game times control means for controlling the pattern display means;
The result of the grant determination by the grant determination means becomes the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information, and after the picture corresponding to the grant correspondence result is stopped and displayed, the special game state is entered. Special game state transition means to transition;
Switching means for switching to a non-accepting state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball than the accepting state and the accepting state in which a game ball can enter the entrance part,
Switching control means for controlling the switching means,
In the switching control means, as the switching control mode, a first switching mode and a second switching mode in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode are set,
Special state setting that sets the gaming state after the special gaming state is finished as a special state in which the probability that the result of the granting correspondence is determined in the granting determination is improved and the switching control mode is the second switching mode. With means,
The second switching mode is configured to be continued until the number of games executed in the special state reaches a specified number when the result of the grant correspondence is not obtained under the special state. ,
An end determination means for determining whether to end the high-probability mode for each game when the special state is reached;
High probability mode ending means for ending the high probability mode based on the result of the end determination being an end result when the gaming state is the special state;
In the game times after reaching the specified number of times, the second switching mode is terminated based on a predetermined timing condition established in the game times related to the grant correspondence results, If the game result after reaching the specified number of times is the end result, the second switching mode is ended based on the fact that the predetermined timing condition is satisfied in the game time related to the end result. 2 switching mode end means.

  The degree of attention to the game can be preferably improved.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol displayed on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. (A), (b) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table, (c) It is the schematic for demonstrating a fall table. (A) Schematic which shows the allocation table for lower side operation | movement entrance parts, (b) It is the schematic which shows the allocation table for the right operation entrance parts. It is explanatory drawing which shows the support pattern by an electrically-driven accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process in MPU of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows game times control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the stop result setting process for jackpot results. It is a flowchart which shows the stop result setting process for a fall result. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a fluctuation | variation display time. It is a flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer process at the time of completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode. It is a flowchart which shows the process for electronic combination support. It is a flowchart which shows a power combination opening / closing process. It is the schematic which shows the transition mode of the game state based on a game result and the game state at the time of a jackpot winning or falling. (A) Schematic diagram showing a game flow when a fall occurs during a guarantee period, (b) Schematic diagram showing a game flow when a fall occurs during a non-guaranteed period. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game when a big hit has occurred in the high probability gaming state (during the guarantee period). It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game when a fall occurs in a highly reliable game state (during a guarantee period). It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game when a big hit occurs in a high probability game state (during a non-guaranteed period). It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game when a fall occurs in a highly reliable game state (during a non-guaranteed period).

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area PE of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main part 12 attached to the outer frame 11.

  The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting plate members to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. By attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall. In the pachinko machine 10, the outer frame 11 is not an essential configuration, and the outer frame 11 may be provided on the island facility of the game arcade.

  The gaming machine main part 12 is supported by the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. Specifically, the upper support bracket 17 is fixed to a connection portion between the upper frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11, and further, a lower portion is connected to the connection portion between the lower frame portion and the left frame portion in the outer frame 11. Side support fittings 18 are provided. The upper support bracket 17 and the lower support bracket 18 form a support mechanism. The support mechanism causes the gaming machine main unit 12 to turn the left side of the pachinko machine 10 in the front view with respect to the outer frame 11. The right side can be turned to the front side of the pachinko machine 10 with the turning tip side (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

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

  A front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13 and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view ( (See FIG. 3).

<Front door frame 14>
Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is mainly composed of a synthetic resin frame body 20 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11, and covers almost the entire front surface of the inner frame 13. Yes. A substantially elliptical window portion 21 is formed in the central portion of the frame body 20 so that a substantially entire game area PE described later can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 is formed by the glass unit 22. The front door frame 14 is closed from the back side.

  The glass unit 22 includes a plurality of glass panels 23 having transparency and a glass holder that holds the glass panels 23. The glass holder is formed with a partition portion for partitioning the holding region of the glass panel 23 in the front-rear direction, and the two glass panels 23 face each other in the front-rear direction with the partition portion interposed therebetween. That is, by securing a predetermined gap between the glass panels 23, the gaming area PE is covered by the glass panels 23 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 while avoiding interference between the glass panels 23. It is in a state.

  Note that it is not always necessary to unitize both glass panels 23 using a glass holder, and each glass panel 23 may be individually attached to the frame 20. Furthermore, the number of glass panels is arbitrary, and may be one or three or more. However, from the viewpoint of improving safety and security, it is preferable to employ a plurality of glass panels and to make the glass panels face each other across a predetermined gap. Incidentally, it is also possible to employ a synthetic resin panel member having transparency instead of the glass panel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the glass unit 22 (specifically, the window portion 21). For example, an annular illumination part 26 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 26, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or at a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp unit 27 that is turned on at the time of a predetermined error is provided in the center of the annular illumination unit 26 and at the uppermost part of the pachinko machine 10, and a prize that is turned on while the prize ball is being paid out on the left and right sides. A sphere lamp portion 28 is provided. Further, a speaker unit 29 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 28 to output sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14 (frame body 20), an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper pan 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower pan 34 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism described later while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 33.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch mechanism described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a passage forming unit 45 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 45 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a front door side upper dish passage that leads to the upper dish 33 and a front door side lower dish path that leads to the lower dish 34. In the passage forming unit 45, a receiving port portion that protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner of the passage forming unit 45, and the entrance portion of the front door side upper plate passage is formed by dividing the receiving port portion into left and right by a partition wall. The portion and the entrance portion of the front door side lower dish passage are partitioned. The game balls that have entered the front door side upper dish passage are guided to the upper dish 33, and the game balls that have entered the front door side lower dish path are guided to the lower dish 34.

  Projecting shafts are provided at the upper end and the lower end of the rotation base end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These projecting shafts constitute an assembly mechanism for the inner frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of bar brackets 49 extending rearward are arranged in parallel in the vertical direction on the rotating front end side of the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hooks 49 constitute a locking mechanism for the inner frame 13.

<Inner frame 13>
Next, the inner frame 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The inner frame 13 is mainly configured by a resin base 50 whose outer shape is substantially rectangular like the outer frame 11. The height dimension of the resin base 50 is set slightly smaller than the height dimension of the outer frame 11. The resin base 50 is arranged close to the upper frame portion of the outer frame 11, and a slight gap is formed between the lower frame portion of the outer frame 11 and the resin base 50. A curtain plate is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to close the gap. The curtain plate is disposed below the resin base 50 (specifically, the lower end portion thereof). When the inner frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the resin base 50 is placed on the curtain plate. .

  Support metal fittings 51 and 52 are attached to the upper and lower ends of the rotation base end side of the front surface of the resin base 50. Shaft holes are formed in the support fittings 51 and 52, and the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with respect to the inner frame 13 by inserting the projection shaft of the front door frame 14 into the shaft holes. ing.

  Insertion holes for inserting the metal fittings 49 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 are provided on the rotation front end side of the front surface of the resin base 50. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a locking device 55 for locking the inner frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is hidden behind the inner frame 13. Therefore, the front door frame 14 is locked to the inner frame 13 so as not to be opened by the hook metal 49 being locked to the locking device 55 (specifically, the front door hook receiving member) through the insertion hole. The locking device 55 has an inner frame collar member 57 extending rearward of the inner frame 13. When these inner frame hook members 57 are hooked on the hook receiving member 19 of the outer frame 11, the gaming machine main part 12 is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 11.

  A cylinder lock 58 for performing an unlocking operation of the locking device 55 is installed at the lower right corner of the resin base 50. The cylinder lock 58 is integrated with the locking device 55. When the key inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 58 is turned to the right, the lock of the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 is released, and the cylinder lock 58 is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 58. The locking device 55 is configured so that the locking of the inner frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released when the key is turned counterclockwise.

  A substantially elliptical window hole 54 is formed at the center of the resin base 50, and the window hole 54 is closed from behind by a game board 60 attached to the resin base 50. The game board 60 includes a wooden plywood and a sheet material that covers a front plate surface of the plywood, and the front surface of the game board 60 is exposed to the front side of the resin base 50 through the window hole 54. In the exposed portion, that is, the front surface of the game board 60, a game area PE in which game balls flow down is formed. Note that the game board 60 is not limited to wooden, and may be made of synthetic resin.

  Hereinafter, the game board 60 (in particular, various configurations arranged in the game area PE) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 60.

<Game board 60>
The game board 60 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in its thickness direction (front-rear direction). In each opening, a general winning opening 61, operation ball entering portions 62 and 63, a variable ball entering device 65, a through gate 66, a variable display unit 67, and the like are arranged. When a ball enters the general winning opening 61, the operation ball entry units 62 and 63, and the variable ball entry device 65, this is detected by a detection sensor disposed on the back side of the game board 60, and based on the detection result. The player is given a privilege such as paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  In addition, an out port 68 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 60, and game balls that have not entered various winning holes etc. are discharged from the game area PE through the out port 68. Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening part, and after passing through the opening part, the game ball passes through the opening part as well as being discharged from the game area PE. A mode in which the game area PE is not discharged later is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 68, the general winning port 61, the operation ball entering parts 62 and 63, the variable ball entering device 65, and the through gate 66 are entered. The ball is also expressed as a prize.

  Further, the game board 60 is provided with a large number of nails 69 in order to disperse and adjust the flow path of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill are provided. By various configurations such as the nail 69 and the windmill, the flow path of the game ball is differentiated and adjusted so that a winning to the above-described general winning opening 61 or the like occurs with an appropriate probability.

  The variable display unit 67 is arranged in the center of the game board 60, and the operation entrance parts 62, 63 and the like are arranged around the variable display unit 67. The operation entrance parts 62 and 63 are arranged below the variable display unit 67 in the vertical direction. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the upper working entrance part is referred to as “upper working entrance part 62”, and the lower operation entrance part is referred to as “lower operation entrance part 63”.

  In particular, the lower working entrance portion (lottery opportunity entrance portion) 63 is provided with an open / close type entrance assist device (entrance assisting means) or an electric accessory 71 as an opening / closing member (opening / closing means). The electric accessory 71 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces 71a and a solenoid-type drive unit 71b that drives the movable piece 71a. The drive unit 71b is connected to a main control device to be described later, and based on a signal from the main control device, an open state (support state or guide state) that allows the ball to enter the lower operation port 63a, and the lower portion It is configured to switch to a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state) that makes it impossible to enter the side operation port 63a. Note that it is sufficient for the electric accessory 71 to be switchable between the first state and the second state in which a winning is more likely to occur than in the first state, and does not necessarily need to be switchable between the open state and the closed state. .

  In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set with different modes of support by the electric accessory 71. Specifically, in the support mode, the frequency with which the electric accessory 71 is released per unit time when compared with a situation in which the game ball is continuously being fired in the same manner with respect to the game area PE. The low frequency support mode (or low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (or high frequency guide state) are set so as to be relatively high and low.

  In the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize to the lower working port 63a is higher than in the low frequency support mode. When a winning is made to the lower operation port 63a, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player can play a game while suppressing consumption (investment) of the ball.

  In the game area PE, the through gates 66 are arranged in the area on the right side and the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67, respectively, and winning by lottery triggered by the passage of the game ball through the through gate 66. In such a case, the electric accessory 71 is in an open state for a preset time.

  In addition, when the entrance to the upper operation entrance portion 62 occurs, three game balls are paid out, and when the entrance to the lower operation entrance portion 63 occurs, 4 games. Although the payout of the balls is executed, the payout number of the game balls is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working ball entering part 63 with respect to the upper working ball entering part 62, the number of payouts applied to the lower working ball entering part 63 is set larger than the number of payouts applied to the upper working ball entering part 62. It is preferable to do.

  The variable pitching device (special pitching device or special pitching means) 65 is arranged on the right side of the variable display unit 67. The variable pitching device 65 includes a large winning opening 65a leading to the back side of the game board 60 and an opening / closing mechanism as an opening / closing means for opening / closing the large winning opening 65a. The opening / closing mechanism includes an opening / closing door 65b as an opening / closing member for the special winning opening 65a.

  The open / close door 65b is switched between an open state (assisting state or receiving state) in which a game ball can be entered or facilitated and a closed state (non-assist state or non-accepting state) in which the entering ball is impossible or difficult. It is possible. Further, the opening / closing door 65b is connected to a variable ball driving unit 65c (specifically, a solenoid) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and the opening / closing door 65b is maintained in a closed state under normal conditions. In the lottery, when the winning / opening execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won, the open state is switched.

  Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable pitching device 65 in the opening / closing execution mode, for example, a predetermined time (30 sec in the present embodiment) or a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) of winning is defined as one round. The opening / closing door 65b is set to be repeatedly opened with a maximum of a plurality of rounds (2 rounds or 4 rounds in the present embodiment).

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the arrangement of each of the actuated entrance parts 62 and 63 and the variable entrance apparatus 65. When a game ball is launched toward the left side of the variable display unit 67 (left route: see alternate long and short dash line), the game ball that has passed the side of the variable display unit 67 changes in the game area PE. It is easy to be guided to a region below the display unit 67, that is, a region where the upper working ball entering portion 62 and the lower working ball entering portion 63 are arranged. At this time, the game ball that has passed through both operation ball entering parts 62 and 63 is discharged out of the game area PE through the out port 68. On the other hand, the variable pitching device 65 is arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 cannot reach. For this reason, it is avoided that the game ball launched toward the area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 enters the big winning opening 65a.

  In addition, when a game ball is fired toward the area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 (right route: see the two-dot chain line), the game ball that has passed the side of the variable display unit 67 is a variable pitching device. Flow down to 65. The variable pitching device 65 is formed with a guiding portion 65d that guides the game ball toward the lower region of the variable display unit 67 (specifically, the lower actuation pitching portion 63) in the gaming area PE. The game ball that has passed through the big winning opening 65 a of the variable pitching device 65 flows down toward the lower action pitching portion 63. Then, the game ball that has passed through the lower operation entrance portion 63 is discharged out of the game area PE through the out port 68.

  Here, the upper operating ball entering portion 62 is arranged at a position where the game ball launched toward the right region of the variable display unit 67 is unreachable. For this reason, the game ball is allowed to enter both the variable ball entry devices 65 and the lower operation ball entry portion 63, but is prevented from entering the upper operation ball entry portion 62.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the through gates 66 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the variable display unit 67, so that the game ball can be fired toward either the left or right side of the variable display unit 67. The support function by the electric accessory 71 of the lower operation ball entry portion 63 is ensured (even if the game is performed according to the game situation).

  Next, the variable display unit 67 will be described. The variable display unit 67 is provided with a symbol display device 75 that variably displays symbols with the winning of the operation ball entering portions 62 and 63 as a trigger. The variable display unit 67 is provided with a center frame 76 so as to surround the symbol display device 75.

  The symbol display device 75 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content on the display screen 75a is controlled by a display control device described later. On the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle, and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. When a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on a preset active line, a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot) occurs.

  The operation entrance parts 62 and 63 are arranged at positions close to the variable display unit 67. Since a big win can be triggered by winning a prize at the working pitches 62 and 63, the player pays attention to whether or not the winning pitches 62 and 63 win and whether or not a big win will occur. It is considered that attention is paid to the symbol display device 75 for grasping. Providing the operation entrance parts 62 and 63 near the variable display unit 67 is a device for concentrating a portion that the player wants to pay attention to around the variable display unit 67.

  A main display unit 81 is disposed on the side of the operation entrance portions 62 and 63 (below the variable entrance device 65). The main display unit 81 is disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area PE, and protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 60 to the pachinko machine 10. The front surface of the main display unit 81 is opposed to the glass unit 22 (specifically, the rear glass panel 23) that allows the game area PE to be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further to the rear glass panel 23. The distance between them is narrower than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the main display unit 81.

  In the main display unit 81, a main display portion D on which a predetermined pattern or the like is displayed is provided at a portion facing the glass unit 22. The main display unit D includes an upper working ball display unit DU for displaying a lottery result based on winning in the upper working ball unit 62 (upper working port 62a) and a lower working ball unit 63 (lower side). A display panel DL for a lower side actuated ball portion that displays a result of a lottery performed based on winning in the operating port 63a).

  In the display unit DU for the upper action ball entry unit, the display of the variation in the pattern is performed using the winning in the upper action ball entry unit 62 as a trigger, and based on the winning in the upper operation ball entry unit 62 as a result of stopping the fluctuation display. The result of the internal lottery performed is clearly indicated. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working ball entering unit 62 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the variable display is stopped on the upper working ball display unit DU. After a predetermined pattern is displayed as a stop result, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode.

  In the lower action entry part display unit DL, a change display of a picture is performed with a winning in the lower action entry part 63 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the change display, the lower action entry part 63 is displayed. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning is clearly indicated. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower operating ball entering portion 63 is a winning result corresponding to the big hit or special win, the variable display is stopped on the lower operating ball entering portion display unit DL. After a predetermined pattern is displayed as a stop result, the mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode according to the result.

  Here, on the basis of winning in any one of the activated ball entering parts 62, 63, the variable display is started in the corresponding activated ball display unit DU, DL, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the above variable display is displayed. The period until the stop display period (determined display period) elapses after the game is stopped corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned content. For example, a single display area is provided, and even if a winning is made to any of the operating ball entering parts 62 and 63, the single game area is only given. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in one display area, the variable display is started in the single display area, and the stop display (determined display) is performed in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. It is also possible to have one game time.

  The main display unit D of the main display unit 81 is provided with a through gate display unit DS for displaying a lottery result based on winning in the through gate 66 in addition to the display units DU and DL for both actuated ball entering units. ing. In the through gate display unit DS, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 66 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 66 is displayed as a result of stopping the variation display. It is clearly shown. When the result of the internal lottery (support lottery) based on the winning to the through gate 66 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the power release state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the through gate display section DS. Then, after the change display is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 71 provided in the lower operation entrance portion 63 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 66 is retained up to 4 times, but the number of suspension is displayed on the main display portion D of the main display unit 81. A holding number display section DH is provided.

  These display units DU, DL, DS, and DH are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 22 of the front door frame 14, and the front of these various display units DU, DL, DS, and DH. Visibility is secured by avoiding the movement of the game ball.

  The configuration of the inner frame 13 will be described again with reference to FIG. 2. A game ball is directed toward the game area PE based on the operation of the game ball launch handle 41 below the mounting area of the game board 60 in the resin base 50. A game ball launching mechanism 110 is provided. The game ball launching mechanism 110 includes a solenoid 111 that launches a game ball placed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 that defines the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and a game at the launch standby position. A ball feeding device 113 for supplying a ball and a base plate 114 on which the various configurations 111 to 113 are mounted are provided as main components, and the base plate 114 is fixed to the resin base 50 so that the resin base 50 is fixed. On the other hand, it is integrated.

  The firing rail 112 is fixed to the base plate 114 in an inclined state so as to be inclined upward toward the game board 60 side. A ball stopper that holds the game ball supplied from the ball feeding device 113 at the above-described firing standby position is disposed at a position closer to the downstream end portion (that is, the lower end portion) of the firing rail 112. The solenoid 111 is arranged at a position further downstream than the ball stopper.

  The solenoid 111 is electrically connected to a power source / launch control device described later. Based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply / launch control device, the output shaft of the solenoid 111 reciprocates in the expansion / contraction direction, so that the game ball placed at the launch standby position is on the game board 60 side, more specifically, the game. It is launched toward the guide rail 100 mounted on the board 60.

  In the guide rail 100, the game area PE is partitioned so that the outer shape of the game area PE is substantially circular. In addition, the guide rail 100 includes an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged so as to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and a single guide passage 103 is defined by both the rails 101 and 102. Is formed. The guide passage 103 has an inlet portion that is open to the tip end side (obliquely downward) of the firing rail 112 and an outlet portion that is located above the game area PE. The game ball fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 is guided to the game area PE by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → guide rail 100 (entrance portion → exit portion). By adjusting the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 41, the game ball can be divided into an area on the left side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE and an area on the right side of the variable display unit 67 in the game area PE. It is possible.

  In the game board 60, a reverse prevention member 106 for preventing the game ball reaching the game area PE from returning back into the guide passage 103 is attached to the front side of the exit portion, specifically near the tip of the inner rail 101. Thus, it is possible to prevent the subsequent launch of the game ball from being hindered by the game ball that has reached the game area PE first.

  The guide rail 100 (see FIG. 4) and the firing rail 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 face each other with the lower end edge of the game board 60 interposed therebetween. That is, both the rails 100 and 112 are arranged such that the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the tip portion of the firing rail 112 are shifted left and right in the vicinity of the lower end edge of the game board 60. Thus, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the entrance portion of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112 while bringing both rails 100 and 112 close to the lower end edge of the game board 60.

  A foul ball passage 46 is disposed below the gap formed in this way. The foul ball passage 46 is formed integrally with the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. If the game balls launched from the game ball launching mechanism 110 do not reach the game area PE and return to the inside of the guide passage 103 as foul balls, the foul balls enter the foul ball passage 46 through the gap. It becomes. The foul ball passage 46 communicates with the lower door passage on the front door side, and the game balls that have entered the foul ball passage 46 are discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. This suppresses interference between the foul ball and the next game ball to be launched.

  A through hole that penetrates the resin base 50 in the front-rear direction is formed on the left side of the firing base 112 in the resin base 50 (specifically, the side that supports the front door frame 14). A passage forming member is formed in the through hole. 121 is disposed. The passage forming member 121 is screwed to the resin base 50 and has a main body side upper dish path and a main body side lower dish path. The upstream side of the main body side upper dish passage and the main body side lower dish passage communicates with a game ball distributing section described later. In addition, the receiving portion of the passage forming unit 45 attached to the front door frame 14 enters below the passage forming member 121, and the front door side upper plate passage is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage, A front door side upper dish passage is disposed below the main body side lower dish passage.

  An opening / closing member 124 that opens and closes the main body side upper dish path and the main body side lower dish path is attached to the resin base 50 below the passage forming member 121. The opening / closing member 124 is supported by a support shaft provided at the lower end thereof so as to be pivotable in the front-rear direction, and further includes an urging member that urges the main body side upper dish passage and the main body side lower dish path to a front position. Is provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the inner frame 13, the opening / closing member 124 rises as shown in the figure, and closes the main body side upper dish passage and the main body side lower dish path. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state where game balls are stored in the main body side upper dish passage or the main body side lower dish passage, it is possible to prevent such a problem that the stored balls spill out. On the other hand, in a state where the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the biasing force by the receiving portion provided in the passage forming unit 45 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper dish path and the front door side upper dish path communicate with each other, and the main body side lower dish path and the front door side lower dish path communicate with each other.

  Next, the back configuration of the inner frame 13 (the resin base 50 and the game board 60) will be described with reference to FIG.

  Bearing fittings 132 are arranged vertically on the rotation base end side of the back surface of the resin base 50. The bearing bracket 132 is formed with bearing portions spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the inner frame 13 by these bearing portions.

  A plurality of locking fittings 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 50, and the game board 60 is attached to the resin base 50 by the locking fittings 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 60 will be described.

  A display control device is attached to the variable display unit 67 disposed in the center of the game board 60 so as to cover the variable display unit 67 from behind (not shown). A notification / production control device unit 142 is mounted behind the display control device so as to overlap the display control device. The notification / production control device unit 142 includes a notification / production control device 143 and a mounting table 144, and the notification / production control device 143 is mounted on the mounting table 144.

  The notification / production control device 143 includes a notification / production control board that controls voice, lamp display, and control of the display control device in accordance with instructions from a main control device, which will be described later. It is accommodated in a substrate box 145 made of, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a collective plate 150 is provided below the variable display unit 67 on the back surface of the game board 60. The collective board 150 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls won in various winning ports, a detection mechanism for detecting the entering of game balls into various winning ports, and the like.

  The game ball collecting mechanism will be described. The collective plate 150 is provided with a collecting passage corresponding to each of the various ball entering portions such as the general winning opening 61. These collection passages go down along the back surface of the game board 60 from these entrances, and define the fall path of the game balls. The collection paths meet near the lower end of the game board 60, and any game balls that have passed through the ball-entry portion such as the general winning opening 61 gather at the lower part of the game board 60 through the collection path. It becomes. The exit portion of each recovery passage is opened downward, and a discharge passage described later is provided on the front side (specifically, below the game board 60). The game balls gathered below the game board 60 by the collection passage are led out to the discharge passage. Similarly, the out port 68 leads to the discharge passage, and a game ball that has not won any prize opening is led out to the discharge passage through the out port 68.

  The detection mechanism will be described. The collective plate 150 is provided with detection sensors that individually correspond to various ball entering portions such as the general winning a prize opening 61. These various detection sensors are arranged in the middle of each collection passage that is connected to the ball entry portion such as the general winning opening 61, and the game ball falls in a state where the collection path of the game ball is defined in the collection passage. Detect passage. More specifically, each detection sensor detects a ball entering a ball entrance such as the general winning award 61 by passing a game ball through a detection area provided in the middle of each collection passage, Specifically, a magnetic sensor that grasps a change in a magnetic field that occurs when a game ball passes through the detection area is employed.

  These various detection sensors are electrically connected to a main control device unit 160 (specifically, a main control device) provided on the back side of the game board 60, and detection signals from these detection sensors are transmitted to the main control device. Output. Hereinafter, the main controller unit 160 and the configuration associated therewith will be described.

  The main controller unit 160 is mounted on the game board 60 so as to cover the collective plate 150 from the rear side, and includes a synthetic resin mounting base 161 and a main controller 162 mounted on the mounting base 161. It is configured. The main controller 162 includes a main control board having a function (main control circuit) that controls the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) that monitors the power source, and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 163 made of, for example.

  The board box 163 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be unsealed by a sealing portion as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. A plurality of sealing portions are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used for sealing processing.

  Any structure can be applied to the sealing part as long as the box base and the box cover are connected to each other so that they cannot be opened.However, the box base and the box cover can be connected by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the sealing part. It is designed to be combined so that it cannot be opened. The sealing process by the sealing part prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation quickly and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the sealing process again later. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of sealing portions. When opening the board box 163 such as when a failure occurs in the housed main control board or when inspecting the main control board, the connecting part between the sealing part into which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing part is provided. Disconnect. As a result, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the internal main control substrate can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing portions. If the history of opening the substrate box 163 is left in the substrate box 163, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  A plurality of coupling pieces are provided on one short side portion of the substrate box 163 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces formed on the mounting base 161, and a sealing process is performed between the board box 163 and the mounting base 161 by the coupling pieces and the coupled pieces. Is called.

<Back pack unit 15>
Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 is covered from behind by the back pack unit 15. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a payout mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201.

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and as shown in FIG. 3, a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. And have. The protective cover 212 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 surround at least the variable display unit 67.

  The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate 213 at the upper right portion thereof. The external terminal board 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. The base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the retaining pins are inserted into bearing fittings 132 (specifically, bearing portions) provided on the inner frame 13. By doing so, the back pack unit 15 is supported rotatably with respect to the inner frame 13. In addition, a fastening tool for fastening with respect to a fastening hole provided in the inner frame 13 is provided at the rotating front end portion of the base portion 211, and the fastening tool is fitted into the fastening hole. A back pack unit 15 is fixed to the inner frame 13.

  In the base portion 211, a payout mechanism portion 202 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. The payout mechanism 202 is provided with a tank 221 that is arranged at the top of the back pack 201 and that opens upward, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 221. The A tank rail that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected to the lower side of the tank 221, and a case rail extending in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail. A payout device 222 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail. The game balls paid out from the payout device 222 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 222.

  The game ball distribution unit has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 222 to any one of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening is the main body side described above. The upper dish passage and the front door side upper dish path communicate with the upper dish 33, and the outer opening is formed so as to communicate with the main body side lower dish path and front door side lower dish path. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the discharge passage board and the control device collective unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front-rear direction. In the discharge passage board 203, a discharge passage opened rearward is formed on a surface facing the control device assembly unit 204, and an open portion of the discharge passage is closed by the control device assembly unit 204. The discharge passage is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island facility or the like of the game hall, and the game ball led to the discharge passage from the recovery passage described above passes through the discharge passage to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. Discharged.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a horizontally long mounting base on which a payout control device 181 and a power supply / launch control device 191 are mounted. The payout control device 181 and the power supply / launch control device 191 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 181 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  In the payout control device 181, a payout control board for controlling the payout device 222 is accommodated in the board box, and a state return switch provided on the payout control board projects out of the board box. For example, when the state return switch is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 222, the ball jam is eliminated.

  The power supply / launch control device 191 includes a power supply / launch control board housed in a board box, and a predetermined power source required for various control devices is generated and output by the board, and a game ball is fired by a player. Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the handle 41 is performed. Further, the power supply / launch control device 191 is provided with a RAM erase switch. This pachinko machine 10 has a function to store and store various data so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of the power failure, and when it recovers from the power failure, it can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure. It has become. Therefore, for example, when the power is turned off in the normal procedure, as in the case of the game hall being closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and retained. However, if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch, the RAM data is initialized. It has become.

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

  An MPU 602 is mounted on a main control board 601 provided in the main controller 162. The MPU 602 includes a ROM 603 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 602 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 603 is executed. A RAM 604, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 602 is provided with an input port and an output port. Connected to the input side of the MPU 602 are a power failure monitoring board 605, a payout control device 181, various detection sensors and the like provided in the main control device 162. In this case, the power failure monitoring board 605 is connected to the power source / emission control device 191, and power is supplied to the MPU 602 via the power failure monitoring board 605. Further, as a part of various detection sensors, a detection sensor 151 a for the general winning opening 61, a detection sensor 151 b for the upper operation entrance portion 62, a detection sensor 151 c for the lower operation entrance portion 63, and a variable entrance device 65. The detection sensor 151e for use and the detection sensor 151f for the through gate 66 are connected, and the MPU 602 of the main control device 162 makes a winning determination (entrance determination) for each winning portion. In addition, the MPU 602 executes a big hit generation lottery based on winning in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a) and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a), and to the through gate 66. A support generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the.

  On the output side of the MPU 602, a power failure monitoring board 605, a payout control device 181 and a notification / effect control device 143 are connected. For example, a payout ball command is output to the payout control device 181 based on a winning determination result to the winning-corresponding winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to. When the winning to the general winning opening 61 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 gaming balls is output, and when the winning to the big winning opening 65a is specified, 15 gaming balls are output. When the winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the game is output and the winning to the upper working port 62a is specified, the winning ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output and the winning ball to the lower operating port 63a is won. Is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the notification / production control device 143. In this case, the command information storage area 603a of the ROM 603 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 602, a drive unit 71b that drives the electric accessory 71 associated with the lower operation ball entry unit 63, a variable ball drive unit 65c that drives the opening / closing door 65b of the variable ball entry device 65, A display unit DH for holding number of the display unit 81 and display units DU, DL, DS for various entering parts are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 601, and the MPU 602 executes drive control of various drive units and the like through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 602 executes drive control of the variable ball driving unit 65c in the variable ball driving device 65 so that the special winning opening 65a is opened and closed. In addition, when the electrified object 71 of the lower operation ball entry unit 63 is elected in the open state (support winning), the MPU 602 executes drive control of the drive unit 71b so that the electrified instrument 71 is opened and closed. Is done. In each game round, the display control of the upper working ball display unit DU or the lower working ball display unit DL in the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 is executed in the MPU 602.

  Furthermore, an external terminal plate 213 is connected to the output side of the MPU 602. The external terminal plate 213 is provided with a jackpot signal output terminal or the like as an output terminal for outputting a signal upon state transition. When the game result is a jackpot result, the MPU 602 can output a jackpot signal to the management control device on the game hall side through the jackpot signal output terminal. Specifically, in a normal time, a LOW level signal is output from the jackpot signal output terminal, and when a jackpot result is obtained, an HI level signal is output. The output mode of this signal may be reversed.

  The power failure monitoring board 605 relays between the main control board 601 and the power / fire control device 191, and monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts that is the maximum voltage output from the power / fire control device 191. The payout control device 181 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 222 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 162.

  The power supply / launch control device 191 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 601 and the payout control device 181 and the generated operating power is indicated by a double line arrow. Supply through the route. The power supply / launch control device 191 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 110, and the game ball launch mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The notification / production control device 143 includes a display control board 611 on which an MPU 612 is mounted. The MPU 612 stores various control programs and a ROM 613 that stores fixed value data, and executes control programs stored in the ROM 613. At this time, a RAM 614 which is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like is provided. Based on the various commands received from the main controller 162, the notification / production control device 143 determines the symbol variation display time on the symbol display device 75 and the type of symbol combination to be finally stopped and generates a reach. Determine the presence and absence and outline of reach production. And while controlling the drive of the lamp parts 26-28 and the speaker part 29 which were provided in the front door frame 14, the display control apparatus 620 is controlled.

  The display control device 620 includes a display control board on which an MPU is mounted. The MPU has a ROM storing various control programs and fixed value data, and various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM. RAM, a video display processor (VDP), a character ROM that stores image data, a video RAM that temporarily stores image data read from the character ROM, and the like are incorporated. Yes. The MPU executes display control of the variable display unit 67 (specifically, the symbol display device 75) based on the command input from the notification / production control device 143.

  Here, the display content of the symbol display device 75 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining symbols displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, and FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75.

  The character ROM of the display control device 620 has nine types of main symbol data (see FIGS. 6A to 6I) with numbers “1” to “9” and no numbers. Sub-symbol data (see FIG. 6J) is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. On the display screen 75a, the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction (specifically, from right to left) with periodicity.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the display screen 75a is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be. Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5 are set on the display screen 75a. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols with the same numerals) is formed on any effective line. If the variation display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is finished in the state of being played, the big hit video is displayed as the occurrence of the big hit result.

  In view of the fact that the variable display of each symbol row is stopped as described above, the upper symbol row Z1 is the first symbol row (or the first symbol row), and the lower symbol row Z3 is the second symbol row (or the second symbol row). 2 symbol rows) and middle symbol row Z2 can also be referred to as third symbol rows (or third symbol rows).

  Incidentally, the mode of the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 75 is not limited to the above, but is arbitrary, the number of symbol columns, the direction of the symbol variable display in the symbol columns, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. For example, a plurality of symbol sequences may be set to be arranged side by side, and the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol sequence may be set to the vertical direction.

  On the display screen 75a, a hold display area NE is set in a portion below the variable display area ME having the variable display area of the upper symbol row, the variable display area of the middle symbol, and the variable display area of the lower symbol. ing. In the hold display area NE, the same number of unit hold display areas Da1 to Da8 as the maximum hold number when a game ball wins the operation ports 62a and 63a (when the game balls enter the operation ball entering sections 62 and 63). Are provided so as to be lined up in the left-right direction.

  Specifically, when the game ball enters the upper working ball entering portion 62, the maximum holding number is four, and when the game ball enters the lower working ball entering portion 63, the maximum holding number is four. . Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, a total of eight pieces of hold information are stored in the order of winning in the upper working ball entering portion 62 and the lower working ball entering portion 63. Correspondingly, in the hold number display area Da, the first unit hold display area Da1, the second unit hold display area Da2, the third unit hold display area Da3, the fourth unit hold display area Da4, the fifth unit hold display. An area Da5, a sixth unit hold display area Da6, a seventh unit hold display area Da7, and an eighth unit hold display area Da8 are set.

  For example, when the number of holds (total number of holds) when the game ball wins the operation ports 62a and 63a is 1, a predetermined hold display image MP is displayed only in the first unit hold display area Da1. When the number of holds when the game ball is won in the operation ports 62a and 63a is four, a predetermined hold display image MP is displayed in the first unit hold display area Da1 to the fourth unit hold display area Da4. It becomes the composition which is done. Note that FIG. 6B illustrates a case where the number of reservations is three.

  Further, in the hold display area NE, a hold display image corresponding to the game time being executed (running) so as to be side by side with the hold number display area Da (specifically, the first unit hold display area Da1). An execution target display area Db in which MP is displayed is provided.

  When the game round is finished and the next game round is started, the hold display image MP displayed in the hold count display area Da (first unit hold display area Da1) moves to the execution target display area Db. The hold display image MP displayed in the hold number display area Da is shifted to the lower side.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of various counters used in the lottery determination.

  The MPU 602 uses various counter information during the game to set the jackpot occurrence lottery, the falling lottery from the high probability mode described later, and the display setting of the main display portion D (that is, the setting of the light emission mode in the various light emitting portions DU, DL, DS, and DH) ), Setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 75, and the like. Specifically, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for lottery generation for jackpot generation, and a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type For setting the initial value of the fall random number counter C4 used for the fall lottery from the high probability mode, the reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when executing the deviation fluctuation in the symbol display device 75, and the big hit random number counter C1. Random number initial value counter CINI to be used, and display unit DL, DU and symbol display unit for the operation entrance part of main display unit 81 It is set to be used and variation type counter CS to determine the variation display time in 75. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C5 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 71 of the lower operation entry portion 63 is set to the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C4, CINI, CS, and C5 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 604a set in a predetermined area of the RAM 604. The RAM 604 is provided with a holding ball storage area 604b including an upper working ball holding area Ra, a lower working ball holding area Rb, an execution area AE, and a total holding number storage area. . In the reserved ball storage area 604b, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the falling random number counter C4, and the winning hitting type counter C2, Each value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in time series.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working ball entering part 62 or the lower working ball entering part 63. More specifically, it is stored in the upper working ball holding area Ra of the RAM 604 at the timing when the game ball is won in the upper working ball entering portion 62, and at the timing when the game ball is won in the lower working ball entering portion 63 in the RAM 604. It is stored in the reserved area Rb for the lower working entrance.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 603b as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b). As shown in FIG. 9, the success / failure tables include a low probability mode success / failure table (low probability success / failure information group) in FIG. 9 (a) and a high probability mode success / failure table (high) in FIG. 9 (b). Probability success / failure information group) is set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the low-probability mode winning / failing table is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the value of the random number for winning the big hit (that is, the winning information) is “7” and “307”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7” and “307” correspond to the jackpot result. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 9B, the value of the random number for winning the jackpot (that is, the winning information) is “7”. ”,“ 36 ”...“ 572 ”,“ 598 ”. That is, among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 of “0 to 599”, “7”, “36”... “572”, “598” correspond to the jackpot result. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary. In each lottery mode, except for the value of the random number that is a big hit, the game is missed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These multiple jackpot results are: (1) the opening / closing mode of the variable pitching device 65 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) the lower side after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Differences are set in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 71 of the operation entrance portion 63. As a result, three big hits are set.

  The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated, specifically, one by one is added in order within the range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29), it returns to 0. The game ball is stored in the reserved ball storage area 604b of the RAM 604 at the timing when a game ball is won in the upper operation ball entering portion 62 (upper operation port 62a) or the lower operation ball entering portion 63 (lower side operation port 63a). More specifically, at the timing when a game ball is won in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a), it is stored in the upper working ball holding portion Ra in the RAM 604, and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower operation). At the timing when a game ball wins in the mouth 63a), it is stored in the lower working ball entry holding area Rb of the RAM 604.

<Distribution of game results>
The distribution destination of game results for the big hit type counter C2 (that is, the lottery result by the winning / not-lotting lottery and the lottery lottery) is assigned to the allocation table (allocation information) in the allocation table storage area 603c as the allocation information group storage means in the ROM 603. Group). Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the distribution table includes an allocation table (first allocation information group) for the upper operation entrance part of FIG. 10A and a lower operation entrance of FIG. 10B. A distribution table (second distribution information group) for departments is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, 4R probability variation big hit result A and 4R probability variation big hit result B are set as the distribution destinations of the game results in the distribution table for the upper working entrance portion.

  When the 4R probability variation big hit result A is reached, the variable pitching device 65 is opened four times during the opening / closing execution mode. And after completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode, a success / failure lottery mode turns into high probability mode, and support mode transfers to low frequency support mode or high frequency support mode. Specifically, when the result is 4R probability variation jackpot result A in the situation of the high probability mode or the high frequency support mode, the mode shifts to the high frequency support mode, and the other situations (low probability mode and When the 4R probability variation jackpot result is A in the low frequency support mode), the low frequency support mode is entered.

  When the 4R probability variation big hit result B is reached, the variable pitching device 65 is opened four times during the opening / closing execution mode. And after completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode, a success / failure lottery mode turns into a high probability mode, and a support mode turns into a high frequency support mode. In other words, regardless of the situation where the jackpot result is obtained, the game state shifts to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the upper working ball entry part, “0-19” corresponds to the 4R probability variation big hit result A among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0-29”, and “20-29” is “20-29”. Corresponds to 4R probability variation jackpot result B.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), in the distribution table for the lower action entry part, the 2R probability variation big hit result C and the 4R probability variation big hit result C are set as the distribution results of the game results. .

  If the 2R probability variation jackpot result is obtained, the variable pitching device 65 is opened twice during the opening / closing execution mode. And after completion | finish of opening-and-closing execution mode, a success / failure lottery mode turns into a high probability mode, and a support mode turns into a high frequency support mode. In other words, regardless of the situation where the jackpot result is obtained, the game state shifts to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode.

  Since the change in the gaming state when the 4R probability variation jackpot result C is the same as the 4R probability variation jackpot result B, the description will be used.

  In the distribution table for the upper working ball entry, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 19” corresponds to the 2R probability variation big hit result, and “20 to 29” is 4R. Corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot result C.

  Note that the result of the lottery determination is clearly indicated in the display unit DU, DL for the operation entrance portion of the main display unit D described above. In the operation ball entry display units DU and DL, the above-mentioned jackpot type is also displayed separately. However, in each operation ball entry display unit DU and DL, the operation ball entry display units DU and DL are displayed. By individually lighting / extinguishing a large number of LEDs constituting the DL, the patterns corresponding to each jackpot are diversified. Thereby, it is difficult to identify the jackpot type by visually checking the display units DU and DL for the operation ball entry unit. As a result, when the jackpot result is the 4R probability variation jackpot result A to C or the 2R probability variation jackpot result, it is possible to conceal the player's advantage and favorably sustain the expectation for the jackpot result. Yes.

  Here, with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  As a support mode of the electric working object 71 of the lower working ball entry portion 63, when compared in a situation in which the game ball is continuously launched in the same manner with respect to the game area PE, The low frequency support mode (low frequency support state or low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (high frequency support) so that the frequency with which the 63 electric accessories 71 are opened per unit time is relatively high. State or high-frequency guide state).

  The low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode have different probabilities of winning an electric combination open state (support win) in an electric combination open lottery (support lottery) using the electric combination release counter C5. Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the support lottery is set higher than in the low frequency support mode. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a support lottery when a winning to the through gate 66 occurs during the high frequency support mode is 100%, and the through gate during the low frequency support mode. The probability of winning the support lottery when winning 66 is 10%.

  In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 71 is opened when the support lottery is won is set to be the same (specifically, three times). A difference is set in the opening time per round. Specifically, in the high frequency support mode, the time for one release is set to 3 seconds, whereas in the low frequency support mode, the time for one release is set to 0.2 seconds. Has been.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the game ball launch handle 41 is operated by the player, the game ball is fired so that one game ball is launched toward the game area at a predetermined period (0.6 sec). The mechanism 110 is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency support mode, as described above, the opening time of one electric accessory 71 is 0.2 sec. That is, in the low-frequency support mode, the opening time of the lower operation opening 63a is shorter than the game ball firing cycle. Accordingly, in the gaming state corresponding to the low frequency support mode, it is substantially difficult for the lower operation port 63a to win.

  Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is 2 seconds after the next support lottery is performed after the support lottery is performed once, whereas in the low frequency support mode, the same amount is secured. The difference is set so that the time is 12 sec.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning in the lower operation opening 63a of the lower operation ball entry portion 63 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a) than in the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a). In the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning in the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a) than the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a). When a winning is made to the lower operation entry portion 63 (lower operation opening 63a), a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player holds the ball The game can be performed while not reducing so much.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the state where the power is released per unit time is higher than the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above, for example, winning a support lottery In this case, a difference may be set in the number of times of opening. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by making any one condition or any combination of conditions among the number of times of opening, the opening time, and the winning probability different.

  Referring to FIG. 8 again, the fall random number counter C4 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). The falling random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and the retained ball in the RAM 604 is at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a) or the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a). It is stored in the storage area 604b. More specifically, at the timing when a game ball is won in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a), it is stored in the upper working ball holding portion Ra in the RAM 604, and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower operation). At the timing when a game ball wins in the mouth 63a), it is stored in the lower working ball entry holding area Rb of the RAM 604.

  The random number value resulting from the fall is stored as a fall table (whether information group) in a fall table storage area 603d as a fall information group storage means in the ROM 603. Here, the contents of the fall table will be described with reference to FIG. As for the fall table, the table to be referenced is shared regardless of the gaming state such as the high probability mode / low probability mode or the high frequency support mode / low frequency support mode, but is limited to this. Instead, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the reference table is switched for each gaming state.

  In the lottery, the random number value (that is, the winning information) resulting in the fall is one “444”. That is, only “444” among the values of the fall random number counter C4 of “0 to 599” corresponds to the fall result. In the case of a fall result, the gaming state shifts from the high probability mode to the low probability mode (fall). When the value of the fall random number counter C4 is other than “444” during the low probability mode, the low probability mode is maintained, and when the fall random number counter C4 is other than “444” during the high probability mode. Is maintained in high probability mode. That is, in this embodiment, after shifting to the high probability mode, the high probability mode is maintained until a falling result is obtained in the falling lottery.

  Note that simply switching the power ON / OFF does not cause the high probability mode to fall to the low probability mode, and the power is switched ON / OFF with the operation of the reset switch (RAM erase switch). In such a case, it is configured to forcibly fall from the high probability mode to the low probability mode.

  Referring to FIG. 8 again, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238), the reach random number counter C3 returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and the reserved ball in the RAM 604 is reached at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working ball entering part 62 (upper working hole 62a) or the lower working ball entering part 63 (lower working hole 63a). It is stored in the storage area 604b. More specifically, at the timing when a game ball is won in the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a), it is stored in the upper working ball holding portion Ra in the RAM 604, and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower operation). At the timing when a game ball wins in the mouth 63a), it is stored in the lower working ball entry holding area Rb of the RAM 604. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 603, it is determined whether to generate a reach.

  However, the MPU 602 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that shift to the open / close execution mode (game times that are won in the lottery decision) and the game times that fall from the high probability mode. . The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 75 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the game result is a game result corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode. In the gaming machine, in the gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display can be a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) in the symbol display device 75 is started. This means a display state for making the player think that it is a variable display state in which the special display result is likely to be obtained in the previous stage.

  In other words, a combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established by stopping the symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. This is a display state in which possible reach symbol combinations are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a stage before the end of the symbol display, the combination of symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying possible combinations of reach symbols, and symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the final stop symbol sequence in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents on the display screen 75a will be described in more detail. First, when the symbol variation display is terminated in the right symbol column, and the symbol variation display is terminated in the left symbol column, the symbol hits one of the effective lines. Reach lines are formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the numbers that make up the combination, and reach is achieved by displaying the symbols in the middle symbol row in the situation where the reach lines are formed. Display. When a big hit occurs, the main symbols with numbers that make up the combination of winning symbols together with the main symbols forming the reach line are stopped and displayed on the reach line. Is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  For example, the variation type counter CS is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The variation type counter CS includes a variation display time in the upper operation ball display unit DU and a lower operation ball display unit DL of the main display unit 81 (main display unit D), and a symbol in the symbol display device 75. It is used when the MPU 602 determines the variable display time. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. The buffer of the variation type counter CS is used for determining the variation pattern at the start of variation display in the upper actuation ball display unit DU and the lower actuation ball display unit DL and when the symbol display device 75 starts symbol variation. The value is obtained.

  The electric accessory release counter C5 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250), it returns to 0. The electric accessory release counter C <b> 5 is periodically updated and stored in the electric accessory reservation area 604 c of the RAM 604 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 66. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electrically-operated accessory 71 of the lower working ball entry portion 63 to the open state based on the stored value of the electrically-operated accessory release counter C5.

  As already described, in the MPU 602, at least the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is used to determine the variation display time in the upper actuation ball display unit DU and the lower actuation ball display unit DL. In the determination, the variable display time table storage area 603e of the ROM 603 is used. Further, the MPU 602 uses the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to use the upper action ball display unit DU and the lower action ball display unit DL. The stop result in is determined, and the stop result table storage area 603f of the ROM 603 is used for the determination.

<Various processes executed by main controller 162>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process that are executed when the MPU 602 in the main controller 162 advances the game at each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 602 executes a main process that is started when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process that is started when a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). Description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is started periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) by the MPU 602 of the main controller 162.

  First, in step S101, reading processing of various switches and the various detection sensors 151a to 151e is executed. That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 162 and various detection sensors 151a to 151e is read, and the state of the switches is determined and the detection information (for example, winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, 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. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, the falling random number counter C4, and the electric accessory release counter C5 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the fall random number counter C4, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C5 are each incremented by 1, and each of these counter values reaches the maximum value. Clear to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C5 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604. Thereafter, in step S104, a through winning process for winning through the through gate 66 is executed, and in step S105, the operating hole for the operating hole accompanying winning in the operating ball entering parts 62 and 63 (operating ports 62a and 63a) is executed. This timer interrupt process is terminated after the winning process is executed.

  In the through winning process in step S104, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the through gate 66 based on the detection information stored in step S101. When it is determined that the game ball has won the through gate 66, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved items is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment).

  On the condition that the game ball wins the through gate 66 and the stored number of stored items <4, the stored number of stored items is incremented by one. Then, the value of the electric accessory release counter C5 updated in step S103 is stored in the first area of the free storage area of the electric utility reservation area 604c of the RAM 604. Then, after the number-of-holds display DH corresponding to the number of stored memories is turned on, the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game ball has won the through gate 66 or when the value of the number of reserved items stored is determined to be equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the value of the electric accessory release counter C5 is not stored. The prize winning process is terminated.

  In the winning process for the operating hole in step S105, first, the detection sensor 151b for the upper operating ball entering part 62 determines whether or not the game ball has won (started winning) in the upper operating ball entering part 62 (upper operating hole 62a). The determination is made based on the detection state, specifically the detection information stored in step S101. When it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working port 62a, the payout control device 181 sets a prize ball command for paying out three game balls.

  After that, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the upper working opening 62a, and the retained number storage area of the upper working ball holding section Ra is stored. The stored value is read out, and the starting reserved memory number that is reserved and stored in the upper working ball holding area Ra is set (hereinafter also referred to as the upper working ball holding memory number).

  A hold command is set to change the display mode of the hold display area NE (specifically, the hold number display area Da) of the display screen 75a in correspondence with the changed start hold storage number. Based on the reception of the hold command, the display control device 620 performs processing for newly adding a hold display image MP to the hold number display area Da (corresponding unit hold display area). For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the hold display image MP is additionally displayed in the third unit hold display area Da3.

  Thereafter, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the game ball has not won the upper action ball entry portion 62, whether or not the game ball has won the lower action entry portion 63 (lower action port 63a) The detection state of the detection sensor 151c for the side operation entrance 63 (the lower operation port 63a), specifically, the detection information stored in step S101 is determined. When it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operation opening 63a, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 181 to pay out four game balls is set.

  Thereafter, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that a game ball has been won in the lower operation opening 63a, and the number of reservations in the lower operation entry portion reservation area Rb is stored. The value stored in the area is read out, and the start-up reserved memory number that is stored in the lower operating ball-entry-part holding area Rb is set (hereinafter also referred to as the lower operating ball-in-part holding memory number).

  A hold command is set to change the display mode of the hold display area NE (specifically, the hold number display area Da) of the display screen 75a in correspondence with the changed start hold storage number. Based on the reception of the hold command, the display control device 620 performs processing for newly adding a hold display image MP to the hold number display area Da (corresponding unit hold display area). For example, when the number of holds is increased from “2” to “3” due to the current winning, the hold display image MP is additionally displayed in the third unit hold display area Da3. Note that the hold display image MP is color-coded according to the one corresponding to the upper operation entrance portion 62 and the one corresponding to the lower operation entrance portion 63. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain which operation | movement pitching part 62,63 the holding | maintenance respond | corresponds by visually confirming the holding | maintenance display image MP.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has not won any of the upper operating port 62a and the lower operating port 63a, the main winning process is finished as it is. Note that the winning ball command set in the winning process for the working opening is transmitted to the payout control device 181 in an external output process (step S201) of a normal process described later.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is activated when the power is turned on, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline, the processing of steps S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S209 and S210 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S201, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 181. In addition, if a command for an effect such as a command corresponding to an effect for game times such as a change start command, a type command, a change end command, or a command corresponding to an effect for an opening / closing execution mode is set, it is notified. Transmit to the production control device 143. Further, output setting for the external terminal board 213 is performed according to information set in the external output buffer of the RAM 604.

  In the subsequent step S202, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 604.

  In subsequent step S203, a game number control process for advancing the game of each game time is executed. In this game times control process, determination of success / failure of jackpot or the like and allocation determination of jackpot type, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 75, and operation entrance portion in the main display unit 81 (main display portion D) Display control for the display units DU, DL, etc. is performed. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S204, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In step S <b> 205, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 71 provided in the lower operation entrance portion 63 is executed. In this electronic combination support process, the electronic combination release indicating whether or not to make the electric combination 71 open using the numerical information acquired from the electric combination release counter C5 stored in the electric combination holding area 604c of the RAM 604. A lottery (support lottery) is performed, and when the electrified open state is won, an opening / closing process of the electric accessory 71 is executed. In addition, display control of the through gate display unit DS in the main display unit 81 (main display unit D) is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role release lottery.

  Here, as already described, the low frequency support mode, the medium frequency support mode, and the high frequency support mode are set as the mode of support by the electric accessory 71, and any one of the support modes is set in the gaming state transition process. The transition is made. In this case, when the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604, the high frequency support mode is set. When the medium frequency support flag is set, the medium frequency support mode is set. When it is not set, the low frequency support mode is set. Details of the electronic combination support process will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S206, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, a predetermined operation is performed on the condition that a launch permission signal output from the power supply / launch controller 191 is input based on the launch operation being performed on the game ball launch handle 41. The solenoid 111 of the game ball launching mechanism 110 is excited once in a firing period (for example, 0.6 sec). Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In a succeeding step S207, it is determined whether or not a power failure flag is set in the RAM 604. The power failure flag is a flag that is set when the occurrence of a power failure is confirmed in the power failure monitoring board 605 and a power failure signal is input from the power failure monitoring board 605 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 602 and is erased in the next main processing.

  If the power failure flag is not set, the last process of the plurality of processes that are repeatedly executed is completed, so whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached in step S208, that is, the previous normal process It is determined whether a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing. That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S210, the variation type counter CS is updated.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the power failure flag has been set, the power interruption has occurred, so the power interruption processing from step S211 is executed. That is, in step S211, the generation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, and then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S211. After the access to the RAM 604 is prohibited in step S213, the power supply is completely shut down and processed. Continue infinite loop until no longer runs.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S203 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the game times control process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored (stored) in the opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. To do. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the opening / closing execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S302, that is, the game turn starting process in steps S303 to S305 and the game turn progress process in steps S306 to S309. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game turn is not started regardless of whether or not a winning is made to the operating ball entering portions 62 and 63 (the operating ports 62a and 63a).

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, in step S302, one of the upper working ball display unit DU and the lower working ball display unit DL of the main display unit 81 is variably displayed. It is determined whether or not a game for one game is being executed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the change display to the stop display (determined display) has been completed. This determination is made as to whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage unit) in the other flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604. This is done by judging. The variable display flag is stored when the variable display is started for one of the upper working ball display unit DU and the lower working ball display unit DL. Specifically, it is erased when the stop display (final display ends).

  When the display unit DU, DL for operating ball entry is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to a game turn start process in steps S303 to S305. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S303, the total number-of-holds storage area of the ball-holding ball storage area 604b is referred to, and whether the common number-of-holds-storage number CRN, which is the number of pieces of hold information stored on hold, is “0”. Determine whether. The case where the common reserved memory number CRN is “0” means that the start reserved memory number for both the upper working ball entering portion 62 (upper working port 62a) and the lower working ball entering portion 63 (lower working port 63a). Means “0”. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, if the common holding number CRN is not “0”, the display is changed based on the data stored in the upper working ball holding area Ra or the lower working ball holding area Rb in step S304. Execute data setting processing to set for use.

<Data setting process>
In the data setting process, first, in which holding area Ra, Rb the oldest one of the holding information stored in the holding area Ra for the upper working entrance and the holding area Rb for the lower working entrance is stored. Determine. Then, the following processing is executed for the holding area where the oldest holding information is stored. In the following description, first, the case where the upper working ball holding portion reservation area Ra is the target will be described, and then the lower operation ball entering portion holding area Rb will be described.

  First, the starting reserved ball number RaN and the common reserved number CRN of the upper working ball holding area Ra are decremented by 1, and the data stored in the first area of the upper working ball holding area Ra is used as the execution area AE. Move to.

  Then, the process which shifts the data (namely, holding information) stored in each area of the reservation area Ra for upper action | operation ball entering parts is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area to the fourth area to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as the third area → second area and the fourth area → third area.

  Subsequently, a shift command that is information for causing the display control device 620 to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted is set. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in this way is transmitted to the display control device 620 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The display control device 620 receives the shift command, and executes a process for changing the display in the hold number display area Da corresponding to the decrease in the hold number.

  On the other hand, in the case where the lower working ball holding section holding area Rb is targeted, first, the starting holding ball number RbN and the common holding number CRN of the lower working ball holding section Rb are decremented by one. Then, the data stored in the first area of the holding area Rb for the lower side action entry portion is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data (namely, holding information) stored in each area of the holding area Rb for lower side action entry parts is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first area to the fourth area to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted such as the third area → second area and the fourth area → third area.

  Subsequently, a shift command that is information for causing the display control device 620 to recognize that the data in the reserved area has been shifted is set. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated. The shift command set in this way is transmitted to the display control device 620 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The display control device 620 receives the shift command and executes a process for changing the display in the hold number display area Da in accordance with the decrease in the hold number.

  After performing the data setting process described in detail above, the process proceeds to step S305, in which the main display unit 81 (specifically, the display section DU, DL for the operation ball entry section of the main display section D) and the symbol display apparatus 75 are displayed. After executing the fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display, the game times control process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 15, the variation start process in step S <b> 305 will be described.

<Variation start processing>
In the variation start process, first, in step S401, a success / failure determination process is executed. In the success / failure determination process, first, it is determined whether the success / failure lottery mode is a high probability mode. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e when the jackpot result triggered by the opening / closing execution mode at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is a probabilistic jackpot result, and is deleted when the above-described fall occurs. Flag.

  When it is determined that the mode is the high probability mode, the determination result table is used for determining whether or not the information stored in the execution area AE is referred to the high probability mode determination table among the tables stored in the determination table storage area 603b. It is determined whether the information, that is, the numerical information relating to the jackpot random number counter C1 matches the high probability jackpot numerical information. When it is determined that the mode is the low probability mode, the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is referred to by referring to the low probability mode determination table among the tables stored in the determination table storage area 603b. It is determined whether or not the numerical information related to is consistent with the low probability jackpot numerical information.

  In a succeeding step S402, it is determined whether or not the result of the success / failure determination process in the step S401 is a jackpot winning result. If it is a big win result, a distribution determination process is executed in step S403.

  In the allocation determination process, the information for allocation determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the numerical information related to the big hit type counter C2 is grasped, and the numerical information of this time is input to the upper action ball entering unit 62. It is determined whether it is based on the entrance or based on the entrance to the lower working entrance.

  When the numerical information concerning the big hit type counter C2 is the numerical information based on the entrance into the upper operation entrance portion 62, the upper operation entrance in the allocation table stored in the allocation table storage area 603c. With reference to the distribution table for department, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information relating to the above-obtained jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, the jackpot result corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot result A or the 4R probability variation jackpot result B is specified.

  When the numerical information on the big hit type counter C2 is the numerical information based on the entry into the lower operation entry unit 63, the lower operation of the distribution table stored in the distribution table storage area 603c. With reference to the allocation table for the entrance part, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information concerning the above-obtained jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, the jackpot result corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot result or the 4R probability variation jackpot result C is specified.

  After performing the distribution determination process in step S403, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Here, the stop result setting process for the jackpot result will be specifically described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Stop result setting process for jackpot result>
In the stop result setting process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the current lottery result (a jackpot result) is based on a ball entering the upper working ball entering portion 62. If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the lottery result (distribution result) is the 4R probability variation big hit result A.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S502, the process proceeds to step S503, and a stop result for the 4R probability variation big hit result A is set. Specifically, in the game times related to the current lottery result, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 (specifically, the display unit DU for the upper working entrance) The stop result table for jackpot results stored in advance in the ROM 603 is specified, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of the pattern that is stopped and displayed on the display unit DU for the upper action ball entry is set to be different for each type of the jackpot result. In step S404, Information on the pattern mode corresponding to the type of jackpot result identified in step S403 is stored in the RAM 604.

  The information on the type of the picture to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, the pattern mode may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each game result, and a plurality of types of pattern modes may be set for each game result.

  In the subsequent step S504, processing for setting a flag corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot result A (4R probability variation jackpot result A correspondence flag) in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, it is determined whether or not the gaming state corresponds to the high frequency support mode. If a negative determination is made in step S505, the stop result setting process is terminated as it is.

  If a positive determination is made in step S505, the process proceeds to step S506. In step S506, it is determined whether or not the specified number of times has been reached. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot result is changed to the high probability gaming state corresponding to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode through the opening / closing execution mode, until the predetermined number of times (100 times) set in advance is reached. Even if the result falls, the high frequency support mode is maintained at least until the predetermined number of times is reached. In step S506, it is determined whether or not the number of game times executed after completion of the opening / closing execution mode has reached a specified number.

  If a negative determination is made in step S506, that is, if a big hit result is obtained within the specified number of times (during the guarantee period), the stop result setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S506, that is, if the jackpot result exceeds the specified number, the process proceeds to step S507, and the high-frequency support mode flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is deleted. And this stop result setting process is complete | finished. Although details will be described later, even when the same jackpot result is obtained, the timing at which the high-frequency support mode ends differs depending on whether or not the prescribed number of times has been exceeded.

  If a negative determination is made in step S502, that is, if the current lottery result (distribution result) is the 4R probability variation big hit result B, the process proceeds to step S508.

  In step S508, the stop result for 4R probability variation jackpot result B is set with reference to the stop result table for jackpot result stored in ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S509, a flag corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot result B (4R probability variation jackpot result B correspondence flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Since the processes in steps S508 and S509 are the same as those in steps S503 and S504, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  After executing the process of step S509, the process proceeds to the high frequency support mode continuation determination process shown in steps S505 to 507.

  Returning to the description of step S501, if a negative determination is made in step S501, that is, if the current jackpot result is a jackpot result based on the ball entering the lower working ball entering portion 63, the process proceeds to step S510. In step S510, it is determined whether or not the lottery result (distribution result) is a 2R probability variation jackpot result.

  If a negative determination is made in step S510, the process proceeds to step S511, and a stop result for the 4R probability variable jackpot result C is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S512, a flag corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot result C (4R probability variation jackpot result C correspondence flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Since each process of step S511, S512 is the same as each process of said step S503, S504, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. After executing the process of step S512, the stop result setting process is terminated through the high-frequency support mode continuation determination process shown in steps S505 to 507.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S510, that is, if the current lottery result (distribution result) is a 2R probability variation jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S513. In step S513, the stop result for the 2R probability variation jackpot result is set with reference to the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 603. Thereafter, in step S514, a flag corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot result (2R probability variation jackpot result correspondence flag) is set in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. Since the processes in steps S513 and S514 are the same as the processes in steps S503 and S504, detailed description thereof is omitted. After executing the process of step S514, the stop result setting process is completed through the high-frequency support mode continuation determination process shown in steps S505 to 507.

  Note that the determination of the jackpot type in the following description is performed by determining whether or not the flags corresponding to the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 are stored.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 15, if a negative determination is made in step S402, that is, if the result of the lottery is a result of losing, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, a falling lottery process is executed.

  In the falling lottery process, with reference to the falling table stored in the falling table storage area 603d, the information for falling determination, that is, the numerical information related to the falling random number counter C4, falls among the information stored in the execution area AE. It is determined whether or not it matches the numerical information for use. In a succeeding step S406, it is determined whether or not the current lottery result is a fall result.

  If a negative determination is made in step S406, the process proceeds to step S407. In step S407, the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 (specifically, the upper operation ball display unit DU or the lower operation ball display unit DL) is finally displayed in the game times related to the current lottery result. The information of the pattern mode to be stopped and displayed is specified from the stop result table for the detachment result stored in advance in the ROM 603, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604. In the stop result table for the detachment result, a plurality of types of patterns that are stopped and displayed on the main display unit D are set. Information on the form of the corresponding pattern is stored in the RAM 604.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S406, the process proceeds to step S408. In step S408, a stop result setting process for the fall result is executed. Here, the stop result setting process for the fall result will be specifically described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Stop result setting process for fall results>
In the stop result setting process for the fall result, first, a stop result for the fall result is set in step S601. Specifically, in the game times related to the current lottery result, information on the pattern mode to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit D of the main display unit 81 (specifically, the display unit DU for the upper working entrance) The stop result table for fall results stored in advance in the ROM 603 is specified, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 604.

  After executing the process of step S602, the game state transition process for the fall result shown in steps S602 to S606 is executed. In the transition process, it is first determined in step S602 whether or not the high-frequency support mode is in effect. If a positive determination is made in step S602, the process proceeds to step S603. In step S603, it is determined whether or not the number of game times executed after the opening / closing execution mode ends has reached the specified number. If an affirmative determination is made in step S603, the high frequency support mode flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is deleted. As a result, the support mode is switched from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode.

  Even if a fall result occurs during the high frequency support mode, if the specified number of times has not been reached, switching from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode at this timing is avoided. Falling into low frequency support mode is prolonged.

  When a negative determination is made in step S602 or step S603, and after the process of step S604 is executed, the process proceeds to step S605. In step S605, it is determined whether the high probability mode is being performed. If a negative determination is made in step S605, the stop result setting process is terminated as it is.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S605, the process proceeds to step S606, the high probability mode flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 is deleted, and the stop result setting process is terminated.

  In this way, in the case of a fall result, the lottery mode is immediately switched from the high probability mode to the low probability mode, but the support mode is switched to the low frequency support mode depending on whether or not the specified number of times is reached. The timing is different.

  Returning to the description of the fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 15 again, after executing the processes of steps S404, S407, and S408, the process proceeds to step S409, where the process of setting the fluctuation display time is executed. Here, the variable display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the variation display time setting process is performed, the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer 604a of the RAM 604 is acquired and stored in the register of the MPU 602.

<Variable display time setting process>
In the variable display time setting process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not reach display occurs in the symbol display device 75. Specifically, if the current game result is a jackpot result or a fall result, an affirmative determination is made in step S701 as the occurrence of reach display. Further, even when the result is neither a jackpot result nor a fall result, when the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach, In step S701, a positive determination is made. Note that the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 603 is referred to when the occurrence of reach using the value of the reach random number counter C3 is specified.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S701, the process proceeds to step S702, and it is determined whether or not it corresponds to occurrence of a big hit or a fall. If a positive determination is made in step S702, the process proceeds to step S703. In step S703, referring to the first reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 603e of the ROM 603, the variation display time information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS is acquired. To do. In step S704, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604, and the variable display time setting process ends.

  If a negative determination is made in step S702, that is, if the game time does not correspond to either the jackpot result or the fall result, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, referring to the second reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 603e of the ROM 603, the variation display time information corresponding to the value of the current variation type counter CS is acquired. To do. In subsequent step S706, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604, and the variable display time setting process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S701, if a negative determination is made in step S701, the process proceeds to step S707. In step S707, referring to the reach non-occurrence change display time table stored in the change display time table storage area 603e of the ROM 603, change display time information corresponding to the value of the current change type counter CS is acquired. . In step S708, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604, and the variable display time setting process ends.

  Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number of common hold counts CRN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that does not depend on the number of the common pending number CRN may be used, and the variable display time may be set shorter as the number of the common pending number CRN is smaller. . When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variation display time may be set to be shorter as the number of the second start pending storage numbers RbN is larger. When the second start pending storage number RbN is “0”, the larger the first start pending storage number RaN is, the shorter the variable display time becomes, and the second start pending storage number RbN is equal to or greater than “1”. In this case, the variable display time may be longer as the number of the second start reserved memory number RbN is larger, or may be set to be constant without depending on each of the reserved memory numbers RaN and RbN.

  Returning to the description of the change start process shown in FIG. 15, after the change display time setting process is executed in step S409, the process proceeds to step S410 to set the change start command and the type command. The change start command includes information on the change display time. Here, as described above, the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the non-reach occurrence fluctuation display time table is different from the fluctuation display time obtained by referring to the reach occurrence fluctuation display time table. Even if the start command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach, the notification / production control device 143, which is the control device on the sub-side, can identify the presence or absence of reach from the information on the variable display time. . In this regard, it can be said that the change start command includes information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the change start command may include information directly indicating whether or not reach has occurred.

  The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes any one of 4R probability variation jackpot result A information to 4R probability variation jackpot result C information, 2R probability variation jackpot result information, fall result information, and outage result information as game result information. It is.

  The variation start command and type command set in step S410 are transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in the external output process (step S201) in the normal process (FIG. 13). Based on the received change start command and type command, the notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production in the game time and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The contents of the effect include a symbol variation display mode on the symbol display device 75, and the determined symbol variation display mode is displayed as a display content command from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 620. Is output. Based on the display content command received from the notification / production control device 143, the display control device 620 controls the display of the symbol display device 75 so as to perform a variable display of symbols corresponding to each game time.

  After performing the process of step S410, the process proceeds to step S411, and the display of the variation of the pattern is started in either the upper working ball display unit DU or the lower working ball display unit DL of the main display unit D. . Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game time control process (FIG. 14), during the game time (either the upper action ball display part DU or the lower action ball display part DL in the main display part D is in a variably displayed state or If it is (determined display is in progress), the process for proceeding game times in steps S306 to S309 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display continuation period counter (variable display time information) provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process as described above. The set value of the variable display time information is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S310. In the variable display process, the display mode of the upper working ball display unit DU or the lower working ball display unit DL of the main display unit D is changed. Specifically, in the variable display process, the LED included in the display unit for the activated ball part related to the current game turn is turned on and off in a predetermined cycle, and the emission color is changed. The display unit DU, DL for operation ball entry is controlled (light emission control of each display LED). Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  If the display continuation time has elapsed, a change end process is executed in step S308. In the change end process, the information stored in the RAM 604 is specified in any one of steps S404, S407, and S408 of the change start process (FIG. 15) executed when starting the currently executed game round. The display of the main display unit 81 is controlled so that the pattern of the pattern corresponding to the information is displayed on the display unit DU, DL for the operation entrance part of the main display unit D.

  After setting the change end command in the subsequent step S309, the game times control process is ended. The change end command set in step S309 is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The notification / production control device 143 executes a process for ending the production in the game times based on the reception of the change end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted to the display control device 620 via the notification / production control device 143, and the display control device 620 receives the change end command to thereby combine the final stop symbols in the game times. Is fixedly displayed (final stop display) on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75. In addition, it is good also as a structure which terminates the effect for game rotations independently by the alerting / production control device 143 or the display control device 620 without transmitting the change end command.

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition process of step S204 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game state transition process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S802, and the game variation (display display variation DU of the upper operation entry portion of one game operation or display display DL for the lower operation entry portion (details are confirmed). It is determined whether or not the display)) has ended. If it is not the timing at which the game round has ended, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If the game times have ended, more specifically, if the preset stop display period (determined display period) has elapsed since the end of the variable display, the process proceeds to step S803, and the current game It is determined whether or not the game result (the result of the above-mentioned lottery determination) corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of 4R probability variation jackpot result A corresponding flag to 4R probability variation jackpot result C correspondence flag and 2R probability variation jackpot result correspondence flag is stored in RAM 604. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, start processing of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S804. In the start processing, first, an opening standby time (start standby period) for causing the variable pitching device 65 to wait without opening the large winning opening 65a of the variable pitching device 65 for opening in the opening / closing execution mode. ) Is set. Specifically, opening waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 603 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604.

  In a succeeding step S805, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the 4R probability variation jackpot result A to the 4R probability variation jackpot result C. If an affirmative determination is made in step S805, “4” is set in the open number counter OC provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 in step S806. If a negative determination is made in step S805, that is, if the current opening / closing execution mode corresponds to the 2R probability variation jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S807, where “2” is set in the open number counter OC. The number-of-opening counter OC is a counter for counting the number of times the variable pitching device 65 (large winning opening 65a) is opened.

  After executing the process of step S806 or step S807, the process proceeds to step S808. In step S808, it is determined whether the high-frequency support mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. If an affirmative determination is made in step S808, the frequent support mode flag is deleted in step S809. As a result, the high frequency support mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode based on the end of the corresponding game times triggered by the opening / closing execution mode.

  After executing the process of step S809, or if a negative determination is made in step S808, an opening command setting process is performed in step S810. The set opening command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 and the display control device 620 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed. The contents of the effect include a display mode in the symbol display device 75, and the determined display mode is output from the notification / effect control device 143 to the display control device 620 as a display content command. In the display control device 620, based on the opening command received from the main control device 162 and the display content command received from the notification / production control device 143, the display corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode, for example, the display content corresponding to the jackpot The display control of the symbol display device 75 is executed so that the moving image display of the character or the like, the background image, etc. are switched.

  After executing the opening command setting process in step S810, the external signal setting process is executed in step S811, and the gaming state transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process in step S811, it is determined whether or not any of the various jackpot correspondence flags is stored in the RAM 604. If any of the flags is stored, management control on the game hall side is performed. A signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred is output to the device (hall computer HC), and it is possible to grasp that the pachinko machine 10 has shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the management control device.

  Returning to the description of step S801, if it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S812. In step S812, it is determined whether or not the opening standby time has elapsed. If the opening standby time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated. If the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, in step S813, a special winning opening / closing process is executed. Here, the special winning opening opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Big prize opening and closing process>
In the big winning opening / closing process, first, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the variable pitching device 65 (big winning opening 65a) is being opened. Specifically, this determination is performed based on the driving state of the variable pitching device drive unit 65c of the variable pitching device 65. If the special winning opening 65a is not open, it is determined in step S902 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”. If an affirmative determination is made in step S902, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S902, the process proceeds to step S903. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. The opening timer counter TC is a counter that is referred to when grasping the opening period or interval period of the special winning opening 65a, and the value is decremented by “1” every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is executed. Is done. If a negative determination is made in step S903, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  If the value of the number-of-opening counter OC is not “0” and the value of the opening timer counter TC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S904, and the opening process of the variable pitching device 65 (big winning opening 65a) is executed. To do. Specifically, the variable pitching device driving unit 65c is set in a driving state so as to open the special winning opening 65a.

  Thereafter, the processing of step S905 and step S906 is executed as a closing condition setting process (opening setting process) corresponding to the variable pitching device 65 (large winning opening 65a). Specifically, “15000” (corresponding to 30 sec) is set in the release timer counter TC in step S905, and “10” is set in the winning counter PC in the subsequent step S906.

  After executing the processing of step S906, an opening command indicating that the variable pitching device 65 (large winning opening 65a) has been opened is set in step S907, and this large winning opening / closing process is ended. The set release command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (see FIG. 13). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the release based on the received release command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S901, if it is determined in step S901 that the variable pitching device 65 (large winning opening 65a) is open, the process proceeds to step S908, where the value of the open timer counter TC is “0”. Determine whether or not. If the value of the release timer counter TC is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S909, and whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 65a is detected by a detection signal from a detection sensor provided in the variable pitching device 65. Judgment based on.

  If a winning has occurred, a winning command output process is executed in step S910. The winning command is output to the notification / effect control device 143, and the effect in the opening / closing execution mode executed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is changed by the winning command.

  After executing the command output process in step S910, the process proceeds to step S911. In step S911, the value of the winning counter PC is decremented by 1, and in the following step S912, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is “0”. finish.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S912, that is, when the value of the winning counter PC is “0”, or when an affirmative determination is made in step S908 (that is, it is determined that the value of the release timer counter TC is “0”). ) Means that the special winning opening closing condition has been established. In this case, in step S913, the variable pitching device drive unit 65c is set in a non-driven state to close the variable pitching device 65 (large winning opening 65a).

  In the subsequent step S914, update processing of the open number counter OC is executed. Specifically, when the value of the opening number counter OC is not “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented by 1 and when the value of the opening number counter OC is “0”, the opening number counter OC is decremented. The value of “0” is maintained as “0”.

  Thereafter, in step S915, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated release number counter OC is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S915, the process proceeds to step S916, and “1000” (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the open timer counter TC.

  After executing the process of step S916, a close command is set in step S917, and the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set closing command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S301 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The notification / production control device 143 determines the content of the production corresponding to the closure command based on the received closure command, and controls various devices so that the content of the decided production is executed.

  Returning to the description of step S915, if it is determined in step S915 that the value of the release number counter OC is “0”, the process proceeds to step S918. In step S918, an ending start process is executed. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round is set for the ending in the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, ending waiting time information stored in advance in the ROM 603 is set in a waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 604 d of the RAM 604.

  Thereafter, after setting an ending command in step S919, the main prize winning opening / closing process is terminated. The set ending command is transmitted to the notification / production control device 143 in step S201 in the normal process (FIG. 13).

  Returning to the description of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 19), after performing the big prize opening / closing process in step S813, it is determined in step S814 whether or not the value of the open number counter OC is “0”, and step S815. It is determined whether or not the waiting time for ending has passed. If the value of the release number counter OC is not “0” or if the ending waiting time has not elapsed, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the opening number counter OC is “0” and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S816, after executing the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, End the state transition process. Here, the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode>
In the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, first, in step S1001, the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. As a result, thereafter, the player can enjoy the benefits of the high probability mode until a fall occurs.

  After executing the process of step S1001, the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the corresponding game times that have triggered the transition to the current open / close execution mode have been started under the high-frequency support mode. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, the process proceeds to step S1003, and the high frequency support mode flag is stored in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. That is, when a big hit result is obtained under the high frequency support mode, the mode is returned to the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  After executing the process of step S1003, “100” is set in the game number counter GC provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 in the subsequent step S1004. The game number counter GC is decremented by 1 each time a game number is played. Until this game number counter GC becomes “0”, the high-frequency support mode is maintained regardless of the presence or absence of falls. In other words, a guarantee period (guaranteed game count) is defined by this game number counter GC, and whether or not the above-mentioned prescribed number of times has been reached is determined by referring to the value of the game number counter GC.

  After the processing of step S1004 is executed, the flag corresponding to the game result (probability change big hit result correspondence flag) that triggered the transition to the current opening / closing execution mode is deleted in step S1005, and this transition processing is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S1003, if a negative determination is made in step S1003, the process proceeds to step S1006. In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is triggered by a jackpot result based on the entrance to the upper operation entrance portion. Specifically, it is determined whether any of the 4R probability variation big hit result A correspondence flag or the 4R probability variation big hit result B correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1006, the operation proceeds to step S1007. In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the current opening / closing execution mode is triggered by the 4R probability variation jackpot result A. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the 4R probability variation big hit result A correspondence flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1007, the process of step S1005 is executed, and then the transition process ends.

  Here, if a negative determination is made in either step S1006 or step S1007, the process of step S1003 to step S1005 is executed, and then the migration process is terminated. In other words, if the game times that have triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode correspond to either the 4R probability variation jackpot result B, the 4R probability variation jackpot result C, or the 2R probability variation jackpot result, before the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Regardless of the game state, the high-frequency support mode and the high probability mode corresponding to the high probability mode will be entered.

<Telephone support processing>
Next, the power combination support process of step S205 in the normal process (FIG. 13) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the electric power support process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not it is being supported. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a supporting flag is stored in a supporting flag storage area provided in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The in-support flag is a flag that is stored when the electrically-operated accessory 71 of the lower working ball entry portion 63 is opened, and is erased when the state is returned to the closed state.

  If the supporting flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1102 to determine whether or not the support winning flag is stored in the support winning flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604. The support winning flag is stored when the open winning state (support winning) is selected in the lottery (support lottery) for determining whether or not the electric accessory 71 is opened, and is erased when the supporting flag is stored. Flag.

  If the support winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1103, and it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604 is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is.

  When the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, it is determined in step S1104 whether or not it is the end timing of the pattern change display on the through gate display unit DS. If it is the end timing of the variable display, in step S1105, after setting the out-of-line display, the main role support process is ended. By setting the out-of-display, the display of the variation of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in a state in which the out-of-display is stopped.

  If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0” and it is not the end timing of the variable display, it is determined in step S1106 whether or not the value of the accessory reservation storage number SN is greater than “0”. When the value of the stored item reservation memory number SN is “0”, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the reserved item storage number SN is greater than “0”, it is determined in step S1107 whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is being performed, and in step S1108 whether or not the high frequency support mode is being determined. .

  If it is the high frequency support mode, an open lottery (support lottery) is performed in step S1108. Specifically, the value stored in the electronic combination holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the electric combination release counter C5 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the table for the high frequency support mode stored in the success / failure table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the open lottery, “1000” (corresponding to 2.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT. The accessory timer counter YT is decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt process is started.

  After executing the process of step S1108, the process proceeds to step S1109. In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1108 is a support win. If it is not support winning, the process proceeds to step S1111 without executing the processing of step S1110. If it is support winning, a support winning flag is stored in step S1110 and provided in various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. After setting “3” to the round counter RC, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1111, it is determined whether or not the gaming state corresponds to the low probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604.

  If a negative determination is made in step S <b> 1111, the present support process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1111, the process proceeds to step S1112. In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the value of the game number counter GC is “0”. If a negative determination is made in step S <b> 1112, the present support process is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1112, that is, the value of the game number counter GC becomes “0” in a low probability mode situation (a situation where a fall from the high probability mode has already occurred). If YES in step S1113, the flow advances to step S1113 to execute flag deletion processing, and the support processing ends.

  In the flag erasure process in step S1113, the support guarantee flag and the high frequency support mode flag stored in the various flag storage areas 604e of the RAM 604 are erased. As a result, the game state transitions to the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode. The support guarantee flag is a flag that is stored when “100” is set in the game number counter GC to shift to the highly probable gaming state. While this support guarantee flag is stored, the fall result Even in this case, the transition from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode (erasing the high frequency support mode flag) is restricted. In other words, as long as the support guarantee flag is stored, the high-frequency support mode will continue. Incidentally, after the game number counter GC is decremented to “0”, the support guarantee flag is erased due to a fall result or a jackpot result, and the erasure restriction on the high frequency support mode flag is released. Become.

  Returning to the description of step S1107, if a negative determination is made in step S1107, that is, if the gaming state is corresponding to the low-frequency support mode, the process proceeds to step S1114, and an open lottery (support lottery) is performed. Specifically, the value stored in the electronic combination holding area 604c is shifted, and the open lottery is performed with reference to the value of the electric combination release counter C5 shifted to the execution area. At this time, the lottery is executed with reference to the low-frequency support mode table stored in the acceptance table storage area 603b of the ROM 603. At the same time as the open lottery, “6000” (corresponding to 12.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT.

  In the present embodiment, since the winning information for the high frequency support mode is provided with winning information corresponding to all the values that can be taken by the electric accessory release counter C5, the electric accessory release counter The lottery will always be won regardless of the value of C5. On the other hand, for the table for the low frequency support mode, the winning information is provided corresponding to a part (approximately 10%) of all the values that can be taken by the electric accessory release counter C5. The answer is divided according to the value of C5.

  After executing the process of step S1114, the process proceeds to step S1115. In step S1115, it is determined whether or not the result of the open lottery in step S1114 is a support win. If the support is not won, the support process is terminated. On the other hand, if the result of the open lottery in step S1114 is support winning, the support winning flag is stored in step S1116 and “2” is set in the round counter RC provided in the various counter areas 604d of the RAM 604. Later, this support process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of step S1102, if the support winning flag is stored in the various flag storage area 604e of the RAM 604, an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, and the process proceeds to step S1117. In step S1117, it is determined whether or not the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, since the variation display of the picture on the through gate display unit DS is being performed, the main character support process is terminated as it is. If the value of the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, a win display is set in step S1118. As a result, the display of the variation of the pattern on the through gate display unit DS is terminated in a state where the pattern corresponding to the winning is stopped. In the subsequent step S1119, the supporting flag is stored, and after the support winning flag is erased, the main role support processing is terminated.

  If the supporting flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1101, and the process proceeds to step S1120. In step S1120, the electric combination opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric combination 71 is executed, and the electric combination support process is terminated. In the following, the power combination opening / closing control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

<Electric power switch control processing>
In the electric combination opening / closing control process, it is first determined in step S1201 whether or not the electric combination 71 is being opened. Whether or not the electric accessory 71 is open is determined based on whether or not the driving portion 71b for the electric accessory is in a driving state. If the electric accessory 71 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1201, and the process proceeds to step S1202. In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 71 to an open state is performed in step S1103, and the accessory timer counter YT is set to “250” (that is, 0.5 sec). Set.

  Thereafter, in step S1204, after 1 is subtracted from the value of the second round counter area RC2, it is determined whether or not the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0” in step S1205. If the value of the second round counter area RC2 is not “0”, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the second round counter area RC2 is “0”, support is provided in step S1206. After erasing the middle flag, the main utility opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the electric accessory 71 is not open, a negative determination is made in step S1201, and the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the accessory timer counter YT is “0”. When the accessory timer counter YT is not “0”, the main character opening / closing process is terminated as it is. If the accessory timer counter YT is “0”, an opening process for controlling the electric accessory 71 to an open state is executed in step S908.

  Thereafter, in step S1209, it is determined whether or not the high-frequency support mode is set. If it is in the high frequency support mode, “1500” (that is, 3.0 sec) is set in the accessory timer counter YT in step S1210, and then the main function opening / closing process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the opening / closing execution mode or not in the high frequency support mode, after setting “100” (that is, 0.2 sec) to the accessory timer counter YT in step S1211, the main feature opening / closing process is terminated. .

  In the present embodiment, the flow of subsequent games changes depending on what kind of jackpot result or fall result in what game state, and diversification of the game is achieved. Accordingly, the transition state of the gaming state will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a transition state of the game state based on the game result and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot or falling, and FIG. 25A is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the game when a fall occurs during the guarantee period. FIG. 25B is a schematic diagram showing a game flow when a fall occurs during the non-guaranteed period.

  In the following description, the game state corresponding to the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode is referred to as the normal game state with respect to the high probability game state (the game state compatible with the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode). A gaming state corresponding to the mode and the low frequency support mode is referred to as a latent gaming state. Incidentally, in the normal game state and the latent game state, various game effects by the symbol display device 75 and the like are standardized, and it is difficult for the player to specify which game state is in appearance.

  Further, the game is mainly performed in the normal game state or the latent game state. In these states, since the low-frequency support mode is set, the presence / absence of acquisition of the hold information greatly depends on the entry into the upper operation entry unit 62. In other words, in many cases, the jackpot result is the 4R probability variation jackpot result A or the 4R probability variation jackpot result B under such circumstances. In the case of 4R probability variation jackpot result B, the transition to the high probability gaming state is made via the opening / closing execution mode, and in the case of 4R probability variation jackpot result A, the transition is made to the latent gaming state via the opening / closing execution mode. Become.

  If a fall result occurs before the jackpot result during the latent game state, the game shifts from the latent game state to the normal game state. In this case, no particular change occurs in the display mode in the symbol display device 75 or the like without going through the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to identify (determine) whether or not a fall from the latent gaming state to the normal gaming state has occurred.

  In addition, when a big hit result is obtained based on the entry to the lower operation ball entering portion 63 in the latent game state or the normal game state, any big hit result is high via the opening / closing execution mode. Transition to the certain gaming state.

  When transitioning to the highly probable gaming state, the highly probable gaming state is maintained until a fall result is obtained. In other words, it is possible to receive the benefits of an increase in the number of holding balls while suppressing investment by having the jackpot result before the fall result. When a jackpot result is obtained in the highly probable gaming state, the gaming state after the opening / closing execution mode also becomes a highly probable gaming state, and it can be expected that a further jackpot will be generated. In the present embodiment, in the highly probable gaming state (high probability mode), a jackpot result is obtained with a probability of about 1/30, and a fall result is obtained with a probability of 1/600. Therefore, there is a high probability that a jackpot result will occur before a fall result, and so-called consecutive resorts are likely to occur.

  If the fall result is earlier than the jackpot result, the subsequent game development differs depending on the timing.

  When a fall result is obtained during the above-described guarantee period, the fall result is used to fall from the high probability mode to the low probability mode. However, in addition to this, the fall from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode does not occur immediately, and the fall from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode is delayed until the above-mentioned guarantee period ends. (See FIG. 25A). The number of continuations (period) of the high-frequency support mode when a fall result occurs during the guarantee period varies depending on at which point the fall result is reached. Specifically, the difference between the number of games executed in the highly probable gaming state and the prescribed number of times before reaching the fall result is the upper limit number of times that the high frequency support mode can be continued.

  In addition, even if it falls to the low probability mode, if the jackpot result is obtained while the high frequency support mode continues (during the warranty period), the jackpot result is passed through the opening / closing execution mode. It will return to the highly probable gaming state.

  If neither the jackpot result nor the fall result is obtained during the guarantee period, the highly probable gaming state will continue even after the guarantee period ends (hereinafter referred to as a non-guaranteed period). If a fall result occurs during the highly probable gaming state corresponding to the non-guaranteed period, the player falls to the normal gaming state compatible with the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode when triggered by the corresponding game times (FIG. 25). (See (b)).

  Incidentally, if a jackpot result is obtained during the non-guaranteed period, regardless of the jackpot result, the highly probable gaming state continues through the open / close execution mode and returns to the guaranteed period.

<Game flow>
Here, with reference to the timing charts illustrated in FIGS. 26 to 29, the flow of the game in the highly probable gaming state, specifically (1) When a big hit occurs in the highly probable gaming state (during the guarantee period) Game flow, (2) Game flow when a fall occurs in the high probability game state (during the guarantee period), (3) Game when a big hit occurs in the high probability game state (during the non-guaranteed period) (4) A supplementary explanation will be given of the flow of the game when a fall occurs in the highly probable gaming state (during the non-guaranteed period).

(1) When a jackpot is generated in a highly probable gaming state (during the warranty period) A picture on the display section for the operation entrance part of the main display unit 81 at the timing ta1 when the corresponding game round corresponding to the jackpot result starts And variable display (scroll display) of symbols on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 are started. Since this game time corresponds to the jackpot result, the symbol variation display mode in the symbol display device 75 shifts to reach display at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing ta1.

  Then, at the timing ta2 when a preset variable display period has passed, the display corresponding to the jackpot result is stopped and displayed on the display portion for the operation entrance portion of the main display unit 81, and the symbol display device 75 The symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot result is stopped and displayed on the display screen 75a. This clearly indicates that the jackpot result was achieved.

  The operation mode is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode at the timing ta3 after the final display period from the timing ta2. In accordance with this, the support mode of the electric accessory 71 is switched from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the game area PE is provided with the left route that detours the variable display unit 67 from the left side and the right route that detours from the right side. The game can be advantageously advanced by launching a game ball toward the right route. Under such circumstances, the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is configured to perform right-handed notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball aiming at the right route. At the timing of ta3, the right-handed notification on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is not displayed.

  Right-turn notification is resumed at the timing ta4 while the opening display is performed after entering the opening / closing execution mode, and the variable pitching device 65 is permitted from the blocking state (closed state) at the timing ta5 thereafter. Switch to state (open state).

(2) When a fall occurs in the highly probable gaming state (during the guarantee period) The pattern on the display section for the operation entry part of the main display unit 81 at the timing tb1 when the corresponding game turn corresponding to the fall result starts. And variable display (scroll display) of symbols on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 are started. At this time, the lottery mode is switched from the high probability mode to the low probability mode.

  Since this game time corresponds to the fall result, the symbol variation display mode in the symbol display device 75 shifts to reach display at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing tb1. Then, at the timing tb2 when a preset variable display period has elapsed, a picture corresponding to the fall result is stopped and displayed on the display section for the working ball part of the main display unit 81. The symbol combination corresponding to the fall result is stopped and displayed on the display screen 75a. Here, with regard to the fall result in the present embodiment, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is not differentiated from the normal reach failure (the failure result), and the game result is It is difficult to discriminate whether it is a mere loss result or a fall result. In other words, it is difficult to identify whether the game times are the result of falling or falling by using the content of the display effect or the like as a judgment material.

  The next game round is started at the timing of tb3 after the fixed display period from the timing of tb2. In other words, the gaming state is switched without going through the opening / closing execution mode, and the game proceeds to the next game round. At this time, since the guarantee period is still in effect (the number of games executed after the opening / closing execution mode has not reached the prescribed number), the support mode of the electric accessory 71 is maintained in the high frequency support mode. Further, the right-handed notification on the symbol display device 75 (display screen 75a) is also continued.

  As described in detail above, if a jackpot result or a fall result occurs during the guarantee period, the high-frequency support mode is maintained at least until the end of the corresponding game round.

(3) When a jackpot occurs in the high-probability gaming state (during the non-guaranteed period) At the timing of tc1 when the corresponding game round corresponding to the jackpot result starts, The variable display of the symbols and the variation display (scroll display) of the symbols on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 are started. Since this game time corresponds to the jackpot result, the symbol variation display mode in the symbol display device 75 shifts to reach display at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing of tc1.

  Then, at the timing of tc2 when a preset variable display period has passed, a picture corresponding to the jackpot result is stopped and displayed on the display section for the activated ball of the main display unit 81. The symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot result is stopped and displayed on the display screen 75a. This clearly indicates that the jackpot result was achieved.

  The timing shifts to the opening / closing execution mode at the timing of tc3 after a fixed display period from the timing of tc2. In accordance with this, the support mode of the electric accessory 71 is switched from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode.

  The right-handed notification is resumed at the timing of tc4 while the opening display is performed after entering the opening / closing execution mode, and the variable pitching device 65 is permitted from the blocked state (closed state) at the timing of tc5 thereafter. Switch to state (open state).

  Here, the timing of shifting from the high-frequency support mode to the low-frequency support mode when the jackpot result is obtained during the non-guaranteed period is the timing when the jackpot result is obtained during the guarantee period from the high-frequency support mode to the low-frequency support mode. The timing to move to is different. Specifically, the high frequency support mode is shifted to the low frequency support mode at the timing of tc1 when the game time starts, and the game time proceeds in the low frequency support mode.

  On the other hand, the end timing of the right-hand notification in the symbol display device 75 (display screen 75a) is common during the guarantee period and during the non-guarantee period. In other words, the right game notification is terminated after the transition from the high-frequency support mode to the low-frequency support mode in the game times in which the jackpot result is obtained during the non-guaranteed period.

(4) When a fall occurs in the highly probable gaming state (during the non-guaranteed period) At the timing of td1 when the corresponding game round corresponding to the fall result starts, The variable display of the symbols and the variation display (scroll display) of the symbols on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 are started. At this time, the lottery mode is switched from the high probability mode to the low probability mode.

  Since this game time corresponds to the fall result, the symbol variation display mode in the symbol display device 75 shifts to reach display at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing td1. Then, at the timing td2 when a preset variable display period has elapsed, a picture corresponding to the fall result is stopped and displayed on the display section for the working ball part of the main display unit 81. The symbol combination corresponding to the fall result is stopped and displayed on the display screen 75a. Here, with regard to the fall result in the present embodiment, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the display screen 75a of the symbol display device 75 is not differentiated from the normal reach failure (the failure result), and the game result is It is difficult to discriminate whether it is a mere loss result or a fall result. In other words, it is difficult to identify whether the game times are the result of falling or falling by using the content of the display effect or the like as a judgment material.

  The next game round will be started at the timing td3 after the fixed display period from the timing td2. In other words, the gaming state is switched without going through the opening / closing execution mode, and the game proceeds to the next game round.

  Here, when a fall result occurs during the non-guaranteed period, the support mode switching timing is different from that when the fall result occurs during the guaranteed period. Specifically, if a fall result occurs during the guarantee period, the high frequency support mode continues until the number of games executed in the opening / closing execution mode reaches a specified number. For example, even if a fall result is obtained at a game number that has reached the specified number of times, the high-frequency support mode is maintained until the final display at the game time is completed. On the other hand, if a fall result occurs during the non-guaranteed period, the high-frequency support mode is switched to the low-frequency support mode at the start timing (td1 timing) of the game times resulting in the fall result. . In other words, the timing for switching to the low-frequency support mode is unified with the case where the jackpot result is obtained during the non-guaranteed period.

  Note that the right-handed notification on the symbol display device 75 (display screen 75a) is also continued until the end of the corresponding game round, as in the case of the jackpot result during the non-guaranteed period.

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

  After shifting to the high probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state is maintained until a falling result is obtained in the falling lottery. In the high-probability gaming state, if the number of games executed in the high-probability gaming state reaches a predetermined number of times before reaching the specified number, the high-probability gaming state is entered again via the opening / closing execution mode. On the other hand, if a fall result is reached before the specified number of times is reached, the low frequency mode is entered, but the low frequency support mode is not immediately changed, but the high frequency support mode is continued until the specified number of times is reached. It is the composition which becomes. The fact that the result has fallen is informed on the display unit for the operation entrance part of the main display unit 81, but the symbol display device 75 that is easy for the player to focus attention does not notify that fact, and is simply a result of losing. The same display (production) is performed. In other words, even if the mode is switched from the high probability mode to the low probability mode internally, the high frequency support mode is continued until the warranty period expires without notifying that effect, so that the player's sense of expectation is increased. Suppressing the decline early. By constructing such a flow, it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  In a gaming machine of a type in which the probability of entering the operating ball entry unit 63 is changed by the electric accessory 71 as the “switching means”, the player visually checks the electric accessory 71 (specifically, its operation mode). Thus, it is possible to easily identify whether or not the high-frequency support mode is set. Here, under the situation where it is in the high frequency support mode, if the trigger for changing the operation mode is different between the case of a jackpot result and the case of a fall result, it is executed for each game. The game result can be grasped from the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 without needing to see the result of the symbol variation display. In this case, the function of displaying the game result (big hit result / falling result, etc.) by the symbol change display → stop display is not performed well, and there is a technical significance of performing various game effects using the symbol display device 75 or the like. Can be reduced.

  In this respect, in the present embodiment, the high frequency support mode is changed to the low frequency support mode in both cases where the jackpot result and the fall result occur in the situation where the high frequency support mode is set. The transition timing is unified. For this reason, even if attention is paid to the electric accessory 71, it is difficult to identify which result is obtained from the operation mode. Thereby, the occurrence of the inconvenience is suppressed.

  In addition, it will promote diversification of games by making a difference in the subsequent development between the case where the fall result occurs before the specified number of times and the case where the fall result occurs after the specified number of times. It is possible to enhance the feeling and favorably improve the degree of attention to the game. In particular, after reaching the specified number of times, the guarantee is lost (the high frequency support mode is immediately terminated), so that it is further expected that the assignment correspondence result is earlier than the termination result. If the game result is clarified from the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 in such a situation where the degree of attention is increased, the target that the player wants to pay attention to is the electric actor from various effect devices such as the symbol display device 75. It becomes easy to move to the object 71.

  When such an event occurs, even if the design display device 75 or the like reaches the specified number of times and executes an effect or the like indicating that the above-described guarantee is lost, the effect does not function well, and the game motivation is rapidly Get to the decline factor. In this regard, in the present embodiment, as described above, the timing for shifting to the low-frequency support mode is aligned regardless of whether it is a jackpot result or a fall result during the non-guaranteed period. This does not cause any inconvenience.

  When the above-described guarantee function is employed, it is uncertain when the highly probable gaming state ends (falls) after reaching the specified number of times. For this reason, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game by giving the player a feeling of tension greater than that during the guarantee. In this type of gaming machine, the fact that the high frequency support mode continues in spite of a fall result during the non-guaranteed period results in excessive security, and the difference between the guarantee period and the non-guaranteed period. Becomes smaller. Therefore, if a fall result occurs during the guarantee period, the high frequency support mode is continued at least until the end timing of the corresponding game round. If a fall result occurs during the non-guarante period, the corresponding game round starts. By adopting a configuration in which the high frequency support mode is terminated at the timing, the above-described difference can be clarified.

  In addition, during the non-guaranteed period, it is suggested that the game turn becomes an advantage / disadvantage (branch), with the change in the movement of the electric utility 71 remaining undisturbed as to whether it is a jackpot result or a fall result. Can do. Thereby, the degree of attention to the game times can be preferably improved. In this way, it is possible to favorably monotonize a game by setting a difference (for example, so-called chance notification → so-called complete notification) in the notification mode of the game result between a margin of a guarantee period and a non-guarantee period of a margin. Can be suppressed.

  As described above, in the configuration that suggests a corresponding game turn (advantageous / unfavorable division (branch)) due to a change in the movement of the electric accessory 71, when there is no room for recognizing it due to time factors, etc. It is assumed that will not be demonstrated well. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the variable display time is set relatively long in the corresponding game times, there is a room for visually confirming the high frequency support mode after the start of the corresponding game times. It becomes. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said problem can be suppressed suitably.

  In a configuration in which a game result is taught by a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 75, the player's attention tends to be directed to the symbol display device 75. Therefore, the change in the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 may be overlooked. Therefore, when the game display is executed when a relatively long variable display time, specifically, a variable display time related to reach display is set in the game time and the reach display is executed in the game time, Can be changed, it is possible to create a flow of change of the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 → reach display. That is, by suggesting that the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 may have changed due to the reach display, it is possible to present the player with an interest in paying attention to the electric accessory 71.

  Even if the movement of the electric accessory 71 is used as part of the production, it is preferable that the main player's attention is the symbol display device 75 or the like, and the electric accessory 71 is always noticed. It is not preferable to face it. Therefore, such a problem can be preferably solved by using the reach display as a trigger for attention to the electric accessory 71.

  It should be noted that the electric accessory 71 can be in both the allowed state and the blocked state in either the high frequency support mode or the low frequency support mode. In other words, even if the eyes are moved to the electric accessory 71 for a moment during the game, it is uncertain whether or not the mode is instantly determined, and it takes a certain period of time to check the mode. In view of such circumstances, there is a technical significance that a period for confirmation can be suitably secured in the configuration in which the reach display is performed when the jackpot result and the fall result are obtained.

  In the present embodiment, a right-handed notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right route is executed in accordance with the gaming state (for example, high-probability gaming state or opening / closing execution mode). The convenience of the user is improved. In such a configuration, if the high-frequency support mode ends during game play and the right-handed notification ends, there is a possibility that the high-frequency support mode has ended depending on the presence or absence of a right-handed notification. It will be possible to grasp that there is. For this reason, it is assumed that the player's attention is easily directed to right-handed notification instead of the symbol display on the symbol display device 75. Even if various game effects are performed by the symbol display device 75 or the like, the player's attention is diverted (turned) to the presence / absence of right-handed notification, etc., compared to the game effect, and the effect of improving the attention level by the game effect is good. It will not be demonstrated. In addition, even if it is intended to call attention to the operation of the electric accessory 71, if the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 can be grasped according to the presence or absence of right-handed notification, the player tries to see the electric accessory 71. It is assumed that it will disappear.

  In consideration of such circumstances, even if the high frequency support mode is ended, the right-handed notification is continued in the game times so that the symbol display → the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 → the flow of the symbol display Thus, it is possible to suppress the process of changing the player's attention target from being disturbed by the presence or absence of right-handed notification. Thereby, it can suppress that the symbol display function by the symbol display apparatus 75 and the suggestion function by the electric accessory 71 are not exhibited well.

  During the guarantee period, the above guarantee can be increased by maintaining the high-frequency support mode until the end of the corresponding game round. On the other hand, during the non-guaranteed period, it is possible to prevent the security function from becoming excessive by ending the high-frequency support mode at the start of the corresponding game times. Thereby, it is possible to give a sharpness to the degree of guarantee according to the situation, and to appropriately suppress the monotony of the game.

  In particular, in the configuration in which the reach display is performed at the corresponding game times, if the high frequency support mode continues during the game times related to the fall result, the execution time (variable display time) of the game times will be longer. It is easy for the ball to enter. In other words, the comparatively long fluctuation display time is set intentionally, so that the benefits are excessive as compared with the case where the relatively short fluctuation display time is set. In view of these circumstances, the high-frequency support mode ends with the configuration in which the reach display is executed at the game time (a configuration in which a relatively long variable display time is set) and the start of the game time. The structure is organically coupled, and thereby the above-described special effects are exhibited.

  If a fall result occurs during the guarantee period (before reaching the specified number of times), the high frequency support mode ends after reaching the specified number of times. By providing such a specified number of times (checkpoints), the player can be encouraged to pay attention to whether or not the high frequency support mode will continue after reaching the specified number of times. The degree of attention can be suitably improved.

  When a jackpot result is obtained during the guarantee period, the high-frequency support mode ends with the end of the game times related to the grant correspondence result. In other words, the high-frequency support mode does not end at the corresponding game times, either in the case of a jackpot result or a fall result during the guarantee period. Therefore, it is difficult to grasp the jackpot result or the fall result by looking at the electric accessory 71, and the suggestion function by the electric accessory 71 is invalidated during the guarantee period. By adopting such a configuration, the monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

(Other embodiments)
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be individually applied to the above-described embodiment, or a part or all of the configurations may be combined and applied to the above-described embodiment.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the “predetermined timing condition” is established by the start of the corresponding game round resulting in the jackpot result. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “predetermined timing condition” may be satisfied when the game game ends. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a “predetermined timing condition” is satisfied when a predetermined period (for example, a period until transition to reach display) has elapsed since the start of the corresponding game round. The “predetermined timing condition” can be established by stopping the display. As already described, there are various variable display times in game times, and the above-mentioned “predetermined timing condition” may be any common change point in one game time.

  (2) In the above embodiment, when a jackpot result is obtained during the guarantee period, the high-frequency support mode is switched to the low-frequency support mode after the corresponding game round, and the jackpot result is obtained during the non-guaranteed period. In such a case, it is configured to switch from the high-frequency support mode to the low-frequency support mode after the end of the corresponding game round, so that the timing of shifting to the low-frequency support mode is different, but this is limited to this is not. Regardless of whether the jackpot result is obtained during the guarantee period or the non-guarantement period, it is also possible to arrange to shift to the low frequency support mode.

  However, the result of the player who saw the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 (corresponding to “switching means”) when the fall result is obtained based on the visual information (the operation mode of the electric accessory 71). It is not preferable to be able to grasp the above. In view of such circumstances, when aligning the transition timing to the low-frequency support mode in the case of a grant response result, the transition timing to the low-frequency support mode in the case of a fall result is also changed. It is preferable.

  For example, when a jackpot result is reached during the non-guaranteed period, it is possible to make a transition to the low-frequency support mode when the corresponding game round ends as in the case of a jackpot result during the guaranteed period. . In conjunction with such a change, the transition timing to the low-frequency support mode when a fall result occurs during the non-guaranteed period may be the end timing of the corresponding game round.

  (3) It is not necessary to unify the “specified number” of guaranteeing the high frequency support mode. For example, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the specified number of times is different according to the type of jackpot. For example, in the case of the first type probability variation jackpot result, the first prescribed number is set as the prescribed number, and in the case of the second type probability variation jackpot result, the second prescribed number greater than the first prescribed number is set as the prescribed number. It is also possible.

  (4) In the above embodiment, in the case of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode with a big hit result during the guarantee period (highly promising gaming state), the transition processing of the opening / closing execution mode (immediately after the end of the corresponding game round) ), It is configured to switch from the high frequency support mode to the low frequency support mode. However, it is sufficient if the switching to the low frequency support mode is performed at least in response to the corresponding game times that resulted in the jackpot. It is good also as a structure which switches to the low frequency support mode at the time of completion | finish of the said game round or just before completion | finish. That is, it is only necessary that the player can recognize that it is the same timing at a glance, and a slight timing shift is not excluded.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the falling lottery from the high probability mode is performed using the falling random number counter C4. However, the configuration related to the falling lottery is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to employ a configuration in which a lottery lottery is performed using the jackpot random number counter C1. In addition, by giving priority to the jackpot result over the fall result, it was configured to avoid the simultaneous occurrence of the jackpot result and the fall result. It is also possible.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the guarantee period in which the high-frequency support mode continues until the specified number of times is reached even if the result of falling is set. The difference between the number of played games and the specified number of times when a fall result is reached is the guarantee period (guarantee count), but the number of times the high frequency support mode continues after the fall result is the predetermined number of times. It is also possible to unify them.

  Further, the existence of such a guarantee period is not an indispensable structure, and a structure without a guarantee period may be employed.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the game display resulting in the fall is configured such that the reach display is executed regardless of whether it is during the guarantee period or non-guaranteed period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. is not. Considering the fact that at least during the warranty period, the low frequency support mode will not be entered immediately, if a fall result occurs during the guarantee period, the reach will be displayed without a reach indication. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when a fall result is obtained during the non-guaranteed period, the game frequency shifts to the low frequency support mode as a trigger. By considering that the transition from the operation mode of the electric accessory 71 to the low-frequency support mode can be visually confirmed, in the case of a fall result during the non-guaranteed period, by configuring the reach display, Contribute to improving the level of attention to games.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the falling lottery for determining whether or not to fall from the “high probability mode” to the “low probability mode” is performed, but from the “high frequency support mode” to the “low frequency support mode”. It is good also as a structure which performs the fall lottery which determines the possibility of fall to. It is also possible to use these two lotteries together.

  (9) In the above embodiment, when the result of a fall during the non-guaranteed period and the transition to the low-frequency support mode is made, the end timing of the right-handed notification is delayed until the end timing of the corresponding game round. It is not limited to this. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the transition timing to the low frequency support mode is synchronized with the end timing of the right-handed notification.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the jackpot result when the jackpot result is obtained based on the entrance to the upper working entrance section 62 and the jackpot result based on the entrance to the lower actuation entrance section 63 The player is different from the jackpot type in the case of becoming a player, and the sort of the type based on the ball entering the lower actuated ball entering portion 63 is more than the sort of the type based on the ball entering the upper actuated ball entering portion 62. In order to avoid the entry into the upper working entry portion 62 when the game ball is launched toward the right route after being set to be advantageous to the right route, the invention is not limited to this. Absent.

  There is no need to set a difference in the degree of advantage in the type of distribution between the entrance into the upper operation entrance portion 62 and the entry into the lower operation entrance portion 63, and the distribution in both operation entrance portions 62, 63 is not necessary. Can also be made common. In addition, it is possible to allow the game ball launched to the right route to enter the upper working entrance 62 and not set a difference between the advantage and disadvantage for the left route and the right route.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, two types of the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the support mode of the electric accessory 71, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to set a medium frequency support mode where the probability of entering the ball is between the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode, and the support mode gradually shifts to a lower mode after the guarantee period ends. It is.

  When such a change is made, the above-mentioned prescribed number of times may be set stepwise. That is, the first guarantee period in which the high frequency support mode is guaranteed even if the fall result is obtained, and the second guarantee period in which the medium frequency support mode is guaranteed even if the fall result is obtained. It is also possible. This can contribute to further diversification of games. In the case of setting such multi-stage guarantee periods, if a fall result or jackpot result is reached during the second guarantee period, the end of the corresponding game round will be triggered as in the first guarantee period. It is preferable that the high frequency support mode is shifted to the medium frequency support mode.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, when a winning / failing lottery result is obtained, the falling lottery is configured and the winning lottery is prioritized over the falling lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the winning lottery may be performed after the falling lottery is executed. In this case, if a fall result is obtained, the lottery table for the low-probability mode may be referred to when performing the lottery. By the way, in the situation where it is a fall result, if the winning / losing lottery results in a jackpot result, the symbol corresponding to the jackpot result is stopped and displayed, and if it is a missing result, the symbol corresponding to the lost result is displayed. It is sufficient if the configuration is such that the stop display is performed, and it is not always necessary to separately prepare a symbol combination corresponding to the fall result.

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

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

  The following feature group includes: “Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines have a pattern display device that variably displays a picture on a display unit. In such a gaming machine, for example, an operation input provided in a gaming area is provided. In response to entering the ball, a lottery will be held to determine whether or not a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than usual will be generated. In such a case, the display unit displays the combination of the pattern corresponding to the lottery result, and then shifts to the specific game state.After the special game state ends, the high probability mode (high Diversification of games has been realized by transitioning to a probable state) or transitioning to a high-frequency support mode (high-frequency entry state) in which it is likely to enter the variable operation entrance part. (For example, see Patent Document 1) "In recent years, a gaming machine that performs a lottery of falling from the high probability mode has been proposed, and after shifting to a special state that becomes a high probability mode and a high frequency support mode, for example, In this type of gaming machine, the monotonicity of the game is suppressed, so that the high probability mode continues until the fall result is reached. Although it can contribute to the suppression of the game, there is still room for improvement in the structure in order to improve the degree of attention to the game. "

Features 1. A game area (game area PE) and a ball entry part (acting ball entry part 62, 63) in which a game ball can enter;
Information acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the pitching unit;
Acquisition information storage means (RAM 604 in MPU 602 of main controller 162) for storing special information acquired by said information acquisition means;
Grant determination means (a function for executing the pass / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the grant information;
A pattern display means having a display unit, and the pattern is variably displayed on the display unit;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, variable display of the pattern on the image display unit is started, and the application determination unit The display corresponding to the result of the grant determination is stopped as one game time, and the design is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game time control means for controlling the picture display means (function for executing game time control processing in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162);
The result of the grant determination by the grant determination means becomes the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information, and after the picture corresponding to the grant correspondence result is stopped and displayed, the special game state is entered. Special game state transition means (function for executing game state transition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162),
A switching means (electrical accessory 71) for switching to an accepting state in which a game ball can enter the entrance part and a non-accepting state in which it is more difficult to enter a game ball than the accepting state;
Switching control means for controlling the switching means (function to execute a power support process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162),
The switching control means includes a second switching mode (high frequency switching mode) in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode (low frequency support mode) and the first switching mode. Support mode) is set,
After the special gaming state is finished, the special state is set to a special state in which the gaming state is set to a high probability mode in which the probability of the granting determination result in the granting determination is improved and the switching control mode is the second switching mode. Setting means (function of executing a game state transition process or the like in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162);
An end determination means (falling lottery function in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for determining whether or not to end the high probability mode for each game time in the special state;
When the gaming state is the special state, the high probability mode ending means (the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) for ending the high probability mode based on the end determination result being the ending result. Control processing)
When the special response results in the grant correspondence result, the second switching mode is terminated based on a predetermined timing condition established in the game times related to the grant correspondence result, and the termination is completed in the special state. And a second switching mode ending means for ending the second switching mode based on the fact that the predetermined timing condition is satisfied in the game times related to the ending result. To play.

  In a game machine of the type in which the probability of entering the entrance part is changed by the switching means, the player visually checks the operation mode of the switching means to determine whether or not the player is in the second switching mode (high-frequency entry state). It can be easily identified by checking. Here, in the configuration in which the operation mode changes (for example, the end timing of the second switching mode) between the case of the grant correspondence result and the case of the end result, for example, the pattern executed for each game round The game result can be grasped from the operation mode of the switching means without needing to see the result of the variable display. In this case, the function of displaying the game result (the result of grant determination, etc.) by the variable display of the pattern → stop display is not performed well, and the technical significance of the pattern display means (configuration for displaying the pattern) may be reduced.

  In this feature, the end timing of the second switching mode (the transition timing from the second switching mode to the first switching mode) can be made uniform between the case of the grant correspondence result and the case of the end result. Thereby, it can suppress that a game result is grasped | ascertained from the operation | movement aspect of a switching means. Therefore, it is possible to suitably ensure the technical significance of the pattern display by the pattern display means.

  Note that the configuration shown in the feature 1 is “a game area (game area PE) provided with a game ball (actuated game balls 62 and 63) into which a game ball can enter and a game ball in the game field. Information acquisition means (a function for executing a winning process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information based on the fact that the player entered the ball, and an acquisition information storage for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means Means (RAM 604 in MPU 602 of main controller 162) and grant determining means (MPU 602 of main controller 162) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the grant information. (A function for executing the determination process), a display unit having a display unit, and the display unit variably displays the pattern, and the application determination is performed by the application determination unit. Or the variable display of the pattern on the pattern display means is started based on the determination made by the grant determination means, and the picture corresponding to the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means is stopped and displayed. Game time control means (main control) for controlling the picture display means so that the picture is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. The function of executing the game times control process in the MPU 602 of the device 162) and the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means become the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information. Special game state transition means for transitioning to a special game state after the pattern corresponding to the response result is stopped and displayed (game state transition processing in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) A function to be executed), a switching unit that switches to a receiving state in which a game ball can enter the pitching unit and a non-accepting state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball than the receiving state, and a switch that controls the switching unit And a second switching mode in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode as the switching control mode. And after the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed to a high probability mode in which the probability of being the grant correspondence result in the grant determination is improved, and the special state in which the switching control mode is the second switching mode. A special state setting unit that performs the end determination unit for determining whether or not to end the high probability mode when the special state is set, and a game state that is the special state. Before Based on the result of the end determination being an end result, high probability mode ending means for ending the high probability mode, and in the special state, if the result of the assignment correspondence is the result of the assignment correspondence A predetermined end timing determined so as to be within the period of one game time in the game time, and when the second switching mode is ended and the end result is obtained in the special state, the game related to the end result And a second switching mode ending means for ending the second switching mode at the predetermined end timing. Can also be used.

Feature 2. A means for continuing the second switching mode until the number of games executed in the second switching mode reaches a specified number when the result of the assignment correspondence is not obtained under the special state; ,
The second switching mode ending means ends the second switching mode based on the fact that the predetermined timing condition is satisfied when the giving correspondence result is obtained in the game times after reaching the specified number of times. And a means for ending the second switching mode based on the fact that the predetermined timing condition is satisfied when the end result is reached in the game times after reaching the specified number of times. 2. The gaming machine according to feature 1, which is characterized.

  Promoting diversification of games and creating a sense of tension by making a difference in the subsequent development between the case where the fall result is before the specified number of times and the case where the fall result is after the specified number of times. It is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game suitably. In particular, after reaching the specified number of times, there is no guarantee (the second switching mode is immediately terminated), so that it is further expected that the assignment correspondence result will precede the termination result. If the game result is clarified from the operation mode of the switching means under such a situation where the degree of attention is high, it is easy for the target that the player wants to pay attention to to move from the picture display means to the switching means. When such an event occurs, even if an effect or the like indicating that the predetermined number of times has been reached and the above-described guarantee is lost is executed by the picture display means, the effect may not function properly. Therefore, by applying the technical idea shown in the feature 1 to a gaming machine to which such a guarantee function is given, a practically preferable configuration can be realized while suppressing the occurrence of the inconvenience described above.

Feature 3. A game area (game area PE) and a ball entry part (acting ball entry part 62, 63) in which a game ball can enter;
Information acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the pitching unit;
Acquisition information storage means (RAM 604 in MPU 602 of main controller 162) for storing special information acquired by said information acquisition means;
Grant determination means (a function for executing the pass / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the grant information;
A pattern display means having a display unit, and the pattern is variably displayed on the display unit;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, variable display of the pattern on the image display unit is started, and the application determination unit The display corresponding to the result of the grant determination is stopped as one game time, and the design is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game time control means for controlling the picture display means (function for executing game time control processing in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162);
The result of the grant determination by the grant determination means becomes the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information, and after the picture corresponding to the grant correspondence result is stopped and displayed, the special game state is entered. Special game state transition means (function for executing game state transition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162),
A switching means (electrical accessory 71) for switching to an accepting state in which a game ball can enter the entrance part and a non-accepting state in which it is more difficult to enter a game ball than the accepting state;
Switching control means for controlling the switching means (function to execute a power support process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162),
The switching control means includes a first switching mode (low frequency support mode) and a second switching mode (high frequency switching mode) in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode. Support mode) is set,
Special state setting that sets the gaming state after the special gaming state is finished as a special state in which the probability that the result of the granting correspondence is determined in the granting determination is improved and the switching control mode is the second switching mode. Means (function to execute a game state transition process or the like in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162),
In the case of the special state, if the result of the grant response is not obtained, the second switching mode is continued until the number of games executed in the second switching mode reaches a specified number. Configured,
An end determination means (falling lottery function in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for determining whether or not to end the high probability mode for each game time in the special state;
When the gaming state is the special state, the high probability mode ending means (the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) for ending the high probability mode based on the end determination result being the ending result. Control processing)
In the game times after reaching the specified number of times, the second switching mode is terminated based on a predetermined timing condition established in the game times related to the grant correspondence results, If the game result after reaching the specified number of times is the end result, the second switching mode is ended based on the fact that the predetermined timing condition is satisfied in the game time related to the end result. A gaming machine comprising two switching mode end means.

  In a game machine of the type in which the probability of entering the entrance part is changed by the switching means, the player can visually check the switching means (specifically, its operation mode) to check the second switching mode (high-frequency entry state). ) Can be easily identified. Here, in the configuration in which the operation mode changes (for example, the end timing of the second switching mode) between the case of the grant correspondence result and the case of the end result, for example, the pattern executed for each game round The game result can be grasped from the operation mode of the switching means without needing to see the result of the variable display. In this case, the function of displaying the game result (the result of grant determination, etc.) by the variable display of the pattern → stop display is not performed well, and the significance of the existence of the pattern display means (configuration for displaying the pattern) may be lowered.

  In particular, it promotes the diversification of games by making a difference in the subsequent development between when the end result is reached before the specified number of times and when the end result is reached after the specified number of times. It is possible to enhance the feeling and favorably improve the degree of attention to the game. In particular, since the guarantee is lost after the specified number of times is reached (the second switching mode is immediately terminated), it is further expected that the assignment correspondence result will be earlier than the termination result. If the game result is clarified from the operation mode of the switching means under such a situation where the degree of attention is high, it is easy for the target that the player wants to pay attention to to move from the picture display means to the switching means.

  When such an event occurs, even if the design display means reaches the specified number of times and executes an effect or the like indicating that the above-mentioned guarantee is lost, the effect does not function well, and the game motivation is reduced at once. Get to the factor. In this regard, in this feature, the end timing of the second switching mode (the timing of transition from the second switching mode to the first switching mode) can be aligned regardless of whether the result is the assignment correspondence result or the end result. it can. Thereby, it can suppress that a game result is grasped | ascertained from the operation | movement aspect of a switching means. Therefore, it is possible to suitably ensure the technical significance of the pattern display by the pattern display means.

  Note that the configuration shown in the feature 3 is “a game area (game area PE) provided with a game ball (actuated game balls 62 and 63) into which a game ball can enter and a game in the game field. Information acquisition means (a function for executing a winning process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information based on the fact that the ball has entered, and acquisition information for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means Storage unit (RAM 604 in MPU 602 of main controller 162) and grant determination unit (of main controller 162) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage unit corresponds to the grant information. The MPU 602 has a function of executing the determination process), a display unit having a display unit variably displayed on the display unit, and the application determination by the application determination unit. Standing or starting variable display of the picture on the picture display means based on the fact that the grant determination is performed by the grant determination means, and stopping and displaying the picture corresponding to the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means Game time control means (main control) for controlling the picture display means so that the picture is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. The function of executing the game times control process in the MPU 602 of the device 162) and the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means become the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information. Special game state transition means for transitioning to the special game state after the pattern corresponding to the response result is stopped and displayed (the game state transition process in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162) And a switching means for switching to an accepting state in which a game ball can enter the entrance part and a non-accepting state in which it is more difficult to enter a game ball than the accepting state, and to control the switching means A switching control unit, and the switching control mode is set to a first switching mode and a second switching mode in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode. A special state in which after the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed to a high probability mode in which the probability of becoming the grant correspondence result in the grant determination is improved and the switching control mode is the second switching mode. Special state setting means for providing the second state until the number of games executed in the second switching mode reaches a prescribed number when the result of the assignment correspondence is not obtained under the special state. Cut off When the game is in the special state and is in the special state, an end determination means for determining whether or not to end the high probability mode for each game time, and the game state is the special state. In the state, when the result of the end determination is the end result, the high probability mode end means for ending the high probability mode, and the assignment correspondence result after reaching the specified number of times In this case, the second switching mode is ended at a predetermined end timing determined to be within one game time period in the game times related to the grant correspondence result, and after the predetermined number of times has been reached, the end result and And a second switching mode ending means for ending the second switching mode at the predetermined ending timing in the game round related to the ending result.Can also be used.

  Feature 4. The second switching mode ending means determines that the start of the game times related to the grant correspondence result is established as the predetermined timing condition when the grant correspondence result is obtained in the game times after reaching the specified number of times. When the second switching mode is terminated and the end result is the game number after reaching the specified number of times, the second switching is performed with the start of the game number related to the end result as the predetermined timing condition being satisfied. The gaming machine according to Feature 2 or 3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to end the mode.

  In the gaming machine provided with the security function described above, it is uncertain when the special state is finished (falls) after reaching the specified number of times. For this reason, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game by giving the player a feeling of tension greater than that during the guarantee. In this type of gaming machine, if the second switching mode continues despite the end result after the guarantee, the guarantee is excessive, and the difference between during and after the guarantee is reduced. Therefore, when the end result is obtained after the guarantee, the above-described difference can be made clear by ending the second switching mode at the start timing of the corresponding game round.

  Further, it can be suggested that after the guarantee, due to the change of the movement of the switching means, the game times become an advantage / disadvantage (branch), with either the assignment corresponding result or the end result being hidden. Thereby, the degree of attention to the game times can be preferably improved. In this way, by setting a difference (for example, so-called chance notification → so-called complete notification) in the game result notification mode between during a guarantee with a margin and after a guarantee with a small margin, monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

Feature 5. A first period and a second period longer than the first period are provided as execution periods in which the game times are executed,
The game time control means has a period setting for setting a second period as the execution period for the game times that are the assignment correspondence result and the end result in the second switching mode. The gaming machine according to feature 4.

  As shown in the feature 4, in the configuration that suggests that it is the corresponding game turn (advantageous / unfavorable division (branch)) by the change of the movement of the switching means, when there is no room to notice it due to time factors, It is assumed that the functions described above will not be performed well. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which a relatively long second period is set in the corresponding game times, there is a margin for visually confirming the second switch mode after the start of the corresponding game times. It will be. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the said problem can be suppressed suitably.

Feature 6 Reach display is provided as one of variable display modes of the pattern in the pattern display means,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the game time control means includes means for executing the reach display in a game time in which the second period is set as the execution period.

  In the configuration in which the game result is taught by the picture display means, the player's attention tends to be directed to the picture display means. Therefore, the change in the operation mode of the switching means may be overlooked. Therefore, as shown in the feature 5, by setting a relatively long second period in the corresponding game times, it is possible to suitably secure a period for performing reach display. If the operation mode of the switching means can be changed when the reach display is executed at the game time, a flow of change of the operation mode of the switching means → reach display can be created. That is, by suggesting that there is a possibility that the operation mode of the switching means has changed due to the reach display, it is possible to present the player with an opportunity to pay attention to the switching means. Also, even when the movement of the switching means is used as part of the effect, it is preferable that the main player's attention is the picture display means, and it is not preferable that attention is always directed to the switching means. Therefore, such a problem can be preferably solved by using reach display as a trigger for attention to the switching means.

Feature 7. Teaching means (notification) that teaches that a game ball is fired toward a predetermined flow path (for example, the right route) in the game area in the second switching mode and in the special game state. A function of making a right-handed notification at the MPU 612 of the production control device 143),
When the second switching mode is ended when the assignment correspondence result and the end result are reached, the end of the teaching by the teaching means ends the game times that are the assignment correspondence result and the end result. The gaming machine according to any one of features 4 to 6, further comprising delay means for delaying to a minimum.

  If the second switching mode ends and the firing teaching ends during game play, it is possible to know that there is a possibility that the second switching mode has ended depending on the presence or absence of the teaching. It is assumed that the attention of the person becomes easier to teach the launch (operation) by the teaching means rather than the picture display in the picture display means. In this case, even if various game effects are performed by the picture display means, the player's attention is diverted (or turned) to the presence / absence of teaching, etc., and the attention improvement effect by the game effects cannot be exhibited well. . In addition, even if an attempt is made to call attention to the operation of the switching means, it is assumed that the player will not look at the switching means if the operation mode of the switching means can be grasped in accordance with the presence / absence of a firing instruction.

  In consideration of such circumstances, even if the second switching mode is ended, the configuration is such that the teaching is continued in the game round, so that the player's state can be determined by the flow of the picture display → the operation mode of the switching means → the picture display. It is possible to suppress a series of flows in which the target object is changed from being interrupted by a change in the teaching mode. Thereby, it can suppress that the design display function by the design display means and the suggestion function by the switching means are not performed well.

Feature 8 The second switching mode end means is a first type end means,
The second switching mode is terminated with the end of the game times related to the grant response result when the game results before the specified number of times or the game times related to the specified number of times are reached. A gaming machine according to any one of features 2 to 7, further comprising second-type termination means for causing the second-type termination means.

  According to the configuration shown in this feature, during the guarantee, it is possible to increase the guarantee by maintaining the second switching mode until the end of the corresponding game round. On the other hand, after the guarantee, it is possible to prevent the guarantee function from becoming excessive by terminating the second switching mode at the start of the corresponding game round. Thereby, it is possible to give a sharpness to the degree of guarantee according to the situation, and to appropriately suppress the monotony of the game.

  In particular, in the combination with the feature 5 or the like, if the second switching mode continues during the game turn related to the end result, the game turn execution period becomes longer, so that more balls are likely to be generated. In other words, the benefit that the player can enjoy can be excessive as compared to the case where the relatively short first period is set by intentionally setting the relatively long second period. In this regard, according to the combination with the technical idea shown in this feature, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suitably suppressed. In other words, the configuration in which the second period is applied to the corresponding game times and the configuration in which the second switching mode ends with the start of the corresponding game times are organically combined, thereby exhibiting the above-described special effects. Is done.

  Feature 9 The second type ending means, when the end result is reached in the game times before reaching the specified number of times or the game times related to the specified number of times, 9. The gaming machine according to feature 8, wherein the gaming machine is configured to end the two switching mode.

  According to the feature 9, when an end result is obtained during the guarantee (before reaching the specified number of times), the second switching mode is ended after reaching the specified number of times when triggered. By providing such a specified number of times (check points), it is possible to encourage the player to pay attention to whether or not the second switching mode will continue even after the specified number of times has been reached. The degree of attention can be suitably improved.

  Feature 10 The second type ending means triggers the end of the game times related to the grant correspondence result if the grant correspondence result is reached in the game times before reaching the specified number of times or the game times related to the specified number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the gaming machine is configured to end the second switching mode.

  According to the feature 10, when the grant response result is obtained during the guarantee, the second switching mode is terminated with the end of the game times related to the grant response result. That is, the second switching mode does not end at the corresponding game times, either in the case of the grant response result or the end result during the guarantee. That is, it is difficult to grasp the assignment correspondence result and the end result by looking at the switching means, and the suggestion function of the switching means becomes invalid during the guarantee. By adopting such a configuration, the monotonization of the game can be suitably suppressed.

Feature 11. A game area (game area PE) and a ball entry part (acting ball entry part 62, 63) in which a game ball can enter;
Information acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the pitching unit;
Acquisition information storage means (RAM 604 in MPU 602 of main controller 162) for storing special information acquired by said information acquisition means;
Grant determination means (a function for executing the pass / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the grant information;
A pattern display means having a display unit, and the pattern is variably displayed on the display unit;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, variable display of the pattern on the image display unit is started, and the application determination unit The display corresponding to the result of the grant determination is stopped as one game time, and the design is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game time control means for controlling the picture display means (function for executing game time control processing in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162);
The result of the grant determination by the grant determination means becomes the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information, and after the picture corresponding to the grant correspondence result is stopped and displayed, the special game state is entered. Special game state transition means (function for executing game state transition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162),
Switching means for switching to a non-accepting state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball than the accepting state and the accepting state in which a game ball can enter the entrance part,
Switching control means for controlling the switching means,
In the switching control means, as the switching control mode, a first switching mode and a second switching mode in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode are set,
Special state setting that sets the gaming state after the special gaming state is finished as a special state in which the probability that the result of the granting correspondence is determined in the granting determination is improved and the switching control mode is the second switching mode. With means,
In the case of the special state, if the result of the grant response is not obtained, the second switching mode is continued until the number of games executed in the second switching mode reaches a specified number. Configured,
Second switching mode ending means for ending the second switching mode based on a predetermined termination condition being satisfied;
When the predetermined end condition is satisfied before the predetermined number of times is reached, an end timing for ending the high-frequency entry state by the second switching mode end means in the game times when the predetermined end condition is satisfied First end timing setting means for setting;
When the predetermined end condition is satisfied after reaching the specified number of times, an end timing for ending the high-frequency entry state by the high-frequency entry state end means in the game times in which the predetermined end condition is satisfied A gaming machine comprising second end timing setting means for setting.

  According to the feature 11, the end timing of the second switching mode is changed before and after the specified number of times, that is, during / after guarantee. Thereby, it can contribute to the diversification of the game under a special state (2nd switching mode).

  Feature 12. The gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the end timing set by the second end timing setting means is set to be earlier than the end timing set by the first end timing setting means.

  The guarantee can be increased by maintaining the second switching mode for as long as possible during the guarantee. On the other hand, the end of the second switching mode as soon as possible after the guarantee can suppress the guarantee function from becoming excessive. Thereby, it is possible to give a sharpness to the degree of guarantee according to the situation, and to appropriately suppress the monotony of the game.

Feature 13. A game area (game area PE) and a ball entry part (acting ball entry part 62, 63) in which a game ball can enter;
Information acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the pitching unit;
Acquisition information storage means (RAM 604 in MPU 602 of main controller 162) for storing special information acquired by said information acquisition means;
Grant determination means (a function for executing the pass / fail determination process in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to the grant information;
A pattern display means having a display unit, and the pattern is variably displayed on the display unit;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, variable display of the pattern on the image display unit is started, and the application determination unit The display corresponding to the result of the grant determination is stopped as one game time, and the design is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game time control means for controlling the picture display means (function for executing game time control processing in the MPU 602 of the main controller 162);
The result of the grant determination by the grant determination means becomes the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information, and after the picture corresponding to the grant correspondence result is stopped and displayed, the special game state is entered. Special game state transition means (function for executing game state transition processing in the MPU 602 of the main control device 162),
Switching means for switching to a non-accepting state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball than the accepting state and the accepting state in which a game ball can enter the entrance part,
Switching control means for controlling the switching means,
In the switching control means, as the switching control mode, a first switching mode and a second switching mode in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode are set,
A special state setting in which the gaming state is set to a high-accuracy mode in which the probability that the result of the granting is determined in the granting determination is improved and the switching control mode is the second switching mode after the special gaming state is ended. Means,
Second switching mode ending means for ending the second switching mode in the game times related to the grant response result when the grant response result is obtained in the special state;
Timing setting for setting the timing for ending the second switching mode by the second switching mode ending unit according to the situation when the grant handling result is obtained when the grant handling result is obtained in the special state And a gaming machine.

  According to the feature 13, when the assignment correspondence result is obtained in the special state, the end timing of the second switching mode is changed according to the situation when the assignment correspondence result is obtained. Thereby, diversification of games can be promoted by providing a difference in the benefits of the second switching mode even in a special state.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko machine: operation means (game ball launching handle 41) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 110) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the fired A ball path (guidance rail 100) for guiding a game ball to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and game parts arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passing portion (general winning prize) among these game parts A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 61 or the like.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 41 ... Game ball launching handle as launching operation means, 60 ... Game board, 62 ... Upper actuated entrance part, 63 ... Lower actuated entrance part as entrance part, 65 ... Variable entrance device , 71... Electric parts as switching means, 75... Symbol display device constituting the pattern display means, 75 a... Display screen constituting the display unit, 81. Game ball launching mechanism as a means, 143... Notification / production control device, 162... Main control device, 602... MPU, 603. MPU, 613 ... ROM, 614 ... RAM, 620 ... display control device, C1 ... jackpot random number counter, C4 ... falling random number counter, D ... main display unit, DU, DL ... Display unit for actuating ball entrance portion constituting the radical 113, PE ... game area.

Claims (6)

A ball entrance part that is provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter,
Information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on a game ball entering the entrance portion;
Acquisition information storage means for storing the special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Grant determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to grant information;
A pattern display means having a display unit, and the pattern is variably displayed on the display unit;
Prior to the application determination being performed by the application determination unit or based on the application determination being performed by the application determination unit, variable display of the pattern on the image display unit is started, and the application determination unit The display corresponding to the result of the grant determination is stopped as one game time, and the design is displayed for each game time according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. Game times control means for controlling the pattern display means;
The result of the grant determination by the grant determination means becomes the grant correspondence result that the special information to be judged corresponds to the grant information, and after the picture corresponding to the grant correspondence result is stopped and displayed, the special game state is entered. Special game state transition means to transition;
Switching means for switching to a non-accepting state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball than the accepting state and the accepting state in which a game ball can enter the entrance part,
Switching control means for controlling the switching means,
In the switching control means, as the switching control mode, a first switching mode and a second switching mode in which the switching mode to the acceptance state is more advantageous to the player than the first switching mode are set,
Special state setting that sets the gaming state after the special gaming state is finished as a special state in which the probability that the result of the granting correspondence is determined in the granting determination is improved and the switching control mode is the second switching mode. With means,
The second switching mode is configured to be continued until the number of games executed in the special state reaches a specified number when the result of the grant correspondence is not obtained under the special state. ,
An end determination means for determining whether to end the high-probability mode for each game when the special state is reached;
High probability mode ending means for ending the high probability mode based on the result of the end determination being an end result when the gaming state is the special state;
In the game times after reaching the specified number of times, the second switching mode is terminated based on a predetermined timing condition established in the game times related to the grant correspondence results, If the game result after reaching the specified number of times is the end result, the second switching mode is ended based on the fact that the predetermined timing condition is satisfied in the game time related to the end result. A gaming machine comprising two switching mode end means.   The second switching mode ending means determines that the start of the game times related to the grant correspondence result is established as the predetermined timing condition when the grant correspondence result is obtained in the game times after reaching the specified number of times. When the second switching mode is terminated and the end result is the game number after reaching the specified number of times, the second switching is performed with the start of the game number related to the end result as the predetermined timing condition being satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to end the mode. A first period and a second period longer than the first period are provided as execution periods in which the game times are executed,
The game time control means has a period setting for setting a second period as the execution period for the game times that are the assignment correspondence result and the end result in the second switching mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2. Reach display is provided as one of variable display modes of the pattern in the pattern display means,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game time control means includes means for executing the reach display in a game time in which the second period is set as the execution period. The second switching mode end means is a first type end means,
The second switching mode is terminated with the end of the game times related to the grant response result when the game results before the specified number of times or the game times related to the specified number of times are reached. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising second-type termination means for causing the second-type termination means. The second switching mode end means is a first type end means,
The second switching mode is terminated with the end of the game times related to the grant response result when the game results before the specified number of times or the game times related to the specified number of times are reached. The second switching mode is terminated based on the fact that the specified number of times has been reached when the end result is the game number before reaching the specified number of times or the game number related to the specified number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising two kinds of end means.

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